Indonesia
Casualties in West Papua on Flag Day
A deadly response to West Papuan expression of independence aspirations puts the Indonesian security forces in the spotlight again as thousands of people across the world took part in demonstrations… Audio
Civilians shot in West Papua
Reports are emerging from Indonesia's Papua region that up to four civilians were shot dead by police and military on West Papuan Flag Day. Audio
Jakarta accused of failing Papua autonomy package
A West Papuan customary representative says lawmakers in Jakarta still lack the political will to re-design Papua region's Special Autonomy status so that it benefits the indigenous people. Audio
Banned Papua flag raised in NZ ceremony
A flag raising event in support of the West Papuan symbol, the Morning Star, has been held on the steps of New Zealand's parliament.
Vanuatu marks West Papua day
Vanuatu chiefs and church groups have led a march through the Vanuatu capital Port Vila to mark West Papua Day.
Asylum seekers witnessed Australia paying smugglers
Two asylum seekers have told an Indonesian court they witnessed Australian authorities paying the crew of their boat a cash payment before escorting them back to Indonesian waters. Audio
Our Own Odysseys: the misadventures of Tim Grubb
Wellingtonion Tim Grubb recounts honeymoon number three (with wife number one) and the series of incidents - involving fish, dogs and virus - that plagued it. Audio
Indonesia should free all political prisoners - NGO
Human Rights Watch says the release of Filep Karma after 11 years in prison is good but says there are about 100 other West Papua political prisoners who should be released too.
Papuan leader freed after years in jail
A high-profile Papuan separatist leader has been released from prison after more than a decade behind bars.
Filmmaker aims to dispel AIDS stigma in Papua
Wesley Kosai thought he had been cursed. The 34 year old from Wamena in Indonesia's Papua region had fallen ill and didn't know he'd contracted HIV. Audio
Kanti Pertiwi - Stamping Out Corruption
Research student from the University of Melbourne's department of Management and Marketing on the government of Indonesia stepping-up and attempting to stamp-out corruption. Audio
Forest fires ease with rain
The pervasive smoke from fires set to clear land for palm oil planting has abated a little in Indonesia in the face of rain. This comes as a New Zealand link to palm oil was today revealed by RNZ News… Audio
NZ involvement in palm oil industry set to grow
New Zealand's connection with the controversial palm oil industry is set to deepen with the world's largest producer set to use fertiliser mined in Otago on its plantations. Audio
Otago mine to supply fertiliser
The world's largest palm oil producer plans to use fertiliser mined in Otago on its plantations. Audio
PNG and Indonesia in firing line over loss of forests
A Papua New Guinea environmental and social activist has delivered a scathing assessment of stewardship of the country's forest resources by its politicians.
Human Rights Watch says Papua access remains poor
Watchdog group calls on Indonesia to follow through on commitment to improving access to the Papua region. Audio
What is the catastrophic Indonesian inferno? That is the question
OPINION: The 'biggest environmental crime of the 21st century': Indonesia's forest fires have scorched the earth and unleashed massive amounts of greenhouse gas.
Tech news
Technology correspondent Peter Griffin on European moves that question the principle of net neutrality. And Google tries to bring better internet to the island nation of Indonesia with its balloons. Audio
Amnesty accuses Australia over people-smuggling
Amnesty International says there is good evidence that Australian officials acted illegally towards refugees, paying boat crews to return them to Indonesia. Audio
Indonesian fires "tragic humanitarian crisis"
Indonesia is considering declaring a state of emergency because of intense haze from fires which have been raging since August. Audio
