Travel
Covid-19: Minister says Aucklanders should prepare for some Auckland border traffic
Aucklanders will be able to travel from mid next month.
The border will open for people who are fully vaccinated or have tested negative for Covid-19 on Wednesday 15 Decembert.
It's raised concerns… Audio
Covid-19: Police Commissioner on managing Auckland border after opening
The Police Commissioner is warning Aucklanders leaving the city when the border opens they could be stopped anywhere, anytime, to check they're complying with the rules.
Only those who are fully… Audio
Aucklanders pleased to have date to leave region
Just in time for Christmas, Auckland's border will be reopening on the December 15th. After 92 days stuck in the city, Aucklanders will be able to leave to travel around Aotearoa. We sent our reporter… Audio
Covid-19 will 'crop up' all around NZ once Auckland's border opens - experts
It is "inevitable" Covid-19 cases will crop up around the country once Auckland's border opens, and the greatest impact will be on communities with the least resources, experts say. Audio
Haircuts in Hamilton enjoy first day of level 2 freedoms
Hamiltonians are settling into their new freedoms with hairdressers, gyms and hospitality enjoying the return to level 2, some even doing so with balloons.
Parts of Waikato and King Country were in… Audio
Taupō mayor welcomes news of Auckland border reopening
Aucklanders will be free to leave the city on December 15, provided they're fully vaccinated, or have had a negative test within 72 hours of leaving.
Taupō Mayor David Trewavas talks to Lisa Owen.
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Auckland reopening - what you need to know
Four more weeks. That's how long Aucklanders have to wait until they're free to leave the city for their summer break.
There's a catch though - all travellers must be fully vaccinated or carry proof… Audio
More than 100k vaccine passes processed in hours
New Zealanders' 'tickets to summer' have been released and they're flying off the digital shelves. The Ministry of Health had processed more than 100,000 vaccination certificates - or 'My Vaccine… Audio
Excitement but anxiety in Northland as Auckland border to reopen
Excitement from some Northlanders about visitors returning to the rohe is tinged with anxiety about the Covid-19 risk they bring. Audio
'Hard borders or open season' for Covid in Tai Tokerau - Hone Harawira
Police will work with iwi to control the border north of Auckland, when the gates open on December 15.
The government says that will ensure people can move through, but also give confidence to the… Video, Audio
Aucklanders respond to reopening announcement
Aucklanders and those planning to visit are now free to plan with confidence.
Our Nick Truebridge and cameraman Nick Monro went to see how the news is going down.
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Aucklanders prepare to travel when borders open
The Government will today reveal more details about how Auckland's border will be managed over summer. The border, which runs from Mercer in the south to Mangawhai Heads in the North, has been in… Audio
'Callous and irresponsible' - Air NZ cancellations strand workers in Cook Islands
A recruitment firm bringing Filipino workers from the Cook Islands says Air New Zealand gave travellers a shock when the flight schedule was wiped.
Buller, Westport and Reefton see domestic tourism growth
The loss of international visitors to West Coast glacier towns has caused job cuts, businesses to close and people to leave, but further up the Coast, the picture is a bit rosier.
Covid-19: Not everyone thrilled by MIQ shorter stays
More than 2000 travellers have had a shorter stay in MIQ under new rules and are now isolating at home.
International arrivals only have to stay a minimum of seven days in managed isolation, rather… Audio
Calling Home: Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson in Singapore
This morning on Calling Home we talk to Grant Rawlinson. The Taranaki native lives with wife Stefanie and twin daughters Kate and Rachel. He's Calling Home this morning from Singapore. Audio, Gallery
Covid-19: Growing concern in Central North Island
There are nerves in the central North Island that the region will be at high-risk when an expected influx of visitors descends once borders further north reopen.
Vaccination rates in the Ruapehu… Audio
Scarce details for returnees on MIQ hotel exodus
A mass departure from MIQ hotels starts on Sunday, as new rules for international arrivals shorten the stay to seven days followed by a three day isolation at home.
MIQ officials say each person will… Audio
Airline representatives urge certainty so NZ does not lose international routes
An airline industry group is calling on the government to relax managed isolation (MIQ) restrictions because it worries international airlines may give up on coming here at all. Video, Audio
Auckland Airport boss wants overseas Kiwis allowed home
Auckland Airport's outgoing boss has run out of patience and is urging that stranded New Zealanders overseas be allowed to return home.
Chief executive Adrian Littlewood says scientific advice should… Audio
