250 children died when a ferry sank. Here's why it could happen again
New York Times: Cheating and corruption continue to endanger travellers in South Korea.
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She went overboard and disappeared: The latest tragic addition to list of cruise ship deaths
When search was called off, woman joined long list of vanished cruise ship holiday-makers.
Danube deaths: Heavy currents, murky water hinder search for 21 missing
Serbia, which is downriver from Hungary, is expected to help in search for missing.
7 dead, 21 missing after tour boat sinks in Budapest
A river cruiser sank in the Danube after colliding with a Viking ship amid a downpour.
The search for missing soldiers: How US is bringing wartime fallen home
New Zealand has almost 10,000 missing in action but no plans to replicate the US effort.
'Sex island' is new tourist hot spot
Forget Bali and Thailand, there's a booming new hotspot for Australian tourists.
Intoxicated airline passenger faces 20-year sentence
A passenger faces a maximum 20-year prison term after a drunken disaster in the skies.
French troops' shocking find in kidnappers' lair
Raids to rescue two kidnapped French tourists ends with an unexpected discovery.
North Korea fires 'unidentified projectile'
North Korea today described firing rocket artillery at the weekend as an exercise.
North Korea's missile tests to go on until US lets go of tough stance
Experts say testing will ramp up until the US softens its tough line on denuclearisation.
North Korea launches short range missiles
North Korea fired short-range missiles from the east coast city of Wonsan.
Running out of children, a South Korea school enrols grandmothers
One school has opened its door to women who for decades dreamed of learning.
Violence erupts as protesters mark May Day around the globe
Some protesters threw rocks, burned effigies of politicians and trashed cars.
Kiwi who lost job after refusing HIV test sues for damages
Lisa Griffin is seeking one year's lost wages of $31,513
The odd little room in North Korea kept for the US
Journalist allowed to see it but not photograph it - for security reasons.
Spy cam porn ring films guests in 30 Korean hotels
Four men have been arrested for an illicit porn ring, spanning 30 separate hotels.
The beauty craze that made a man a billionaire in 2 years
A businessman has built a billion-dollar business in just two years.
Lipstick in kindergarten? South Korea's beauty industry targets young girls
How young is too young for South Korea's huge cosmetics and skin care market?
Family watched in horror as tourist killed by bus
Bus driver is thought to have not seen the man prior to running him over.
Cliff collapse: 'I could see their heads in the ocean'
Hero who pulled injured tourists from ocean after cliff collapse describes rescue.
Revellers say hello to 2019, goodbye to an unsettling year
Sydney lit up 2019 with a spectacular display on the harbour.
Inside Korea's surreal cheese theme park
Looking for the cream of Korea's tourist attractions? Try the Imsil Cheese Theme Park.
Listen live: Deputy PM Peters joins Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking to discuss petrol price inquiry
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is on a two-day visit.
Sth Korean President to talk trade and Nth Korea with PM
Trade and Nth Korean disarmament to feature in high-level talks with Sth Korean president
Stuart Vogel: Kiwis could show leadership on Nth Korean aid
COMMENT: 6.5 million people in North Korea suffer from lack of adequate nutrition.
Kiwi parents of high profile Korean rapper Microdot investigated for fraud
Auckland couple whose son is a high-profile rapper in Korea at centre of fraud claims.
Dad resigns over 10-year-old girl's verbal abuse of driver
"I really hate you. I want you to die. That's my wish," the girl yelled at the chauffeur.
War brothel dispute runs deep
South Korea's decision has fuel on the diplomatic fire with Japan.
Story behind iconic North Korea photo
One year after he defected, the soldier has given his first interview to the media.
Two weeks with the world's fastest smartphone
Comment: The world's best smartphone might also be its best-kept secret.
ASB claims blockchain first with meat export deal
Pair say a transaction normally taking four days was wrapped up in an hour.
NZ rules stacked against me, says US teacher
Teacher says NZ recruitment agency did not put his name forward for a single job.
Mines removed as Koreas move to ease tensions
It comes amid international diplomacy aimed at ridding North Korea of its nuclear weapons.