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New Zealand eyes opening to vaccinated travellers early 2022

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4 years ago

August 12, 2021

The world could be heading towards a sense of normality, sooner than we thought

New Zealand has revealed bold plans to allow quarantine-free entry to vaccinated travellers from low-risk countries from early 2022.

It comes as the nation looks to open its borders again after nearly 18 months of pandemic-induced isolation.

Tight border controls and its geographic advantage helped New Zealand stamp out COVID-19 much faster than almost all other countries. However the great benefit of being isolated did leave the Pacific island nation of 5 million almost entirely cut off from the rest of the world.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed on Thursday that the country is still not ready to open up entirely, but will open in phases from early next year.

PM Ardern says New Zealand is “simply not in a position to fully reopen just yet,”.

“When we move we will be careful and deliberate, because we want to move with confidence and with as much certainty as possible,”

Ardern stated that the government will look at opening quarantine-free travel to vaccinated travellers from low-risk countries from the first quarter of 2022.

Qantas staff talk to passengers onboard a flight bound for Auckland on April 19.

Those travelling from medium-risk countries will undertake self-isolation or a shorter stay at a quarantine hotel.

Those coming from high-risk countries or are unvaccinated will still have to spend 14 days in quarantine.

Some vaccinated travellers will be able to participate in a pilot from October through December this year, wherein they can travel and self-isolate at home.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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18 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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