OPINION: China's relationship with the West is spiralling. NZ should step up to help.

Mount Ili Lewotolok sent a plume of ash 4000m into the sky as it erupted on Monday.

A professor of international law is calling on New Zealand to back Australia.

Kaavan the elephant is heading to his new home at a sanctuary in Cambodia.

He was doing odd jobs while travelling when he came up with an idea.

Chinese-built Pangda village gleams with newness. But there's a hitch: it's not in China.

The sandstone plateaus and lift are said to have inspired the sci-fi film Avatar.

Six broadcast quality lights are now installed so matches can be played at night.

The diplomat has become an internet sensation in China after onlookers filmed the rescue.

The building had no sprinkler system and victims were trapped in a kitchen, officials say.

Indonesia is debating a bill that could see alcohol banned and drinkers imprisoned.

For the first time in 40 years, Taiwan confirms high-level military drills with the US.

The man faces permanent loss of movement in his left arm if it is not treated properly.

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According to South Korean media, Kim's heavy smoking has caused tensions in his marriage.

OPINION: The West is engaged in a war of values with Beijing. So far, Beijing's winning.

Student-led protesters are demanding the PM step down and the constitution be reformed.

On October 5, a family in China sat down to eat. Days later, nine of them would be dead.

Beijing has sought to keep pressure on Taiwan with a series of exercises and drills.

Thai protesters demand the Prime Minister leave office and the monarchy undergo reform.

Tensions escalate in the South China Sea as Beijing slams the US's 'provocative actions'.

Kim's rare show of emotion has stoked rumours that his leadership is threatened.

A report from the World Bank states 'the world can rise to the occasion - or succumb'.

Defence: 'He has made a grave mistake, there is no doubt about it.'

Chinese media say "Washington is stepping up preparations for war against China".

Banning foreign students may cost hundreds of teachers' jobs.

Xi Jinping warned that "major countries should act like major countries" in jab at Trump.

Yoshihide Suga says he lacks the diplomatic skills of outgoing leader Shinzo Abe.