TravelPining for affection? World tree-hugging champs held in FinlandHave you considered embracing a rimu? There are prizes up for grabs.26 Aug 05:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFinns perplexed by happiest nation tagNew York Times: Nordic nation tops the World Happiness Report for the fourth time.25 Apr 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThe new New Zealanders: Time to review migration policy - new reportA comprehensive report on NZ's productivity weakness suggests big changes are needed.20 Apr 05:05 AM
LifestyleWorld's happiest countries: How did NZ do in the year of Covid?Yup, it's been a tough year. But we Kiwis still have something to smile about.19 Mar 08:39 PM
WorldCovid-19: Sweden running out of intensive care bedsICUs in Stockholm hit 99% capacity this week. Malmo, Gothenburg are close to their limits.12 Dec 06:55 PM
TravelSwedish Cruise ferry back on course after night on rocksThe cruise ferry's 400 passengers were stranded after it ran aground.23 Nov 09:03 PM
WorldCovid warning: Lockdown-defiant Sweden hits grim recordSweden has recorded its highest number of infections for a second day in a row.30 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessPatients blackmailed after therapy centre hacked in FinlandThe data of possibly thousands of patients have been compromised.26 Oct 06:33 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 breath test device developed, Dunedin gets sneak peekThe prototype is now going through an approval process and could be available next month.09 Oct 09:32 PM
WorldWorld reacts to 'chaotic' Trump / Biden debateStunned at first debate between President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden.30 Sep 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelThe nose needed for this coronavirus test isn't yours. It's a dog'New York Times: Several animals have been trained to detect the virus by scent.23 Sep 10:18 PM
WorldCrushing Covid: Countries with female leaders have fared betterNations with women at helm, like NZ, "prioritised public health over the economy".18 Jul 07:55 PM
WorldThe world leaders winning the virus fight - and what they have in commonDenmark, New Zealand, Germany, Taiwan and Finland have all smashed Covid-19.23 May 04:12 AM
BusinessFinland PM: American dream best achieved in Nordic countriesUnited States versus Finland: which country is better for citizens?03 Feb 09:12 PM
WorldFinland's next PM could be the world's youngestAt just 34, Sanna Marin will soon become Finland's youngest ever Prime Minister.09 Dec 01:38 AM
WorldTrump rattled: President and reporter clash over impeachmentDonald Trump lashed out at a journalist - then the Finnish president got involved.02 Oct 11:12 PM
TravelFinland: Exploring Helsinki on footHelsinki is far more intimate and compact than the other Scandinavian capitals.21 Aug 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNZ's wellbeing vision confined by economic retardationCOMMENT: NZ's wellbeing needs a massive expansion of our productive sector.14 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelCool for kids: The Scandinavian hot spots for family holidaysScandinavia and the Nordic countries have the ingredients for a flawless family holiday.13 Jul 11:00 PM
TravelSing along: Around the world in three Karaoke barsThe universal language of Karaoke translates into any environment, almost. . .29 Jun 03:30 AM
PoliticsLetters: Where have all the street signs gone?The St Hill St debacle is a damning sign of council mismanagement and incompetence.19 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelWhite Christmas: Looking for Lapland's white reindeerThis conspicuously lucky encounter with a white reindeer is less rare than you think.11 Dec 10:55 PM
WorldRake news: Twitter trolls Trump over 'raking forest floor' commentPeople responded with memes of them vacuuming local forests.19 Nov 07:43 PM
WorldTrump's raking forest comment has Finland's leader stumpedFinland's leader rakes his memory for the source of the US President's remark.18 Nov 05:38 PM
WorldRussian billionaire's 'secret bases' bustedThe billionaire's private island believed to be used as a spy hideout has been raided.03 Nov 12:42 AM
WorldEating plastic: Microplastics found in humans for the first timeFears for fertility and health problems after tiny particles found in the human gut.23 Oct 12:54 AM
Manufacturing120 jobs on the line at Auckland factoryFood and drink packaging company is proposing to shift some manufacturing to Asia.13 Sep 03:26 AM
WorldClimate change is supercharging a hot and dangerous Northern Hemisphere summerClimate models for three decades have predicted exactly what the world is seeing.27 Jul 08:25 AM
WorldPutin, Trump to hold summit in Helsinki on July 16Trump told reporters the leaders will discuss Syria, Ukraine and 'many other subjects'.28 Jun 10:28 PM
New ZealandRoad toll speeding in the wrong directionThe road toll has fallen in most western countries, but is up 16 per cent in New Zealand.24 May 04:51 AM
OlympicsWhy the Finnish Olympic team is knitting togetherThere is a sweet reason behind the Finnish stress-relief method.16 Feb 12:46 AM
EntertainmentGoT ice hotel and snow village to open in FinlandThis may be the cloest thing to visiting the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.12 Jan 08:59 PM
WorldWhite death: How Finnish farmer became deadliest sniper in historyFormer farmer from Finland racked up 505 confirmed sniper kills for his country in battle.11 Dec 04:27 AM
TravelWhy an airline is weighing passengers before flyingOne airline is weighing its passengers, but not for the reason you might think.06 Nov 09:11 PM
