ADVERTISEMENT

1News

Some travellers entering NZ face fines if they fail to provide negative Covid-19 test

February 9, 2021

Pre-flight testing will now be applied to all countries except Australia, many Pacific islands and Antarctica. (Source: Other)

Some passengers entering the country will now be slapped with a fine if they fail to provide a negative Covid-19 test.

All arrivals from the US and the UK will now need to provide a negative result 72 hours from departure.

Customs were previously handing out warnings, but travellers can now expect fines up to $1000.

No fines have been handed out since the rule came into place at midnight.

ADVERTISEMENT

New Zealand Coronavirus Pandemic Travel

SHARE ME

More Stories

More Stories

The airline called the changes its "single-biggest expansion ever" of its New Zealand and trans-Tasman network.

Jetstar adding two new routes, boosting capacity on others

The airline said the changes would add more than 660,000 new seats a year.

Wed, Sep 10

2:31

Air Chathams came to the rescue of Whakatāne air passengers after Air New Zealand stopped providing flights to and from Whakatāne Airport.

Air Chathams welcomes Government support

Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca said he thought the Government had an obligation to do more.

Wed, Sep 3

2:17

Some aviation experts are calling the confirmed funding a “game-changer” for the regions.

Air NZ and Air Chathams confirm potential partnership talks

The Government yesterday announced a "one-off" cash injection to rescue New Zealand's struggling regional aviation network.

Tue, Sep 2

2:17

The Auckland-Coromandel ferry service would begin in late October.

Auckland-Coromandel ferry service reinstated from October

Beginning on October 24, the two-hour trip across the Hauraki Gulf will run on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sunday, with more departures planned if demand justifies it.

Tue, Sep 2

A Jetstar plane (file image).

Jetstar fined $2.25 million for misleading NZ customers

The airline has been fined for misleading customers over their compensation rights when flights are delayed or cancelled.

Mon, Sep 1

1:49

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a cash boost for regional airlines, sellers re-enter the housing market, and Donald Trump’s social media fury.

News in 90 Seconds September 1

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a cash boost for regional airlines, sellers re-enter the housing market, and Donald Trump’s social media fury.

Mon, Sep 1

1:30

Some aviation experts are calling the confirmed funding a “game-changer” for the regions.

Air NZ and Air Chathams confirm potential partnership talks

The Government yesterday announced a "one-off" cash injection to rescue New Zealand's struggling regional aviation network.

Tue, Sep 2

2:17

The Auckland-Coromandel ferry service would begin in late October.

Auckland-Coromandel ferry service reinstated from October

Beginning on October 24, the two-hour trip across the Hauraki Gulf will run on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sunday, with more departures planned if demand justifies it.

Tue, Sep 2

A Jetstar plane (file image).

Jetstar fined $2.25 million for misleading NZ customers

The airline has been fined for misleading customers over their compensation rights when flights are delayed or cancelled.

Mon, Sep 1

1:49

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a cash boost for regional airlines, sellers re-enter the housing market, and Donald Trump’s social media fury.

News in 90 Seconds September 1

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a cash boost for regional airlines, sellers re-enter the housing market, and Donald Trump’s social media fury.

Mon, Sep 1

1:30

The airline called the changes its "single-biggest expansion ever" of its New Zealand and trans-Tasman network.

Jetstar adding two new routes, boosting capacity on others

The airline said the changes would add more than 660,000 new seats a year.

Wed, Sep 10

2:31

Air Chathams came to the rescue of Whakatāne air passengers after Air New Zealand stopped providing flights to and from Whakatāne Airport.

Air Chathams welcomes Government support

Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca said he thought the Government had an obligation to do more.

Wed, Sep 3

2:17

Some aviation experts are calling the confirmed funding a “game-changer” for the regions.

Air NZ and Air Chathams confirm potential partnership talks

The Government yesterday announced a "one-off" cash injection to rescue New Zealand's struggling regional aviation network.

Tue, Sep 2

2:17

The Auckland-Coromandel ferry service would begin in late October.

Auckland-Coromandel ferry service reinstated from October

Beginning on October 24, the two-hour trip across the Hauraki Gulf will run on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sunday, with more departures planned if demand justifies it.

Tue, Sep 2

A Jetstar plane (file image).

Jetstar fined $2.25 million for misleading NZ customers

The airline has been fined for misleading customers over their compensation rights when flights are delayed or cancelled.

Mon, Sep 1

1:49

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a cash boost for regional airlines, sellers re-enter the housing market, and Donald Trump’s social media fury.

News in 90 Seconds September 1

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a cash boost for regional airlines, sellers re-enter the housing market, and Donald Trump’s social media fury.

Mon, Sep 1

1:30

VIEW MORE NEW ZEALAND STORIES

Latest

Popular

7:45pm

Governor-General's term extended due to potential election clash

Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro.

7:42pm

Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded

Prince Harry visits the Centre for Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London.

7:30pm

Kids and current events: How to help them deal with what they see around them

Sisters Clara Hetland, 4, left, Haddie Hetland, center, 9, and Audra Hetland 6, of Surprise, Ariz., spend time at a makeshift memorial set up at Turning Point USA headquarters after the shooting death at a Utah college on Wednesday of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of the organization, Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Phoenix.

7:08pm

Outdoor educators call curriculum shake-up 'short-sighted'

2:20

Education Minster says the subject will remain but

7:00pm

Is Kim Jong Un's daughter next in line to lead North Korea?

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter arrive at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 29, 2025

6:48pm

Gaza march forced off Auckland Harbour Bridge by weather

Pro-Palestine protesters march on Queen Street in Auckland.

7:45pm

Governor-General's term extended due to potential election clash

Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro.

7:42pm

Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded

Prince Harry visits the Centre for Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London.

7:30pm

Kids and current events: How to help them deal with what they see around them

Sisters Clara Hetland, 4, left, Haddie Hetland, center, 9, and Audra Hetland 6, of Surprise, Ariz., spend time at a makeshift memorial set up at Turning Point USA headquarters after the shooting death at a Utah college on Wednesday of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of the organization, Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Phoenix.

7:08pm

Outdoor educators call curriculum shake-up 'short-sighted'

2:20

Education Minster says the subject will remain but

7:00pm

Is Kim Jong Un's daughter next in line to lead North Korea?

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter arrive at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 29, 2025

6:48pm

Gaza march forced off Auckland Harbour Bridge by weather

Pro-Palestine protesters march on Queen Street in Auckland.

1

Memorial bench swept away in Tasman floods washes up on Kāpiti Coast

5:43pm

2

Charlie Kirk killing: Fresh photos of person of interest released

12:29pm

3

The rise of Charlie Kirk, and the rise of political violence in America

4:59pm

4

What are the new cannisters strapped to the RNZAF helicopters?

3:50pm

5

NZ-born neo-Nazi leader guilty of intimidating police officer

6:07pm

6

Pilot flew scenic helicopter flights without correct licence

11:15am

Latest

Popular

7:45pm

Governor-General's term extended due to potential election clash

Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro.

7:42pm

Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded

Prince Harry visits the Centre for Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London.

7:30pm

Kids and current events: How to help them deal with what they see around them

Sisters Clara Hetland, 4, left, Haddie Hetland, center, 9, and Audra Hetland 6, of Surprise, Ariz., spend time at a makeshift memorial set up at Turning Point USA headquarters after the shooting death at a Utah college on Wednesday of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of the organization, Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Phoenix.

7:08pm

Outdoor educators call curriculum shake-up 'short-sighted'

2:20

Education Minster says the subject will remain but

7:00pm

Is Kim Jong Un's daughter next in line to lead North Korea?

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter arrive at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 29, 2025

6:48pm

Gaza march forced off Auckland Harbour Bridge by weather

Pro-Palestine protesters march on Queen Street in Auckland.

7:45pm

Governor-General's term extended due to potential election clash

Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro.

7:42pm

Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded

Prince Harry visits the Centre for Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London.

7:30pm

Kids and current events: How to help them deal with what they see around them

Sisters Clara Hetland, 4, left, Haddie Hetland, center, 9, and Audra Hetland 6, of Surprise, Ariz., spend time at a makeshift memorial set up at Turning Point USA headquarters after the shooting death at a Utah college on Wednesday of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of the organization, Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Phoenix.

7:08pm

Outdoor educators call curriculum shake-up 'short-sighted'

2:20

Education Minster says the subject will remain but

7:00pm

Is Kim Jong Un's daughter next in line to lead North Korea?

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter arrive at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 29, 2025

6:48pm

Gaza march forced off Auckland Harbour Bridge by weather

Pro-Palestine protesters march on Queen Street in Auckland.

1

Memorial bench swept away in Tasman floods washes up on Kāpiti Coast

5:43pm

2

Charlie Kirk killing: Fresh photos of person of interest released

12:29pm

3

The rise of Charlie Kirk, and the rise of political violence in America

4:59pm

4

What are the new cannisters strapped to the RNZAF helicopters?

3:50pm

5

NZ-born neo-Nazi leader guilty of intimidating police officer

6:07pm

6

Pilot flew scenic helicopter flights without correct licence

11:15am