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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.
K-pop band spreads hope to youth
Unicef ambassadors use music profile to launch Generation Unlimited programme.
Manga convention brings Japanese fantasy world to Auckland
Japanese voice actress Hiromi Igarashi is one of the special international guests.
Laughter as Trump addresses UN: 'Not what I was expecting'
US president boasted of America's economic and military might.
'Rocket Man' to 'Terrific': Trump lauds Kim in UN return
A year after his first UN appearance, Trump is taking a softer tone with North Korea.
Moon happy to be Kim's middle man
South Korean President to pass on private message to Trump after summit.
Hugs ahead of Korean leaders' high-stakes summit
South Korean President Moon Jae In arrived in Pyongyang for his third summit with Kim.
Singers in bid to avoid military service
Twelve students accused of conspiring by making themselves too fat.
The country that is stopping having babies
It sounds like The Handmaid's Tale but this nation is disinterested in having babies.
Spiritual leader's massive new $35m NZ base
Ilchi Lee plans to spend up to $35m building 'Earth Village' near Puketi Forest.
South Korean women receive threats over spycam revolt
South Korea has seen growing protests against sexist behaviour since start of the year.
Korean consulate to bring a bit of Seoul to Auckland
A little bit of Seoul is coming to Auckland.
Coffee-free curriculum in South Korea
Coffee is to be banned at all South Korean schools, even for teachers.
Here come the ... brides: Mass wedding ceremony in South Korea
One thousand couples tied the knot, and another 3000 renewed vows.
Tide of Kiwis off Seoul-searching
Number of New Zealanders heading to Korea is rising year on year.
What N Korean defectors can't say about the Kim regime
N Korean defectors in the South feel they are being pressured not to criticise the regime.
South Korea caught up in a sickening 'spycam' trend
She was jailed for taking nude photos of an unsuspecting man. So why is there backlash?
North Korea and South Korea agree to September meeting
The announcement was released after nearly two hours of talks.
Sunken treasure: Russian warship 'carrying $196 billion in gold' found
Salvage team has found vessel which allegedly sunk with 5500 boxes of gold bars, coins.
North Korea accuse Washington of making 'gangster-like' demands
North Korea says high-level talks with US have been 'regrettable'.
Koreans bring peace and reunification talks to Auckland
Koreans in NZ optimistic about bringing 68-year Korean war to an end
Founder of South Korea's largest porn site lived as a fugitive in NZ
Female founder of Korea's largest porn site has been arrested after living as a fugitive.