Oceania
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
New Zealand temporarily suspends entry of travellers from India amid COVID-19 surge
The travel restriction comes after New Zealand recorded 23 new COVID-19 cases in managed isolation on Thursday, of which 17 came from India
Facebook to restore Australia news pages as deal reached on media law
Prime Minister Scott Morrison had angrily accused Facebook of making a decision to 'unfriend' Australia
Australia slams 'heavy-handed' Facebook news blackout
Minister Paul Fletcher had also raised concerns that blocking news media on the popular platform could boost the spread of misinformation
New Zealand ends snap virus lockdown in largest city
New Zealand has been widely praised for its handling of the pandemic, with just 26 deaths in a population of five million
New Zealand reports three new COVID-19 local cases, first since January
The country remains on alert level 1 for COVID-19, its lowest level, with no restrictions
Australian journalist arrested in China for 'supplying state secrets'
Cheng's detention came weeks after Australian authorities raided the homes of Chinese state media journalists
New Zealand detects first community virus case in two months
It is the second time a returnee has developed coronavirus symptoms after being cleared to leave an isolation facility in New Zealand