Bali
Air NZ to resume direct flights to Bali
Air New Zealand plans to restart direct flights to Bali in March, with a seasonal service running until the end of October next year.
New Zealander in Bali could face the death penalty
A New Zealander accused of possessing drugs in Bali could be imprisoned or even receive the death penalty if he is found guilty.
Vet warns of foot and mouth risk from tourist hotspot
Ross Ainsworth is a consultant vet living in Bali which has just confirmed foot and mouth disease among livestock on the island. He says wandering animals near tourist areas heighten the risk of the… Audio
Vet warns of foot and mouth risk from tourist hotspot
Ross Ainsworth is a consultant vet living in Bali which has just confirmed foot and mouth disease among livestock on the island. He says wandering animals near tourist areas heighten the risk of the…
AudioCalling Home: Tracey Rackliff in Sideman, Bali
It was during a deployment to the Solomon Islands in 2013 that former Wairarapa detective sergeants Tracey and Rob Rackliff decided they were going to resign from the police and try something new… Audio, Gallery
My Current Song: Reiki Ruawai - 'Miller'
Raglan-based musician Reiki Ruawai has been playing alongside father Brian in the iconic roots-reggae band Cornerstone Roots for many years, but his new single 'Miller' marks his solo debut. Audio
Professor Gary McLean: International Covid-19 update
Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University who specialises in infectious diseases, immunology and antibody engineering. He joins the show to look at the big… Audio
Indonesia's football league set to begin again under the cloud of its violent past
The Indonesian professional football league kicks off Febuary 29 under a cloud - fan violence has resulted in many deaths and the league could be abandoned if trouble flares again this season. What… Audio
The Isle is Full of Noises - Part 2
Bali, the Gamelan and Walter Spies The second of two programmes by Elric Hooper and Des Wilson. Audio
The Isle is Full of Noises - Part 1
Bali, the Gamelan and Walter Spies. The first of two programmes by Elric Hooper and Des Wilson. Audio
Calling Home: Nikki Ross in Bali
Kiwi expat and business owner Nikki Ross is Calling Home form Bali and joins the show to discuss her life on the tropical island paradise. Audio, Gallery
Flights cancelled as Bali's volcano erupts again
Bali's airport has cancelled flights following an eruption of the Mount Agung volcano that spread ash over the south of the Indonesian island.
Health warnings for Bali travellers increased
Health dangers a bit close to home. Australians have ben warned about travelling to Bali with a spike in cases of Japanese encephalitis, a deadly mosquito-borne brain disease. And Indonesia also seems… Audio
NZer in coma in Bali didn’t declare medical condition to insurer
New Zealand woman Abby Hartley, who is lying gravely ill in a Bali hospital, did not declare her pre-existing condition to her insurer Cover-More. Ms Hartley has been in hospital since August 1, when… Video, Audio
Bali goes quiet, including on Twitter et al
All telecomms companies in Indonesia agreed to shut down mobile internet this year for 24 hours during Bali's annual day of Silence. The Panel asks whether this would be a good idea here. Audio
The impact of Mt Agung's eruption on the Balinese
Mt Agung has erupted again in the past 24 hours, raining volcanic ash down the slopes of Bali's tallest volcano and sending massive plumes into the sky. It's a clear sign of the ongoing threat posed… Audio
Mt Agung has deep significance for the Balinese
According to international media coverage, the main problem with Gunung Agung's eruption is that the airport is closed and tourists cannot get in or out.
Tourists, authorities feel the heat as Bali volcano keeps airport closed
The airport on Bali remains closed due to ash from Mt Agung, leaving thousands of tourists stranded, while villagers living near the volcano are refusing to leave their homes.
Top Stories for Wednesday 29 November 2017
Waikato DHB chair resigns over CEO controversy; Analysts expect RBNZ to signal LVR unwind; NZer's death is Aus detention sparks findings of drug use; Deputy PM seeks money from journos over… Audio
Bali's Mount Agung spewing ash, could it erupt?
David Rothery is a Professor of Planetary Geosciences at The Open University he says The volcano Agung might at last be delivering the large eruption that has been feared for several weeks. Audio
