Asia
Zakir Hussain: Influential ambassador for Indian music dies
Renowned Indian instrumentalist Zakir Hussain has died, aged 73. Hussain played his final two concerts in New Zealand in June, in Christchurch and Auckland. Audio
Japan takes further steps to criminalise cannabis use
Asia correspondent Chris Gilbert spoke to Susana Lei'ataua about last weeks shock martial law order in South Korea, Japan taking further steps to criminalise cannabis use and New Years being cancelled… Audio
Vang Vieng hostel staff detained by Laos authorities
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about multiple members of staff at a hostel in Vang Vieng have been detained by Lao authorities after six tourists died from suspected methanol… Audio
What could a second Trump presidency mean for nations in Asia?
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about what a second Trump presidency mean for nations across Asia and students in China, who's simple mission to get dumplings descended into complete… Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White
There are big changes emerging from China as Xi Jinping's administration looks to stimulate the economy after years of slowing growth. Audio
Asia: Communist China hits 75th anniversary
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about some developments from the tragic bus fire that killed multiple children and school teachers on Tuesday, Communist China hitting its 75th… Audio
Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie
Tokyo based journalist Elizabeth Beattie with news from Asia. Audio
Corruption trial involving former minister in Singapore
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a monumental corruption trial involving a former minister in Singapore, China handing out a massive stimulus to help revive its dwindling economy… Audio
Asia: 10 year old Japanese boy dies after stabbing
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a 10 year old Japanese boy dying after being stabbed nearby his school in China, Sri Lanka getting ready to head to the polls as the country holds… Audio
Typhoon Yagi leaves dozens dead in Vietnam
The typhoon was Asia's most powerful storm this year.
Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie
The fight against deepfake pornography in South Korea; the son of the outgoing Indonesian president questioned about his recent use of a private jet, and Typhoon Shanshan is descending on Southwest… Audio
North Korea takes issue with US selling helicopters
Asia correspondent William Denselow speaks to Lisa Owen about North Korea taking issue with the United States selling Apache helicopters to the South, tensions at sea between China and the Philippines… Audio
Asia: Japan bracing itself for potential megaquake
Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Lisa Owen about a former top spy chief in Pakistan being arrested, Japan still bracing itself for a potential 'megaquake' after the government issued it's first… Audio
Caretaker govt in charge in Bangladesh
Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Lisa Owen about a caretaker government taking charge in Bangladesh after weeks of protests saw the former administration overthrown, Taiwan producing a TV show… Audio
Asia: Myanmar extends state of emergency
Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about Myanmar extending its state of emergency as conflict in the country continues to boil over, a South Korean official being arrested over a… Audio
Asia: Landslide in India claims over 100 lives
Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a landslide in India claiming over 100 lives, protests against government job quotas in Bangladesh and a teenager in India becoming the… Audio
Bangladesh restores internet, students call off protests
Bangladesh said it had restored internet services as conditions return to normal after students called off protests against reforms to job quotas, following unrest that killed nearly 150 people this…
Asia: Powerful typhoon making its way to Taiwan
Asia Correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a powerful typhoon making its way to Taiwan, Beijing wanting to be a peacemaker and the US elections and particularly Donald Trump's… Audio
Ex-CIA analyst charged with spying for South Korea
Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a cynaide poisoning in Bangkok, protests taking place in Bangladesh and an ex-CIA analyst being charged with spying for South Korea. Audio
