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I visited a Balinese priest for spiritual counselling – the results surprised me
This isn’t your typical holiday resort activity.

Bali tourist instantly deported for breaking specific hiking rule
Two tourists in two months have been kicked out due to the rule.

Best places to holiday in Indonesia that aren't Bali
A string of luxury new resorts will tempt you away from the obvious.

Panic at dawn: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits near Indonesian island
The quake hit near Sulawesi, causing residents to flee outside: 'I was so scared'.

Best things to do in Bali beyond sun, sea and cocktails
From a day of silence to gong massage and soul purification.

Inside the mission to free a Kiwi pilot kidnapped by armed rebels
Newly-released papers show how negotiations helped free pilot after 594 days of captivity.

Kiwi pilot held hostage in Papua
Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens spent 594 days as a hostage of a rebel group in West Papua. Video / NZ Herald, Getty, AFP

A guide to eating street food without risk in Southeast Asia
Go ahead and tuck in, there’s more taste than tummy ache we promise.

Brics expands as Indonesia becomes full member
Indonesia’s bid to join the bloc has been approved.

Last five members of Australian ‘Bali Nine’ drug ring return home
The five surviving members of the drug ring have returned to Australia.

UK joins Indo-Pacific trade bloc CPTPP in 'biggest deal since Brexit'
Membership is hoped to boost the UK's flagging economy by up to $4.4 billion a year.

Tourists die after tree falls on them at popular Bali hotspot
The terrifying moment was captured on CCTV.

Could fish milk be the next food trend?
Scientists have suggested the novel source of protein to address a shortage of dairy cows.

Woman-owned cafe in conservative Indonesia shakes stigma
Aspiring businesswomen here can face not only legal restrictions but also social bullying.

Where to find the world's last unspoiled destination
Sailing away from mass tourism - it isn't easy but it is worth it.

It's criminal you haven't heard of Nuanu, Bali's little-known hot spot
Spoiler: There’s a lot more to Bali than Canggu and Seminyak.

Genesis gets more coal in for next winter
Genesis is ordering extra coal in anticipation of another challenging winter next year.

New Indonesian President sworn in
Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia's eighth President.

Surfer dies after being impaled by swordfish
Giulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a 5cm-deep stab wound in her upper left chest.

'We are not barbaric': Kiwi pilot's captor defends actions
The abductors claim they only wanted the chance to free West Papua.