Latest from Berlin

Women’s marathon world record shattered by more than two minutes at Berlin Marathon

The winner was nearly six minutes clear of any other runner.

Archaeologists find a 3000-year-old sword so well preserved it’s still gleaming

'The state of preservation is extraordinary. A find like this is very rare.'

Women can swim topless at public pools in this European city

Leave your bikini top at home when swimming in this liberal city.

Bird flu shuts doors to Berlin Zoo visitors

A case of the virus was reported among the Zoo's birds on Friday.

‘Barbed wire curtain’ rises in Europe amid war in Ukraine

The Iron Curtain and Berlin Wall may have gone, but new barriers are going up.

Have laptop, will travel? 5 EU Countries inviting Kiwis to relocate

A guide to some of the countries inviting New Zealanders on a long, working holiday.

Berlin, back in the swing: Hauptstadt's hottest new offerings

New York Times: After a bleak period through Covid, Berlin is back in full swing.

Bustling Berlin: Character, culture and craft beer in Germany's capital of cool

From street art and museums to sensational fare, Berlin has something for everyone

Russia Ukraine war: Protests across Europe

Small vigils take place in Russia as huge crowds turn out all across Europe.

SoundCloud gets new lease on life

The financially strapped digital music service has received a $232 million investment.

Berlin Wall in Christchurch

Two segments of the Berlin Wall have arrived in Chrsitchurch.

Berlin suspect faced past terror probe

The prime suspect sought in the deadly attack on a Berlin Christmas market was the subject of a terrorism probe in Germany earlier this year.

Savage backlash: 'These are her dead'

Policeare desperately hunting a "violent and armed" suspect, as the Berlin attack exposes gaping holes in Germany's security system.

Police storm disused Berlin airport

Berlin police storm disused Tempelhof Airport used as refugee camp in the wake of Christmas market attack, while truck driver identified as young Pakistani.

Berlin: 'Blood and bodies everywhere'

An Australian woman has told of the terrifying moment she saw a truck plough into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin, killing 12 people and injuring 48 more.