WorldFrench burqa ban upheld by courtThe European Court of Human Rights has upheld France's ban on wearing a burqa or a niqab in public.02 Jul 05:31 AM
BusinessFrench winemakers furious at Internet administratorsWinemakers in Europe, Australia and California are protesting a decision to move forward with the introduction of .vin and .wine as top-level domains.24 Jun 04:30 AM
WorldWarship deal migraine for FranceNicolas Sarkozy thought it was a neat idea: sell Russia two advanced warships and open up a lucrative market for France's troubled armaments industry.10 Jun 11:42 PM
WorldHow science helped win D-Day"Sea," said King Canute, the 11th-century Danish King of England, "I command you to come no further!"08 Jun 12:18 AM
TravelColmar: Bringing Liberty to the suburbsPhoebe Falconer is intrigued to find one of the world's most recognisable statues sitting in the middle of a roundabout in northeastern France.01 Jun 10:00 PM
WorldFrench town begs for McD'sThe French elite may scorn McDonald's for what they see as an economic and gastronomic horror in the same bun, but citizens in a town in northern France have taken to the streets to demand a branch of the US fast food chain.30 May 04:24 AM
TravelFrance: Ski challenges at the sharp endThe original French Alpine retreat has much appeal for the modern snowboard and ski traveller, writes Adam Ruck.30 May 12:00 AM
WorldMigrants defiant after Calais camp raidsFrench police cleared three migrant camps in the port of Calais because of concerns over an outbreak of scabies and increasing violence, but the migrants said they will stay put and keep trying to reach Britain.29 May 05:00 PM
OpinionCelia Walden: Sacre bleu! Scarlett makes Paris see redTwo of Hollywood's leading ladies have moved to France to be with their men. But only one of them is making the transition look effortless.21 May 05:30 PM
WorldCharles likens Putin to HitlerPrince Charles has compared Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler over Russia's actions in Ukraine.21 May 01:26 AM
EconomyDairy boss picks industry evolutionThe acquisition by French food giant Danone of two New Zealand dairy companies last month signals a new phase in the evolution of the local dairy industry.20 May 05:00 PM
WorldNY Times shakeup unrelated to gender: publisherThe publisher of the New York Times has denied that the firing of top editor Jill Abramson was linked to a salary dispute or sexism.19 May 03:36 AM
WorldWas editor pushed over pay?The publisher of the New York Times is denying media reports its first woman editor was dismissed over her complaints about unequal pay.15 May 08:01 PM
WorldTwo female editors spiked in a dayTwo women, both the first female editors at their two respective and prestigious newspapers - the New York Times and Le Monde - are leaving their posts.14 May 11:25 PM
New ZealandCyclist emerges from comaTriathlete Laurent Vidal has emerged from an induced coma and is showing signs of making a positive recovery from a heart attack suffered in training at the weekend.29 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldFeuding rapper arrested for Paris brawlOne of France's most successful rap stars – or "rappeurs" – has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a war of words with a rival performer turned violent.24 Apr 06:35 AM
New ZealandSurf crews prepare for Gallipoli raceA surf boat crew will stage a symbolic row down Auckland's North Shore tomorrow, as they prepare for a commemorative international race in Turkey next year.24 Apr 03:09 AM
WorldSarkozy 'tried to seduce' Hollande's exA new book claims Nicolas Sarkozy unsuccessfully tried to seduce President Francois Hollande's ex-girlfriend, Valerie Trierweiler.23 Apr 02:38 AM
TravelFrance: Join the grand tourEver dreamed of seeing France on two wheels? Lynette Eyb provides an overview to help you start planning your cycling adventure.17 Apr 01:30 AM
World$11.2m brings 'Gospel of Evil' homeThe Marquis de Sade's novel The 120 Days of Sodom, the depravity of which earned it the name "the Gospel of Evil", has returned to France after a 30-year legal battle.05 Apr 02:41 AM
New ZealandKiwi wingsuit diver dies in crashA Kiwi wingsuit pilot has died after crashing into a field following a jump from a helicopter over Switzerland's Luetschental Valley.30 Mar 10:00 PM
KahuFrench fitness ad appropriates hakaIt has been used to sell cars, Coke, whiskey and gambling - now the haka is being used to encourage French people with osteoarthritis to exercise.28 Mar 03:15 PM
WorldSupport for National Front stuns FranceThe far-right National Front (FN) has sent shockwaves through France's political establishment.24 Mar 03:15 PM
WorldParis finds bizarre solution for smogParis drastically reduced its smog problem by banning half of all private cars and motor-bikes and almost all trucks on Monday.17 Mar 08:50 PM
WorldChildren crushed to death after boulder hits family ski chaletTwo children have died after a giant boulder crushed into the Alpine ski chalet they were sleeping in, it has been reported.23 Feb 07:24 PM
WorldFrench feel 1805 pain over againThe Emperor Napoleon could be spinning in his tomb. So might be Admiral Pierre-Charles-Jean-Baptiste-Silvestre de Villeneuve, the man who lost the battle of Trafalgar.14 Feb 08:05 PM
WorldHollande banking on redemptionFrancois Hollande heads to Washington today hoping that a touch of Yankee glitz will fix a presidential image badly damaged at home by his handling of France's economy.09 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldHollande affair: Who gets the blame?Who's taking the brunt of the Hollande affair? In a very French twist, it looks like it's the jilted first lady - who's been hospitalised since she found out.15 Jan 06:59 PM
