World'If the leader dies, we die': Ex-Kim bodyguard sheds light on regimeKang Jin describes secret villas and luxury banquets for the Kim family.07 Sep 07:24 PM
PoliticsWestern allies pledge troops to Ukraine; NZ’s role unclearAny troop commitment to Ukraine would require Cabinet approval, Judith Collins says.04 Sep 09:37 PM
WorldXi reaffirms ties with North Korea during visitKim's visit to China is his first since 2019 and only his second trip abroad in six years.04 Sep 08:09 PM
WorldChina ‘unstoppable’, says Xi with Kim, Putin at his side at massive military parade03 Sep 03:48 AM
New Zealand'Extraordinary' claims: Trump touts relationship with Kim Jong UnDonald Trump wants a meeting with the North Korean leader later this year.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSuccession: How Kim Jong Un's 'Dear Daughter' is being groomed as heir Kim Ju Ae is now hailed as a ‘great person of guidance’ in state media.26 Aug 11:13 PM
WorldTrump's cryptic remarks shake South Korea visitThe US President says he wants to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un again.25 Aug 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNorth Korea’s glossy new surface: Apps, beaches and a fake StarbucksNew York Times: Footage from three visitors to the country provided a rare glimpse inside.25 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldKim Jong Un oversees test of new air defence missilesSouth Korea fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers on Tuesday.23 Aug 10:12 PM
TravelWhat it's really like visiting the North Korean border as a KiwiNathan Limm heads to the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea to find out.09 Aug 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldEven Hiroshima’s pacifist cause is losing believers New York Times: Some Japanese think that peace for peace’s sake is no longer enough.07 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldJapan's pacifism at crossroads as military expansion debate growsNew York Times: Many older Japanese are concerned about a waning commitment to pacifism.06 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldSister of North Korean leader rebuffs Seoul's attempts at dialogueKim Yo Jong said there's no interest in new talks with South Korea under Lee Jae Myung.29 Jul 12:10 AM
WorldWhat it was like to live as a diplomat in North KoreaEmbassy staff have to fly to China and bring back bags stuffed with cash for the missions.13 Jul 05:00 PM
World'Full support': Kim Jong Un reaffirms backing of Russia amid Ukraine warKim met Russia's foreign minister in Wonsan, discussing military agreements from June.13 Jul 08:27 AM
WorldWhy the US President loves letters from world leadersTrump cherishes letters, preferring them over emails or texts for formal communication.08 Jul 10:38 PM
WorldNorth Korean detained after crossing land borderNorth Koreans are typically screened by Seoul’s intelligence agency on arrival.04 Jul 04:48 AM
WorldSurf, sand, and waterslides: North Korea opens beach resortThe tourist zone can accommodate nearly 20,000 people, according to Pyongyang.02 Jul 07:00 PM
World'Real and immediate threat': North Korean operatives accused of infiltrating US firmsZhenxing Wang has been arrested and six Chinese and two Taiwan nationals indicted.01 Jul 08:52 AM
World'Coalition of murderers': Zelensky condemns latest Russian attacksSeven people were killed, six in Kyiv and one in Bila Tserkva.23 Jun 08:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemmaOPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".12 Jun 05:00 PM
World'Great decision': South Korea's Lee Jae-myung wins snap electionVoter turnout was the highest in nearly three decades.03 Jun 07:26 PM
PoliticsCollins backs Trump's $300b 'Golden Dome' missile defence planCritics warn it may trigger a global arms race and provoke adversaries.01 Jun 05:29 AM
World'Very dangerous': North Korea's strong rebuke of US defence planTrump's 'Golden Dome' system aims to intercept missiles from space.28 May 05:16 AM
WorldKim Jong Un denounces destroyer launch failure as ‘criminal act’'Absolute carelessness' crushed parts of the destroyer's bottom, causing the ship to list.22 May 07:10 AM
World'Unidentified': North Korea launches ballistic missile into East SeaThe missile was fired into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan.08 May 01:05 AM
WorldKim orders navy to speed up nuclear armament, amid weapon testsNorth Korea tested a new warship with supersonic cruise missiles.30 Apr 07:06 AM
