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Covid-19: Reports of more new cases in Victoria
There are reports tonight Victoria's new daily cases could climb to double figures.
'Very wary': Chinese spy ship spotted in Australian waters
'Of course we're watching them. And they're watching us,' Australia's PM says.
'Warriorhood': Māori woman QLD first police officer to have moko kauae
Brenda Lee hopes her moko kauae will encourage people to be proud of themselves.
NSW records 97 new community cases; lockdown extended for 2 weeks
Twenty-four of today's locally acquired cases were infectious in the community.
Sydney woman reveals 'crazy' month after contracting Covid-19
Aussie who got Covid at a hair salon initially had no symptoms, then everything changed.
'It seems like nobody is safe': Sydney bracing for 4-week lockdown extension
One in three hospitalised Covid patients is in ICU, including eight under the age of 60.
How much has Jacinda Ardern lobbied Pfizer over vaccine supply?
Pfizer boss Albert Bourla has been open about world leaders reaching out to secure supply.
Climate change: NZ imported more than million tonnes of 'dirty' coal
Coal imports from Indonesia in 2020 was 1.084 million tonnes, just over one billion kg.
Pregnant Kiwi stranded in NSW gets ticket on mercy flight
Mercy flights from NSW began on Tuesday, with travellers heading into MIQ upon arrival.
Pre-departure Covid tests checked 'randomly' at NZ airports; Expert's dismay at risk
Pre-departure tests are subject to "random validation" - meaning not everyone was checked.
'I just don't think it's fair': Govt defends footing MIQ bill for NSW travellers
Kiwis are split on whether returnees from NSW should have their hotel bills paid for them.
Covid: Millionaire fined after allegedly fleeing NSW on superyacht
The businessman and his crew were slapped with more than $17k in fines.
NSW records 89 new cases, Deputy Premier says govt 'lost control' of outbreak
NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has expressed regret for the delayed lockdown.
A community in pain: Moving act after baby killed by dog
Gesture has united a grief-stricken community after baby boy was mauled to death by dog.
PM: Pregnant NZer stranded in Sydney likely eligible for flight
Mercy flights from New South Wales begin today.
Frustration for Kiwis stranded in NSW who missed out on flights
Flights from tomorrow on Air NZ's website were all gone moments after going on sale.
Watch: Sydney restaurant's bizarre lockdown move
A restaurant's owner has resorted to bizarre measures to keep its door open in Sydney.
Kiwi stuck in NSW describes booking havoc
'[Mum] just cries on the phone when I ring her, but I can't get home Mum ...'
NSW records 112 cases, calls grow for tighter lockdown restrictions
There is little hope the Greater Sydney lockdown will end on Friday as planned.
Covid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQ
A ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.
Outrage over Oz govt's graphic Covid-19 ad
Australians have reacted with fury over a confronting new ad.
Anxious wait for Kiwis in locked down NSW
Managed return flights for lucky few will start bringing people home on Tuesday.
Covid-19: Why Sydney's lockdown isn't driving down cases
Gladys Berejiklian has praised Sydney's response to increased lockdown measures.
NSW outbreak: 77 new cases, 1 death; Premier expects triple digits tomorrow
"I'll be shocked if it's less than 100 this time tomorrow," NSW's Premier says.
Satellite pics reveal China's secret in their deserted 'outbacks'
In outback China there are two secret facilities likened to America's mysterious Area 51.
Confessions of a Covid vaccination queue jumper with no regrets
A man in his 20s admitted to jumping the queue in order to get vaccinated and has no guilt
Covid update: Ship's return poses 'very low risk'; no new community cases
Next steps for a ship with infected mariners aboard will be announced this afternoon.
'It would scare me': Model's regret over nights out drinking
Olivia Molly Rogers assumed it was normal not to remember large parts of her night.
'Going to get worse': NSW braces for more Covid cases
Greater Sydney's lockdown could last until well into August, experts have warned.
'You don't have the balls': Teacher taunted student to groom him
Details show how teacher Monica Young groomed her 14-year-old victim.
'Felt dreadful': Sydney mum's Covid Delta variant symptoms
Sydney mum and daughter caught the virus off a cousin an hour before lockdown announced.
World reacts as Sydney Covid crisis spirals
The world watched Australia for its Covid success, and it's watching again.
Cancer tragedy: New dad dies just month after baby son born
Kirsty Mitchell says cancer treatment in New Zealand should not come down to money.