Travel
The craziest travel requests from the super rich
The notion of travelling anywhere further than the corner dairy has become a distant memory for many of us, but for the super rich, holiday planning continues to be a case of pushing the envelope. Audio
Cook Islands travel bubble close, hinges on no community transmission
New Zealanders could be lounging on a Rarotongan beach this summer as the push for a travel bubble with the Cook Islands progresses.
Calling Home: Nick Fisher - Budapest, Hungary
For the last few years travel vlogger Nick Fisher has based himself in Hungary and travelled the globe, shooting videos for his YouTube channel Indigo Traveller. The channel documents Nick's travels… Audio
Return of New Zealanders: theme of migration in 2020
Leaving for overseas has been a rite of passage for young New Zealanders for decades, but Covid-19 has prompted thousands of migratory Kiwis to return. Audio
Increased talk of a trans-Tasman bubble forming before
There's increased talk about fast tracking a trans-Tasman bubble before Christmas. Associate Professor of Tourism at Otago University, Dr Julia Albrecht joins The Panel discussion. Audio
Stories from our back roads
If you're looking for new ways to explore New Zealand while confined to home in this Covid-era, then Ray Stone has written the books for you. He's got two new guides out, called Stories from our Back… Audio
Sir John Kirwan's top stress-busting tips
Sir John Kirwan is one of the faces of mental health awareness in this country, so it's fitting that we catch up with him on the eve of Mental Health Awareness Week. JK joins the show to share some of… Audio
How far off a trans-Tasman bubble are we now?
Australia's Prime Minister has again raised the idea of a trans-Tasman travel "bubble" .
Truck crashes leave Auckland Harbour Bridge hobbled
Auckland Harbour Bridge suffered serious damage on Friday when wind gusts of over 120km/h caused two trucks to crash. NZTA Senior Journey Manager Neil Walker is with us for an update. Audio
Airlines need chance for full flights during holidays - tourism boss
The government is being urged to loosen physical distancing rules on flights so families can make school holiday bookings.
Travel agents reimbursing customers held up by anti-money laundering laws
Hundreds of millions of dollars in cancelled holiday trips are locked up overseas because of strict anti-money laundering laws, a travel agent says. Audio
My Current Song: Reiki Ruawai - 'Miller'
Raglan-based musician Reiki Ruawai has been playing alongside father Brian in the iconic roots-reggae band Cornerstone Roots for many years, but his new single 'Miller' marks his solo debut. Audio
The benefits of improving your mental fitness 1% a day
Motivational speaker and author Jimi Hunt says mental illness is an epidemic that we can no longer ignore. The formerly Mexico-based Kiwi says improving your mental fitness just one percent every day… Audio
Miriam Margolyes: Unearthing the real Australia
Celebrated actress Miriam Margolyes became a naturalised Australian in 2013, but over the course of filming her new series, Miriam Margolyes: Almost Australian, she realised there was a lot she didn't… Video, Audio
Frustrated parents seek funds for abandoned school trips
A group of parents, exasperated by a lack of repayment for school trips that can't proceed, has complained to the Ministry of Education seeking an independent inquiry into the endorsement and use of a… Audio
Calling Home: Mike Leach in Ottawa, Canada
When Mike Leach turned 21, his parents brought him a one-way ticket to Canada so he could indulge in his love of bike racing. That was in 1989. Since then he has got married, had two kids and still… Audio, Gallery
Air New Zealand halts flight bookings to Melbourne, Brisbane
Air New Zealand is putting a further hold on bookings to Australia after the government there extended its cap on international arrivals.
NZ-Cook Islands travel bubble could be in place by year's end
New Zealand's prime minister says a travel bubble with the Cook Islands could be open by the end of the year, but there's some disappointment in the Cook Islands at how long it's taking. Audio
Opinion: Quarantine belongs under public health, stop categorising travelling Kiwis
Making compassion the exception for trips and short-term stays is a frightening prospect, Áine Kelly-Costello writes.
Do bicycles slow cars down on low speed, low traffic roads?
Frustrated with bikes slowing traffic? New research from Portland shows cyclists don't usually affect traffic speeds much, even though it may feel like they do. Audio
