No guarantees NZers overseas will make it home

New Zealand's borders are now closed for the first time in its history. From midnight last night, no one except citizens, permanent residents, their children, guardians and partners are allowed in. The Prime Minister took the unpredecented step yesterday saying it is necessary to protect New Zealand from people coming here from countries experiencing major outbreaks of Covid-19. Airlines around the world are in turmoil, cutting services, and laying off staff, making it even more complicated and stressful for travellers scrambling to make it home. Auckland woman Jo Cummings has just been turned was away from Heathrow check-in and firmly told New Zealand has closed its border. She describes chaotic airport scenes.