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Gone South: Is North Korea an ethical travel destination?
Tensions are thawing, but is it ever reasonable to plan a holiday to North Korea?

Kim Jong Un says Koreas' on starting line of a new history
There were smiles aplenty as North Korea's leader crossed into South Korea.

Matthew Hooton: Trade deal with North Korea not so crazy
Never say never to signing a trade agreement with Pyongyang.

Ardern clarifies Peters' North Korea talk
Parker puts Peters' comments down to the "respectful" way he conducts diplomacy.

Soper: Trade deal with Nth Korea, why not?
COMMENT: It's often been said that politics is the art of the impossible.

Editorial: Crazy hairdos and Korean nuclear summit
EDITORIAL: The name-calling is over, but should we trust what we are witnessing?

Seung-bae Yeo: Peace at stake in Korean summit
COMMENT: We are now poised to witness one of the most historical moments.

After North's surprise, scepticism sets in
The fine print in the nuclear declaration gives Kim Jong Un room for manoeuvre.

Inside the grim borders of Korea's DMZ
Road into village is lined with barbed wire fences - what's inside could change the world.

Plenty at stake as Moon prepares to meet with Kim
South Korean leader's job to keep momentum ahead of summit with Trump.

North Korea's $3 billion cash cow
Secret footage has revealed exactly how North Korea's $3 billion industry works.

North and South Korea set to end bitter 68-year war
The two Koreas are holding a rare summit next week and could make a big announcement.

Foreigners join race in North Korea
Tourists joined in the annual marathon in North Korea despite political tensions.

'Deeply moved' Kim gets into swing of K-pop diplomacy
Kim Jong Un watched a rare performance by South Korean pop stars visiting Pyongyang.

The best (and worst) of April fool's jokes
Want your April Fool's Day fix? Here's some of the best since way back.

North Korea, South Korea leaders to meet
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in in April.

North and South Korea agree to talk
Historic summit aims to resolve the nuclear stalemate and improve US relations.

Meet the 'second-most dangerous American'
COMMENT: John Bolton is five things President Trump is not.

Millionaire NZ tycoon and air-crash survivor you won't have heard of
Former Soviet agent-turned-preacher a recipient of Aucklander's giving.

Steve Braunias: Secret diary of Donald Trump
COMMENT: A call came through from the Secretary of State. I said, "How are you, Rex?"

John Roughan: Trump and Kim could end this Korean farce
COMMENT: Trump should withdraw US forces from Korea in exchange for nuclear disarmament.

Strong deterrence called for North Korea sanctions breach
A Hamilton company's aircraft was spotted at a North Korean military airshow in 2016.

Trump's talks with North Korea extremely hopeful
Direct talks between leaders of the US and North Korea could go one of two ways.

Trump and Jong Un: High hopes for peace
Two leaders may have different agendas and there'll be little room for compromise.

North Korean propaganda film predicted Trump's visit
Trump's shock acceptance of an invitation to meet with Kim had already been foreseen.

New Zealand athletes grace PyeongChang
New Zealand's Paralympic team has graced Pyeongchang during the opening ceremony

Trump and Kim's meet up set for nuclear clash
Trump accepting invitation astounds his advisers amid fears the encounter could implode.

Crazy politics or Trump's diplomatic coup?
For the moment, at least, it appears to be a clear-cut victory.