PremiumPremiumWorldCovid-19 lockdown 2.0: Harsher rules, deeper confusionNew York Times: Melbourne becoming a case study in handling a second wave of infections.04 Aug 08:14 PM
New Zealand'Unsafe, insecure': Melbourne Kiwis flee Covid for NZ, but move splits familyJae Tuhi is bringing his family back to New Zealand in light of the crisis.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTaking a spear into the sea, and washing anxiety awayNew York Times: Spearfishing has become a popular escape for people seeking calm.04 Aug 07:00 AM
WorldThree men rescued from Pacific island after writing SOS in sandThe men had been missing in the Micronesia archipelago for nearly three days.04 Aug 06:00 AM
WorldVictoria lockdown: $5000 instant fines after 800 people in isolation 'not home'Premier said 800 people in isolation could not be located yesterday.04 Aug 03:11 AM
EntertainmentStar's emotional family reunionNicole Kidman hadn't seen her 80-year-old mother for eight months because of the pandemic.04 Aug 12:48 AM
TravelUluru owners block tourist access over virus fears"We don't want to see it in our backyard." Uluru protests plane arrivals from hotspots.03 Aug 11:22 PM
WorldNew rules as Australia panics over Victoria outbreakPM had a 3-step plan for Australia's economy to open by July but the states don't agree.03 Aug 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxMark Bryers in custody over $18m tax fraud allegationsEx NZ businessman accused of helping underworld-connected construction boss set up scam.03 Aug 05:55 AM
WorldKiwi father jailed for offering 14yo $1000 for sexHis explicit messages included requesting to meet up in school hours.03 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandPM's message to comedian who joked about March 15 terror attacksThe comedian had already had a Netflix deal cancelled after anti-Semitic comments.03 Aug 05:29 AM
New ZealandAussies outlive Kiwis, new research showsDr Samantha Murton said it is 'a significant concern' gap shows Kiwis are disadvantaged.03 Aug 05:10 AM
WorldMelbourne lockdown: Retailers to shut for six weeksVictorians brace for extreme new stage 4 restrictions under a 'state of disaster'.03 Aug 04:52 AM
World'Big China virus breakout': Trump's cocky reaction to Victoria crisisDonald Trump took a dig at Australia after a 'state of disaster' was declared.03 Aug 03:33 AM
WorldVictoria records 429 new infections: Fresh lockdown details to comeEarly reports show Victoria will record 429 new cases today.03 Aug 12:39 AM
WorldEerie photos of Melbourne's virus curfewStreets of Melbourne have been left completely deserted after city dealt its Covid curfew.02 Aug 06:44 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Strict rules imposed in Melbourne with tighter lockdownEDITORIAL: Boris Johnson squeezing 'the brake pedal' in the UK to keep virus suppressed.02 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldAustralia's deadliest day: Victoria set to report 650 new cases and 17 deathsIf confirmed, the combined total of Covid-19 cases for the week will pass 3600.02 Aug 12:51 AM
WorldMelbourne headed for NZ-style lockdownVictoria is set to move to stage 4 coronavirus restrictions within days.01 Aug 10:22 PM
New ZealandLove interrupted: Transtasman couples kept apart by visa 'policy oversight'A couple are petitioning the Government to change the rules for Australian partners.01 Aug 10:20 PM
LifestyleRest home's 'heartless' Covid call will 'torment' daughterThe phone call and three insulting questions came after her father died from Covid-19.01 Aug 09:48 PM
World'Back with a vengeance': Cautionary tale for NZ in Aussie Covid crisisAustralia was also once heralded for its early response in containing Covid-19.01 Aug 07:27 PM
WorldThe mystery cases in Victoria that may prompt NZ-style lockdownGovernment to hold crisis talks over dozens of "mystery" cases across Victoria.01 Aug 06:12 AM
Lifestyle'Appalling behaviour': Aussie man drove 300km for a Big MacVictoria's Police Minister has slammed a man who made a 300km Macca's run to the border.01 Aug 03:25 AM
WorldGrowing concern: 397 new infections and 3 deaths confirmed in Victoria todayThree more people have died in Victoria in the past 24 hours.01 Aug 01:46 AM
New ZealandMystery surrounds woman who tested positive for Covid-19 after flying from Auckland to SydneyTwo women have tested positive in Sydney after leaving New Zealand.01 Aug 01:31 AM
WorldCoronavirus pandemic reaches grim new daily recordThe pandemic has reached a new milestone worldwide, and continues to break records.01 Aug 12:05 AM
WorldSkeletal human remains identifiedThea Liddle vanished in October last year. Now her remains have been found.31 Jul 11:15 PM
WorldJames Murdoch resigns from News Corp's boardRupert Murdoch's son is stepping down from the family-controlled publisher's board.31 Jul 10:52 PM
New ZealandSecond Covid-19 positive case on an Auckland to Sydney flightA woman says has tested positive to Covid-19 after flying from NZ to Sydney 11 days ago.31 Jul 12:05 PM
LifestyleFormer anti-vaxxer speaks out against Covid 'Karens'Julie Diamond spent decades believing conspiracies. Now she's slammed Covid "Karens".31 Jul 05:59 AM
New ZealandRaglan shooting victim to gun buyer: 'Torn my world apart'Raglan shooting victim Bianca Buckley tells man who bought gun used, her life is ruined.31 Jul 05:42 AM
World'They thought they'd done great': Trump says pandemic is 'devastating' AustraliaTrump gave Australia a mention at his press conference today.31 Jul 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLloyd Jones: Feckless politics won't faze Behrouz Boochani but we should be ashamedComment: Shame on the small-minded who will say anything to light up a switchboard.31 Jul 03:00 AM