Travel
Dunedin City Council launches $150k tourism campaign
Dunedin has launched a new tourism campaign which tells people that it is Just Dunedin but well worth a visit.
Iconic vintage yachts arrive in Auckland for race anniversary
A collection of iconic vintage yachts are set to arrive in to Auckland harbour in a few hours after a lengthy trip from Cape Town.
It's the second stop of the Ocean Globe Race, celebrating the 50th… Audio
Waikato Expressway repairs mired in delays
Almost $50 million of repairs to a rutted expressway between Auckland and Hamilton are mired in delays and question marks.
The latest low point in the decade long saga of State Highway One outside… Audio
Delays at Auckland Airport after control tower evacuated
Flights have had to be delayed after an evacuation in Auckland International Airport's control tower on Monday afternoon.
Air NZ's first battery-powered electric aircraft to be used for cargo
Air New Zealand has purchased its first battery-powered electric aircraft. Video
Cycling to every Commonwealth Grave cemetery in the world
Australian Michael "Mic" Whitty is aiming to cycle to every Commonwealth War Grave cemetery in the world before VJ Day 2045. He is now in the middle of his New Zealand leg, cycling from Auckland to… Audio
SH73 daily closure set to impact Arthurs Pass village
Business in the small alpine village of Arthurs Pass is expected to take a big hit over the next two weeks with the daily closure of State Highway 73. The highway linking Canterbury
Business in the… Audio
World-first trial of uncrewed aircraft a success
A world-first trial has just finished near Christchurch, in which an uncrewed aircraft has safely integrated into controlled airspace, flying among other piloted planes.
A series of test flights with… Audio
Slip damaged part of SH2 reopens after safety assessment
Part of State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier has reopened on Tuesday morning, following a safety inspection
A stretch of the road between Kotemaori and Pūtōrino was closed for most of Monday and… Audio
Not so cruisy: Rough start to season for cruise ships
The start of the cruise season has been anything but cruisey. For the second time in a fortnight high winds meant the Ovation of the Seas has not come into port. The ship can carry almost five… Video, Audio
New proposal to help boost Te Anau-Manapouri Airport
Te Anau-Manapouri Airport has been running at a loss since inception but the Southland District Council is hoping to see the airport financially viable and sustainable.
Kaiārahi set to sail soon, Interislander GM says
The one-metre hole in ship Kaiārahi's hull meant in hundreds of bookings had to be cancelled.
Update on Wellington flights disrupted by weather
Hundreds of people were queuing at Wellington Airport yesterday to rebook their flights after mass cancellations due to the murky weather. Wellington Airport Operations Duty Manager Tim Ferguson… Audio
Air New Zealand tipped to keep discounting fares as demand stays down
A leading transport analyst expects domestic air tickets to continue to be discounted over the coming months as Air New Zealand grapples with falling demand.
Wellington Airport flags continued disruptions after fog disrupts flights
Nearly 40 flights were cancelled on Sunday but despite clear skies today, some delays persist.
Removal of two Air New Zealand passengers causes flight to be delayed
A flight from Wellington to Auckland was delayed by nearly half an hour this morning due to the removal of two passengers from the plane.
Cheaper flights: Influx of new airlines bringing benefits for travellers
House of Travel says cheaper flights are on the horizon, particularly to North America because of strong competition in the sector. Audio
Harvest Hawke's Bay to bring together food, wine and music
Dozens of Hawke's Bay businesses will come together for a wine and food festival on the banks of the Tukituki River, a welcome celebration after the long clean-up following Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Timeline: The troubled Cook Strait ferries
Damage to the hulls of two vessels during the past week are the latest in a series of disruptions, delays and cancellations to Cook Strait ferries this year.
AirAsia X halts Auckland-Sydney service
AirAsia X is suspending its Auckland-to-Sydney service in favour of trips to the Gold Coast instead.
