Travel
Heading Off: Africa on a motorbike
David Lees might not be the first person to ride a motorbike solo through Africa, but he didn't start his adventure until he held a Gold Card! He shares his travel stories with Jesse. Audio
Can US Customs search your phone? What you need to know
Explainer - When travelling to America as a tourist or on a visa, US Customs have the right to search your devices - as do many other countries. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition, 17 homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable… Audio
Calling Home: Anne Malcom from St Louis
Romance novelist Anne Malcom has called St Louis, Missouri home for the past four years. Audio
Families booking holidays a year in advance for affordable escapes
A travel agent says since Covid demand for overseas destinations has only gone up. Audio
Heading Off: Sinai Desert
This week in our travel segment 'Heading Off', Jesse talks to modern-day nomad, Julie Paterson. Each year, Julie divides her time between New Zealand, the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, and wherever else… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, an Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand, a detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, the Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last, the longest ad ever made in… Audio
Auckland rail disruptions expected until Christmas, KiwiRail admits
KiwiRail acknowledges the work for City Rail Link will be disruptive for many commuters. Audio
Dunedin airport welcomes first international flight since 2020
Orange fever has struck Dunedin as it welcomes the return of international flights after a five-year hiatus during Covid. Tess Brunton was there. Audio
Airlines rerouting flights due to Middle East conflict
International carriers are cancelling or rerouting flights to and from the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran. New Zealander, Zane Berghuis, spoke to Corin Dann from Hamad… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 June 2025
In today's episode, the US President has declared a complete and total ceasefire between Iran and Israel, flights from Auckland to Doha are set to resume on Tuesday afternoon after Monday's flight was… Audio
Flights from Auckland to Doha set to resume
Flights from Auckland to Doha are set to resume on Tuesday afternoon after Monday's flight was diverted to nearby Oman in the wake of Iranian strikes on a US airbase. Travel journalist Dan Lake spoke… Audio
Waka Kotahi backtracks on controversial call to downgrade expressway
The decision has been met with joy from local communities and councils.
Calling Home: Cath Lealand in Tokyo
Cath Lealand left New Zealand in her early 20s and has called Tokyo home for the past decade. Audio
'Devastating': Aussie jet setters urge travel insurance following Bali eruption deja vu
When Bali's Mount Lewotobi erupted, Teresa was ready, unlike in 2017, when she was stuck for days without a safety net. Audio
The Panel Expanded
An extra half hour with Wallace begins with a preview of Nights with host Emile Donovan and ends with some wonderful listener interaction. Wallace places a call to Alan Beck, member of the Taranaki… Audio
Pre-Matariki chaos descends on Auckland roads
Police have made an arrest after a stand-off in Mt Roskill, but road closures continue to cause headaches.
Immigration Minister quizzed over deportations, parent visas and Gaza
Scrutiny week is in full swing, and MPs have been quizzing the immigration minister, Erica Stanford. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio
'Addressing glaring gap': Cyclists to take buses across Harbour Bridge
Currently the only public transport option for those taking bikes across the harbour is to catch a ferry.
