Eight things Kiwi travellers need to know about our borders reopening
Dust off your passports, the time to book overseas travel has arrived.
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Explained: How the border will reopen in five stages
The international border reopening plan is being revealed, and will involve five stages.
Kiwi pensioners grounded in Queensland delighted at reopening
Stranded Kiwi couples in Australia will be able to return from 11.59pm on February 27.
Focus Live: NZ reopens border from February 28, no MIQ
February 3 2022 The Government is reopening the border – starting with Kiwis coming from Australia from February 27 - with the MIQ system to end for all but "high-risk" unvaccinated travellers.
RIP MIQ from Feb 27: Transtasman flights now on sale for as little as $400
Get in quick - Oz to NZ flights already up for grabs from February 28.
Denny's Porirua a location of interest, as Wellington Hospital patient tests positive
A person tested positive after presenting at Wellington Hospital for an unrelated issue.
Game, set, vax: Djokovic getting Covid vaccine after Australia deportation - report
Novak Djokovic has reportedly changed his tune on vaccinations.
Motatapu race called off again
Covid-19 has led to the cancellation of the event two years in a row.
Exclusive: Opening the gates - border changes expected from this month
After Omicron delays plans, international borders set to reopen - for some.
'We're stuck here': Covid-positive families enduring MIQ for five weeks
Some families are enduring five-week MIQ stays after testing positive.
'Argumentative' supermarket shopper fined for refusing to wear mask
Countdown shopper abused security guard and walked in.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 03 Feb, 2022
Border reopening plans loom, severe weather continues to hammer parts of the South Island and the US makes moves in Eastern Europe in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'We're so late now': Nursing boss critical of govt as NZ competes for ICU nurses
Recruitment drive targeting ICU nurses will go live this week, but it's 2 years too late
No masks, movies and bars open: The nations lifting Omicron restrictions
Flattening case counts in recent days raises hopes of another turning point in pandemic.
Philippines welcomes back tourists after two years of border closures
"We're done with border control," said a Philipines health official.
Resort market welcomes unvaccinated, unmasked
No vaccine passports required for hundreds milling around Queenstown Community Markets.
Chris Hipkins' regrets over accidental release of vaccine cost data
'Obviously it was information that was not supposed to be released.'
Three new Covid cases in Tonga as Kingdom enters lockdown
Three new Covid cases confirmed in Tonga, bringing total to five.
Charlotte Bellis' lawyer disputes claim emergency MIQ path exists for pregnant Kiwis
Many of the successful applications have only come after legal intervention.
Not a 'cold hearted epidemiologist': How pandemic has affected Michael Baker
Epidemiologist's sons are among those locked out of New Zealand.
Auckland bowling alley, Hamilton restaurant among new locations of interest
New locations of interest today also include fast-food joints and a Poirua restaurant.
Audrey Young: NZ's reputation takes a hammering
OPINION: Some things being written abroad about Jacinda Ardern are simply appalling.
Couple trapped in Aussie must repay $16,000 in pensions
The couple have been stuck in Australia for nearly a year.
Judge declines bid to halt vaccine rollout for kids
Eight parents opposing the vaccine rollout say they will continue their fight in court.
Another one bites the dust: Popular festival cancelled for first time in 34 years
Organisers say restrictions and Covid in community makes it impossible.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Wednesday 2nd February Wrap
The government has announced that people can now get their COVID-19 booster only three months after their second jab, in a bid to stay ahead of Omicron. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig
'Unfounded': Manurewa Marae false vaccination allegations shot down
Further investigation could occur if more information was provided.
Fake vaccine passes: Seven alleged fakes handed in to police; amnesty deadline extended
It comes after Canterbury signwriter accused of making fake passes.
Kiwi hero awaiting emergency MIQ spot to see dying mother
Hemopo's mum, who he describes as his 'queen', has stage 4 cancer.
Booster change gives NZ bigger head-start against Omicron - experts
Experts welcome "pragmatic" Govt call to make booster available to a million more Kiwis.
Govt cuts booster gap to three months - 3 million Kiwis now eligible
NZ's shift follows similar moves in other countries on boosters.
More artists join Spotify boycott over Joe Rogan podcast controversy
More artists have joined the boycott of Spotify.
Why the most challenging phase of Omicron is yet to come
Omicron has overtaken Delta as the most prevalent strand of Covid 19 in NZ.