WorldTyphoon: Air thick with stench of decayScores of unidentified bodies were interred together in a hillside cemetery without any ritual - the first mass burial in this city shattered by last week's Typhoon Haiyan.14 Nov 10:52 PM
WorldDomed refuge now cauldron of misery for survivorsClose your eyes and hold your breath, and you could imagine you are in a normal sports stadium. You hear a ball bouncing and the children's cheers echoing under the cavernous dome.14 Nov 09:03 PM
WorldWellington's Filipino community plans street appeal, concertA street appeal and an open air concert are planned for next week in a bid to raise money for the typhoon stricken Philippines.14 Nov 06:58 PM
WorldDead overwhelm the livingThe rusting white truck began its grim journey shortly after 10.30am under the growing heat of a tropical sun.14 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ air force joins relief effortsNZ will send an air force Hercules to help in the storm-hit Philippines, but Prime Minister John Key's official visit to Manila next week has been postponed.13 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldLooters crushed in store raidRelief operations in the typhoon-devastated Tacloban region picked up pace yesterday.13 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldThousands struggle to escape city's horrorsWalking with just one broken rubber flip-flop, Marcel Stutz, a farmer, led his young children and wife past putrefying corpses down an avenue that would take them to the airport and to safety.13 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldPhilippines: Where's the typhoon aid?Food, water and medical aid has been sent to the Philippines - but few in the worst-hit areas are receiving any help.12 Nov 10:51 PM
New ZealandMusic and prayers in support of nationFrom a music marathon to food and garage sales, local Filipino community groups are rallying to raise funds for victims affected by Typhoon Haiyan.12 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandFilipinos resilient in griefA relief worker on the ground in the Philippines has described nightmarish scenes, but says the Filipino people are being resilient through the crisis.12 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandTyphoon Haiyan: Kiwis asked to helpKiwis are being asked to help with efforts to get food and water to thousands of people in the Philippines, following the deadly typhoon that has devastated the region.12 Nov 05:07 AM
New ZealandGovernment pledges $2m more in aidThe Government has given a further $2 million to help the Philippines in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.11 Nov 11:00 PM
WorldAmid gruesome scenes, aid trickles inThe United Nations was "expecting the worst'' over the final body count from Typhoon Haiyan, which ripped through the Philippines killing tens of thousands.11 Nov 09:47 PM
New ZealandTyphoon Haiyan: The long wait for newsJune and Ben McOmish received the phone call thousands of anxious parents across the world would have wanted to hear yesterday.11 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldDeadliest storms to hit the PhilippinesWhile Typhoon Haiyan appears to be the deadliest natural disaster on record to hit the Philippines, the country is no stranger to major storms.10 Nov 07:18 PM
New ZealandTyphoon Haiyan: How to helpGovernments and agencies are mounting a major relief effort to help victims of the Philippines typhoon.10 Nov 06:56 PM
WorldRecord typhoon hits landOne of the most intense typhoons ever recorded has torn into the Philippines, triggering flash floods and ripping down buildings as millions of people huddle indoors.07 Nov 10:24 PM
WorldGiving birth in Philippine quake: 'Push and pray'Eileen Rose Carabana and her mother were in their mountain village house when the 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippine island of Bohol. Moments later, she felt an unmistakable intense pain in her abdomen - she was about to go into labour18 Oct 01:51 AM
WorldPhilippines quake: Death toll tops 100The death toll from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the central Philippine island of Bohol has topped 100 with only three people pulled alive from rubble.16 Oct 01:00 AM
World7.2 magnitude quake hits PhilippinesA 7.2-magnitude earthquake has struck in the central Philippines, killing at least four people and collapsing and damaging buildings, radio reports and officials said.15 Oct 01:36 AM
WorldTyphoon barrels toward northern PhilippinesA tropical storm barrelling toward the northern Philippines on Friday intensified into a typhoon with destructive winds and flooding rains threatening farmlands and populated areas, including the capital Manila.11 Oct 02:41 AM
TravelAsia: Go East, young man . . .Julian Hanton relives his top five highlights making Travel Channel New Zealand's brand new series, Asian Times.10 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelCurse of the cave mummiesIn the Philippines' highlands, in a storm, John Summers discovers eerie tombs.21 Aug 03:00 AM
SharesSkyCity eyes Manila casinoSkyCity Entertainment Group is eyeing a Manila casino opportunity but has stepped away from Gold Coast plans.18 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ hockey rep accused of sexual abuseA former New Zealand hockey international has appeared in court accused of sexually abusing four young Filipino boys at a beach resort.17 Jul 01:16 AM
New Zealand'A gentleman - and old-time crim'Tears shed for a "gentleman" criminal yesterday included those from the new family he founded while hiding out from police in the Philippines.12 Jun 05:30 PM