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Brenton Tarrant, the man charged in relation to the Christchurch massacre appear in the dock charged with murder in the Christchurch District Court, New Zealand. AFP Photo

New Zealand's Christchurch terrorist pleads guilty for murder,...

Tarrant is the first person to be found guilty of terrorism in New Zealand under laws passed after the Sept. 11, 2001

26 March 2020 10:26 AM IST

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. (AFP)

New Zealand declares emergency

The country currently has 205 reported cases of the virus

25 March 2020 11:56 AM IST

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern. AFP Photo

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...

23 March 2020 12:33 PM IST

Hundreds of Austalians queue up outside an Australian welfare centre in Meblourne. AFP Photo

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...

23 March 2020 11:34 AM IST

People sunbathe on Bondi Beach ahead of its closure in Sydney on Saturday. AFP Photo

Sydney shuts down Bondi Beach after crowds turn deaf ear to virus...

The temporary measure comes after photos of beachgoers packed on the famous sands were widely shared online, drawing ire...

21 March 2020 11:52 AM IST

Australia urges cruise ship passengers to self-isolate

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...

20 March 2020 12:50 PM IST

New Zealand Justice Minister Andrew Little speaks to lawmakers in Wellington, New Zealand. AP Photo

In a historic vote, New Zealand Parliament decriminalises abortion

Despite its progressive reputation, New Zealand had until now maintained abortion as an offence

18 March 2020 4:05 PM IST

Australia urges citizens against travelling abroad

Prime Minister Scott Morrison also ordered a halt to -"non-essential-" indoor gatherings of more than 100 people

18 March 2020 10:18 AM IST

File photo of New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern. AP Photo

New Zealand unveils 7.3 billion dollar stimulus package to counter...

The centre-left government said it was the equivalent of three years-' worth of budget operational funding in one go

17 March 2020 9:17 AM IST

Australia set to isolate international arrivals to contain virus...

The measure will come into effect from Sunday midnight

15 March 2020 10:13 AM IST

Travelers wearing masks wait for a flight at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. AP Photo

Will isolate incoming passengers, New Zealand says

New Zealand has had only six confirmed cases of the illness and all of those have been connected with international...

14 March 2020 12:09 PM IST

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New Zealand cancels mosque massacre remembrance over virus fears

Two consecutive terrorist shooting attacks occurred at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, during Friday prayer on 15...

14 March 2020 9:19 AM IST