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2022

New Zealand grants entry exemption to pregnant reporter who sought Taliban help

Only 800 rooms per month are set aside for New Zealanders and visa holders.

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Feb 1st 2022, 7:51 PM

New Zealand defends strict Covid quarantine as pregnant reporter fights to leave Kabul

Charlotte Bellis said she had to turn to the Taliban for help after her requests to return home were rejected.

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Jan 31st 2022, 10:15 AM