Formula 1Schumacher shows ‘good signs’ in rare positive health updateThe seven-time F1 champion suffered severe head injuries in a 2013 ski crash.14 Oct 05:25 AM
WorldCoup fears deepen as Rajoelina resurfaces from hidingHis live address came after days of deadly protests over power and water cuts.13 Oct 11:58 PM
World'Bullying is a scourge': Death of 9-year-old girl shakes FrancePolice sources said the child had left a letter to her family.13 Oct 09:25 PM
WorldSarkozy to begin jail term at Paris prison next weekHe will be the first ex-EU head of state to serve jail time after leaving office.13 Oct 06:20 PM
Travel newsFrom cruises to rail: here are five hot travel deals to book nowExplore more for less with these travel deals.13 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldFrance border checks to cause four-hour delays for UK travellersLong queues are expected as new EU biometric border checks begin.11 Oct 12:04 AM
World‘Duty’: Lecornu returns as France’s prime minister after four daysSebastien Lecornu accepted the reappointment, saying ending the crisis was vital.10 Oct 08:46 PM
All BlacksFrom All Black to Parisian: Kerr-Barlow set for emotional La Rochelle returnThe 35-year-old ex-All Black faces his former club for the first time.10 Oct 02:33 AM
WorldItaly's PM plans public burqa and niqab ban under new legislationFines of up to $6000 would apply for wearing burqas or niqabs in public.09 Oct 11:01 PM
WorldBadinter honoured at Pantheon hours after grave defacedRobert Badinter, was the Justice Minister who ended the death penalty in France in 1981.09 Oct 09:01 PM
WorldMacron races to name new PM as France’s political crisis deepensMacron faces a 48-hour deadline to appoint France’s next prime minister.09 Oct 07:15 PM
WorldFrench court adds another year's jail in Pelicot rape case appealHusamettin Dogan, 44, claimed he never intended to rape Gisele Pelicot. 09 Oct 06:40 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters questions $4b Fonterra sale to French dairy giant LactalisThe NZ First leader says Fonterra risks giving away Anchor and Mainland too cheaply.09 Oct 02:23 AM
WorldFrench post office rolls out croissant-scented stampNearly 600,000 postage stamps will pay tribute to the 'emblem of French gastronomy'.08 Oct 08:10 PM
WorldOutgoing French PM sees replacement named in next 48 hours'I tried everything ... This evening my mission is finished,' Lecornu said.08 Oct 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA 102-year-old yoga teacher’s simple approach to ageing wellNY Times: Charlotte Chopin doesn't claim to have all the answers. But people keep asking.08 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldAppeal hearing lays bare disturbing details of French abuse caseVideo evidence shows Dogan whispering to avoid waking the sedated victim.07 Oct 06:53 PM
WorldMacron faces calls to quit or call fresh electionsSebastien Lecornu has until Wednesday night to find a viable coalition deal.07 Oct 06:43 PM
WorldLast of the summer wine? Europe’s high quality of life is getting hard to affordThere's a malaise at Europe’s core in the traditional leaders of France and Germany.07 Oct 04:00 PM
Travel‘It makes it feel like the entire trip is free’: Inside life on L’AustralL’Austral carries just 264 passengers, reaching ports larger ships cannot.07 Oct 06:26 AM
WorldUnder pressure Macron tries to keep outgoing French PM on boardPM Sebastien Lecornu given two days to salvage his administration after quitting.06 Oct 09:30 PM
WorldInside the appeal reviving France's most disturbing marital rape sagaOnly one of 51 convicted men, Husamettin Dogan, has maintained his appeal.06 Oct 05:56 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLockdown inspired couple to plan glowworm cave attractionsPlans for a second attraction near Queenstown won Environment Court approval last month. 06 Oct 04:00 AM
WorldCan Macron's new team break France's deadlock?Rachida Dati stays on as Culture Minister, despite facing a corruption trial.05 Oct 08:38 PM
WorldHundreds of thousands turn out at pro-Palestinian marches in EuropeRome police said 250,000 people marched for a fourth day of protests.04 Oct 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCan hybrid grapes solve the climate change dilemma for winemakers?New York Times: Growers in the US, France, Germany and NZ are experimenting with hybrids.03 Oct 05:00 AM
Crime'We’re waiting for you': Family's fresh plea on missing man Eloi's birthdayEloi Rolland vanished in 2020 after setting off on a walk towards Piha.03 Oct 02:07 AM
EntertainmentKim Kardashian details murder plot fearsPolice sirens and tense family reactions feature in the new season trailer.02 Oct 09:05 PM
WorldThe wave of anti-Semitic terror that followed October 7UK recorded 4103 anti-Semitic incidents in 2023, the highest number on record.02 Oct 06:59 PM
WorldSouth African ambassador dies in Paris fall at age 58He was found dead outside a Paris hotel after booking a 22nd-floor room.30 Sep 09:02 PM
EntertainmentKiwi band have instruments and rented gear stolen on tour in FranceThe Beths are the second band to be hit by thieves while on tour in France this year. 30 Sep 02:49 AM
WorldParis deputy mayor defends rats as waste‑eating allies, not urban pestsRats consume around 100 tonnes of waste daily, helping keep Paris sewers clear.29 Sep 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirbus and Air France back in court over deadly Rio-Paris crashThe 2009 crash killed 228 people, including 72 French and 58 Brazilian nationals.29 Sep 03:43 AM
Black FernsBlack Ferns top France to finish third at World CupThe Black Ferns were too good for France and finish the World Cup in third place.27 Sep 01:32 PM
