Live: PM dismisses comparisons with Australia; NZ should continue to 'fight hard', expert says
New South Wales and Victoria have all but given up on eliminating Delta - will NZ be next?
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Aussie Covid crisis: Victoria outbreak spikes; NSW reports 1116 cases, 4 deaths
More than 900 NSW Covid patients are in hospital - 150 in intensive care.
'Patient zero' busted: Sydney limo driver stung over Covid breach
The driver has been fined A$500 for not wearing a mask at a bus stop.
NSW records 1164 cases, lockdown exit in doubt; Victoria risks same fate
Victorian health officials are now conceding they may not be able to eliminate Covid.
Aussie outbreaks: 1290 cases and four deaths in NSW, nurses 'knocking out' ICU patients to cope with influx
Sydney's health system is under enormous strain from skyrocketing Covid cases.
Live: 28 locations of interest added as lockdown day 12 begins; 82 new Covid cases with tough week ahead
The curve is bending, says one expert, but not fast enough.
Aussie outbreaks: NSW 'treading water' after another record of new cases
Lockdown restrictions are set to be prolonged in both NSW and Victoria.
Aussie outbreaks: 882 new cases in NSW, 79 in Victoria
The NSW Premier is urging residents to focus on vaccination rates, not infections.
'Public health enemy number one': Covid fugitive arrested in Sydney
NSW man who went on the run after testing positive to Covid-19 has been arrested.
'I love ewe': Australian farmer mourns beloved aunt with heart-shaped sheep arrangement
Man couldn't go to his aunt's funeral so he paid his respects with a novel alternative.
NSW's top doctor warns state's cases may go 'way above' 1000 a day
"People are obviously feeling so frustrated with the length of the restrictions."
Man in his 30s dies in his home in Sydney Delta outbreak
"They all deteriorated at home," says health officer on deaths as NSW tops 1000 cases.
Covid-19: The number that shows how bad it is in NSW
The dire figure in today's numbers has shown the scale of the challenge.
'Call an ambulance': NSW specialist warns of final Covid symptom before ICU
The warning comes after a woman in her 30s died at her home in western Sydney.
Aussie outbreaks: NSW hits bleak new record with 919 cases; lockdown decision imminent
Despite the grim milestone, NSW is looking to loosen some restrictions.
'Tragic death': Young mum dies with Covid-19 in Sydney
A 30-year-old mother of three has died at home after being diagnosed with Covid-19.
'Masks for years': NSW top health official's Covid warning
Kerry Chant warned it's a case of 'God help us' if a new variant emerges in Australia.
Aussie outbreaks: 753 cases in NSW, 50 in Vic, experts divided on reopening plan
While NSW has abandoned elimination, Victoria and Queensland remain committed.
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Aussie outbreaks: NSW reports 818 cases, 3 deaths; Victoria outbreak spikes to 71
Forty-two of today's cases were infectious in the community; 714 are under investigation.
'Completely appalled': NSW council shoots shelter dogs over Covid infection fears
Among those euthanised was a dog that had recently given birth to a litter of puppies.
Editorial: A positive Delta lockdown example from across the ditch
Queensland offers some hope New Zealand can crush this cluster and get back on track.
Sydney man tells of terrifying symptoms from hospital bed
"I'm an athlete but I still feel like my life was threatened by the virus," he said.
'Cross the border': Horse rider eggs on anti-lockdown protesters in Australia
More than 2000 people have converged on the NSW-Queensland border.
Aussie Covid outbreaks: NSW reports 830 local cases, three deaths
The update comes a day after thousands of anti-lockdown protesters took to the streets.
Sydney lockdown being undone by superspreader event
Sixteen of the approximate 60 people at party now have Covid.
Covid-19: 825 new cases in NSW, Victoria records 61
Fears are growing that lockdown will be implemented until next year in Victoria.
Aussie Covid outbreaks: NSW reports 642 cases, 4 deaths; imposes tough new rules
A 9pm to 5am curfew will be introduced in 12 Sydney suburbs.
The real reason NSW cases are exploding
There were nearly 700 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
120km outside their hotspot: Tradies busted breaking NSW lockdown
Workers fled when police arrived.
NSW records 681 cases, Victoria at 'tipping point' with 57
NSW's growing Covid-19 crisis continues to threaten the rest of Australia.
'Rules for a reason': Whangārei Mayor hits out at escaping Aucklanders
Whangārei Mayor says fleeing Aucklanders putting others at grave risk.
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'How many cases is it going to take?': NSW Premier spars with reporter
The NSW Premier has insisted the state's health orders are strict enough.