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In pictures: Inside New Zealand's 'COVID-free' life

New Zealand lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, declaring the nation virus-free

Published: June 09, 2020 14:34 Nilanjana G. Javed, Senior Web Editor

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New Zealand surf — A windsurfer races along the shoreline at New Brighton Beach in Christchurch, New Zealand, today. New Zealanders enjoyed their first day at alert level 1 after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Monday, June 8 that the Cabinet had agreed to remove almost all remaining coronavirus restrictions from midnight, with the exception of the border strictures. Image Credit: AP

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New Zealand morning traffic — Morning traffic passes a warning sign on the first day of all New Zealand domestic regulations being lifted for the coronavirus disease. Image Credit: REUTERS

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New Zealand Nelson coronavirus — Adults supervise as school children play on the first day of all New Zealand domestic regulations being lifted for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nelson, New Zealand. Image Credit: Reuters

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New Zealand beach — A windsurfer reels in his kite at New Brighton Beach in Christchurch, New Zealand. Image Credit: AP

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New Zealand golf — A man walks across the frost covered fairways of a golf course in central Christchurch, New Zealand. Image Credit: AP

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New Zealand airport — The interior of Nelson Airport is seen on the first day of all New Zealand domestic regulations being lifted for the COVID-19 as strict border controls remain in place, in Nelson, New Zealand. Image Credit: Reuters

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New Zealand Restaurant — A person sits at a cafe on the first day of all New Zealand domestic regulations being lifted for the COVID-19 in Nelson, New Zealand. Image Credit: Reuters

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New Zealand shopping centre — Shoppers walk into a shopping mall past social distancing signs in Christchurch. Image Credit: AP

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New Zealand walk — A pedestrian is seen walking on the first day in Nelson, New Zealand. Image Credit: Reuters

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Pedestrians walk past a billboard featuring Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with the word Aroha, meaning love, in Christchurch, New Zealand. Image Credit: AP

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New Zealand commuters — Commuters wait for transport at a bus interchange in Christchurch. New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus, at least for now, after health officials said Monday the last known infected person had recovered. Image Credit: AP

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