Travel
New domestic flights taking off from Hamilton
Domestic jets make a reappearance at Hamilton airport - Libby Kirkby McLeod has the story Audio
NZ's first female to co-skipper through the Northwest Passage
The trip planning began way back in 2019, co-skipper Veronica Lysaght says. Audio
NZ woman makes Northwest Passage sailing history
For the first time ever, a New Zealand woman has successfully co-skippered a yacht through the Northwest Passage. Veronica Lysaght spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Calling Home: Hayley MacDonald from Bergen, Norway
Neurological researcher Dr Hayley MacDonald works at the University of Bergen where she researches impulse control in people with neurological disorders. Audio
The Not Hot List: Why less popular is a good thing
Intrepid Travel's annual Not Hot List highlights alternative places for travellers to consider in light of ongoing concerns about over-tourism and its environmental impacts. Audio
Unpacking the risks of medical tourism in India
Explainer - Why is the South Asian nation increasingly becoming a preferred destination for medical tourists from New Zealand?
Heading Off to India!
Jesse is joined by Jeremy Parkinson, the Executive Producer of RNZ's First Up. Audio
The road to safer driving
The road to getting a driver licence is set to become easier and more efficient, but experts question whether safety is enough of a consideration
Driving change for better road safety
The road to getting a driver license is set to become easier and more efficient, but experts question whether safety is enough of a consideration Audio
Thrifty Road Trip
Who doesn't love a road trip? But any kind of holiday can be pricey. Katy Gosset heads off on her own thrifty roadie, staying with friends. She gets their tips for a low-cost holiday and meets some… Audio
Marlborough mayor on govt loans for regional airlines
The government is hoping loans of up to $30 million for regional airlines will help the beleaguered sector - and the regions they serve. Marlborough mayor Nadine Taylor spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Jetstar fined $2.25m for misleading customers
The low cost airlinewas sentenced over what it told fliers about compensation.
Regional Infrastructure Fund $30m loaned to small airlines
The government will lend $30m to regional airlines struggling with rising costs. First Up talked with Billie Moore from the Airports Association Audio
What 'continuous vetting' means for Kiwis in the US
Explainer - If you're thinking about going over to the United States as more than a tourist, be ready for an ever-changing reality.
Heading Off: 'So Long South America'
Pat Barrett shares tales from his South American adventure. In May 1982 three young kiwi travellers set out to explore South America on their own terms with no other knowledge of this wild and… Audio
Building better cities builds better communities
Human despair today is driven less by economic hardship and more by the breakdown of strong, healthy communities that begin with strong healthy neighborhoods. This is the view from street level from… Audio
Campervan company Tourism Holdings reports net loss
But the company still expects continued strong growth in global rental revenue.
Calls for new marketing camapigns to attract travellers to NZ
The number of working travellers in NZ has dropped by more than half of 55,000 since 2016, The Backpacker Youth and Adventure Tourism Association chair says.
Air NZ plane makes emergency landing over possible 'electrical issue'
The flight between Auckland and Blenheim had to land in New Plymouth.
Calling Home: Bernard Long from Trinidad and Tobago
Bernard Long grew up in Rotorua but has been living in Trinidad and Tobago for the past 30 years. Audio
