Travel

British people are being banned from France as the country tries to slow the spread of Omicron.

From Saturday, only French citizens, British people living in France, or those visiting family will be… Audio

An epidemiologist says the reopening of the trans-tasman bubble must be postponed, and any loosening of MIQ protocols reviewed urgently.

Keeping the border secure is critical, according to Michael… Audio

Omicron has arrived but it does not have to get into New Zealand, Professor Michael Baker has told Checkpoint.  Video, Audio

Sunscreen, jandals, surboards, as you're jamming all that holiday stuff in the car, think about a Covid kit.

If you are heading away from home this summer health authorities are warning you need to… Video, Audio

Nearly 2000 Aucklanders touched down in Queenstown on the first day of border-free travel but locals say their early impact was a muted one.

Several bars and restaurants spoken to by RNZ say business… Audio

Northland's checkpoints started smoothly today, with last minute background checks holding up some Tai Tokerau Border Control workers the only speed bump.

Thousands of cars heading north passed… Video, Audio

Part 1: Panellists Damian Christie and Ziena Jalil discuss Auckland opening up, and new legislation on townhouses.  Audio

Aucklanders have been set free to roam the rest of Aotearoa.

Many have packed their cars and are off on a summer holiday.

And some have flown out of the supercity.

RNZ reporter Tim Brown is in… Audio

The capital is expecting an influx of Aucklanders after restrictions on the regions borders lifted.

Those in the city have been unable to leave for 120 days, but now travel is allowed for anyone who… Audio

It's all hands on deck at Northland's border checkpoints, with the mass exodus out of Auckland well underway.

Police, with support from iwi, have two checkpoints on State Highway 1 at Uretiti and on… Audio

Aucklanders are taking to the skies to get out of the city after 120 days unable to leave the region.

Thousands are expected to leave the city today.

RNZ reporter Jean Bell who is Auckland airport.

As the Auckland exodus begins, the gateway to Northland will still be protected by two checkpoints to ensure those entering the region have the right documents.

Police, with support from iwi, are… Audio

Fortress Auckland is no more. The borders which have fenced off the supercity for more than 120 days have finally been lifted.

That means Aucklanders are free to move about the country - as long as… Audio

Joining Nathan Rarere is Waka Kotahi's Regional Manager of Operations and Maintenance for Northland and Auckland, Jacqui Hori-Hoult. Audio

RNZ reporter Chen Liu is at the border South of Auckland where the checkpoint has been dismantled after nearly 4 months in place, stopping Aucklanders from leaving the city. Audio

Let's go now back to Auckland airport now where they're gearing up for a busy old day and days ahead as Aucklanders are now free to travel. Our producer Ellie Jay is there.. Audio