Travel
Harsher fines, restrictions possible for freedom campers
Harsher fines and more restrictions could be on the cards for freedom campers, as the government tries to flush out the bad behaving ones.
The Tourism Minister announced a crackdown on some campers… Audio
MIQ slashes 1000 rooms due to Omicron variant
Due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19, MIQ has released about 1000 fewer rooms this morning than initially planned.
Travellers to Northland warned they'll be sent home if they get Covid
Anyone making the trip to Northland this summer is being warned they'll likely be sent home if they get Covid - as the region's resources will be stretched to the limit.
Te Tai Tokerau's bracing for… Audio
Portugal reimposes Covid-19 restrictions as cases rise
Portugal, where about 87 percent of the population is fully inoculated against Covid-19, announced it would reimpose some restrictions to stop a surge in cases.
Financial struggle closes all doors at Youth Hostel Association
A icon of New Zealand's backpackers market is closing its doors due to the financial hardship caused by the pandemic.
YHA will permanently shut its 11 hostels from December 15. Timothy Brown has… Audio
Kiwis stranded in Australia eager to return home as MIQ restrictions ease
Stuck for months in a motorhome in Queensland, Sue Norton and her husband now have a firm date for returning home.
Tourism businesses on international travel return
International travel is set to resume next year, but it won't be like pre-2020.
From early next year the Government is doing away with managed isolation for most fully vaccinated travellers, and… Audio
Covid-19: Border plans offer some certainty to stranded kiwis
New Zealanders stranded abroad finally have some certainty from the government about when they can return home.
Those fully vaccinated will soon be able to skip the MIQ lottery and instead, isolate… Audio
Govt announces staged reopening of NZ border
The border's slowly winching open but New Zealanders overseas will still have to wait until mid-January to avoid managed isolation on arrival.
All arrivals will require a negative pre-departure test… Audio
Queenstown business boss calls for earlier border opening
Tourist operators and towns are facing a long dry summer with international visitors still at least five months away.
The government has announced a gradual reopening of the border starting mid… Video, Audio
Serko 'burning cash' as it prepares for growth out of pandemic
The travel software company's chief executive says it's poised for growth as more normal travel conditions resume.
Border announcement: Family reunions, overseas travel in sight
So international travel and family reunions abroad will soon be back on the cards, with most saying the time to bust the international border is well overdue.
Our reporter Nick Truebridge hit the… Audio
Covid-19 Minister details border reopening, MIQ announcement
New Zealand's border restrictions are being eased early next year.
From January 17, fully vaccinated New Zealanders who test negative before departure will be able to travel from Australia without… Video, Audio
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
