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Australian authorities urging the public to wear masks again.
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Focus: Faafoi & Hipkins on border fully reopening
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Half the population will have been infected with Covid-19, says modeller
Virus prediction is based on what has been seen overseas and in modelling.
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tested positive for the virus on Saturday.
'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops international primary students ban
International students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.
'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops primary international students ban
International students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.
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