OpinionNZ is right to pause travel to Australia. It buys time to upgrade its Covid-19 responseOpinion: New Zealand has so far managed to avoid an outbreak. Let's keep it that way.29 Jun 03:17 AM
World'We need to go fast': Queensland plunged into lockdownThere are now four Australian states imposing partial lockdowns.29 Jun 02:15 AM
PoliticsWellington returns to level 1 at 11.59pm, transtasman bubble to partly reopenBloomfield: Likelihood of people in Wellington still incubating virus "now very low".29 Jun 02:07 AM
New ZealandParts of Queensland plunged into snap three-day lockdownThe pause on the travel bubble with New Zealand will be reviewed next week Tuesday.29 Jun 01:51 AM
WorldSydney outbreak grows to 149Experts fear wider outbreaks across the country may be imminent.28 Jun 10:17 PM
Entertainment'Smug and stupid': Rebel Wilson blasted over lockdown rantRebel Wilson's lockdown rant has been met with widespread backlash.28 Jun 10:16 PM
WorldOh deer! Police rescue spooked nude sunbathersDuo became lost after they were startled by a deer while nude sunbathing on a beach.28 Jun 08:19 AM
Lifestyle'Is this a joke?' Truth behind KFC meal that was really a cakeIt looks like a KFC meal – but one mum had people doing a double take on the tasty treat.28 Jun 07:32 AM
New ZealandTravel bubble pause puts Kiwi's motherhood plans on iceAsh had been hoping to help her sister by donating her eggs - those plans are now on hold.28 Jun 06:47 AM
WorldCovid-19: Queensland 'on the verge' of lockdown"This is a world pandemic and anything can happen," the Queensland Premier said.28 Jun 03:27 AM
New ZealandAussie Covid crisis: 18 new cases in NSW, including 2 studentsCabinet to review bubble pause today, tourism sector calls for vaccination to speed up.27 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandPM says no travellers so far linked to Northern Territory gold mine casesArdern understands no contacts of those cases have travelled to New Zealand.27 Jun 08:46 PM
Airlines'A fluid and uncertain time': Air NZ cancels flights as Australian travel bans biteLarge numbers of passengers are cancelling their trips to Australia.27 Jun 05:31 AM
WorldAustralia in turmoil: States grapple with new outbreaks, lockdownsIt's been a tough 24 hours across the ditch as multiple states battle Covid flareups.27 Jun 04:33 AM
New ZealandLevel 2 extended in Wellington; Hipkins foreshadows pre-departure testingA vaccinated health worker who tested weak positive for Covid has since tested negative.27 Jun 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Let's hope it's only 72 hours': Travel ban set to test travel agenciesNo guarantee that the three-day hold on the travel bubble will end in 72 hours.27 Jun 02:45 AM
WorldCovid-19: New case reported in Perth; Darwin enters snap lockdownDarwin is the second Australian city to enter a lockdown, after recording four cases.27 Jun 02:26 AM
WorldCovid-19: NSW records 30 new positive community casesMillions of people across NSW today entered their first morning of lockdown.27 Jun 01:07 AM
EntertainmentPacked to the Rafters star identifies as non-binaryAustralian actor Hugh Sheridan has revealed they are a "non-binary bisexual".26 Jun 10:06 PM
WorldSupermarket shelves stripped bare as NSW enters two-week lockdownCalls from NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian not to panic buy have fallen on deaf ears.26 Jun 09:04 PM
New ZealandTravel bubble popped: Baker's surprise at ban; travellers angry"This is cruel': Blanket travel bubble pops plans and breaks hearts.26 Jun 07:11 PM
New Zealand'My heart dropped': Travel bubble pause means Sydney father misses twins' birthdayAfter a year of video calls, Michael Agamalis was excited to fly to AKL to see his kids.26 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldCovid-19: Northern Territory mine in lockdown after worker tests positiveA mine at Northern Territory is in lockdown, with potentially 900 people exposed to Covid.26 Jun 04:35 AM
WorldNSW's nightmare scenario: Two-week lockdown as Sydney outbreak growsPositive cases were today identified beyond Sydney's four locked-down council areas.26 Jun 04:33 AM
WorldSydneysiders flock to bars, beaches amid worsening Covid outbreakNSW's Premier pleads with residents to stick to the rules as case numbers climb.26 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandCovid latest: Aussie travellers placed into MIQ, one 'detected by Customs'Update comes after confirmation Sydney to Wellington traveller has Delta variant.26 Jun 01:24 AM
WorldNSW on notice: Harsh lockdown could come within hoursFrom today, residents in four Sydney suburbs are subject to stay-at-home orders.26 Jun 12:16 AM
EntertainmentUnearthed Steve Irwin letter exposes tragedy of family feudA letter written by Steve Irwin to his father highlights just how much has changed.25 Jun 11:41 PM
LifestyleMum's amazing 70kg weight loss after divorceA mother-of-one who weighed 143kg has gone on to lose half her body weight.25 Jun 11:38 PM
LifestyleOz companies grant paid menstrual, menopausal leaveOz company introduces a radical move to support its female employees.25 Jun 10:14 PM
New ZealandGrim warning as Fiji's Covid death toll risesUN official warns of dire consequences if more Fijians don't take Covid-19 "seriously".25 Jun 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Gutted' Skiers cancel trip due to NSW Covid-19 outbreakSome Queenstown Lakes ski fields have been flooded with cancellations, due to outbreak25 Jun 08:44 PM
EntertainmentDetails of TV star's violent attack on his ex-partner revealedCharges against Andrew O'Keefe were dismissed on mental health grounds.25 Jun 06:42 AM
PoliticsPM's trade visit to Australia delayed due to Covid outbreakThe trip has been delayed because of the Covid situation in Australia, a spokeswoman said.25 Jun 03:59 AM