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No end in sight to vast plume of ash

Britain is bracing for what scientists warn could be weeks of disruption from the volcanic dust cloud blanketing Europe.

Travellers grounded as air restrictions continue

UK airspace will remain closed until tomorrow morning, a shutdown which is costing the air industry an estimated $282 million a day.

Volcanic dust aborts Polish funeral trip

The Governor-General has been forced to cancel plans to attend the late Polish President's funeral.

Ash big threat to jet engines

Enhanced engine technology has magnified the risk of fatal damage to aircraft flying into volcanic ash clouds, writes Mathew Dearnaley.

Kiwis' travel plans upset by volcanic eruption

Kiwis travelling to the London Book Fair next week have been scattered and stranded all over the globe with volcanic ash continuing to disrupt flights across Europe.

Volcanic ash throws travel plans into disarray

1500 Air NZ passengers among more than a million affected by airport shutdowns across Europe.

More than 5000 whales could be saved: report

A compromise being negotiated by the IWC could save 5000 whales over the next ten years

Inquiry puts bank leaders in firing line

Iceland seeks deal on $8.1b bank debt

Iceland poised to appoint world's first gay head of state

NZ ranked fifth in world for gender equality

NZ moves up ranks of countries in press freedom list

BusinessWeek compares NZ to troubled Iceland

Boom goes bust as credit crunch spoils the party

Running granny wears out 45 pairs of shoes during round-the-world journey

Second polar bear goes with floe

<i>John Armstrong:</i> Charades, but without actions

Iceland: Seeing the light

The sun never sets on Rob McFarland as he explores a stunning land of fire and ice.