New Zealand authorities say face masks are no longer mandatory on public transport. From midnight, last night, masks are required only in Auckland, the heart of a recent outbreak, and on planes.

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Smile Staff Reporter - 11 May 2026

Severe weather has battered the Western Cape over the past few days, with flooding, strong winds and widespread disruption reported across Cape Town and...

New Zealand authorities say face masks are no longer mandatory on public transport. From midnight, last night, masks are required only in Auckland, the heart of a recent outbreak, and on planes.

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