NZ drops testing

NEW Zealand authorities have announced they will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test for arrivals into the country.

The change is effective from next Tue 21 Jun, and other easings will allow unvaccinated travellers to enter NZ without quarantining.

The moves come in the leadup to the opening weekend of the Kiwi ski season, with New Zealand Tourism Minister Stuart Nash saying travel will now be much easier and cheaper for international visitors.