WorldFive dead, 1m displaced as Typhoon Fung-wong batters PhilippinesMore than 1.4 million people were forced to flee their homes nationwide.10 Nov 05:37 PM
WorldAt least two dead as Super Typhoon Fung-wong hits PhilippinesThe super storm spans nearly the entire Philippines.09 Nov 05:10 PM
WorldSuper typhoon Fung-wong nears Philippines with fierce winds, heavy rainWinds near Fung-wong's centre are reaching 185km/h with gusts up to 230km/h.09 Nov 04:25 AM
WorldTyphoon Kalmaegi batters Vietnam after deadly Philippines floodsWinds reached 149km/h as Typhoon Kalmaegi tore through Vietnam’s central coast.07 Nov 06:23 AM
WorldTyphoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam after leaving 140 dead in PhilippinesMore than 7000 residents were evacuated from Vietnam's Gia Lai province.06 Nov 05:16 PM
WorldTyphoon Kalmaegi death toll tops 100 as flooding devastates CebuAt least 76 people died in Cebu and 12 on Negros Island after the typhoon hit.05 Nov 05:20 PM
WorldRising death toll as typhoon leaves Philippine towns underwaterCebu province has confirmed 39 deaths as widespread flooding devastates towns.04 Nov 05:50 PM
WorldTens of thousands shelter as typhoon slams into PhilippinesMore than 156,000 people have fled coastal homes across central provinces.03 Nov 08:50 PM
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Politics'We follow through': Luxon says sending plane to wargames shows NZ 'not just spouting off'He's 'really proud' of New Zealand's work in the region.27 Oct 04:12 AM
New ZealandMigrant forced to leave NZ after immigration adviser gives 'atrociously poor advice' He had to leave a good job and sell his assets before relocating overseas.26 Oct 04:00 AM
WorldMagnitude 6.1 quake hits southern PhilippinesIt happened a week after two major quakes killed at least eight people in Mindanao.17 Oct 01:59 AM
BusinessMigration slump deepens as record numbers of Kiwis head overseasAnnual net migration has fallen again as fewer migrants arrived in the year to August.13 Oct 12:10 AM
WorldOne person killed after magnitude 7.4 quake rattles PhilippinesImages show students huddled outside as aftershocks shake the region.10 Oct 02:23 AM
WorldCebu quake: Focus on helping survivors as toll rises to 72Nearly 600 houses were destroyed in Cebu, leaving thousands without shelter.02 Oct 06:16 AM
WorldToll near 60 after 6.9 quake hits Cebu, injured overwhelm hospitalsAt least 25 people died in Bogo city as the quake struck near its northern end.01 Oct 03:45 AM
WorldDeath toll rises to 31 after strong quake and aftershocks hit central PhilippinesSearch under way for casualties after buildings collapse.30 Sep 04:53 PM
WorldPhilippines storm kills 3, forces 400,000 to evacuateFears more people will have to be evacuated as Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi hits.26 Sep 05:27 AM
WorldTyphoon Ragasa slams China after leaving 14 dead in TaiwanHong Kong hospitals treated 90 injured as winds toppled trees and flooded homes.24 Sep 06:35 PM
WorldDuterte charged with crimes against humanity at international courtProsecutors allege he was involved in the death of at least 76 people while in office.24 Sep 12:38 AM
WorldHong Kong braces as Ragasa closes in on Guangdong coastCathay Pacific will cancel more than 500 flights as the typhoon nears Hong Kong.23 Sep 09:11 PM
New ZealandKiwi in China preparing for super typhoon, winds up to 215km/hSuper Typhoon Ragasa is the strongest storm to hit the planet this year.23 Sep 06:27 AM
WorldSuper Typhoon Ragasa: China cities shut schools and businesses as storm nearsShenzhen has evacuated 400,000 people ahead of the storm's landfall.23 Sep 05:24 AM
WorldHong Kong prepares for 'serious threat' from Super Typhoon RagasaShenzhen has ordered 400,000 people to evacuate ahead of the storm.22 Sep 08:22 PM
WorldSuper Typhoon Ragasa forces mass evacuations across East AsiaHong Kong airport plans to halt passenger flights for 36 hours from today.22 Sep 07:07 PM
WorldSuper Typhoon ploughs towards Philippines, TaiwanWinds of 205km/h and gusts up to 250km/h were recorded.21 Sep 09:20 PM
TravelAhead of the curve: 4 Travel experts reveal where adventurous Kiwis are travellingForget Croatia, Thailand, Italy or London. These spots are truly 'off the beaten track'.26 Aug 06:26 AM
WorldChinese vessels collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China SeaThe incident occurred near the contested Scarborough Shoal on Monday.11 Aug 07:45 AM
New ZealandWhy a small tsunami is something we should be worried aboutNZ’s entire coastline was on notice after the sixth most severe quake in history.01 Aug 05:00 AM
TravelEight of the cheapest Asian city break destinations Save your pennies in these stunning destinations.27 Jul 08:00 AM
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WorldTrump announces fresh tariffs, EU deal expected soonTrump set new tariff rates for seven countries, effective August 1.09 Jul 07:19 PM
TravelWhat it’s like exploring Palawan in the PhilippinesDoes this Filipino hot spot really live up to the hype? 14 Jun 08:00 PM
World'A wake-up call': US warns of China's military ambitions in AsiaThe US is calling on allies to upgrade defences amid China's military pressure in Asia.31 May 04:25 AM