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Kiwis are split on whether returnees from NSW should have their hotel bills paid for them.
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The businessman and his crew were slapped with more than $17k in fines.
Sydney could learn lockdown fate in hours as Covid outbreak grows
NSW's Deputy Premier earlier admitted 'we've lost control' of the virus.
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.
Virus jumps border: NSW outbreak reaches Melbourne
Sydney's Covid-19 cluster has health officials across Australia on edge.
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.
Emergency flights from NSW fully booked within 15 minutes
Bookings for flights from NSW now available - but spots are limited.
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.
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.
'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.
Sydney Covid outbreak: NSW teenager sent to ICU after diagnosis
Forty-three NSW Covid-19 patients are in hospital - 14 of them under the age of 55.
'Things are going to get worse': NSW records 50 new community cases
NZ paused green flights from NSW yesterday in response to the state's worsening outbreak.
Celebs cleared over lockdown beach trip
Sacha Baron Cohen and Natalie Portman were in hot water after a lockdown family trip
Green flights on hold as Sydney outbreak surges
Once flights from NSW resume, returnees will have to spend 14 days in MIQ.
NSW records 44 new community cases, tightens lockdown rules
Of today's 44 new cases, 29 had been out and about in the community.
NSW considers letting Delta circulate in community
Senior ministers said the state had reached a 'fork in the road'.
'Delta is very different': Sydney outbreak balloons by 38
Lockdown will be extended for a third week, the NSW Premier announced yesterday.
Sex teacher who preyed on teen jailed
Teacher told student 'it's dangerous' but 'it will be worth it' before sexual assault.
Sydney lockdown extension confirmed as NSW records 27 new cases
Tough call is based number of cases who were infectious in the community, Premier says.
Ultra-contagious Lambda Covid strain detected in Australia
Traveller in NSW hotel quarantine in April was infected with the worrying new strain.
NSW Premier hints at Sydney lockdown extension
A lockdown decision will be announced tomorrow morning.
Sydney outbreak surges by 35, lockdown party linked to new cases
It remains unclear whether Sydney's lockdown will end as planned on July 9.
Covid-19: NSW Health Minister warns against 'kissing and cuddling'
NSW Health Minister takes aim at 'kissing and cuddling'.