Covid 19

Our borders remain firmly closed to tourists despite the EU opening its borders to 14 countries including New Zealand. Technically, from tomorrow you can travel to Europe, but the return journey might… Video, Audio

Some Te Anau business owners are describing recent government funding in Queenstown as a "kick in the stomach".

Te Anau is the gateway to popular tourist spots including Milford Sound, and relies… Audio

The Prime Minister has poured cold water on the borders opening any time soon to anyone who's not a New Zealand citizen or permanent residents.

Jacinda Ardern says the spike in cases in Victoria… Audio

The Director-General of Health says officials will abandon attempts to contact more than 300 people, who were allowed to leave managed isolation without being tested.

Officials had to go back and… Audio

A recently returned New Zealander is aghast at the Government's managed isolation co-payment plans.

Nathan Tunbridge, who returned to the country be with a dying relative, is waiting on his fiance to… Audio

All passengers flying into New Zealand on the national carrier will be strongly encouraged to wear masks for their journey, as a further step to protect the border.

The Government will spend $150… Audio

Stuff published the first edition of its climate change initiative The Forever Project in late March - the very day we went into lockdown. Understandably, it didn't make much impact but this week it’s… Audio

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RIKA arr Mayall: Taku Mana

PUCCINI: Si, mi chiamano Mimi, from La Bohème;

PUCCINI: O soave fanciulla, from La Bohème;

VERDI: Niun mi tema, from Otello;

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Maisey Rika, Horomona Horo, Eliza Boom, Simon O'Neill and Jeremy Mayall talk to Clarissa Dunn about how Covid-19 has impacted their lives. Audio

A five-star hotel opposite a primary school in central Wellington has become the capital's first managed isolation facility.

As five buses of passengers recently arrived from Korea pulled in, they… Video, Audio

Queenstown Mayor Jim Boult is welcoming the $85 million government boost for infrastructure projects in Queenstown, saying it is "no panacea" but a big step in the right direction. Video, Audio

Tourism operators are welcoming plans to waive DOC fees so they can work on conservation land for for free for the next year.

Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced $25 million has been earmarked to… Video, Audio

Queenstown's struggling economy has been given a major shot in the arm, with the government coughing up $85 million to fast-track local projects.

It says the cash it coughs up will unlock a total of… Audio

British doctor, best-selling author and television presenter Dr Michael Mosley talks to Kathryn Ryan about staying well during a pandemic, and how best to recover from infection, as discussed in his… Audio

Guyon Espiner talks with John Key, Philippe Legrain and Simon Mair

Can we get the economy back to normal? Should we? Produced by Justin Gregory, Guyon Espiner, Claire Eastham-Farrelly, Tim Watkin and Veronica Schmidt. Audio

Cautious optimism is the mood at New Zealand Football as they prepare to find out the fate of their joint bid with Australia to host the 2023 Women's World Cup.

At 4am Friday, either the trans-Tasman… Audio

There are three new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, while two people have now recovered from the disease. One of the cases was flagged yesterday, a woman isolating in a hotel in Rotorua.

And… Audio

National's change in leader has helped the party claw back some political points.

The latest 1News Colmar Brunton poll has revealed a boost for the party - but it's still not enough for them to win… Video, Audio

There is concern raising the bar to get a Covid-19 test has come too early, as winter ills surge and recent border lapses play on people's minds.

Today is the first day the Ministry of Health no… Audio