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The Philippines is not known for its alpine mountains and sand dunes.
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12-year-old covered in blood after assault outside Auckland McDonald's
The Filipino family only moved to New Zealand in August last year.
Auckland’s bus driver shortage almost halved
AT expects to return to operating reliable bus services by the end of September.
World Fire Knife Champs celebrate 30th year
Competitors come from all over the world, including Tonga, the Philippines and Japan.
Southeast Asian casino scams with meth syndicate links ‘coming for NZ targets’
“It’s highly likely to be occurring [in New Zealand],” senior UN drugs expert warns.
Huge stash of meth found in tea bags in Philippines
More than 500kg of the drug, locally known as shabu, found in Baguio City.
Filipino tradies owed thousands in wages: union
Filipino construction workers owed thousands of dollars in wages.
Women’s Day highlights eroded progress as 'patriarchy fights back'
Gender equality won’t be achieved for 300 years given the current pace of change: UN head.
Japan destroys new rocket at launch after ignition failure
It was the second stage of the country’s first new rocket series in more than two decades.
'Selfless and loving' Kiwi shot dead in Philippines defending girlfriend from muggers
The shooting happened after midnight in the city of Makati in the Metro Manila region.
US renews warning it will defend Philippines after China spat
The US will defend Filipino forces coming under attack in the disputed South China Sea.
Philippines says China ship used laser against coast guard
The actions allegedly happened in the disputed South China Sea.
Are The Philippines for real? Surprises await every visitor
Where ice-white beaches meet tiny primates and chocolate mountains.
China’s bizarre excuse for 'spy balloon’ over US
China maintains the balloon was a weather research satellite that had blown off course.
US to widen military presence in Philippines amid China fear
It comes after the US opened an embassy in Solomon Islands also to counter China.
‘Where are my dogs? They’re my children!’ Passenger’s bizarre meltdown at Istanbul Airport
A dog breeder has defended his public meltdown at Istanbul Airport.
Nobel winner Maria Ressa, news outlet cleared of tax evasion in Philippines
Rappler welcomed the court decision as 'the triumph of facts over politics.'
Redundancies climb: Developer goes from 204 to 125 staff
Business adjusting to coping with slower demand.
Philippines asks China for explanation over latest sea feud
Chinese coast guard forcibly seized Chinese rocket debris held by the Filipino navy.
PM Jacinda Ardern to meet China's President Xi Jinping
Ardern will meet with China's President in first face-to-face since 2019.
World population hits 8 billion, creating many challenges
Much of the growth is coming from developing nations in Africa.
Hoadley: Why did Biden meet Xi in South East Asia?
OPINION: Professor of politics analyses the intense world interest in one region.
Residential developer planned to lay off up to 30pc of staff - how many took redundancy?
On November 8, the residential developer sent a proposal to staff, hoping to cut costs.
This sea turtle sanctuary has survived 40 years. Climate change may kill it
New York Times: Warming waters threaten pristine marine reserve.
At least 47 dead as tropical storm hits Philippines
Eleven bodies, mostly children, dug up by rescuers in a village devastated by mudslide.
Korean Air plane overshoots runway, shuts Philippine airport
A damaged Korean Air plane remains stuck in the grass at a Philippine airport.
433 people won a $4 million lottery. Was it pure luck?
New York Times: While "not impossible", the result seems "highly improbable", MP says.
'I thought the ground would open up': Strong quake shakes Philippines
The 7-magnitude quake prompted many in the capital to run outdoors.
Dictator's son Marcos Jr takes oath as Philippine president
Opponents say political comeback was pulled off by whitewashing his family's image.
Bloody legacy: Duterte leaves trail of drug killings as his presidency ends
Dictator's son and Duterte's daughter to take over the reins after Filipino election.
'Both his loves are gone': Hope for two survivors as one takes first steps and other recovers from surgery
The group spent their final days sightseeing and enjoying each others' company.
From the bones of victims, a doctor unearths a drug war's true toll
New York Times: Some doctors falsely have claimed drug war victims died natural deaths.
Duterte hits at Putin: 'I kill criminals, not children, elders'
Rodrigo Duterte criticises Putin for the killings of innocent civilians in the Ukraine.
'Bongbong' Marcos set to return dictator's family to power in Philippines
Exit polls suggest Ferdinand Marcos Jr has won the presidential election.