New Zealand has "no power" to stop Australians heading on to international destinations. Photo: NZ HeraldAn Australian art teacher has reportedly jumped through a loophole in the transtasman travel bubble to return to a job in Moscow and his girlfriend. "Travellers should be aware that international travel to any other country continues to pose a significant risk to public health." A New Zealand Customs spokeswoman told 9News it had "no power" to stop Australians travelling onwards. He then applied for an exemption to leave, since he had a job in Moscow.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 25, 2021 19:52 UTC