Indonesia
Papua Governor looks to protect his people's future
The Governor of Indonesia's Papua province says his plan for a revised autonomy package for the region is a solution to a critical threat facing ethnic Papuans in their homeland. Audio
Call for Indonesia to focus more on development in Papua
An NGO in West Papua calls for greater focus from Jakarta to the development of the region's indigenous people. Audio
Our Own Odysseys: Underground Indonesian Music Scene
Experimental musician Noel Meek has just returned from a tour through East Java, playing and staying with local musicians... Audio
Stance on Balibo murders still rankles NZ victim's brother
It is 40 years today since the murder of five Western journalists in East Timor by the Indonesian Army. The Australian Government has never challenged the official Indonesian version of events that… Audio
Bangladeshi refugee afraid for life seeks asylum in NZ
The Bangladeshi refugee who revealed Australian officials bribed the crew of his boat not to enter Australian waters remains in limbo in an Indonesian detention centre. Audio
Indonesia could change law on Papua mine contract
Indonesia's government is planning to amend its rules on mining contracts to allow the United States company, Freeport-McMoRan, to extend its contract at the Grasberg mine in West Papua.
Tonga's PM highlights Papua issue at UN
Taking centre stage at the United Nations General Assembly, the Tongan Prime Minister has urged the world to take action on the human rights situation in Indonesia's West Papua region.
Reports two students shot in West Papua
A West Papuan human rights campaigner says a 17-year-old high school student was shot dead on Monday in the Indonesian province.
Crowds gather in Papua to protest alleged police shooting
Crowds have reportedly gathered in the Papuan town of Timika to protest the police shooting of two high school students.
Meat industry cautious on beef move impact
Indonesia is re-opening its doors to New Zealand beef ending tough restrictions of past four years, but commentators disagree on what the move will mean NZ's beef industry.
Indonesia no longer has 'beef' with NZ
Indonesia is re-opening its doors to New Zealand beef after imposing tough restrictions over the past four years. Audio
Jakarta wants more local procurement from Freeport
Indonesia's National Development Planning Minister has called on the multi-national miner Freeport to increase its procurement of goods and services from local sources.
Two charged in PNG for Indonesian hostage affair
Two Papuans from Indonesia have reportedly appeared in a Papua New Guinea district court in relation to an alleged kidnapping.
Indonesian security chief warns of IS threat to region
Foreign terrorist fighters, aligned with IS are moving into other South East Asian countries from Malaysia. Audio
Kilman silence on West Papua noted in Vanuatu
The Vanuatu opposition MP Joe Natuman says the government should speak up more about West Papua.
PNG soldiers free Indonesian captives
Papua New Guinea soldiers have rescued two Indonesians held captive by suspected West Papuan rebels on the PNG side of the border.
Negotiations continue in PNG for kidnap victims
Indonesia Coordinating Minister for Political, Security and Legal Affairs, Luhut Pandjaitan says the kidnapping of two Indonesians near the Papua New Guinea border was a criminal act.
Indonesian pair detained in PNG near border
The Indonesian consulate in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, says that two Indonesian citizens are being detained in a village near the two countries' common border.
NZ doubtful that Indonesia will allow West Papua mission
The New Zealand Foreign Minister has expressed doubt that Indonesia will agree to a Pacific Forum fact-finding mission into West Papua.
Confiscated ammo belonged to Indonesian police
It has emerged that a large supply of ammunition confiscated enroute to Indonesia's Papua region belonged to police.
