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New Zealand will move out of alert level 3 lockdown on Thursday this week, although there will be a phased approach that means no gathering of more than 10 people, and bars will have to wait another week before opening on May 21.Schools and early learning centres will open from next Monday.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the move to alert level 2 at 11.59pm on Wednesday evening, effectively meaning that something closer to normal life will be possible from Thursday morning.On Thursday, retail shops, malls, cafes, restaurants, cinem...

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