Travel
What we know so far about new road user charges
Explainer - The government calls it the biggest change to road funding in 50 years. But what are these RUCs that will replace the petrol tax? Audio
The Pre-Panel for 7 August 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Our hottest destinations are set to start charging foreign tourists - here's why
Explainer - If you're coming to New Zealand as a tourist to check out some of our most famous attractions, get ready to pay a little more for the privilege.
Heading Off: Would you fancy a Disney Cruise?
Christina Persico is the bulletin editor for our sister station RNZ Pacific which broadcasts into the region. She is also a fan of cruising - Disney cruising in particular. She has no kids but last… Audio
The surge of Kiwi medical tourism to Turkey
At least five groups offer assisted medical package deals and they all started recently. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 5 August 2025
Emile Donovan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Travellers to Pacific cautioned as dengue cases soar
Health New Zealand said Samoa has been particularly affected by the disease, with more than 2000 cases reported since 17 April.
Fed-up Italian farmers set up turnstiles to charge for Instagram hot spots
If Carlo Zanella, president of the Alto Adige Alpine Club, had his way, travel influencers would be banned from the Dolomites.
'Mr Wave they call him': Roadworker labelled coastal community hero
Coastal commuters in Eastbourne are forgetting about the sea of constant construction activity thanks to local legend Ciaran Hogben.
Women can soon request a female Uber driver in these US cities
It marks the first time the popular ride share app is bringing this option to its service in the United States.
The Pre-Panel for 25 July 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky.
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MFAT advises travellers to avoid Thailand-Cambodia land border
At least 12 people have been reported dead in the ongoing conflict between the countries.
From mountain to sea on two wheels
Lynley Twyman joins us to talk about Te Hangaruru, the latest section of the mountains to sea trail to be completed. Audio
New passport sees English words move up above te reo Māori
The move reflects the government's commitment to using English first, Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says.
Air NZ hoping AI will help avoid flight delays
Air New Zealand thinks its use of AI will help it avoid flight delays. Air New Zealand's chief digital officer Nikhil Ravishankar spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tonga residents fear further Lulutai Airlines suspensions
The domestic airline resumed operations on Wednesday, after a suspension of its maintenance certificate halted all flights in and out of a number of small islands.
Te Papa named NZ's best tourist attraction, again
The national museum saw over one million visitors in the past financial year, and its high rating on Tripadvisor has seen it take out the number one spot for the second year running. Audio
Thrift Season 5 Trailer
Thrift is back with more money saving hints and hacks! Katy Gosset meets a savvy student who's teaching others how to eat better for less and visits an award-winning student flat garden. She gleans… Audio
'Out of control' costs force airline to close services
In September the airline will stop flying between Blenheim and Christchurch, and Christchurch and Wanaka. Audio
Vigilance, not luck, helping NZ avoid widespread measles outbreak
But Kiwis are still reluctant to be vaccinated, since Covid.
