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North and South Korea agree talks to defuse border tension
At their first meeting in two years, the North also says it will send a team to the Olympics.
Meet NZ's youngest Winter Olympian - Wanaka teen Nico Porteous
NZ's youngest Winter Olympian, Nico Porteous, can't wait to get back to the slopes after a period of injury. He's planning on a competition in Colarado before the Games in February. Audio
Russia banned from 2018 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has banned Russia from competing at next year's Winter Olympics in South Korea. Russia's officials are barred from attending, its flag will not be displayed and its… Audio
Tall Blacks' World Cup journey kicks off
The Tall Blacks road to the 2019 Basketball World Cup begins tonight night. In a rare home game for the national men's team, they host South Korea in Wellington as part of a new qualifying system for… Audio
Trump warns North Korea: 'Do not try us'
The US President has issued a stark warning to North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un in an address to South Korea's parliament.
Extradition underway for South Korean man accused of murdering family
Sungkwan Kim, 33, appeared in the North Shore District Court today, where a provisional warrant for his arrest was granted, which is the start of the extradition process. Audio
South Korean fugitive in NZ named
A man who fled to New Zealand is awaiting extradition to South Korea for the alleged triple murder of family members.
Korean murder suspect has fled to NZ - reports
Police are waiting for more information from South Korean authorities about a man who reportedly fled to New Zealand after three of his family members were killed.
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
US envoy says North Korean leader 'begging for war'
US Ambassador Nikki Haley is urging the UN Security Council to take the strongest possible measures against North Korea over its latest nuclear test.
South Korea holds live-fire drill after North's nuclear test
South Korea says it has seen indications that the North is preparing more missile launches, possibly an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong jailed for corruption
A court in South Korea has sentenced Samsung's billionaire heir-apparent Lee Jae-yong to five years in prison for corruption.
South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea
South Korea has proposed holding military talks with the North, after weeks of heightened tension following Pyongyang's long range missile test.
Thousands of Hyundai and Kia cars recalled
Hyundai and Kia Motors have been forced to recall 240,000 cars after a tip-off from a whistleblower.
Liberal Moon Jae-in elected new South Korean president
For the first time in a decade South Korea has elected a liberal President, choosing former human rights lawyer Moon Jae-in. It follows the impeachment of Park Geun-hye after a corruption scandal… Audio
Liberal claims win in South Korean election
Liberal candidate Moon Jae-in, who favours greater dialogue with North Korea, has claimed victory in South Korea's presidential election.
South Koreans vote for new leader after scandal
South Koreans are voting early after a huge corruption scandal brought down their former president.
US air strike on North Korea not a good idea, analyst says
Korea analysts won't endorse a US air strike on North Korea, Pusan National University Associate Professor of International Relations, Dr Robert E Kelly, says. Video, Audio
South Korean cargo ship vanishes in South Atlantic
A large South Korean cargo ship which had 24 people on board has gone missing in the South Atlantic.
Ex-South Korean president arrested on bribery charges
Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been arrested over a corruption scandal that led to her dismissal, officials say.