Travel
Regional Infrastructure Fund $30m loaned to small airlines
The government will lend $30m to regional airlines struggling with rising costs. First Up talked with Billie Moore from the Airports Association Audio
What 'continuous vetting' means for Kiwis in the US
Explainer - If you're thinking about going over to the United States as more than a tourist, be ready for an ever-changing reality.
Heading Off: 'So Long South America'
Pat Barrett shares tales from his South American adventure. In May 1982 three young kiwi travellers set out to explore South America on their own terms with no other knowledge of this wild and… Audio
Building better cities builds better communities
Human despair today is driven less by economic hardship and more by the breakdown of strong, healthy communities that begin with strong healthy neighborhoods. This is the view from street level from… Audio
Campervan company Tourism Holdings reports net loss
But the company still expects continued strong growth in global rental revenue.
Calls for new marketing camapigns to attract travellers to NZ
The number of working travellers in NZ has dropped by more than half of 55,000 since 2016, The Backpacker Youth and Adventure Tourism Association chair says.
Air NZ plane makes emergency landing over possible 'electrical issue'
The flight between Auckland and Blenheim had to land in New Plymouth.
Calling Home: Bernard Long from Trinidad and Tobago
Bernard Long grew up in Rotorua but has been living in Trinidad and Tobago for the past 30 years. Audio
Jetstar apologises to NZ customers as hefty fine looms
The budget airline was taken to court over charges that it discouraged consumers from seeking compensation they were legally entitled to for delayed or cancelled flights.
The Brain Drain Backstory
Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner dig into New Zealand’s decades-long “brain drain” to Australia – why it happens, how politicians have tried (and failed) to stop it, and whether it’s really as bad as it… Audio
Tourism operator's plea to let tourists over 35 work in New Zealand
Currently, working holiday visas are available to people aged between 18- and 35-years-old. Audio
Qantas fined $98 million for illegally sacking 1800 workers
The airline giant will face a $90 million (NZ$98m) penalty over its decision to illegally outsource 1800 ground handling jobs during the COVID pandemic.
Striking Air Canada flight attendants defy back-to-work order
Flight attendants have refused a government-backed labour board's order to return to work, forcing the airline to delay restarting its operations and leaving its passengers in limbo.
Air traffic control outage blamed on glitch
Services between Australia and New Zealand were effected.
Air traffic control systems outage will be scrutinised, industry figure says
An air traffic control systems disruption that affected trans-Tasman flights was highly unusual and will be the subject of a full review.
Calling Home: Alistair Wiggins from Pune, India
Alistair Wiggins moved from London to Pune, India in 2018. It's a place known for its temperate climate and engineering schools. Alistair's with Stacey to talk about settling in in India and the city… Audio
Air traffic control fault disrupts multiple trans-Tasman flights
Multiple Australia-bound flights were forced into a holding pattern, with some diverted back to New Zealand.
Heading Off: Chatham Islands
Today we're heading off to the Chatham Islands where the annual Festival of Science has just kicked off. Audio
Sub-Antarctic islands visitor fees to more than double
Visitor Impact Management fees will rise dramatically over the next three years.
Calling Home: Lynda Flinn from Nova Scotia
Lynda Flinn has been living in the seaside town of Chester, Nova Scotia, for almost 36 years. Audio
