Kiwi Antony de Malmanche has been handed a heavy sentence after being found guilty of smuggling almost 2kg of methamphetamine into Bali.

Drug trafficking charges against a New Zealand man in Bali are flimsy and should be dropped, his lawyer says.

Far from Bali's crowded beaches, Teuila Fuatai joins a cycle tour of its greener hinterland.

Helen Jackson finds her happy place among an exuberant island people.

New Zealander Antony de Malmanche should spend 18 years in jail for bringing drugs into Bali and much of the evidence given in his defence thrown out, the prosecution argues.

The family of murdered New Zealand businessman Robert Ellis is in shock at the 12-year sentence handed down to his wife.

Indonesian ferry explosion victim Paul Sinclair is expected to arrive back home in NZ this week after he is discharged from hospital in northern Australia.

A Kiwi holidaying in Bali last night told of his miracle survival after a horror ferry explosion in the tropical paradise.

Speaking from Lombok Hospital, Ms Love told NewstalkZB Paul was tired and sore but could move all his limbs.

Christopher Adams battles Kuta's crazy traffic and beer bellies before escaping east.

The son of a Kiwi businessman murdered in Bali snubbed his mother, who is accused of arranging his father's murder.

Katie Shepherd finds a clifftop resort away from the hustle and bustle of Kuta.

Friends and family of Myuran Sukumaran have sung the same songs the convicted drug smuggler recited as he faced an Indonesian firing squad 10 days ago.

A Bali drug squad officer has told the trial of Antony De Malmanche he didn’t seek a translator or lawyer for the accused Kiwi drug mule.

A photograph of Indonesian President Joko Widodo has been removed from the walls of the National Portrait Gallery for fear it would be damaged.

Foreign Minister Murray McCully said time was needed to decide what further action could best steer Indonesia away from executions.

As ambulances carrying the men's coffins set off for Jakarta, followed in a sombre convoy by their families, Indonesia defended its actions.

Two Australian drug smugglers set to be executed by firing squad in Indonesia have entered their final hours, but have remained defiant as they face the end.

One was dubbed "The Godfather", the other "The Enforcer", but what do we really know about the two Australians facing death?

New Zealand will not lodge another protest against the planned execution of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran.

Andrew Chan has married his fiancee Feby Herewila in his last hours alive on death row.

Indonesia ignored Australian Government requests to delay execution notices for Bali Nine drug smugglers Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan until after Anzac Day.

Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran will be executed just after the stroke of midnight on Wednesday (5am NZT), it has been confirmed.

At a beautiful Bali hideaway, a lack of TV and wifi allows Katie Furze to focus on the sunsets, surf and good food.

The execution of Australian Bali Nine men in Indonesia could be any time after their three days' notice expires tomorrow.

The executions in Indonesia of 10 convicted drug criminals including two Australians are likely within days, with the date expected to be set as early as today.

Mrs Ellis faced court on Wednesday charged with the premeditated killing of her husband of 20 years, and explained that he was now "in heaven".

New Zealander Antony de Malmanche collapsed in an Indonesian court tonight while reappearing on drug smuggling charges, TVNZ reported.

Family of accused Kiwi drug mule Antony de Malmanche fear his fight for life will be stymied by a lack of funds.