Travel
NZers struggle to get home: 'Flights are being cancelled left, right and centre'
New Zealanders stuck in Ghana, Guatemala and Chile are among many trying to get home, and in many cases have no idea if and when they will be allowed to board, trapping them in transit limbo.
New Zealander stuck in UK: 'It's a sea of anxiousness, frustration'
A New Zealander stuck in London's Heathrow Airport amid the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis says bewildered passengers have been crying, getting angry and pushing their way into queues.
Covid-19: Airlines scramble to adjust to new normal
Airlines have been scrambling to put in place the latest travel restrictions which came into force at 1am this morning.
Anyone flying into New Zealand, except from the Pacific Islands, must go into… Audio
Cancelling the trip of a lifetime
Coronavirus is forcing people to cancel travel plans - in some cases, the trip of a lifetime has to be put off for at least a year because insurance cover can't be guaranteed. Pam Curry is a pretty… Audio
Bruce Poon Tip: Travel adventures from A to G
G Adventures was founded by Canadian Bruce Poon Tip while he was on a backpacking trip through South East Asia. It's grown to be an adventure travel giant in the industry, employing more than 2000… Audio
Covid-19: Cruise ship bookings drop dramatically
A travel agency says bookings for cruises have dropped by double digits, along with cancellations due to Covid-19.
House of Travel boss, Brent Thomas says generally people are concerned about whether… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Costa Cotsilinis in Athens
Costa Cotsilinis wanted to give something back when he was appointed Honorary Consul-General for NZ in Greece in 1991. Twenty nine years later, he is still doing everything to help New Zealanders and… Audio
Travel - Lynn Freeman in Helsinki
The Weekend Host Lynn Freeman takes us to Helsinki, where she spent a few days in May, 2019. Audio, Gallery
Flights delayed after baggage system glitch at Auckland Airport
International passengers at Auckland Airport face delays today after a baggage handling system fault on one of the busiest days of the year.
Worth a detour: The travel guide to hidden Kiwi gems
11:20 Worth a detour: The travel guide to hidden Kiwi gems
Author Peter Janssen has spent years travelling around New Zealand, finding all the out-of-the-way places that are worth a look. And… Audio
Travel bucks the trend bringing big bucks for print media
Newspapers have been shrinking for years along with the advertising that pays the bills - but travel is bucking the trend in a big way. Ads for tours and trips often make up the majority of the ads in… Audio
Travel bucks the trend bringing big bucks for print media
Newspapers have been shrinking for years along with the advertising that pays the bills - but travel is bucking the trend in a big way. Ads for tours and trips often make up the majority of the ads in…
AudioPassages - parenting upon the open sea
Linda Trubridge and her husband David, the renowned designer, decided in 1982 to sell their home and business and take their two sons, aged one and four, on a sailing trip around the world. The family… Audio, Gallery
Drop in number of tourists to New Zealand
Fewer holidaymakers chose to visit New Zealand in the year to September, despite an overall increase in visitor arrivals.
Peta Mathias in the Musical Chair
Peta Mathias' new book Eat Your Heart Out is an exploration of love stories from around the world, intertwined with recipes that suit romantic encounters. Although, she maintains that anything cooked… Audio
Griff Rhys-Jones' Great Kiwi Road Trip
Griff Rhys-Jones has been in New Zealand filming his new series, Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip, which premieres next Sunday. Along with seeing the sights, he's on a quest to find out what it means to… Audio
Question of the Day for 11 October 2019
What do you miss about NZ when you're overseas? Audio
What do you miss about home when you're travelling?
Whether it's paua fritters, great smalltalk, or simply a smile and a nod when you're walking down the street, what do you miss about New Zealand when you're overseas? Audio
Calling Home: Hola from Barcelona
Wellingtonians Olivia Mitchell and Tony Burns sold up everything, including horses and a large rural property in Whiteman's Valley near Wellington, set up their public speaking training business so it… Audio
A travel writer's guide to the roads less travelled
Travel writer Mary Jane Walker says people should always travel to the places they tell you not to. She is the author of the 'Maverick Traveller' series of books. Audio