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PM announces border closure to non-New Zealand residents after midnight

Kiwis living across the Tasman can return home but only their spouses and dependents can join them.

Julie Iles Thu, 19 Mar 2020

The government has closed New Zealand’s border to non-residents and tourists from 11:59pm tonight. 

The ban will apply to any passengers boarding planes after the deadline and will continue indefinitely, pending review every 16 days. 

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she was “not

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