Scientists have a tough message for New Zealanders struggling to come home: it is far too risky to throw open the gates just yet.
The Grounded Kiwis group has been calling for more rooms in managed isolation to be opened up - and thinks fully-vaccinated travellers should be allowed to isolate at home.
Experts says that would risk another Delta outbreak while the country is still largely unvaccinated.
Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has the story.
