New Zealand'NZ's iron curtain': The plight of trapped migrants under Covid-19New Zealand crushed Covid-19 but at great cost to many separated families.20 Jun 11:18 PM
New ZealandMan stuck on cruise ship surprises Kiwi kidsTeacher tracks down stranded cruise crooner on Instagram and gets him on class Zoom.30 Apr 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Will we die hungry?' A teeming Manila slum chafes under lockdownNew York Times: Life was already a struggle in the shanties. Then came the coronavirus.17 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis stuck in Philippines to get flight homeGovt says New Zealanders there were experiencing "challenging circumstances".15 Apr 09:13 PM
EmploymentVirus shuts English language schoolNapier language school shuts, but no widespread closures in NZ yet.09 Apr 12:54 AM
New ZealandFilipino carpenter: Who will feed my family now?Carpenter's net income drops from $1200 to $494 - now who will feed his family?05 Apr 07:20 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn slum at epicentre of Duterte's drug crackdown, fear and love coexistNew York Times: "We can die of Covid-19, but we're more likely to die of hunger."03 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismQuarter of Kiwi hotelier's global properties shutAround a quarter of the 120-property Swiss-Belhotel International chain are shut.30 Mar 04:36 AM
WorldCoronavirus: Citizens confined in bid to control pandemicMillions ordered not to leave home except for food, medicine or exercise.17 Mar 06:17 PM
WorldOne shot, dozens taken hostage in Philippines shopping mallAn ex security guard opened fire and took dozens of people hostage in Manila.02 Mar 07:35 AM
TravelCoronavirus: Empty planes, ferries and popular holiday destinations"It's like going on holiday here 10 or 20 years ago," one traveller revealed.27 Feb 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAdapting to rising seas, schools move to the rafters and cats swimNew York Times: Residents of island in the Philippines adjust to their sodden existence.25 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Manila and San Francisco, rising seas are a crisis right nowNew York Times: How rising sea levels are affecting two big metropolitan areas.14 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldCoronavirus fears: Cruise ship to dock in Cambodia after four countries refused entryMS Westerdam turned away by the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan despite no ill passengers.12 Feb 09:06 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus panic, hysteria: Auckland school bars Filipino kidsSchool bars four Filipino children who have never been to China.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelRunaway bride: The world's top spots for a destination weddingWhen it comes to your own wedding, there's a lot to be said for skipping town.08 Feb 07:27 PM
WorldRecord number of deaths in one day in coronavirus 'ground zero'The global death toll has now reached 565 deaths.06 Feb 01:51 AM
World'Foolish': Scary response from China's neighbours as virus toll hits 492A global emergency has been declared. But the response is muted.04 Feb 09:38 PM
WorldSecond coronavirus death outside mainland ChinaOnly a small number of "fortunate" patients who test positive are admitted to hospital.04 Feb 02:49 AM
WorldCoronavirus: First death out of China, as toll climbs past 300The total number of cases stands at 14,380 infected with the deadly virus.02 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandInstitute issues face masks to studentsFree face masks and hand sanitiser for students who have been in China.28 Jan 06:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComment: Simon Bridges is wrong to stir the anti-Semitism potCOMMENT: New Zealand deserves better from its politicians.27 Jan 08:01 AM
New ZealandWife wins battle for NZ residency after drawn-out processLeonora McKelvey fought for NZ residence to care for her ailing husband.22 Jan 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldBrooding volcanic monster menaces the PhilippinesNew York Times: At least 30,000 people have fled since a mammoth eruption.15 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldLava gushes from Philippine volcano as ash spreads to ManilaSudden eruption forced villagers to flee and shut down Manila's international airport.13 Jan 03:44 AM
WorldVolcano erupts near Manila; villagers flee, airports shutTens of thousands of people have been evacuated and Manila's international airport shut.12 Jan 04:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPhilippine peasants were promised land. Staking a claim can be deadlyNew York Times: Duterte vowed to help peasants. Instead, he reinforced grip of landowners.08 Jan 04:00 AM
WorldChina's aggressive military moves: 'Dangerous plan' almost completeIt's a mission that has existed in the shadows, seizing control little-by-little.01 Jan 11:31 PM
WorldChristmas typhoon leaves 28 dead, 12 missing in PhilippinesTyphoon Phanfone has forced thousands to flee their homes.27 Dec 04:22 AM
New ZealandImmigration agent fined $7000 for multiple serious breachesTribunal also barred Khieng Chiv from reapplying for a licence for a year.05 Dec 08:59 PM
World'One step closer to disaster': Photo reveals China's bold land grabImage reveals China's bold move in its sinister plan to seize control of South China Sea.02 Dec 05:48 PM
New ZealandKiwi man who paid $80 to abuse boy loses suppressionThe man had more than 14,000 objectionable images on his computers.17 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldPowerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits PhilippinesQuake knocked out power and sent people evacuating homes and businesses.29 Oct 03:34 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelStopover Special: The best breaks on your way to EuropeShandelle Battersby looks at the best short breaks on your long haul21 Oct 08:00 PM
