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Death toll in New South Wales rises
The death toll in New South Wales from their latest Covid outbreak has risen to five.
Quarantine-free travel with the Australian state remains suspended, while the New Zealand Government has extended… Audio
Two more weeks' lockdown for Sydney, but what is lockdown?
Covid-19 lockdown just got two weeks longer in Sydney, as cases grow there.
But Premier Gladys Berejiklian has signalled there may be more restrictions to come.
There are 97 new cases on Wednesday… Video, Audio
NSW Covid-19 outbreak: 112 new community cases
ABC journalist Elias Clure talks to Jesse about the Covid-19 outbreak in the greater Sydney region. Audio
NSW bracing for even worse Covid-19 news today
New South Wales is bracing itself for its worst day of the pandemic in about 15 months. The state premier Gladys Berejiklian yesterday announced 77 new local Covid-19 cases, and warned she expected to… Audio
Covid-19 in Sydney more serious, with 38 new cases
The weight of Sydney's Covid-19 crisis is starting to really hit home. New South Wales has detected 38 new local cases, 11 of which had been infectious in the community for some time.
The daily tally… Audio
NSW govt says lockdown unnecessary as Covid-19 cases rise
The New South Wales government is insisting a lockdown isn't necessary, depite 11 new Covid-19 cases being announced today. All but one of those are linked, bringing the total number of community… Video, Audio
Wellington Covid-19 scare: Thousands isolating, getting tested
Thousands of people in Wellington have been told to isolate and get tested, some for as long as two weeks, depending on where they were.
The central city community testing centre was inundated with… Video, Audio
Wellington Covid-19 case: Not confirmed yet if Delta variant - Hipkins
The Wellington region goes into Covid-19 alert level 2 restrictions from 6pm on Wednesday.
Among those rules are: social distancing, no gatherings over 100, strict rules for hospitality venues and… Video, Audio
NSW premier disappointed NZ suspends flights
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian is disappointed New Zealand has suspended flights from the state for 48 hours, when other Australian states haven't made the same move. That comes after a… Audio
NZ's bubble with NSW paused for 48 hours
Travel between New Zealand and New South Wales will be paused from 11.59pm tonight. Audio
Covid-19: Cases grow in New South Wales
Fears are growing in New South Wales over the rapid spread of Covid-19. Audio
The skies have opened
Greg Jerry's New South Wales farm has finally had rain. After three years of drought the grass is green and up to his knees in places. Audio, Gallery
The skies have opened
Greg Jerry's New South Wales farm has finally had rain. After three years of drought the grass is green and up to his knees in places.
AudioAustralia fires: Kiwis in NSW prepped for potential onslaught
Residents in fire-affected Australian states are doing their best to prepare for another potential onslaught as the conditions heat up. Kim Savage spoke with New Zealander Melinda Loe, who runs a tour… Audio
New South Wales woman delivering food and water to bushfire affected animals
It's estimated half a billion animals have perished in the Australian wildfires with volunteers scrambling to rescue those left behind. New South Wales woman Lucy Hoy has been setting up food and… Audio
Australian Drought Bites
Charles Murray's Quirindi farm is parched. He's never seen a drought like it and has been feeding out to his stock for three years. Audio
Australian Drought Bites
Charles Murray's Quirindi farm is parched. He's never seen a drought like it and has been feeding out to his stock for three years.
AudioState of Origin heads south to NSW
New South Wales have claimed just their second State of Origin series victory in 13 years with an 18-14 win over Queensland in game two on Sunday in Sydney.
Chip rebellion in NSW school
NSW senator Peter Phelps denies obesity epidemic and rails against busy body health officials. Audio
Aus mayor describes devastating fires lashing NSW
Almost 100 individual fires roared across New South Wales at once, with intense heat, strong winds, and dry pasture make the flames spread fast, and change direction in wind gusts. Video, Audio