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Indonesian officials say the new metropolis in Borneo will be a 'sustainable forest city'.
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La Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is gone
Many countries will be breathing a sigh of relief as globe moves to a “neutral” condition.
Fire at Indonesian oil depot kills 17, thousands evacuated
The Plumpang fuel storage station supplies 25 per cent of Indonesia’s fuel needs.
Tourist’s Bali menu mistake costs more than the holiday
An Aussie tourist has been left red faced and out of pocket by a common menu mix-up.
‘Fragile’ newborn fighting for her life in Bali given lifeline
Melbourne mum of a 7-week-old baby fighting for her life in Bali has shared an update.
Rescue mission launched for Kiwi pilot held hostage in Papua
The New Zealand pilot was flying five passengers before the plane was captured.
New info emerges as Kiwi pilot taken hostage in Indonesia
Group of tradies rescued in a search for a NZ pilot taken hostage by rebels in Papua
Kiwi held hostage in Papua: ‘Best pilot’ has loving wife and young son - boss
New Zealand pilot Phil Mehrtens is being held hostage in Papua by a separatist group.
Kiwi pilot held hostage in Papua described as ‘a quiet and serious’ man fluent in Bahasa
The New Zealand pilot was flying five passengers before the plane was captured.
A glance at the world’s deadliest quakes in past 25 years
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria, killing thousands of people.
Kiwi pilot taken hostage by separatist fighters in Papua
The small plane was set on fire after landing before the pilot was taken hostage
Boeing in court over Max jet crashes
After two crashes of Boeing 737s, the company will be arraigned on criminal charges.
Venture to the last remote corners of the globe in 2023
Make your way to Eastern Indonesia before everyone else catches on.
This retired Boeing 737 is being transformed into a luxury Bali villa
The jet turned luxury holiday apartment hopes to open in March this year.
‘Bashed pretty good’: Tourist's horror mugging in Bali
A young man has been left with severe injuries after an incident in Bali
‘Garbage season’: Bali photos reveal grim reality of wet season waste
Visitors this summer were shocked by the state of Bali's most prized beaches.
‘So scary’: Indonesian earthquake hits Darwin
Darwin locals have said one of the strongest earthquakes in decades has hit the city.
Luxury hotel review: Como Shambhala Estate in Ubud, Bali
From private butlers to hydrotherapy classes, we check out the luxe wellness offerings.
Aussie tourist shares terrifying experience in Bali
"Things got hairy" on a ferry journey between a popular tourist spot and the mainland.
Brazil’s President-elect picks Amazon defender for environment minister
The new administration has said it will crack down on illegal deforestation.
Wander, woman: Global travel adventures for your next girls' trip
Make 2023 the year you plan that all-girls getaway.
‘Like going back to the days before you were out’: Gay Kiwi reveals the reality of travel
"So many different countries, we just don't go to."
Mystery death in Bali after student's dental treatment
Niamh Finneran Loader's family are questioning how the 25-year-old died.
Bali's $200,000 retiree visa shakeup may see expat exodus
Bali has become a popular place for Kiwis to retire. Soon that could change.
Luxury hotel review: Como Shambhala Estate in Ubud, Bali
From private butlers to hydrotherapy classes, we check out the luxe wellness offerings.
'Bali is Bali as usual': Officials scramble to contain sex law panic
Tourists have nothing to fear, say Bali officials.
Woman says Bali sex ban loophole rife for ‘abuse’
An Indonesian woman has highlighted major loopholes in the country’s extramarital sex ban.
Indonesia passes new law banning sex outside of marriage, punishable by jail
The penal code applies to citizens and visiting foreigners alike.
Indonesia’s Mt Semeru eruption buries homes, damages bridge
Highest volcano on Indonesia's most densely populated island has erupted.
Urgent sex warning for Kiwi Bali tourists
Visitors to Indonesia could fall foul of new law which may lead to being thrown in prison.
Tourist narrowly survives 40-metre cliffside fall in Bali
A Bali tourist has narrowly survived a massive cliffside fall. WARNING: GRAPHIC.
Tourist plunges off 40-metre cliff in Bali
The tourist was attempting a somersault, that went horribly wrong.
'My life has suddenly changed': Devastation after quake kills 11 family members
Enjot was tending his cows when the quake hit and tore his world apart.
In Indonesia, an earthquake, landslides and homes ‘flat to the earth’
New York Times: At least 268 people killed and more than 1000 injured.