PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi pilot held hostage in PapuaKiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens spent 594 days as a hostage of a rebel group in West Papua. Video / NZ Herald, Getty, AFPWatch03 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelA guide to eating street food without risk in Southeast AsiaGo ahead and tuck in, there’s more taste than tummy ache we promise.31 Jan 06:00 PM
BusinessBrics expands as Indonesia becomes full memberIndonesia’s bid to join the bloc has been approved.06 Jan 07:19 PM
Travel10 of the best places (you may not have heard of) to visit with kidsBali has it all for you and the little ones too.30 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Bodies stacked up like firewood’: Veteran aid worker remembers Boxing Day tsunamiAt least a quarter of a million people died 20 years ago.25 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldLast five members of Australian ‘Bali Nine’ drug ring return homeThe five surviving members of the drug ring have returned to Australia.15 Dec 07:18 AM
BusinessUK 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.15 Dec 04:15 AM
Travel newsTourists die after tree falls on them at popular Bali hotspotThe terrifying moment was captured on CCTV.10 Dec 09:46 PM
LifestyleCould fish milk be the next food trend?Scientists have suggested the novel source of protein to address a shortage of dairy cows.27 Nov 10:15 PM
BusinessWoman-owned cafe in conservative Indonesia shakes stigmaAspiring businesswomen here can face not only legal restrictions but also social bullying.19 Nov 10:14 PM
TravelWhere to find the world's last unspoiled destinationSailing away from mass tourism - it isn't easy but it is worth it.07 Nov 06:00 AM
TravelIt's criminal you haven't heard of Nuanu, Bali's little-known hot spotSpoiler: There’s a lot more to Bali than Canggu and Seminyak.30 Oct 06:00 AM
CommoditiesGenesis gets more coal in for next winterGenesis is ordering extra coal in anticipation of another challenging winter next year.22 Oct 10:06 PM
WorldNew Indonesian President sworn inPrabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia's eighth President.20 Oct 04:54 AM
WorldSurfer dies after being impaled by swordfishGiulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a 5cm-deep stab wound in her upper left chest.19 Oct 10:12 PM
New Zealand'We are not barbaric': Kiwi pilot's captor defends actionsThe abductors claim they only wanted the chance to free West Papua.13 Oct 07:03 PM
New ZealandYoung Kiwi woman drugged, sexually assaulted during Indonesian holidayThe woman, 23, has warned female travellers not to travel alone and not accept drinks.10 Oct 09:17 PM
WorldShark swallows remains of missing diver, raising questions about her deathColleen Monfore was on a diving trip with six friends when she disappeared.09 Oct 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Getting her home asap': Family update after NZ woman reported missing in BaliThe woman's family said they became worried after she failed to meet up with her partner.09 Oct 03:30 AM
NewsKiwi tourists could be jailed for 20 years in Bali under new policyVisitors must pay careful attention to the conditions of their visa.08 Oct 02:00 AM
CompaniesGreenpeace takes Fonterra to task over grass-fed claimsGreenpeace says it plans to sue Fonterra over Anchor's grass-fed claims.29 Sep 10:32 PM
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New Zealand'Long and arduous ordeal': Family of pilot share details of efforts to rescue him from rebelsPhillip Mehrtens was held captive in Indonesia’s West Papua region for 19 months.22 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandFreed Kiwi pilot’s first words after 19 months in rebel captivity'I am very happy that shortly I will be able to go home,' says Phillip Mehrtens.21 Sep 08:03 PM
New Zealand'Over the moon’: The 'nerve-wracking’ talks that led to kidnapped Kiwi pilot’s rescuePhillip Mehrtens is reportedly freed from more than 18 months in captivity in Indonesia.21 Sep 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA NZ spy, massacres, and a daring rescue - a tiny nation's bloody road to peaceA violent backlash killed hundreds and left thousands displaced.20 Sep 12:05 AM
New ZealandRebels who kidnapped Kiwi pilot in West Papua propose terms of releaseThey're asking the NZ government, including police and army, to escort the pilot.18 Sep 09:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldPope finds fervent fans among Indonesia’s transgender communityNew York Times: Trans women in Jakarta celebrate Pope Francis' visit.06 Sep 01:16 AM
TravelBali on three budgets: From broke to big spenderSave or splurge, Bali caters to every type of budget.01 Sep 07:05 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful soul': Family devastated after son dies in motorcycle accident on Indonesian holidayJacob Lenton was on his first overseas trip with mates when the tragedy happened.24 Aug 05:00 AM
WorldDozens of sheep die during live export from Australia to IndonesiaThe Australian Livestock Exporters Council characterised the incident as regrettable.18 Aug 09:26 PM
Travel10 cruises in Asia for every style and budgetTick off all your must-see destinations in one, easy trip.16 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice probe after Kiwi professor dies while snorkelling in IndonesiaIndonesian media reported that Liu died after “becoming exhausted” from swimming.16 Aug 02:54 AM