Erin Hale
Kiwis stranded in Bali after volcano erupts
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a volcanic eruption in Indonesia that has left many tourists, including New Zealanders, stranded in Bali, meanwhile two suspects have been… Audio
Trade negotiations between US and China continue
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about trade negotiations between US and Chinese officials as they continued in London, as well as two stars from K-pop super group BTS who are set to… Audio
Japan records lowest birth rate in over a century
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a potential trip to China for Donald Trump and Japan recording its lowest birth rate in more than a century. Audio
South Korean leader elected following martial law turmoil
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a new leader being elected in South Korea after months of political turmoil triggered by impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law… Audio
Japan cracking down on 'unworthy' names for kids
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about Covid-19 in Taiwan, Japan cracking down on weird names for kids like Pikachu and how a Chinese paraglider accidentally flew more than 8500 metres… Audio
North Korea speaks on Trump's plans for missile shield
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about how North Korea has had some strong words about Donald Trump's plans for a golden dome missile shield, how the new Pope seems to be turning his… Audio
Kim Jung un unhappy about warship launch
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about North Korea's leader Kim Jung un being unhappy about a bungled launch of a warship, South Korea's election prompting a change at Starbucks and how… Audio
British climber scales Mt Everest for 19th time
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about Japan's rice crisis, Kanye West getting cancelled in South Korea and how a British climber has broken his own record by scaling Mt Everest for the… Audio
17 arrest warrants issued over Bangkok building collapse
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about India killing 31 Maoist rebels, how 17 arrest warrants have been issued over the Bangkok building collapse and Bloomberg writing about how Gen Z… Audio
Philipines ex-president wins mayoral race from cell
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about how the former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte, who is awaiting trial at the International Criminal Court at the Hague - has now… Audio
India launches military operation against Pakistan
Earlier on Wednesday, India launched air strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan administered Kashmir. The targets are the deepest India has hit inside the country since the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. At least… Audio
Trump cops harsh criticism from China's leaders
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about while Donald Trump's approval ratings are at an all time low at home, he's also copping some harsh criticism from China's leaders. It's Ministry… Audio
Donald Trump speaks about easing tariffs on China
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Melissa Chan-Green on Donald Trump speaking about easing tariffs in China and 26 people have been killed in the Indian territory of Kashmir after gunmen opened… Audio
Xi Jinping's trade tour across South East Asia
China's President Xi Jinping is on a charm offensive to drum up business across the region. Checkpoint's correspondent in Taipei, Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
New Zealander arrested in Thailand for alleged drug smuggling
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about Hollywood films becoming the latest target in the tariff trade war, a New Zealander being arrested in Thailand for alleged drug smuggling and… Audio
China responds to JD Vance's 'Chinese peasants' comments
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about the immediate reaction of Donald Trump's super sized tariffs on China, JD Vance's recent comments about 'Chinese peasants,' and a forestry worker… Audio
South Korean court votes to uphold president's impeachment
South Korea's constitutional court has upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The decision comes after a short lived declaration of martial law late last year which caused political chaos… Audio
2700 people known to have died after Myanmar quake
More than 2700 people are now know to have died after a massive earthquake rocked war-torn Myanmar and caused huge damage in neighbouring Thailand on Friday. The toll is expected to rise as people are… Audio
28 people have died in South Korea wildfires
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about authorities calling South Korea's wildfires the worst the country has had, a Japanese company claiming it has built the world's first 3D printed… Audio
South Korea wildfires reportedly kill more than a dozen
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about wildfires in South Korea reportedly killing more than a dozen people and a controversial church known as the 'Moonies' being ordered to disband by… Audio