Travel restrictions lifted as Auckland returns to alert level 1

There are no longer any restrictions to travel in New Zealand after Auckland joined the rest of the country at alert level 1 at midday on Friday. PM Jacinda Ardern announced the decision to move down levels at 11.30am, after it was confirmed there were no new community cases overnight. The only remaining requirement for travel under level 1 is that face coverings must still be worn on public transport and domestic flights, in all parts of the country. Air New Zealand said its full food and beverage service would be back on board from Monday. The decision to bring back the service was made under guidance from the Ministry of Health, the airline said. Customers would still be required to wear a face covering when not eating or drinking.<br/>