Indonesia
Photographer nominated for seahorse & cotton bud pic
In "Sewage Surfer" a seahorse lugs a cotton bud in the changing tide of Indonesia. Nature photographer Justin Hofman is nominated for International Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Video, Audio
Dozens die in explosions at Indonesia fireworks factory
Explosions at a fireworks factory have claimed the lives of at least 46 people, with dozens more injured or missing.
Indonesia disputes veracity of West Papuan petition
Indonesia has disputed the veracity of a West Papuan petition to the United Nations seeking self-determination. Indonesia's government says the petition is a hoax, but advocates for West Papuans say… Audio
Bali evacuees surge as volcano threat grows
Over 100,000 people are sheltering in makeshift evacuation centres on the Indonesian island, amid warnings the increasingly active Mount Agung volcano could erupt any time.
Annual stoush in New York over West Papua
The issue of West Papuan self-determination has again been the subject of fiery debate at the United Nations General Assembly.
1.8 million West Papuans petition UN for independence vote
A petition with the signatures of 1.8 million West Papuans in Indonesia has been presented to the UN demanding a vote on independence.
Indonesia hits back at Melanesian leaders on West Papua
Indonesia has denied allegations regarding West Papua made by Pacific leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York.
Thousands flee from their homes in Bali
Thousands of people have fled their homes in Bali as the active volcano Mount Agung is expected to erupt imminently. Video
Bali volcano: Natural disaster declared before eruption
Bali's governor has declared a province-wide natural disaster even before the eruption of the Mt Agung volcano, as thousands seek shelter away from the mountain.
Nearly 10,000 evacuate on Bali as huge volcano stirs
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency says about 9400 villagers have been evacuated from their houses to 50 shelters in the districts of Karangasem, Klungkung and Buleleng.
Indonesia offers increased assistance to Samoa and Pacific
Samoa and other Pacific countries are being offered increased technical assistance and capacity building programmes by Indonesia.
West Papuan liberation movement focussed on UN plans
The West Papua National Coalition for Liberation says proposed dialogue with Jakarta falls outside the roadmap towards independence which it describes as gaining momentum. Audio
Indonesia says protesters in Samoa should have had govt approval
Indonesia's Ambassador to Samoa, Tonga and New Zealand says protesters supporting West Papua independence should have sought a government permit of approval to stage the action.
West Papuan Liberation Movement dismisses Jakarta dialogue
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua says it's not interested in one-on-one dialogue with Indonesia's government.
Petition for West Papuan independence vote to go to UN
West Papuan independence campaigners to petition the UN later this month with signatures from the people of the Indonesian province. Audio
Indonesian president looks at West Papua dialogue
There are signs of a significant peace dialogue opening up between Indonesia's government and West Papuans, however it is unlikely to include the United Liberation Movement for West Papua. Audio
Indonesian president looks at West Papua dialogue
There are signs of a significant peace dialogue opening up between Indonesia's government and West Papuans, however it is unlikely to include the United Liberation Movement for West Papua. Audio
West Papuan independence leader to petition UN
A West Papuan independence leader says he will petition the United Nations General Assembly later this month with the signatures of his people.
Gutsy Gusta Peach: part two
Gusta Peach came to New Zealand in 1951 to be a land girl. Now 87, her story roams from a human skull on her mantlepiece to lost love with a married man and buried cars in Indonesia during WW2. Audio
Gutsy Gusta Peach: part two
Gusta Peach came to New Zealand in 1951 to be a land girl. Now 87, her story roams from a human skull on her mantlepiece to lost love with a married man and buried cars in Indonesia during WW2.
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