Philippines
New food processing plant in American Samoa moving forward
Officials in American Samoa say a Philippines-based company is moving forward with its food processing plant in the territory.
Trump has 'great relationship' with Duterte
US President Donald Trump said he has a "great relationship" with Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte, after a highly anticipated meeting in Manila.
Spy chief's fist pump was 'Duterte's request'
The Australian secret intelligence service director's controversial fist pump photo was Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's idea, the Australian Foreign Affairs Minister says.
Solomons ends links with Philippines AMA University
Solomon Islands is to stop sending scholarship students to study at AMA University in the Philippines.
Meet the Filipino workers who are helping to rebuild Christchurch
Why have they come? Who have they left behind? And how are they coping in the cold? Video
Arrest made over NZer shot in Philippines
Police have arrested the suspected gunman in the fatal shooting of a New Zealander in the Philippines as they search for another suspect.
Authorities work to confirm reports NZ man shot dead in Philippines
Staff at the New Zealand embassy in Manila are trying to confirm reports a New Zealander has been killed in the Philippines.
SE Asian countries band together to thwart IS militants
The Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to pool intelligence and tackle militant financing as fears grow of an Islamic State infiltration of the region.
Death toll in drugs campaign in Philippines 12,000
The deadly campaign against drugs in the Philippines is now thought to have lead to as many as 12 thousand deaths in the last 10 months. RNZ's Philippa Tolley reports from Manila. Audio
Steven Rood - Terror in the Philippines
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has declared martial law in Marawi on Mindanao island after a Muslim militant group took control of parts of the city last week. Marawi is reported to be… Audio
Scores of bodies discovered after Manila casino attack
At least 36 people are dead after a gunman fired shots and set gaming tables alight in what officials believe was a botched robbery attempt.
Bodies of civilians dumped near Philippines city
Bodies of what appear to be executed civilians have been found in a ravine outside a besieged Philippine city, following an occupation by Islamist rebels.
Amnesty International critical of Rodrigo Duterte
The Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has now declared martial law on the second largest island of Mindanao. It's been almost a year since Mr Duterte took office, introducing his deadly 'war on… Audio
Trump invites Duterte to the White House
The Philippines president, whose brutal crackdown on drugs has left 7000 people dead, reportedly had a "very friendly" phone call with his US counterpart.
South China Sea: Duterte sends troops to unoccupied islands
In a move expected to anger China, the Philippines president has ordered troops to occupy uninhabited islands in the disputed South China Sea.
Ex-policeman says he killed 200 for Duterte
A retired police officer in the Philippines has testified he killed as part of a death squad under President Rodrigo Duterte when the president was a city mayor.
Aftermath: what would we do without water?
What would you do with your last bag of drinking water? NZ Filipino artist Josephine Jowett asks this question in "Aftermath" her public art installation inspired by growing up with poverty and water… Audio, Gallery
Philippines Catholic Church condemns 'reign of terror' behind war on drugs
More than 7,600 people have been killed since controverisal Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte launched a bloody crackdown on supposed drug dealers.
Vigilante killings in Philippines have topped 6000
The Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is defying international condemnation of his tactics on drug crime, threatening to invoke marshall law. Audio
Duterte: I threw suspect from helicopter
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to throw corrupt officials from helicopters mid-air, saying he has done it before.