Indonesia
NZ film hopes to start West Papua conversation
A New Zealand journalist and film producer hopes her new short film about the plight of West Papuans will serve as the impetus for discussion about the situation in Indonesia's Papua region.
Signs of strong support for Liberation Movement in Papua
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua says the opening of its new office in Wamena reflects its strong support among the indigenous people of Indonesia's Papua region.
Indonesian lawmakers criticise govt over Papua
Indonesian lawmakers have criticised the government for lacking a unified approach in dealing with separatism in Papua region.
Tekwie laments PNG border weakness
A community leader in West Sepik province says Papua New Guinea needs help from Australia and New Zealand to bolster its border security capacity.
Papua churches say fundamentalists are a threat
Church leaders in West Papua appear concerned about religious extremism in the region.
Craft skills give Indonesia's disabled new hope
An Indonesian handicraft maker helps people with disabilities by teaching them skills and then exporting the products they make to overseas buyers. Audio
Jakarta unhappy with Freeport divestment offer
Indonesia's government is unhappy with the price on offer for shares in Freeport Indonesia, which operates a massive mine complex in Papua.
IS claims responsibility for Jakarta attacks
Islamic State is claiming responsibility for a series of explosions and gun attacks in the Indonesian capital Jakarta. Audio
Indonesia cracks down on forest fires
Indonesia's government has taken the concrete steps to crack down on some of the worst forest fires in the country's history, penalising 23 companies in the process.
Papuans not consulted in Freeport negotiations
A church leader says West Papuans are not considered in negotiations over control of a lucrative mining contract in Indonesia's Papua province, but that mining company Freeport and Jakarta continue to… Audio
Call for long jail term for captain of NZ-bound boat
An Indonesian prosecutor's called for eight years in jail for the captain of an asylum seeker boat that was bound for New Zealand. Audio
New Year's Eve terror plot foiled
A New Year's Eve terror plot has been foiled in Indonesia amid alarm about a resurgence in militant groups inspired by Islamic State. Audio
Suspected terrorists arrested in Indonesia
Indonesian police have arrested six suspected Islamic State supporters, who have been accused of preparing terror attacks for later this month.
Two dead and dozens missing in Indonesia
Two passengers are dead and dozens of people with lifejackets have been found floating in Indonesia's Gulf of Boni, after abandoning their ferry in rough seas.
Blurring of the line between PNG and Indonesia
Papua New Guinea communities along the border with Indonesia say growing links with the other side are inevitable. Audio
Indonesia's Speaker quits over Freeport fix
Indonesia's parliamentary speaker has resigned after allegedly seeking to extort a huge stake in lucrative mining operations in Papua.
Papuan children's deaths due to virus and bacteria
Researchers say respiratory bacteria and a mosquito-borne virus caused the death of dozens of children in Indonesia's Papua region last month.
Rampant Indonesian fires causing havoc in Papua
Greenpeace says the impact of rampant forest and peatland fires in Indonesia's Papua region is having a devastating effect on West Papuan society.
Financial abuse of fishing crews still worries
An Auckland researcher says Indonesian fishing operators are making crew members sign contracts stating they will forgo securities and wages if they complain to New Zealand authorities about their… Audio
Indonesia president wants co-operation in Papua development
Indonesia's president, Joko Widodo, has criticised government agencies for not co-operating in implementing development in the Papua region.
