Travel
Airport theory: The new viral trend that has people missing their flights
'Airport theory' is a TikTok trend that invites people to arrive at the airport as little as 15 minutes before their flight boards.
Miso soup can be made in space in 30 days
Scientists have found that miso soup can be made in space in just 30 days but it has a different taste than if it was slowly fermented here on earth. Japanese cuisine specialist chef Yoshi Kaburaki… Audio
Hawke's Bay butcher places third in international comp
A soon-to-be butcher from Waipawa Butchery in the Hawke's Bay has placed third in the World Champion Butcher Apprentice competition in Paris this week. Rhys Tamanui spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Heading Off: Spooky Parliament Tours
This week we're Heading Off to Parliament. If you like a good fright, a bit of history topped with fake blood and don't mind wandering around after hours then the Spooky Tour of the Parliamentary… Audio
Red Cross apologises after 'shocking' overtaking attempt
Footage shows the hatchback on the wrong side of the road, forcing oncoming traffic on to the shoulder.
What’s my book about: Naomi Arnold
Author Naomi Arnold spent nine months walking the Te Araroa trail from south to north and experienced painful loneliness, fear, injuries and exhaustion amongst moments of exhilaration. Audio
'Should be done once and done right' - Battle over bed tax for visitors
Hoteliers hope to convince Auckland Council not to go ahead with its proposed bed tax, instead calling for a nationwide solution.
'Worst f...ing flight' - CEO's tantrum over business class seat costs company $100K
A former executive assistant claimed her job was jeopardised after Chris Meehan swore at her and threatened her employment.
The rise and fall of cargo ship travel
It's disappeared post-Covid, but for more than two decades, Napier man Hamish Jamieson was the man you needed to see if you wanted hitch a ride on one of these ocean-going freighters. Audio
Japan's hot springs running low, over-tourism blamed
Japan is home to 27,000 natural hot springs, but a surge in tourism has left some low on water and local officials are feeling anything but zen.
Heading Off: Perlina Lau in Taiwan
Culture 101 host Perlina Lau talks to Jesse about her time in Taiwan. Audio
Heathrow boss defends response as airport resumes flights after fire brought facility to standstill
Heathrow's chief executive apologised to stranded passengers but said the power outage and shutdown was "unprecedented." Audio
Hawaiian Airlines flight returns to Auckland after mechanical fault
Faulty landing gear has forced a Hawaiian Airlines flight to turn back to Auckland Airport.
Questions asked over Heathrow Airport shutdown
The complete shutdown of one of the world's busiest travel hubs is estimated to cost tens of millions, according to experts. Audio
Air NZ monitoring Heathrow Airport closure
London's Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest, announced a complete shutdown all day Friday local time as a result of a large fire nearby. Audio
Can NZ's new speed cameras catch drunk drivers or tailgating?
The company taking over the country's mobile speed cameras is running tests in the UK on how to catch drunk drivers. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The rules for power banks on flights are changing. Here's what to know
Several airline companies are bringing in restrictions around using portable power banks on their flights.
Direct flights between NZ and India scheduled for 2028
Travellers calling for a non-stop flight between New Zealand and India now have a date on which to pin their hopes - but it is still more than three years away and comes with some big caveats. Deputy… Audio
Heading Off: The Kawatiri Trail
We all have ideas in the pub or while idly thinking at home, but very few of us actually follow through. But one man who did take it further is Richard Niederer. His idea was to build a coastal trail… Audio
Calling home: Tamara Singer in Norway's Lofoten Islands
New Zealander Tamara Singer lives more than 150 kilometres into the Arctic Circle in Norway's Lofoten Islands. S Audio, Gallery
