World189 dead: Doomed aircraft had just undergone repairsPilot of Lion Air flight reported technical difficulties before plane vanished off radar.29 Oct 08:45 PM
World30 minutes from death: Lion Air passenger sent selfie to new wifeThe passenger and his wife had been married just two weeks ago.29 Oct 05:39 PM
WorldLion Air tragedy: Crashed plane was brand newPlane carrying 189 people on board was brand new, but already had a "technical issue".29 Oct 08:30 AM
World189 feared dead: Lion Air jet plunged into seaImages showed debris and personal belongings that came from the aircraft.29 Oct 06:00 AM
TravelBali: Chaos in perfect harmonyThe natural energy of the jungle intertwines with the spirit on the streets of Ubud.25 Oct 02:00 AM
WorldKiwi captures 'car-size' lava bombs from volcanic eruptionTrip almost ended in disaster when lava bombs came crashing down around a tourist boat.18 Oct 08:54 PM
New ZealandForeign aid agencies ordered out of Sulawesi quake zoneNew Zealand Red Cross unaffected by order to leave Indonesian disaster zone10 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandNZDF continues to evacuate survivors from quake-struck PaluNZ Defence Force personnel will make two aid flights to quake-ravaged Palu today07 Oct 10:40 PM
WorldIndonesia disaster death toll climbs to 1763Indonesia's disaster agency says the death toll from the earthquake and tsunami.07 Oct 07:36 AM
WorldMournful vigil for bodies at church swept away by 'river' of mudCrews dig through rubble with grim expectation Indonesia death toll could rise further.04 Oct 10:29 PM
New ZealandNZ aid to Indonesia tops $5m after $3m more committedThe Government is providing aid to the Red Cross and other disaster relief organisations.03 Oct 08:35 PM
WorldIndonesia tsunami: 'Our baby was ripped from my wife's arms'Family trying to escape after quake did not expect disaster would cruelly strike twice.03 Oct 05:18 PM
WorldVolcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quakeMount Soputan in North Sulawesi province spewed ash 6,000 meters into the sky.03 Oct 06:01 AM
New ZealandTony Veitch announces move to Bali to start a retreatFormer broadcaster has swapped the microphone for the shores of Bali.03 Oct 05:17 AM
New Zealand'Mountains changed shape': Kiwi pilot describes Indonesia quake terror"I've felt some good quakes living in Wellington....this was way, way worse."02 Oct 03:28 AM
New ZealandNZ gives $1.6m to help emergency groups after tsunamiThe aid will be provided to the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Societies emergency appeal01 Oct 08:35 PM
WorldBurials begin in Indonesia after earthquake, tsunamiA mass burial of earthquake and tsunami victims is being prepared.01 Oct 02:34 AM
WorldTsunami warning system that could have saved lives 'put on hold'Following the 2004 tsunami which killed 250,000, an early warning system was developed.30 Sep 05:42 PM
WorldMass grave being dug as Indonesian death toll expected to riseRescuers continue to search for survivors in Palu while other towns still be to reached.30 Sep 04:30 PM
WorldDeath toll climbs to 832: Indonesia devastated by natural disasterThe tsunami tore homes off their foundations, snapped palm trees and dragged away victims.30 Sep 02:33 AM
WorldIndonesia tsunami: Waves as high as 6 metres kill hundredsThe fate of people at a beach festival in Palu is unknown following the massive tsunami.29 Sep 08:35 PM
WorldQuake hero: Air traffic worker sacrificed himself to guide jet to safetyAnthonius stayed in the tower to guide a plane carrying hundreds of passengers to safety.29 Sep 08:21 PM
WorldDeath toll in Indonesia surpasses 420 after earthquake, tsunamiMore than 420 people have died, with officials still to reach other areas of Sulawesi.29 Sep 06:46 PM
WorldTsunami hell: Bodies in streets, at least 384 killed in IndonesiaA tsunami and series of earthquakes in Indonesia left many victims dead.29 Sep 07:54 AM
World18 dead as Indonesia wakes up to tsunami, quake damageRescuers are rushing to the Indonesian region of Sulawesi.29 Sep 01:55 AM
WorldTerrifying waves tears through Indonesian city after 7.5 magnitude quakeFive people are feared dead following quake and tsunami, but number expected to rise.28 Sep 10:27 PM
WorldWall of water: People run in fear as tsunami hits IndonesiaFirst reports suggest waves up to 3m high slammed into the towns of Palu and Donggala.28 Sep 06:02 PM
TravelSeat WC 1: Passenger finds toilet in place of seat on budget airlineShocked plane passenger is booked onto non-existent seat on a budget airline.26 Sep 10:22 PM
New Zealand$50,000 gifted to charities close to Kiwi mum Abby Hartley's heartThe family of a Kiwi mum who died in Bali are gifting a chunk of the $230,000 donated.26 Sep 04:30 AM
TravelBali behaviour: Clamp down on offensive touristsBali is worried the quality of its tourists is declining as tough new rules are mooted.25 Sep 08:02 PM
TravelBali: In pursuit of joyfulnessA glowing Stephanie Holmes stays at a luxury women-only spa and wellness retreat in Bali.03 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelBali: Monkey see, no monkey doBali's Ubud Monkey Forest delights visitors, writes Nicholas Jones.31 Aug 03:00 AM
Entertainment'I've never seen anything like Crazy Rich Asians before'Comment: Wenlei Ma watches hundreds of movies but has never experienced this.30 Aug 08:28 AM