Australia and Oceania

Magnitude 5.8 shakes New Zealand’s north island

  (Eagle News) – A magnitude 5.8 quake shook New Zealand's North Island at 7:53 a.m. local time in New…

Online celebration of Philippines-Australia Friendship Day on May 22

    (Eagle News) - The Australian Embassy in the Philippines marked this year's Philippines-Australia Friendship day on May 22…

Jacinda Ardern surges in polls on Kiwi virus success

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's success containing coronavirus has driven an extraordinary popularity surge…

New Zealand to end coronavirus lockdown

WELLINGTON, United States (AFP) -- New Zealand will phase out its coronavirus lockdown over the next 10 days after successfully…

French surfer punches shark, survives attack in Australia

SYDNEY, Asutralia (AFP) -- A French surfer has survived a shark attack in Australia with only minor leg injuries by…

Australia plans to lift most virus restrictions by July

  by David MILLIKIN Agence France Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia's government on Friday unveiled a three-stage plan to…

Cardinal Pell knew of Catholic clergy abuse in Australia for decades: inquiry

  by Holly ROBERTSON Agence France Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Cardinal George Pell was aware of child sexual abuse…

Australia eyes early end to virus restrictions

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia will consider early easing of coronavirus restrictions next week, officials announced Friday, as the number…

Optimism, with a side of fries, as Kiwi lockdown eases

by Neil SANDS Agence France Presse WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealanders satisfied their cravings for hamburgers and coffee…

New Zealand has won a battle against virus transmission: PM

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday claimed New Zealand had scored a significant victory against…

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