The fate of people at a beach festival in Palu is unknown following the massive tsunami.

More than 420 people have died, with officials still to reach other areas of Sulawesi.

Five people are feared dead following quake and tsunami, but number expected to rise.

First reports suggest waves up to 3m high slammed into the towns of Palu and Donggala.

EDITORIAL: We can lose hope over issues like child labour or choose to make a difference.

Real identity of one of Russian 'tourists' accused of poisoning Sergei Skripal revealed.

From Confucian temples to modern speakeasies, Taiwan's former capital has it all.

US president boasted of America's economic and military might.

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A2 Milk's new CEO has sold her stake in the company.

COMMENT: We are clearly experiencing management by an unwieldy committee, says Paul Glass.

A notoriously volatile Asian country looms large over others for requests of medical help.

Jim Eagles is intrigued by the goings-on at a centuries-old meeting-place on the Silk Road

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, Japan's attitude towards tattoos is in the spotlight.

Eli Orzessek has some quirky suggestions for your Japan to-do list.

A thermal wonderland that's rich in natural beauty, spirituality and samurai history.

E-Commerce giant probes bribery allegations.

Strong winds and heavy rain lashed the densely populated coast of Hong Kong and China.

Typhoon Mangkhut is heading towards Hong Kong after leaving devastation in Philippines.

Super typhoon makes landfall on Philippines' northeastern coast, knocking out power.

Fonterra disastrous investment in Beingmate is under the spotlight.

Food and drink packaging company is proposing to shift some manufacturing to Asia.

As US prepares for Hurricane Florence, 'super typhoon' Mangkhut set to hit Philippines.

Hundreds of South Asian men are entering into sham marriages for NZ residency, group says.

Taichung City is considered one of Taiwan's most liveable cities

New Zealander on second honeymoon in Bali has died.

The New Zealand dollar dropped to a new two-and-a-half year low.

Caitlan Coleman and Joshua Boyle are now facing a new fight — against each other.

Sociologist: Deported sex workers appeared to be all Asians.

Residents in Sapporo were shaken from their beds when it struck Hokkaido at 3:08am.