Travel
NZ regional airline releases 'all-you-can-fly' tickets
A New Zealand airline is releasing $799 all-you-can-fly tickets, giving purchasers three months to travel as often as they like with the airline.
Sounds Air launches $799 'season pass' flying deal
Imagine it: an all you can FLY airline ticket, the aviation equivalent of the buffet. Regional operator Sounds Air is making it a reality.
For $799 for three months you can fly as often as you'd like… Video, Audio
Andrea Sheardown - Refusing to give up
Andrea Sheardown found a new way of living after being told she hardly any time left. She talks to Jim about her next challenge and what happened 7 years ago when she was told she only had six weeks… Audio
Did Titanic Sink?
Comedians Tim Batt and Carlo Ritchie consider a question so daft that no one ever asked it: Did Titanic Sink?
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What will it take to get Auckland drivers out of cars?
On Tuesday we heard what cyclists had to say about Auckland Council's Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway.
On Wednesday we asked motorists what it's going to take to get them out of their cars. The… Video, Audio
Thousands wait for visa news after NZ border reopening
Only 1000 visitor visas were issued in the 11 days after the border reopened. Relatives visiting family here and tourists are among the 18,000 people waiting on a visa.
Migrants say there is no… Audio
International travel bouncing back, but with caveats for travellers
Travellers face extra risks as the sector winds back up, and with increasing numbers heading for tropical destinations an industry figure is warning to 'travel with care'. Audio
International travel back to 90 percent of pre-Covid levels - agent
One of the country's largest travel agencies say international bookings are back to 90 percent of what they were pre-Covid.
Flight Centre says the rebound has been remarkable. But there are a few… Video, Audio
Helicopter operators worried about ongoing CAA safety
Helicopter operators are worried the Civil Aviation Authority's safety inspection systems are still not up to scratch, despite the problems being pointed out for decades.
Helicopter operators are… Audio
First cruise ship arriving back in NZ
As we reported earlier, the first cruise ship to enter our waters since the start of the pandemic will dock in Auckland this morning.
The P&O Cruises flagship Pacific Explorer was scheduled to enter… Audio
'Pretty angry' - Air NZ customer sees red at suggestion cheap seats be bumped
It has been six years years since Sarah travelled overseas, now Air New Zealand's announcement to cut flights has put her plans in doubt.
First cruise ship arriving in NZ since Covid-19 began
The country this morning welcomes the first cruise ship into our waters since the start of the pandemic.
The arrival of P&O Cruises flagship Pacific Explorer into Auckland also marks the start of a… Audio
Air NZ passengers crossing their fingers flights will run
People booked with Air New Zealand over coming months are crossing their fingers they won't be among the thousands who will have their flights dropped as the airline deals with staff shortages.
The… Audio
First cruise ship in 2 years arrives in Auckland today
In just hours from now, the first cruise ship in two years will enter New Zealand waters. Waitemata Harbour, Britomart and Auckland's city centre are pulling all the stops to mark the arrival of P&O… Audio
Air NZ cuts flights to deal with staff sickness
There will be changes to some flights, and about 100,000 people will be affected as the airline plans for 1.5 percent fewer seats over the next six months. Audio
Consumer NZ on rights for disrupted plane passengers
For the next six months some travellers will experience disruptions as Air New Zealand cuts the number of flights to deal with staff shortages.
Domestic and international schedules will operate at 90… Audio
Air NZ cutting flights to manage staff shortages
Air New Zealand is cutting the number of flights to deal with its staff shortages.
Chief executive Greg Foran says the airline has recorded its highest rates of crew sickness in more than a decade… Audio
Good luck with your luggage: The current trouble with travel
Luggage mountains and flight delays are plaguing the travel industry. Canadian travel writer Tim Johnson joins Susie with his tips for an easy journey. Audio
Winter snow storm disrupts South Island travel
Heavy snow has caused disruption for travelers across the South Island today, closing roads, delaying deliveries and also creating a bit of fun.
Martin Grundy from Four Square Maniototo - in Central… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne - the Greenland
Kennedy is back in New Zealand but talks to Susie about his recent expeditionary cruise around the southern coastline of Greenland. Audio, Gallery