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Fresh NZ outbreak could scupper 'travel bubble' plans

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New Zealand, hailed as a global example of how to eradicate the coronavirus through harsh lockdowns, is now dealing with a new COVID-19 outbreak that is likely to derail any "travel bubble" with Australia and other South Pacific countries this year.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern put the national election campaign on hold as health authorities deal with a cluster of cases in Auckland.

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Mark Ludlow writes on politics, energy and infrastructure based in Brisbane. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mludlow@afr.com
Fiona Carruthers has written and edited travel for the Financial Review for almost a decade. She has held senior roles with ABC Radio National, Deutsche Welle Radio, TIME and The Australian, and was deputy editor of Traveller. Email Fiona at fcarruthers@afr.com

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