Philippines
Philippines election: Security tight as polls open
Polls have opened in the Philippines amid tight security for the country's general election, with 15 people killed so far during the campaign.
Canadian hostage killed in the Philippines
A Canadian hostage has been killed in the Philippines by a terror group affiliated to ISIS Audio
Philippines seizes North Korean ship
The Philippines says it has seized a North Korean ship in line with tightened UN sanctions targeting the country's nuclear programme.
Typhoon Melor hits central Philippines
Almost 800,000 people in the central Philippines have fled their homes as Typhoon Melor hits the archipelago.
New rules for Filipino dairy workers
Filipino dairy workers who admit they lied when applying for a visa to work in New Zealand are being given another chance. Immigration New Zealand has been reviewing the past year's visa applications… Audio
Philippines not keen on Australia's refugees
The Philippines says it will not accept any refugees sent by Australia if they are expected to live there permanently.
Powerful typhoon hits northern Philippines
A powerful typhoon in the northern Philippines has flooded six provinces and left many people to wait on the roofs of their homes to be rescued. Audio
Thousands of Filipinos have fled their homes
Thousands of Filipinos have fled their homes as Typhoon Koppu made landfall overnight. Audio
Typhoon buffets Philippines
Two people are dead and thousands have fled from their homes in the Philippines as it is buffeted by a typhoon packing winds of up to 200 kilometres per hour. Audio
'Cloud of dread' over Filipino farm workers
Immigration New Zealand has started sending Filipino workers with false documents home, a farmer says.
Hundreds of Filipino farm workers under scrutiny
Hundreds of Filipino workers on dairy farms are under scrutiny after authorities in the Philippines revealed dozens had arrived based on false documents.
Helping youth in South East Asia – Social Innovator Chris Henderson
Christchurch teacher Chris Henderson has worked with child protection agencies in the Philippines and as a consultant in education and development for youth throughout South East Asia. Lynda… Video, Audio
Jailed Filipinos to be deported from PNG
Papua New Guinea police are arranging for the deportation of six Filipinos who were jailed for illegally entering PNG.
The impact of extreme weather events
Ned Olney is the country director for Save the Children's Philippine office. He speaks to Wallace about the devastating impact of extreme weather events, and why we need to help Pacific nations adapt… Audio
Typhoon Hagupit - Linda Cruse
A New Zealander is in the thick of relief efforts in the Philippines, where Typhoon Hagupit has forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people from coastal areas. Aid worker Linda Cruse is… Audio
Manila correspondent says Typhoon Hagupit easing
At least 27 people have been killed in the Philippines by Typhoon Hagupit, now downgraded to a tropical storm as it slowly makes its way across the country. Audio
Filipino evacuees wait to be allowed home
Thousands of Filipinos remain in evacuation centres not yet allowed to return home to assess the damage from Typhoon Hagupit. Audio
Typhoon Hagupit causes devastation in Philippines' Tacloban
Three people have died as Typhoon Hagupit moves through the Philippines, toppling trees, causing flooding and blocking roads. Audio
Aid agency prepares 'for the worst' in Philippines
Typhoon Hagupit is continuing to batter the Philippines, toppling trees, causing flooding and blocking roads. Audio
Nicanor Perlas, solidarity economics
Filipino political activist, environmentalist, future-thinker, and multi-award laureate on what he calls solidarity economics. Audio