TravelRaise a glass to adventure: Explore France with the best champagne in handAdventure through the regions of Reims and Épernay, France - the heart of Champagne.27 Jun 07:00 AM
TravelMost NY-Paris flights take 8 hours. This one will take 90 minutesThe jet would fly five times faster than the speed of sound.26 Jun 08:15 PM
Talanoa‘We carry the voice of the colonised people’ - delegates speak of independence ambitions at UNFrance's grip on its overseas territories in the Pacific may be waning.24 Jun 09:38 PM
World'Like dynamite going off': Sub occupants dead after implosionThe five men died in milliseconds.23 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldA Titanic expert, an adventurer, a CEO, and a father and son were killed in Titan’s implosionThe US Coast Guard said there were no survivors after the catastrophic implosion.22 Jun 10:05 PM
WorldFrench pensioner 'drugged wife nightly so 51 men could rape her'GRAPHIC WARNING: The accused allegedly filmed and archived the sex acts.22 Jun 05:12 AM
WorldMore than 20 injured after large explosion in ParisLocal officials attributed the blast and blaze to a gas leak.21 Jun 06:41 PM
TravelParis in push to improve quality of River Seine to allow swimming at 2024 OlympicsSwimming there is currently banned due to the levels of faecal matter.19 Jun 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World Cup'Unusual space': All Blacks and Ian Foster confront World Cup worriesCan the All Blacks win the World Cup? It's a question never asked at this juncture before.19 Jun 04:30 AM
WorldEleven-year-old shot dead at family barbecue in FranceSolaine Thornton was killed when a gunman opened fire in the village of Saint-Herbot.12 Jun 09:00 PM
AthleticsOlympic runner sets two world records in one week"I don’t know what will be next. If my body is healthy, anything is possible.”10 Jun 10:10 AM
New ZealandEuro vision: Sir Grahame Sydney hosts tour of Europe’s top art galleriesLegendary NZ painter to explain Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Monet on exclusive new tour.09 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldNation in shock: Four children stabbed in French playground attackTwo adults also injured in lakeside park attack by a man with refugee status in Sweden.08 Jun 05:40 PM
WorldChildren among several stabbed in French Alps knife attackFrench minister said the attack took place in a square in the town of Annecy.08 Jun 10:23 AM
TravelCelebrations as French fairytale castle hits 1000-year milestoneA millennial milestone for UNESCO Heritage site and Normandy tourism magnet.05 Jun 08:15 PM
TravelVisit this iconic Paris attraction before it closes for five yearsThe world-famous spot will be closed until 2030.18 May 09:41 PM
TalanoaAnti-nuke group criticises France for ‘downplaying’ impact of testsParis has refused to apologise for tests, but President Macron said France owed 'a debt'.18 May 03:18 AM
TravelSpace tourism company offers fine dining at 'the edge of space'The French company wants to see space tourism take off.12 May 08:00 PM
Black FernsBlack Ferns Sevens claim 'unreal' title victoryThe result caps off an historic year for the dynamic side.12 May 07:31 PM
TravelTour de France: The best cycle routes for a holiday on two wheelsFrance has more than 26,000km of cycle routes, with something suitable for everyone.10 May 10:00 PM
TravelFrench Barging holidays: Easy and breezy, anyone can do itThere's nothing so nice as messing about on the river.29 Apr 06:00 PM
WorldWorld powers pull their citizens as violence roils SudanWorld powers evacuated more people from Sudan in complex international operations.26 Apr 09:04 PM
TravelFrance holidays: Why the Left Bank is the right move in ParisThe allure of the French capital's Left Bank is anything but gauche.26 Apr 12:02 AM
New Zealand‘Tears always fall’: Anzac in the Cook IslandsThe 'boy from Mangaia' left school and signed up for the Royal Air Force.25 Apr 04:03 AM
TravelDetails revealed for Wētā's French WWI epic, building delays museum opening$15 million museum Te Arawhata will open by the end of the year for Kiwi visitors.24 Apr 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelEurope travel: ‘The most moving experience you’ll ever have on foreign shores’10 World War I battlefields and memorials to visit.24 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelHow Parisians deal with tourists visiting due to Emily in Paris'Emily Not Welcome' has been scrawled across the character's apartment building.23 Apr 08:00 PM
Business'The Champagne of Beers' leaves French Champagne producers frothingCustoms destroy 2000 cans of beer at the request of houses and growers of Champagne.22 Apr 12:10 AM
New ZealandFrench mayor honours WWI Māori Pioneer Battalion tunnellersThe 19km tunnel network sheltered 24,000 soldiers 20m under the streets of Arras.18 Apr 06:00 AM
WorldG7 vows to intensify sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine'There can be no impunity for war crimes and other atrocities.'18 Apr 05:33 AM
World'Died a second time': Air France, Airbus cleared over Paris-Rio crash that killed 228Dismay as firms acquitted of involuntary manslaughter for tragedy on board flight AF47.17 Apr 11:50 PM
TravelDetails revealed for Wētā's French WWI epic, building delays museum opening$15 million museum Te Arawhata will open by the end of the year for Kiwi visitors.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrench Embassy reveals why warship was in Hauraki GulfFrench officials say Coastguard crew 'may have been surprised' by the navy vessel.17 Apr 04:22 AM
New Zealand“Ultimate sacrifice”: The airman who never returned homeA relative of a World War II airman wants to ensure he's never forgotten.15 Apr 11:00 PM