New ZealandQuarantine-free travel from Victoria to NZ on holdThe pause comes into force from 1.59am (NZT) on Friday.15 Jul 06:26 AM
WorldMelbourne goes into snap lockdown as outbreak grows, NZ-Vic bubble haltedVictoria's testing commander said the state was dealing with 'two chains of transmission'.15 Jul 03:20 AM
New ZealandLatest: 21 cases of Covid at the border - 5 in MIQ and 16 marinersSixteen of 18 crew members on the Spanish-flagged Playa Zahara are infected.15 Jul 01:14 AM
World'Critical 24 hours' facing Melbourne as Covid-19 cases riseMelburnians are waiting to see if they will be plunged into another lockdown.14 Jul 08:55 PM
WorldVictorian school teacher tests positive to Covid-19A Victorian school is being closed immediately after a teacher tested positive tonight.14 Jul 09:52 AM
WorldCovid-19: Reports of more new cases in VictoriaThere are reports tonight Victoria's new daily cases could climb to double figures.14 Jul 09:22 AM
New ZealandPre-departure Covid tests checked 'randomly' at NZ airports; Expert's dismay at riskPre-departure tests are subject to "random validation" - meaning not everyone was checked.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 18 cases detected at NZ border - including 13 on fishing vesselTesting continues on board another ship with mariners experiencing flu-like symptoms.13 Jul 01:16 AM
WorldNSW records 89 new cases, Deputy Premier says govt 'lost control' of outbreakNSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has expressed regret for the delayed lockdown.12 Jul 11:02 PM
WorldVirus jumps border: NSW outbreak reaches MelbourneSydney's Covid-19 cluster has health officials across Australia on edge.12 Jul 09:03 PM
New ZealandKiwi stuck in NSW describes booking havoc'[Mum] just cries on the phone when I ring her, but I can't get home Mum ...'12 Jul 06:12 AM
World'Going to get worse': NSW braces for more Covid casesGreater Sydney's lockdown could last until well into August, experts have warned.10 Jul 10:30 PM
Lifestyle'Renovations have begun': Brothers destroy house over family feudThere's sibling rivalry, then there's this.06 Jul 10:54 PM
New ZealandTranstasman travel bubble partially reopensQuarantine-free travel resumes from Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and ACT.04 Jul 07:14 PM
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 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
WorldVictoria records third local Covid-19 caseVictoria's acting premier says a full public health response is under way.24 Jun 09:40 AM
Sponsored StoriesHeather du Plessis-Allan's Insider Guide to MelbourneNewstalk ZB's Heather du Plessis-Allan thinks Melbourne is the place to be...21 Jun 12:00 PM
New ZealandTravel bubble stays open with NSW, vigilance urged for recent arrivalsGood news for those travelling from New South Wales.18 Jun 06:51 AM
WorldHow jelly shots led to 85-year-old man's Christmas murderA man with dementia brutally murdered his wife after getting drunk on jelly shots.17 Jun 05:52 AM
New ZealandNZ-Victoria travel bubble pause extended for five days"This will reviewed if the situation changes," Chris Hipkins said.16 Jun 11:41 PM
WorldMelbourne restrictions to ease tomorrow despite growing Covid clusterVictoria's capital is set for relative freedom from midnight Thursday, premier announces.16 Jun 03:41 AM
WorldCovid-19: Vaccinated nurse tests positive in VictoriaVaccinated nurse is among three postie cases in VIC, yet to determine if fully vaccinated.16 Jun 02:42 AM
Lifestyle'Spider apocalypse' hits Victoria after heavy rains, floodsArachnophobes, you may want to look away now ...15 Jun 06:05 AM
WorldTwo new cases spark housing complex lockdown in VictoriaThe infected men had links to communal areas in the complex, authorities say.15 Jun 04:48 AM
WorldVictoria records two new community Covid cases; testing drop worries officialsBoth new locally acquired infections are linked to existing clusters.13 Jun 10:36 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Four new cases in managed isolationQuarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Victoria is paused until Thursday.13 Jun 12:03 AM
World'More cases out there': Victoria's Covid-19 outbreak grows by oneIn total there are now 68 active cases in Victoria.12 Jun 11:05 PM
World'It's not over': Melbourne lockdown liftedMixed emotions as Victoria's lockdown lifts and acting premier issues a warning.10 Jun 06:03 PM
New ZealandVictoria outbreak: Transtasman bubble pause extendedChris Hipkins says the overall risk to NZ remains low but this is a precaution.10 Jun 05:21 AM
New ZealandOne new MIQ Covid case, fresh warning for Kiwi travellersWarning applies to Kiwis who travelled to NSW, Queensland earlier this month.10 Jun 01:16 AM
WorldCovid-19: QLD outbreak grows after infected Victorian breached rulesQueensland has recorded two Covid-19 cases after a Melbourne Covid case breached lockdown09 Jun 11:40 PM
WorldFour new local Covid-19 cases in Melbourne with lockdown set to end tonightThere are now 78 active cases and 180 exposure sites across the state.09 Jun 10:36 PM
WorldConfirmed: Melbourne's two-week lockdown to ease tomorrow nightMelbourne's fourth lockdown is set to ease, but authorities remain on high alert.09 Jun 02:30 AM
