Oceania
Covishield approved by Australia for international arrivals
The recognition of the vaccines will remove a significant barrier for international students seeking to study in Australia
Australian PM announces reopening of international travel, easing border restrictions
On March 20 last year Australia introduced some of the world's toughest border restrictions in response to the coronavirus pandemic
New Zealand PM Ardern extends lockdown in Auckland to Sept 21
New Zealand imposed a national lockdown on August 17 when the first case of Delta variant was found in the community
COVID lockdown to be lifted across New Zealand, except Auckland
The nation has been battling an outbreak of the delta variant of the coronavirus since last month
New Zealand COVID-19 outbreak claims first death in six months
Only 20 new positive cases were reported Saturday, down from a peak in the latest outbreak of 84 last weekend
New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer vaccine
The case has been referred to the coroner and the cause of death has not yet been determined
New Zealand has biggest COVID-19 case day in over a year
The government put the nation into a strict lockdown last week as it tries to stamp out the outbreak, which has grown to 277 infections
New Zealand extends Delta outbreak lockdown
PM Jacinda Ardern said the initial three-day lockdown, which would have expired overnight Friday, would be extended by another four days
New Zealand records first local virus case in six months
The country will move into a snap three-day lockdown, as authorities suspect presence of Delta variant
Scuttlebutt! Australian PM Scott Morrison denies soiling himself in McDonald's
Australian PM Scott Morrison abruptly decided to squash the rumour -- which has turned 'Engadine Maccas' into internet folklore