New Zealand

The new cruises and cruise tours will go on sale on 1 December

Country’s borders will reopen to select arrivals early next year, before broadening to all vaccinated visitors from the end of April

The mandate will apply to those aged 18 and over departing or arriving in the country

Prime minister Jacinda Ardern reportedly said the country would "cautiously" reopen in 2022

Prime minister Jacinda Ardern is expected to make an announcement on the government’s approach to reopening on Thursday (12 August)

Fares for the 132-night cruise started from £54,949pp

The two-way, reciprocal arrangement came into effect on Monday (19 April)

Pause in Australia and New Zealand operations extended to end of May 2021

Four new trips to Cuba, Madagascar, Australia and New Zealand join Travel with Confidence Plus range

’Most international flights’ cancelled until late-October, carrier confirms

‘Vulnerable British travellers’ to be prioritised under scheme to bring around 1,500 people home

Passengers seeking to return from New Zealand can now travel to airports to connect with international flights

Blanket bans on non-residents entering either country set to be enforced shortly

The move, necessitated by the coronavirus crisis, will affect around 130 flight attendants

Specialist operator to guarantee 2021 prices to help agents convert more quotes

New Zealand Police have named 15 people who died in the White Island eruption

Police went back onto White Island to find the people still missing after the eruption

With its incredible, diverse landscapes and largely temperate climate, New Zealand is eternally popular with active travellers

Ovation of the Seas was moored in Tauranga and some passengers were on a shore excursion when the incident happened

The line had “a number of people on an excursion in the volcano zone” around the time of the eruption

Silver Fern Holidays’ boss said the new fees were an opportunity for agents to ’talk up’ the benefits of working with a specialist operator

Joanna Guest joins Australia and New Zealand specialist

Electronic Travel Authority system will go live in October

Foreign Office liaising with New Zealand counterparts to ensure Britons are safe after 49 killed in shootings