Cruise ship staff claim British woman\s unlikely to have fallen into sea by accident.

When ms Denmar refused to pay extra for her hostel she was hospitalised.

Incredible survival story of 46-year-old who says she accidentally went overboard.

"Things went crazy," says Jessica Bell, who found herself running away from tear gas.

Watch: French President's passionate victory speech as he stands next to Putin.

He grew up in a war-torn country as a child refugee. Now he's on the cusp of greatness.

The football World Cup final takes place tomorrow at 3am NZ time.

France dreamed of beating its old foe in final of the World Cup.

Around 200 Croatian fans gathered at the Croatian Club in West Auckland this morning.

The painter Milan Mrkusich, who was a pioneer abstract artist in New Zealand, has died.

The group chucked in their 9-5 jobs for an around-the-world adventure.

Jennifer Simms is one of 25 contestants vying to win a Discovery Channel internship.

Enjoy island hopping and exploring old towns, writes Stephanie Holmes.

The best things to do in Croatia

Rhys Davies discovers novel nightlife, magnificent scenery and rich history.

A Kiwi has died while cycling on a Croatian island.

Stephanie Holmes sails away from the crowds on a small ship cruise.

Split from the madding crowds and head for a quieter part of Croatia, suggests Hannah Stephenson.

Leighton Luke beds down adjacent to a beautiful Croatian bay.

Watch: Kiwi truck driver Louise Marriott is following in the footsteps of Jean Claude Van Damme.

A Croatian national park will ban visitors from wearing jandals after a dramatic increase in extreme selfie-related deaths.

Croatia is to Game of Thrones what a Waikato hillside is to fans of The Hobbit.

One of the Australian men who paid more than $10,000 to avoid being jailed for the rape of a teen in Croatia has been defended by a young woman on a date with him.

"Tell me something interesting about your country. Something that people on the other side of the world who've maybe never heard of it would relate to."

On a fine Croatian island, Winston Aldworth learns of local claims to a great traveller.

On the cobbled streets of Dubrovnik, Winston Aldworth marvels at one of the world's prettiest cities.

‘President’ declares creation of Liberland.

Neanderthals made jewellery from the talons of white-tailed eagles 150,000 years ago, it has emerged - indicating that the early human species had an aesthetic sensibility.

World Cup fever has officially kicked off as the first game of the competition got under way this morning.