WorldEU nations clinch historic $3.1 trillion budgetEuropean Union leaders finally clinched an unprecedented budget.21 Jul 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldEurope said it was pandemic-ready. Pride was its downfallNew York Times: The coronavirus exposed European countries' misplaced confidence.20 Jul 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelSouthern Europe opens its doors to tourists. Not many are comingNew York Times: Tourism restart has been sluggish amid new outbreaks in some places.20 Jul 12:42 AM
WorldWatch: Italian coast guard works to free sperm whaleA sperm whale is trapped in fishing gear off Italian island.19 Jul 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMissing the world: When Kiwis can't flyIt's going to be a long time before we can roam the globe as freely as we would like.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldGiant swarm of flying ants spotted from spaceMeteorologists were initially confused as radar was picking up rain.17 Jul 10:05 PM
WorldAstonishing reason Maddie McCann suspect may be freed soonChristian Brueckner could be out of prison in early August.16 Jul 11:36 PM
WorldEuropean court invalidates data-sharing pact with United StatesThe case began after Edward Snowden revealed the US government was snooping on people.16 Jul 08:30 AM
WorldFrance joins Britain in mandating masksFrench President Emmanuel Macron said masks will be required by August 1.14 Jul 08:25 PM
WorldMasks to be mandatory in UK shopsBritain had only made masks obligatory on public transit.13 Jul 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi medicinal cannabis company secures deal with German distributorRua Bioscience is growing its medicinal cannabis global export strategy.13 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe pandemic's economic damage is growingNew York Times: It will take years for the global economy to recover.08 Jul 10:50 PM
TravelSwedes are avoiding distancing fiascos by dining 'al fresco'The al-fresco safari restaurant has been started as an antidote to the lack of travel.08 Jul 03:55 AM
TravelEuropean flight search spike after NZ added to 'safe' listTravel agents have reported a 450 per cent rise in searches for overseas airfares.02 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandPeters: 'We're not going to compromise our country's health'Kiwis who travel overseas should pay for quarantine when they return, says Peters.29 Jun 09:54 PM
WorldArm and a leg: Drug company to charge thousands for Covid-19 treatmentThe new drug is shown to shorten recovery time. This is how much it'll cost you.29 Jun 09:06 PM
WorldSweden 'surprisingly slow' getting to herd immunityThe Swedes chose not to implement a strict lockdown but have a high mortality rate.18 Jun 04:56 AM
MotorsportSuzuki Series safePopular motorcycling event puts New Zealand and Whanganui in the global limelight.17 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldMaddie McCann: Investigators reveal suspect's chilling conversationContent warning: Authorities believe missing girl was killed shortly after abduction.10 Jun 09:30 PM
WorldSurge in infections: City of 18 million overtakes Wuhan as virus capitalOne of the worst spikes in coronavirus infections slams city of 18 million people.10 Jun 06:48 PM
WorldThe damning image linking 'murder' suspect to McCann's disappearanceFather of Bruckner's girlfriend 'was suspicious of him'.10 Jun 06:03 AM
WorldRevealed: Maddie McCann suspect's horrific past crimesSuspect in McCann mystery being investigated by German police over another missing child.05 Jun 06:19 PM
WorldMayhem in America: Cities looted, line of police cars destroyed as US burns with rageAmericans in many cities woke up to charred, glass-strewn streets after a night of rage.31 May 09:19 PM
WorldProtests planned in NZ: World alarmed by violence in US; thousands march in LondonNations around the world have watched civil unrest in US following George Floyd's death.31 May 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessA $1.3 trillion virus recovery plan thrusts Europe into a new frontierNew York Times: Adopting the proposal would make history for the bloc.28 May 02:01 AM
WorldEuropeans soak up the sun but travel rules a mishmashThere is a two-day waiting list for beach-goers for specially marked sunbathing areas.24 May 08:10 PM
WorldSweden becomes country with highest coronavirus death rate per capitaSweden has 6.08 deaths per million inhabitants, higher than the UK, USA and Italy.20 May 06:19 PM
WorldItaly to reopen to tourists, Baltic travel bubble startsItaly gives date it will reopen to tourists, as Europe's first travel bubble starts up.16 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandParents still battling for cancelled school trip refundsStudent Horizons pays $392,000 in refunds but parents say they have little to show for it.15 May 05:00 AM
WorldSecond hit - Warning of new wave of coronavirus in EuropeTop WHO official warns second spike could coincide with outbreaks of other diseases.14 May 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAcross Europe, reopening borders in time for summerNew York Times: Europeans are longing to swap their balconies for the beach.14 May 06:42 AM
WorldPutin's spokesman hospitalised with coronavirusKremlin spokesman who has worked with Vladimir Putin for two decades hospitalised.12 May 09:21 PM
WorldReopenings bring new cases in South Korea, virus fears in ItalyThe new flare-ups underscored dilemma authorities face as they try to reopen economies.09 May 07:03 PM
New ZealandFirst Matamata cluster case had returned from IrelandMatamata cluster began with a person travelling from Ireland to NZ and visiting bar.07 May 03:50 AM