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Deadly explosion on Bali tourist ferry

An explosion on a ferry carrying tourists from Bali to the Gili Island off Lombok has killed a German woman and a 12-year-old girl from Austria.

The party could soon be over in Bali

A proposed bill to outlaw the production, sale and consumption of alcohol across Indonesia carries a jail sentence of up to 10 years.

Couple re-enact Bali cop bashing

Australian woman Sara Connor and her British boyfriend David Taylor have re-enacted scenes on a Kuta Beach where a Bali police officer was allegedly murdered.

Bali murder: Sara's surprise visitor

The Australian ex-husband of Bali murder suspect Sara Connor is expected to visit the mother of his two children in a Denpasar jail.

New twist in Bali murder probe

Police in Bali now claim they have found the spot where a couple allegedly burned their bloody clothes in the aftermath of the death of a police officer.

Bali murder: Boyfriend flew into a rage

The boyfriend of Australian woman Sara Connor flew into a rage and bashed a Bali police officer over the head with a beer bottle to death, police said.

Party island danger: drink spiking rife

It's a firm favourite, but this destination has more to worry about than Bintang and nasi goreng.

Kiwi link in Bali cop murder case

A British traveller with links to NZ has reportedly admitted to striking a Bali police officer on the head with a pair of binoculars.

Possible sentence reduction for de Malmanche

A convicted New Zealand drug trafficker serving 15 years in a Bali jail could have three months shaved off his sentence.

de Malmanche will not appeal sentence

Kiwi's lawyers initially said they would appeal 15-year prison sentence. Bali's district court says it didn't receive notice by the deadline.

Bali hopes tourism trade will rise

The volcanic drama responsible for a grim start to Bali's peak tourist season could also be the key to its recovery.

Flight to Bali delayed after ash threat

Clouds of volcanic ash from Mt Ruang in East Java, Indonesia have again forced airlines to ground planes due to the potential hazard to aircraft engines.

Kiwis stuck in Bali share their 'struggle'

While the rest of NZ shivers with cold and wraps up for rain, Kiwis who were stuck in Bali are sharing their holiday photos on social media.

Tourists escape Bali as ash threat remains

Major airlines have resumed flights after clouds of gritty ash billowing from an Indonesian volcano scuppered travel plans for thousands of passengers.

Holidaymakers on the way to Bali

Holidaymakers will be able to kick off their Bali break today after a long-awaited flight has left New Zealand.

Volcano ruins more holiday plans

Bali-bound travellers had their hopes of relaxing tropical holidays and family reunions dashed mid-flight as volcanic ash forced their plane to return to Auckland.