New ZealandPrimary school makes masks 'non-negotiable', reports just a third of students backMāngere school requires even 5-year-olds to wear masks despite official advice.31 Aug 07:55 PM
World'Two different versions of same coronavirus': More reinfection cases emergePatients in the Netherlands and in Belgium were also confirmed to have been reinfected.25 Aug 10:34 PM
WorldTests show Putin critic Navalny poisoned"Those responsible must be identified and held accountable," Angela Merkel said.24 Aug 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAuckland 'ghost' tower nearly half-empty, but Covid not to blameWhy the $180m property has so much vacant space.24 Aug 05:38 AM
WorldWife at comatose Russian leader's sideGerman doctors evaluating Alexei Navalny's mystery illness, suspected to be poisoning.23 Aug 06:37 PM
WorldFrance offers to help Russian opposition leader following alleged poisoningRussian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is in a coma in hospital after falling ill.20 Aug 06:36 PM
LifestyleGone to the dogs? Gemany's controversial new lawNew law will come into effect next year to ensure Germany's 9.4 million dogs get exercise.20 Aug 04:06 AM
BusinessGermany trials universal basic income, giving people $2160 a monthThe study will run for three years.19 Aug 10:00 PM
WorldPopular German 'gypsy sauce' to get a new nameA popular spicy dressing in Germany will be given a politically correct name change.17 Aug 12:26 AM
New ZealandFormer Nazi soldier, Mt Hutt 'founding father' diesWilli Huber was a member of the Waffen-SS Nazi army unit established by Heinrich Himmler.15 Aug 08:07 PM
TravelWild boar who stole German nudist's clothes to be culledForestry officials say the boar has lost its fear of humans and could be dangerous.14 Aug 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAt Europe's illegal parties, the virus is the last thing on anyone's mindNew York Times: Crowds are flocking to events despite risks and backlash.10 Aug 01:27 AM
LifestyleYou swine! German nudist chases pig that stole his laptop"He was naked cause, well, Germans."07 Aug 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBody bags and enemy lists: Plans for German 'Day X' show revival of far rightNew York Times: Germany has woken up to a problem of far-right extremism.03 Aug 05:00 AM
World'I'm worried I'm sleeping over a dead body': Maddie cops could raid second cellarLocals are urging police to dig at another of the suspect's German homes.30 Jul 08:09 PM
WorldMcCann case: Police discover sealed-off cellar near suspect's homePolice have discovered a sealed-off cellar at site where German suspect lived.29 Jul 07:26 PM
WorldMaddie case: German police dig garden near suspect's homeExcavators used as police search garden in city where suspect once lived.28 Jul 05:04 PM
WorldUS-China spats rattle world, prompting calls for unityCaught in the middle, other world governments are trying to defend their own interests.28 Jul 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFormer Nazi guard convicted in one of Germany's last Holocaust trialsNew York Times: The 93yo defendant was convicted of 5,230 counts of accessory to murder.23 Jul 07:58 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
WorldAstonishing reason Maddie McCann suspect may be freed soonChristian Brueckner could be out of prison in early August.16 Jul 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIt's Merkel's last rodeo. Will a pandemic rescue deal seal her legacy?New York Times: Merkel's last chance to shape the future of the bloc and her own legacy.16 Jul 09:23 PM
WorldMcCann parents' heartache as German's prepare to drop caseClose friend reveals the McCanns heartache as a "lack of evidence" may end German's case.15 Jul 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGlobal drug case: Three money laundering charges dropped against Polish manA trial for two Polish men and a Russian sailor will be held in the High Court.14 Jul 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi medicinal cannabis company secures deal with German distributorRua Bioscience is growing its medicinal cannabis global export strategy.13 Jul 07:00 AM
World'Glimmer of hope' for McCanns as police launch new searchParents say there's one thing giving them "hope" that their daughter is still alive.12 Jul 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwo options for NZ subsidiary of scandal-plagued WirecardNext steps for the global payments group's local operation.09 Jul 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs neo-Nazis seed military ranks, Germany confronts 'an enemy within'New York Times: Plastic explosives and Nazi memorabilia found at elite soldier's home.06 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandTourist loses his van home to Napier thievesWhen thieves smashed and grabbed Nicolas Lichtbringer's van, they were also taking a bed.29 Jun 05:45 AM
WorldDepraved world: Grim discovery in van of key Maddie suspectPolice investigating the key suspect have made a disturbing new discovery on his property.28 Jun 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFlare-up in virus cases sets back Germany's efforts to reopenNew York Times: Two counties have gone back into lockdown after a surge in cases.25 Jun 10:24 PM
WorldFears Madeleine McCann suspect could 'vanish'Prosecutors fear the prime suspect in McCann's disappearance could flee the country.24 Jun 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Germany, confronting shameful legacy essential part of police trainingNew York Times: Germany's approach may hold lessons for police reform everywhere.23 Jun 09:05 PM
