Travel
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
What we know so far about new road user charges
Explainer - The government calls it the biggest change to road funding in 50 years. But what are these RUCs that will replace the petrol tax? Audio
The Pre-Panel for 7 August 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Our hottest destinations are set to start charging foreign tourists - here's why
Explainer - If you're coming to New Zealand as a tourist to check out some of our most famous attractions, get ready to pay a little more for the privilege.
Heading Off: Would you fancy a Disney Cruise?
Christina Persico is the bulletin editor for our sister station RNZ Pacific which broadcasts into the region. She is also a fan of cruising - Disney cruising in particular. She has no kids but last… Audio
The surge of Kiwi medical tourism to Turkey
At least five groups offer assisted medical package deals and they all started recently. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 5 August 2025
Emile Donovan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
