Morning Report

The Government yesterday unveiled its long-awaited plans to reopen the country to the rest of the world.

From 28 February, vaccinated New Zealanders in Australia will be able to self-isolate and skip… Read more Audio

The Covid-19 Response Minister says there could well be "quite significant" rates of Covid-19 in the community once returning New Zealanders can self-isolate at the end of the month.

In just over… Read more Audio

The MIQ lottery is about to end - and thousands of New Zealanders are on their way home.

Those stuck in Australia are first in line when the border starts to open in just over three weeks.

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The leader of Islamic State has been killed in an overnight US special forces raid in northern Syria.

The operation targeted an IS safe house in the rebel held Idlib province. President Joe Biden… Read more Audio

Australians and other travellers who don't need a visa will be the first tourists allowed back in with a promise they'll have bags on airport carousels no later than July, while other international… Read more Audio

Tourist operators are keen to roll out the welcome mat for international visitors but say the current isolation rules will keep many away.

The Prime Minister has unveiled a five stage plan for… Read more Audio

The Government's announcement on when the border will open for New Zealanders has been met with relief by many of those who've been stranded overseas.

Sinead Aldrich, an occupational therapist, left… Read more Audio

The government's plan to re-open the border allowing people to bypass what the Prime Minister is describing as the anguish of MIQ is being shot down by the opposition as both too slow and too fast.

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