New Zealand declares itself coronavirus-free after last case

New Zealand is set to lift almost all its coronavirus restrictions within hours as it reports there are no active cases in the country.

It will move to level one, the lowest of its four-tier alert system, at midnight.

Under this, social distancing will no longer be required and there will be no limits on public gatherings, but borders will remain closed.

New Zealand has reported no new COVID-19 cases for more than two weeks.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expressed happiness as the country is no longer had any active virus cases.