World‘A nightmare’: Around 10 killed in Sweden’s deadliest school attackThe suspected gunman reportedly turned the gun on himself.04 Feb 05:54 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWith Trump’s backing uncertain, Europe scrambles to shore up its own defencesNew York Times: EU leaders meet to tackle defence funding amid Trump pressure.03 Feb 10:38 PM
TravelForget stuffy school lessons, Rome attracts even the most reluctant history buffEasily the closest thing you’ll ever get to a time machine.28 Jan 06:00 AM
WorldDenmark flags $3.6b Arctic security plan as Trump says he’ll ‘get Greenland’A 'worrying time' for Greenlandic people as PM insists island 'is not for sale'.27 Jan 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZ-backed EV supercharging start-up fuels $17m investmentHawke's Bay business Kwetta has attracted Europe's interest. 27 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldSuspected sabotage: Latvia investigates Baltic cable damageA 'suspect vessel', the Michalis San, was near the incident, headed for Russia.26 Jan 08:17 PM
WorldMusk urges far-right German party to move beyond 'past guilt'It comes amid debate over whether Musk made a Nazi-style salute at inauguration rally.26 Jan 04:36 AM
TravelWhy Tuscany takes the crown as Europe's best wellness destinationHolidaying in the heart of Italy’s spa country is everything you dream of and more.24 Jan 06:00 AM
WorldFears dogs could be swept away by UK stormWinds of up to 90mph forecast as first storm of year makes landfall. 22 Jan 11:22 PM
World‘Screaming for help’: 76 killed as fire guts Turkish ski resort hotel'Women threw themselves out of the window and died', an employee says.21 Jan 09:29 PM
WorldRussian sabotage not cause of undersea cable damage, officials sayEvidence points to accidents caused by inexperienced crews on poorly maintained vessels.19 Jan 11:42 PM
World'People went flying': 30 injured after ski chairlift fails at Spanish resortSome chairs on the chairlift fell directly to the ground due to a cable fault.18 Jan 06:42 PM
RugbyEngland rugby star involved in notorious All Blacks tackle forced to retire at 30The wing had several injury problems during his career.18 Jan 02:54 AM
Travel newsGerman customs seizes 90kg of unexpected item from woman's luggageThe traveller had not declared what was in her bag.12 Jan 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘A simple life’: Italy’s island hermit dies at 85NY Times: Mauro Moranidi chose a life of solitude on Budelli Island for 32 years.12 Jan 09:10 PM
WorldBoris Johnson brands Vladimir Putin a ‘f***ing idiot’ over imperial ambitionsThe former PM also hit out at Germany and other Nato members. 12 Jan 03:45 AM
WorldGay men can train as priests but don’t flaunt it: Italy ChurchThey can train to become Catholic priests but not if they 'support so-called gay culture'.11 Jan 02:36 AM
WorldTrump says he will rename Gulf of Mexico the ‘Gulf of America’President-elect also threatened military force to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal.07 Jan 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy mysterious drones over Europe are raising alarm bellsNY Times: Russia and other states are becoming brazen in adopting 'grey zone' attacks.05 Jan 08:30 PM
TravelWhy Vienna should be at the top of your 2025 travel listMusic, culture, and charm in every corner – here’s how to make the most of it.03 Jan 06:00 PM
TravelThis 40-something year-old single mum hiked from Germany to Italy – and loved it!The Dreamway tramp takes hikers from Munich to Venice over the Alps via 600km. You game?03 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisTravelling Kiwis share Airbnb tips after 6000km on the road in EuropeOPINION: Airbnb stays in Europe can either be dreamy or disastrous.02 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldMontenegro gunman kills 12 ‘friends and relatives’ on New Year’s DayAll victims were 'acquaintances, friends, godfathers and closest relatives'.02 Jan 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHe mocked the rich on TikTok for fun. Now he can get $52,000 per postNew York Times: 'It was just about making fun of friends' says Aris Yeager.01 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelTravel journalist shares 5 things they won't be doing in 2025Learn from this Kiwi traveller's mistakes when planning your 2025 adventures.31 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldWhy Musk’s far-right support is stirring controversy in GermanyGermany accuses Elon Musk of election interference with pro-AfD op-ed.30 Dec 09:28 PM
World‘Shadow fleet’: Nato, EU respond to Baltic power cable incidentFinnish probe targets Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after Baltic cable damage.29 Dec 12:14 AM
World‘Bad look’: NZ caught up in Cook Islands ship seizure controversyFinns seize Cook Islands ship; NZ distances from sabotage link.28 Dec 08:15 PM
TravelWhere to travel for Christmas in 2025More people are packing their bags to seek out a white Christmas. Should you join them?27 Dec 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: How overtourism turned Porto's Livraria Lello into a sardine canOPINION: A haven for book lovers, Livraria Lello is now a tourist trap drowning in queues.26 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldGhost boats carry piles of decomposing bodies across the AtlanticDespite dicing with death, migrant numbers from Senegal to the Canary Islands are surging.26 Dec 09:59 PM
WorldPlane crash images spark speculation it was ‘accidentally shot down’Russian military bloggers suggest the plane could have been mistaken for Ukranian drone.25 Dec 10:43 PM
WorldTributes to ‘teddy bear’ 9-year-old victim of German Christmas market attackAndré Gleißner died alongside four women after car driven through Magdeburg market.22 Dec 11:08 PM
World‘Randomly slaughtering Germans’: Alleged attacker’s disturbing postsSaudi suspect in Germany's attack held anti-Islam views, angry at migration policies.21 Dec 06:58 PM