Indonesia
Indonesia to permanently shift 10,000 people after eruptions
A series of explosive eruptions have led to a ruling that almost 10,000 residents will no longer be allowed to live on the Indonesian island which is home to the active volcano, a minister said on…
NZ called to 'challenge' Indonesia following disturbing video
NZ govt called to 'challenge' Indonesia following disturbing video. Audio
Hikers recount escape from 'Mountain of Fire' eruption
What started out as a fun expedition up one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes took a deadly turn.
Mount Marapi: Eleven hikers killed as volcano erupts in Indonesia
Eleven hikers have been found dead near the crater of Indonesia's Marapi volcano after it erupted over the weekend, rescuers say.
Activists call on NZ govt to do more for West Papua
"Journalist can't go to West Papua, it's part of the fact that New Zealanders are blind to the fact that there are thousands of displaced people with no international help and New Zealand stays quiet…
Australian charged with spitting on imam in Indonesian mosque
An Australian man has been charged with spitting into the face of an imam at a mosque in Indonesia, and could face more than a year in prison.
Indonesia hit by magnitude 7.3 earthquake, tsunami warning lifted
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck west of Indonesia's Sumatra Island, triggering a tsunami warning which has now been lifted.
NZ Foreign Minister urged to raise concerns over Papua riot
NZ Foreign Minister has been urged to raise concerns with Jakarta over Papua riot. Audio
The pilot, the rebels and West Papua's independence struggle
How did a Kiwi pilot get caught up in a rebel group's demands for West Papua's independence from Indonesia? Audio
Papua governor arrested on bribery charges
The Corruption Eradication Commission in Indonesia has arrested Papua Governor Lukas Enembe on allegations of bribery.
Indonesia's transgender community fears threat posed by new law
Indonesia has outlawed sex outside of marriage, leaving the country's gender-diverse community fearing for their safety.
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Peter Dunne (part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Sue Kedgley and Peter Dunne discuss the upcoming census, filling it out online, and the questions being asked. Plus, they discuss the Indonesia extramarital… Audio
Sex not the only cause of concern in Indonesia's criminal code
Indonesia's sweeping reforms to its colonial-era criminal code have been denounced as a crackdown on civil liberties and political freedoms.
Pacific marks 61st year of flying of West Papua's Morning Star flag
There are reports of threats by Indonesia to Free West Papua activists on the anniversary of the first raising of West Papua's symbol of independence.
Air NZ to resume direct flights to Bali
Air New Zealand plans to restart direct flights to Bali in March, with a seasonal service running until the end of October next year.
Indonesian police arrest West Papuan leader Buchtar Tabuni
Indonesian police have arrested Buchtar Tabuni, one of West Papua's most important liberation leaders.
New Zealander in Bali could face the death penalty
A New Zealander accused of possessing drugs in Bali could be imprisoned or even receive the death penalty if he is found guilty.
Bali claims to have stamped out foot-and-mouth disease
Balinese officials have not recorded a single case of foot-and-mouth disease since 1 August, but on a recent trip to the island the ABC found cattle with clear signs of the infectious disease.
The Detail: Cattle disease
Foot-and-mouth disease could topple the livestock industry. Can we keep it out? Audio
NZ audits palm kernel supply chain as Indonesia battles foot and mouth outbreak
An on-the-ground audit of Indonesia's palm kernel supply chain shows it is meeting New Zealand's strict biosecurity requirements, MPI says.