Travel
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir (Part 1)
Panellists Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir react to today's travel law changes and discuss the best fish and chip shops in New Zealand. Audio
Covid-19: Government's border reopening plan stirs mixed emotions
Many on social media were delighted at the news and shared what it would mean for themselves, their friends and their family.
No one missing out on MIQ after Air NZ cancels 1000 flights - Foran
No one is losing their MIQ bookings after Air New Zealand cancelled 1000 flights yesterday, the airline's CEO says. Audio
No trans-Tasman bubble behind Air NZ flight cancellations - Foran
Air New Zealand been forced to cancel a thousand flights in the lead up to Christmas because of uncertainty around border restrictions.
The government has said its unlikely a quarantine bubble with… Video, Audio
Returning Kiwis forced to take long routes to meet MIQ dates
Some Kiwis heading home are being forced onto "milk run" flights hopping from one destination to the next to marry their arrival up with their MIQ spot. Audio
Covid-19 summary: Date confirmed for next phase; 205 new community cases
Auckland hairdressers and barbers will "trial" the new traffic light system restrictions before New Zealand adopts the framework in 10 days' time. Meanwhile, 205 new community cases in five regions…
NZers returning forced to take long routes to meet MIQ dates
Some New Zealanders heading home are being forced onto "milk run" flights hopping from one destination to the next to marry their arrival up with their MIQ spot.
Flights to New Zealand are still… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Rebecca Brady in Buffalo, N.Y.
Wellington-born, Buffalo-based business owner and mother of three Rebecca Brady isn't exaggerating when she says her life has become a bit hectic in the last few weeks. Rebecca is the founder of an… Audio, Gallery
Australia visitors same risk as Aucklanders - Queenstown mayor
A South Island mayor wants the trans-Tasman bubble re-inflated saying Aucklanders pose a similar Covid risk as Australian travellers.
From 15 December, fully vaccinated people will be able to travel… Audio
Bach companies overwhelmed by Auckland demand
Aucklanders rushed to book getaways out of the city as soon as the Government announced the border will reopen on December 15.
A home management firm, Bachcare, says within two hours of the… Audio
South Island prepares for the traffic light system
A traffic light Christmas is on the way, but freedoms will depend on the level of vaccination.
So what can the South Island expect?
Timonthy Brown reports. Audio
'Send body bags' - Northland iwi collective warns over reopening
"Send body bags" - that's the message from iwi in the north if the government pushes ahead with plans to open the Auckland border.
The collective wants the gateway to te tai tokerau to stay locked… Video, Audio
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
