North Korea
US correspondent Susan Milligan
Susan Milligan talks to Kathryn Ryan about President Trump's war of words with North Korea, kneeling for NFL, and health care. Audio
North Korea, US leaders 'emotionally entangled' in tensions
An expert on US and North Korea relations says the countries' respective leaders are becoming 'emotionally entangled' in their ongoing back-and-forth. It comes after a top North Korean official this… Audio
US expands travel ban to include N Korea, Venezuela
The United States has expanded its controversial travel ban to include people from North Korea, Venezuela and Chad.
North Korea says rockets to US 'inevitable'
US bombers have flown close to North Korea's east coast to demonstrate the military options available to defeat any threat, the Pentagon says.
Russia urges calm as US and North Korea trade insults
Russia has urged "hot heads" to calm down, as the US and North Korean leaders continue to trade insults and threats.
North Korea threatens to test H-bomb in Pacific
New Zealand's politicians around the country have responded to the reports North Korea is considering testing a hydrogen bomb in the Pacific Ocean.
Trump sets new sanctions on North Korea
The US President Donald Trump has tightened the noose around North Korea, announcing new US sanctions on companies who do business with the nuclear state. Speaking at the UN in New York, he said he'd… Audio
Trump tightens North Korea sanctions as tensions rise
The US president has signed off on fresh sanctions after trading rhetorical blows with North Korea, with its top diplomat describing him as a "barking dog".
How do you solve a problem like (N) Korea?
The United States presidents has vowed to totally destroy North Korea unless it backs down from its nuclear challenge. Meanwhile North Korea has warned that it will only accelerate its nuclear… Audio
North Korea 'risking annihilation' Trump warns in UN speech
US President Donald Trump has told the UN General Assembly that America would "totally destroy" North Korea if forced to defend itself or its allies. US correspondent Patrice Howard says it is… Audio
Trump says if threatened, US will 'totally destroy' North Korea
Donald Trump has escalated his threats, telling the UN that the US would "totally destroy" North Korea if forced to defend itself or its allies.
Charles Anderson: South Koreans relaxed over latest nuclear test
This week's North Korean missile was its farthest reaching test, capable of hitting Guam. Kiwi journalist Charles Anderson is in Seoul and says South Koreans have got used to the threats. Audio
No new sanctions over latest North Korea missile test
The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned North Korea for carrying out what it called a highly provocative missile test.
Japan condemns North Korea for 'repeated provocations'
Japan is protesting North Korea's latest missile launch in the "strongest words", saying the rocket landed 2000km off Hokkaido. Video
Asia correspondent Anna Fifield
The latest on the Burma situation, which the UN calls "ethnic cleansing", and will the new UNSC North Korea sanctions actually work? Audio
Pyongyang threatens US with 'greatest pain'
North Korea has stepped up its rhetoric against the United States following new sanctions imposed by the United Nations.
Tough UN sanctions on N Korea need enforcement - expert
North Korea has been smacked with UN sanctions after its sixth and largest nuclear test. The measures restrict oil imports, a ban of the export of textiles, and a ban on new visas for North Korean… Audio
UN Security Council steps up North Korea sanctions
The UN Security Council has unanimously strengthened sanctions in response to North Korea's most powerful nuclear test yet.
N Korea threatens 'pain, suffering' ahead of UN vote
Harsh sanctions proposed by the United States on the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have been watered down at the UN as it resolves to punish Pyongyang for its hydrogen bomb tests. Audio
Pacific to ban North Korean fishing boats
Pacific Islands Forum countries say they'll work to ban North Korean fishing vessels from their waters.