Travel Troubles
Tramping in socks and sandals
Tourist whose shoes were stolen has Cinderella moment, after stranger gives her a pair of shoes that fit perfectly.
Crew too busy 'partying' to land
A pilot had to abort a landing after flight attendants were left "running about like headless chickens".
Farmer freedom camping fracas
A freedom camp is "out of control" and a farmer wants to know why it's his problem.
Airplane etiquette: Most annoying habits
Persistent seat-kickers and inconsiderate parents are plane passengers' biggest pet peeves.
'My heart was in my throat'
The first landing attempt was aborted, the successful second attempt earned an ovation.
Freedom campers clued in
Golden Bay residents concerned about the environment are focusing on a popular Takaka freedom camping spot.
Planes collide at airport
An aircraft wing was left with a missing chunk when two planes crashed into each other.
From break-in to broken pelvis
A tourist who tried to climb into Rome's Colosseum won't be able to walk for months after the stunt went horribly wrong.
Plane struck by a bolt of lightning
As if taking off isn't scary enough for nervous flyers, imagine getting hit by lightning.
Nine metres from disaster
Two rookie pilots came close to crashing into each other in the skies above Hamilton.
Hot-air balloon drops from sky
Six tourists were injured when the balloon plummeted, crashing into Dubai desert.
Ancient Egyptian graves discovered
Archaeologists have unearthed 12 burial sites that date back almost 3500 years near the city of Aswan.
70,000 birds slain for air safety
Birds took the blame for bringing down a jetliner and have been paying for it with their lives ever since.
Mid-flight brawl diverts flight
When a passenger assaulted a flight attendant, another man intervened, sparking a high-altitude scrap.
'Stuck' plane towed from runway
Aircraft blew two tyres upon landing at Sydney Airport, closing the runway and delaying flights.
Pilots were high: narcotics boss
Many air accidents in Indonesia are caused by drugged-up pilots, claims agency chief.
Surfer survives night at sea
He spent 16 hours floating in the dark waters until a cargo ship spotted him bobbing in the water.
Airline's women-only seats
Air India responds to groping allegations with women's section and handcuffs for "out of control" passengers.
NZ 'dream trip' cancelled
The US teens were ready for some Kiwi adventure, but the airline grounded them for good.
Knife fright on plane
The man was waiting to get on an Air NZ flight when security found a weapon hidden behind his belt buckle.
Airline's DIY method of de-icing
Workers attempt to pour a bottle of liquid over a frozen wing but don't quite succeed.
Hope for stranded passengers
Hundreds of travellers have been caught in the middle of a stand-off between an airline and government.
Jetstar kicks families off plane
They refused to take their allocated seats, so Jetstar told two young families to take a hike.
'Annoying' vegan's passport rejected
The Swiss government won't give Nancy Holten a passport, because her neighbours don't like her.
Tigerair grounds Bali flights
The travel plans of hundreds of Australian holidaymakers are uncertain with Tigerair cancelling flights in and out of Bali.
NZ's blood-sucking summer nightmare
One way to deter sandflies is to walk around carrying a penguin as bait, eating garlic, covered in Dettol and baby oil.
Ex-politician kicked off flight for rant
"Stand up for what's right and walk out with me." Former senator leads "rebellion" on free speech.
Cruise passengers sue company
A day trip turned fatal when a bus carrying tourists flipped, killing one.
Seagull 'shatters' plane engine core
Shortly after landing, the pilot appeared in the cabin with what appeared to be the "remains of a seagull in a plastic bag".
