RoyalsSpanish royal scandal: 'Like Wallis and Meghan, I was blamed'Surveillance, threats and a royal 'cash room' - ex-king's ex-girlfriend spills the beans.19 Oct 03:33 AM
World'Dogs from hell': Teen's chilling act after teacher decapitated18-year-old refugee who beheaded teacher committed another outrage after the killing.18 Oct 06:26 PM
WorldSuspect in teacher's beheading in France was Chechen teenBeheading suspect was an 18-year-old Chechen refugee unknown to intelligence services.17 Oct 07:34 PM
WorldYodellers blamed for worst Covid supercluster in EuropeMasks weren't compulsory at a Swiss yodel 'musical' that sparked a surge in Covid cases.17 Oct 03:56 AM
WorldUS, Europe reel as Covid-19 infections surgeGlobal cases hit all-time highs as Covid storms back across the Northern Hemisphere.15 Oct 10:32 PM
WorldCovid-19: Europe reels under new record casesNew restrictions as record daily highs hit Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland.15 Oct 06:01 PM
WorldPost-Brexit trade talks between UK and EU stallFundamental disagreements on trade policy continue to stall talks between the UK and EU.14 Oct 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldEurope, which thought it had the virus tamed, faces a resurgenceNew York Times: From France to Russia, European leaders are confronting a surge in cases.14 Oct 09:15 PM
WorldEurope's new lockdown - country by countryEuropean governments are scrambling to prevent another round of complete shutdowns.14 Oct 08:33 PM
WorldCovid 19: Virus surges in Europe, rules tightenedHighest weekly level of infections on the Continent since the start of the pandemic.13 Oct 05:56 PM
TravelBathers return to forbidden war zone beachThe beach was reclaimed from by decades-old, snake-infested undergrowth and ruins.11 Oct 08:33 PM
WorldEurope unprepared as second virus wave hitsEurope's second wave of infections has struck well before flu season even started.10 Oct 08:52 AM
TravelTom Cruise spotted on Orient Express - literallyThe MI7 star is on a personal mission to save the continent's travel experiences.05 Oct 12:31 AM
WorldEU takes legal action against UK over planned Brexit billThe EU action underscored the worsening relations with Britain.01 Oct 09:00 AM
LifestyleWould you let this man teach your kids?Tattooed man loses kindergarten job after kids had nightmares.29 Sep 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs Europe's coronavirus cases rise, so do voices crying hoaxNew York Times: Growing numbers of people dismissing threat of second wave as media hype.28 Sep 10:53 PM
WorldVatican cardinal pushes back after pope fires him in scandalIt's alleged he embezzled Holy See money but has denied he did anything wrong.26 Sep 01:00 AM
WorldWHO issues frightening virus warningCoronavirus infections are soaring across Europe and the US — and WHO has a warning.25 Sep 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs virus cases surge in Europe, hospitalisations lag. But for how long?New York Times: Countries betting they can suppress deaths without imposing new lockdowns.24 Sep 09:35 PM
New ZealandHundreds of teachers' jobs at risk as foreign students dwindleBanning foreign students may cost hundreds of teachers' jobs.23 Sep 06:45 AM
New ZealandWWII codecracker dies aged 104Lady Ellen Elizabeth Reed was possibly the most famous Northlander you've never heard of.22 Sep 08:00 PM
WorldAs Europe faces second wave of virus, tracing apps lack impactMobile apps were touted as a key part of Europe's plan to beat the coronavirus outbreak.22 Sep 08:53 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina, seeking a friend in Europe, finds rising anger and frustrationNew York Times: Beijing's hopes of using Europe as counterweight to the US have faltered.18 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuAlien Weaponry release concert video for Māori Language WeekWaipū-based internationally-successful band release concert video for Māori Language Week.17 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldEven as cases rise, Europe is learning to live with coronavirusNew York Times: Wearing masks is now widespread, helping people get on with their lives.15 Sep 07:50 PM
WorldTiny island brings Europe to 'brink of war'It's a mere 12km square, yet this island is at the heart of a dangerous 'Pandora's box'.13 Sep 06:50 PM
WorldItaly shaken by brutal beating and death of young Black manMourners clap in honour while Willy Monteiro Duarte's casket is carried out.12 Sep 08:54 PM
WorldGreek migrant camp gutted by blazeMore than 100 people on Saturday moved into the new camp built with UNHCR tents.12 Sep 08:41 PM
WorldFace masks could be giving people Covid-19 immunity, researchers suggestMask wearing might also be reducing the severity of the virus.12 Sep 07:14 PM
Lifestyle'I Hate Men' sales boom in France after calls for banBook explores whether women "have good reason to detest men".12 Sep 02:16 AM
WorldBalloon racer to pay $121,000 for scaring parrots to deathA three-and-a-half year legal battle over the death of three birds has come to a close.12 Sep 12:01 AM
Banking and financeTrading company, NZ director guilty of financial register misusePegasus Markets Ltd also ignored a warning by the New Zealand Companies Office.11 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandBreathing space: Hundreds of life-saving ventilators arrive in NZGetting more ventilators is about future-proofing NZ and it's money well spent, MoH tells.08 Sep 05:00 PM
World'Relaxed too much': Europe's huge coronavirus spikeNations in Europe, including the UK, are seeing their biggest virus spikes in months.08 Sep 03:33 AM