The Coronation this weekend was an historic event that anointed a new head of state for us for the first time in 70 years - and also a made-for-media spectacle that captivated broadcasters. After the death of QE2 last year, pundits predicted a debate about cutting ties with the Crown would follow, but the media have shown little appetite for it.
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What you need to know:
New Zealanders can travel to any Australian state and territory without having to undergo quarantine, while Australians can also travel here and not go into managed isolation
Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Jetstar are offering quarantine-free flights, also known as green flights across the ditch
To be eligible to travel to Australia quarantine-free, New Zealanders need to have already been in the country for 14 days or more, and not have been near a COVID-19 hotspot
Thousands are expected to reconnect with loved ones or make international getaways across the Tasman
For a comprehensive guide to the trans-Tasman bubble, click here.