Travel
Boeing planes not about to start 'falling apart in the sky' - expert
But he notes a more defensive tone coming from the under-fire aviation manufacturer. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why do we switch our phones to airplane mode?
Aviation expert Peter Clark joins Emile Donovan to help answer this question.
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Air NZ upping use of sustainable fuel
Air NZ's increasing its use of sustainable jet fuel in a bid to cut carbon emissions. Its Chief Sustainability Officer Kiri Hannifin speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Qantas reroutes Perth-London flights due to Middle East tensions
The move comes as expectations that Iran will attack Israel rise, the airline says.
Auckland Airport expects the population of a city during school holidays
Auckland Airport expects this weekend to be the busiest period over the next two weeks of the school holidays.
Up to 200 fewer visits from cruise ships expected next season
Cruise ships brought about 350,000 to New Zealand this season but Red Sea shipping disruptions is expected to contribute to a lull for the next.
"For a small country, it packs a punch" - Dave Phillips on Jamaica
Jamaican Honorary Consul, Dave Phillips extolls the virtues of his home country in this episode of Here Now where he speaks to Kadambari Raghukumar in Nelson. Audio
Simon Young - from Pickering to Pitcairn mayor
Simon Young is the first non-native mayor of Pitcairn. Originally from Yorkshire in the UK, Simon visited Pitcairn in 1992 and liked it so much he returned permanently in 1999 with his wife Shirley… Audio
Drop in domestic travellers cause of closure of Queenstown eateries
A drop in domestic travellers combined with increasing overheads are believed to be behind a number of Queenstown eateries closing their doors in recent months. The resort town is still recovering… Audio
Heading Off: DIY van life tips
This week on Heading Off we meet wedding photographer Chris Turner who's been busy converting his van into an all-purpose 'home away from home' vehicle. Audio
Digital declaration now available for all international travellers to NZ
The move is expected to streamline travellers' experience at the border.
Airports chock-a-block with 'a lot of people hopping around'
Travellers are being asked to get to the airport early as hundreds of thousands take to the skies. Audio
227,000 customers expected to fly this weekend with Air NZ
Buckle up, because if you're hopping on a plane this Easter, airports are going to be chock-a-block. Today is the busiest for Air New Zealand, with almost 55,000 people expected to fly; over the… Audio
Up, Up and Away: new flying school opens in AK
A new flying school has opened in Auckland, geared towards training new pilots amidst a rapidly growing Aviation Industry. Figures from Airbus and Boeing show that by 2040, the world will need around… Audio
Australian family cycles around the world starting in NZ
In 2019, Tasmanian teachers Andrew and Nicola set off on a year-long bike tour of Australia The catch ? They were on tandems. Having kicked off in Aotearoa, they're currently on the West Coast. Jesse… Audio
Travel delays, cancellations and insurance: What you need to know
Easter is just around the corner and many of us will be looking forward to a nice holiday with a side of chocolate. But what are your rights when your travel plans fly out the window?
Taking the plunge with the tall man in a van
Former pro basketballer Stuart McEwen wants to change his life - and he wants you to join him.
Tarik Rahim - Making the Mount home for a while
Tarik Rahim grew up drawing from a rich pool of cultures and finding expression through surf and music. In this episode, Kadambari Raghukumar talks to him about calling NZ home, for a short while. Audio
Boeing 737 found to have missing panel after landing
The plane was carrying 139 passengers and six crew, and the missing panel was discovered after the plane was parked at the gate.
Boeing tells pilots to check seats after plane drop
Boeing has told airlines operating 787 Dreamliners that pilots need to check their seats as an investigation into an incident on a LATAM flight continues.