Latest from Germany
Bullet found in man's head years after drunken night
A man lived for years unaware a bullet was lodged in his head until an operation last week.
Germany: Power and passion lift the spirits
Peter Atkins, retired Bishop of Waiapu, is overawed by a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Oberammergau.
Hockey: Heartbreak for Black Sticks
Black Sticks get the wooden spoon at the Champions Trophy; Australians win.
Russian betting firm wants octopus Paul
A Russian betting firm wants to buy psychic World Cup octopus Paul as a bookmaker and pay him a salary of $NZ7000 a month, according to local media.
Poker hopefuls head south
Fifteen lucky poker players are headed from Auckland to Queenstown this week for a chance to strike it rich.
Al Qaeda suspects arrested in Norway
Three suspected al Qaeda members were arrested overnight for what Norwegian and US officials said was a terrorist plot.
Soccer: Top 10 disappointments of the World Cup
Herald sports writer Winston Aldworth lists the biggest 'fails' to emerge from South Africa 2010.
Ironman: Cramp slows Brown in Europe
New Zealand champion Cameron Brown is pleased with his solid fourth placing in Ironman Europe yesterday.
<i>Dylan Cleaver:</i> Cheering for the Germans? Nein!
It's hard to support the Germans, according to our football columnist.
World Cup: Spain into first ever semi
David Villa saved Spain once again, hitting both posts before sending his team to its first ever appearance in the World Cup semifinals.