Oceania
New Zealand plans spending spree to counter virus job losses
New Zealand finance minister unveils new budget on the same day the nation lifted most of its lockdown restrictions
Australian church fined for selling bleach as virus cure
The development comes weeks after US president Donald Trump was criticised for suggesting Covid patients could be treated with disinfectant.
Australia readies to ease COVID-19 restrictions
Australia has fewer than 800 people still sick with COVID-19, and new cases have dropped below 20 each day
Australia plans to end lockdown restrictions earlier than planned
Daily new cases are now close to single figures, while some parts of the country have not seen a case in more than a week
Australia's Queensland holds polls amid virus outbreak
The vote came as confirmed virus cases in Australia rose above 3,500 on Saturday, with 14 deaths
Christchurch shooter pleads guilty to murder, terrorism
Tarrant is the first person to be found guilty of terrorism in New Zealand under laws passed after the Sept. 11, 2001
New Zealand declares emergency
The country currently has 205 reported cases of the virus
Australians queue up for help as unemployment fears grow
Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned the coronavirus pandemic would cause an economic crisis akin to the Great Depression
Australia shuts down Sydney's beach after beachgoers ignore virus warnings
The temporary measure comes after photos of beachgoers packed on the famous sands were widely shared online, drawing ire from the media
Australia calls for "indefinite ban" on foreign travel to contain virus outbreak
Prime Minister Scott Morrison also ordered a halt to "non-essential" indoor gatherings of more than 100 people