Latest from Iceland

Driving tourists to distraction

This country is so beautiful that stunned foreigners often cause accidents.

Icelandic woman's death shocks nation

A country of just 330,000 people, Iceland has registered an average of just 1.8 murders per year since 2001. Now a young woman's death has gripped the nation.

Monster 19m wave sets a world record

A mighty wave towering 19 metres at a remote spot between Britain and Iceland has become the highest ever recorded.

In Iceland, eruptions bring tourism boom

An Icelandic volcano brought much of the world's air travel to a halt. And then it brought the world to Iceland.

Iceland braces for Pirate Party takeover

A Pirate victory in Iceland this week would add to a string of once-impossible election results in the West.

The country too popular for its own good

The frenzy started with a volcanic eruption and a killer marketing campaign. There have definitely been some growing pains.

Iceland unearths rock to appease angry elves

Construction workers in Iceland have been forced to unearth a magical rock to appease "angry elves" blamed for a series of mishaps.

Iceland looks to limit Airbnb

There could be a dramatic reduction in the number of Airbnb rentals in Iceland if a new law is passed this week.

The most expensive festival ticket in the world

At a whopping $1.45 million a ticket, Iceland's Secret Solstice Festival has got to be the most expensive party ever.

Kiwi veteran receives prestigious French honour

The 94-year-old Wellington veteran received the honour at French Ambassador Laurent Contini's home in Thorndon tonight.

Kiwi workers have 17,000km commute

Auckland commuters stuck in motorway traffic might spare a thought for meatworkers who travel more than 17,000km to work in Iceland each year.

Volcanic ash detection for planes

Infra-red technology to help aircraft detect volcanic ash is to go into commercial production, allowing planes to see ash 96.54kms ahead.

Iceland: Quirky capital a gem in the off-season

Ellen Creager soaks up some natural wonders and architecture under Reykjavik's midnight sun.

Iceland raises whale hunt quota

Iceland: Bathing with Bjork

After the surreal volcanic delights of the island's remote north, Sankha Guha goes whale watching, warms up in a thermal pool and catches a glimpse of the elfin pop diva.

Iceland police record first ever fatal shooting

Police in Iceland say they have shot dead a gunman - the first time armed police have shot and killed someone in the nation.

Britain accused of spying on Iceland

Bar/fly: Iceland

Icelanders spend their weekend making up for lost drinking time, finds Kevin Pilley.