Trump's aim is to pressure Pyongyang to dismantle its missile programmes.

North Korea has released alarming photographs of its artillery drill this week.

David Shearer warns UN of escalating tension in South Sudan.

German audience responded with groans after she called her father "a tremendous champion".

COMMENT: Trump can try stronger sanctions and negotiation with North Korea.

COMMENT: We should keep our heads down and not prod and poke the "rogue state".

COMMENT: NZ new chief diplomat has ability to be affable and relatable with US leadership.

Obama declined to criticise Trump in an appearance, instead outlining his next goal.

To the long list of ambitious goals he has set, Trump added this: placing humans on Mars.

A one-sided election could deny Britons a debate on the best approach to Brexit.

Riots could break out in cities across France after results are announced.

Australia's tightening of its citizenship rules is "very disappointing", Labour says.

It is, in a classic example of American hyperbole, called the "mother of all bombs".

Only four candidates have a realistic chance of becoming the next French president.

As Britain calls a snap election, here, National runs the How to Be Re-elected checklist.

COMMENT: Coming up to his first 100 days, Trump's proving more circumspect than his words.

The Trump era has seen a marked increase in demonstrations on the city's federal land.

The new claims could mark a breakthrough in the long-running case if they eventuate.

Details emerge of the VIPs expected in Queenstown this weekend.

The mystery of the VIP jetting into Queenstown deepens after Prime Minister's comment.

North Korea seems impoverished, so how does it have money for deadly missiles?

There is speculation former US President could be touching down in Otago this week.

A "very, very important person" is about to visit New Zealand - but who is it?

Vice-President tells Pyongyang that Trump has shown he is ready to take 'decisive action'.

This could have been more awkward for Donald Trump if not for Melania's nudging elbow.

North Korea to launch weekly missile tests in response to Mike Pence's dramatic statement.

COMMENT: What is happening in Syria all depends on where you source your news from.

North Korea continues to build its nuclear weapons programme.

ANALYSIS: The missile attack on Syria showed America is prepared to act and act fast.

Melania Trump is not the rebellious first lady we first thought she would be.