Australia and New Zealand
Police website crashes as New Zealanders report those breaking quarantine
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern backed the informants and also urged the public to report any price gouging at supermarkets
Australia's Queensland goes ahead with local polls amid Covid19 outbreak
The vote came as confirmed virus cases in Australia rose above 3,500 on Saturday, with 14 deaths
New Zealand's Christchurch terrorist pleads guilty for 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
New Zealand annunounces month-long lockdown to contain virus outbreak
Prime minister Ardern acknowledged the move would create massive economic and social disruption but responded "this will save lives"
Jobless Australians scramble for help as fears of economic crisis grow
Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned the coronavirus pandemic would cause an economic crisis akin to the Great Depression
Sydney shuts down Bondi Beach after crowds turn deaf ear to 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 urges cruise ship passengers to self-isolate
The cruise ship Ruby Princess was on a cruise from Sydney to New Zealand when passengers fell sick and 13 were tested for flu mid-voyage
In a historic vote, New Zealand Parliament decriminalises abortion
Despite its progressive reputation, New Zealand had until now maintained abortion as an offence
Australia urges citizens against travelling abroad
Prime Minister Scott Morrison also ordered a halt to "non-essential" indoor gatherings of more than 100 people