Philippines 'paradise' reopened after cleanup - but is it sustainable?
As tourists return to the island, some wonder if Borocay's makeover is sustainable.
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Aung San Suu kyi has been stripped of her award by Amnesty International.
Students face deportation after business school shut down
About 100 international students are being supported by NZQA.
Philippine villages at risk of landslides forcibly evacuated
Collapse of a mountainside buried dozens of homes and killed at least 22 people.
Dozens of homes buried in landslide in Philippines
Ten dead, and at least 64 people remain missing.
How FBI uncovered Auckland politician's shameful sex secrets
On the surface he was a good bloke. But behind closed doors he had a damaging secret.
Former Akl politician jailed for streaming child sex shows
Martin Lawes has been jailed for streaming live child sex shows.
Warnings as Mangkhut heads for China, HK
Typhoon Mangkhut is said to be the strongest storm so far this year.
'Kind and passionate girl' dies four days after devastating crash
Police confirm woman's death after Monday's crash.
Typhoon leaves path of destruction and death in Philippines
Typhoon Mangkhut is heading towards Hong Kong after leaving devastation in Philippines.
Monster typhoon: Five million people at risk as Mangkhut slams into Philippines
Super typhoon makes landfall on Philippines' northeastern coast, knocking out power.
In the path of nature's fury
Philippines braces for the year's most powerful storm as Florence threatens US states.
'Super typhoon' far more powerful than Florence hurtling towards millions
A super typhoon is set to break records - with 43 million people in the firing line.
Incredible image: The 9 storms raging around the planet
As US prepares for Hurricane Florence, 'super typhoon' Mangkhut set to hit Philippines.
Porn driving stronger rape culture - survey
"Porn is now the main sex educator for young people," survey finds.
Boracay: October return to Philippines' paradise lost?
A better and more sustainable Boracay is set to welcome back visitors on October 26.
Migrant construction workers exploited - report
"We made life terrible for them and I feel ashamed."
Duterte v God: President says he will resign if God proven to exist
President has also called God a 'son of a b****'.
Philippine mayor shot and killed during ceremony
Footage of mayor being shot by an unidentified attacker was streamed on Facebook Live.
Immigration NZ demanded letter of support from dead parents
Agency demanded proof for Māori elder's wife's visa application. But there's a problem.
Outrage over President Duterte kissing woman on stage
"You have to pay me with a kiss. Are you ready for kissing?" asked the president.
Lost at sea: Kiwi's tragic, four-day life-raft nightmare
Adrift for days, one sailor became so thirsty he drank his own urine.
A killer's excuse: Why hook-up at hotel room turned deadly
Woman's killer said he found her secret - later she was found semi-naked and strangled.
Philippines: Gentle giants of Cebu
Janina Roque almost gets close enough to touch a whale shark.
'It was no chance, or some chance'
Whanganui woman's ground-breaking story about how she fought her MS.
Judge slams 'modern-day slavery' at restaurant
Judge said restaurant worker victims not far removed from modern-day slavery.
Should all kids learn a second language?
Bill would require listing at least 10 languages as "national priority languages".
Monolingual no more: kids lead the way
Diverse population spurs students to learn other nations' languages.
Activist now defending Philippine President
President's press secretary is a former human rights lawyer.
Killer tropical storm leaves nearly 200 dead
Rescuers are racing against time to pull dozens of bodies from a swollen river
30 pets die in dog show tragedy
The breeder is now facing 90 years in prison for carrying the animals in poor conditions.
Kiwi cops save kids from sex abuse live-stream
A tip from Kiwi cops led to three kids being saved from sexual abuse in the Philippines.
Family's heartbreak: Mum's not coming home
Arlene Padawag-Cosme suffered a brain aneurysm four days after her baby girl was born