Travel
Wellington public transport fares set to increase from May
Discounts for off-peak fares on buses and trains will also decrease by 10 percent.
Government deciding if US should get access to NZ biometric data
Officials are in talks with the US about a new travel deal.
Significance of UK border change only just being realised - travel correspondent
The Independent's Simon Calder says the impact is causing consternation, upset, and expense as reality hits home. Audio
Heathrow set to lose status as Europe's busiest airport
"I would definitely expect maybe that to happen this year, maybe next year," Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye said.
New visa and passport regulations now in place in UK
New visa and passport regulations have officially come into effect in the UK. Almost all visitors will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation, or present proof of their British… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 February 2026
New details have emerged about exactly what was hacked in the MediMap data breach. Midday Report can reveal that recorded medication and substance allergies were compromised, along with records of… Audio
Golden Bay Air to receive $1.1m government loan
It will be the first airline to receive a loan from the government's $30 million package supporting struggling regional routes.
New UK passport rules in place from today
From today, anyone with British citizenship through birth or ancestry will need UK documentation to travel there. Immigration reporter Gill Bonnett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Should you trust airlines to get you into the UK on an expired passport?
Changes to the UK's entry requirements for dual citizens come into force on Wednesday, but a last-minute update has added further confusion. Audio
Two people dead, three critically injured after SH1 crash
State Highway 1 in Marlborough has now reopened after the crash.
Calling Home: Shaun Gamble from Kalundborg, Denmark
Kalundborg in West Zealand is a town of about 17,000, and has been home to Shaun Gamble for the last 16 years. Audio
Airport Association says regions bearing brunt of airfare hikes
The Airport Association says regional New Zealand is bearing the brunt of airfare hikes because of a lack of competition. New Zealand Airports Association chief executive Billie Moore spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Heading Off on a Cruise with Amanda Gillies!
It's time for Heading Off, our weekly travel segment where we jet around the world gathering tips and tricks for your future holidays. Do let us know if you've been on an interesting journey recently… Audio
Tourist arrivals top 3.5 million for first time since Covid-19 pandemic
Stats NZ numbers show overseas visitors hit 3.51 million in the year ended December 2025, up six percent from the prior year.
Air NZ cabin crew struggling to pay rent, union says
The airline says staff are working "around the clock" to minimise disruption as its cabin crews strike on Thursday and Friday.
Heading Off to Suva!
It's time for Heading Off, our weekly travel segment, and today we're heading to Fiji. Holidays in Fiji could look very different depending on the kind of experience you want to have. Today we'll be… Audio
What does the Air New Zealand flight attendant strike mean for travellers?
People who planned to fly to North America and Asia in the coming days will be most impacted by the stop-work action. Audio
What AirNZ crew strike will mean for passengers
Thousands of travellers on Air New Zealand international flights could be affected by industrial action this week. Air New Zealand's Chief Customer and Digital Officer, Jeremy O'Brien spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Waioweka Gorge reopens with guide vehicles in place
A convoy is operating three times a day in both directions; that is Gisborne bound and Ōpōtiki bound. Audio
Cook Islands reports dengue death, amid increase in outbreak
A clinician says dengue fever vaccines should be made available in New Zealand, as the Cook Islands reports a death from their current outbreak - an outbreak that has seen cases in Aotearoa grow too.
