New Zealanders stranded overseas by the pandemic return home to tears and hugs as the country begins dismantling some of the world's toughest Covid-related border restrictions. Until now, Kiwi expats entering the country needed to undergo 10 days of isolation in expensive and over-subscribed hotel accommodation. The requirement has now been dropped for New Zealanders arriving from Australia and will soon apply to all expatriates.

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