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Get a jab, not a stake through the heart, at Castle Dracula

Romania has found a perfect use for Vlad the Impaler's 14th-century hilltop castle.

European nations pause AstraZeneca vaccine jabs to probe blood clots

The nations' health agencies stressed they were taking action as a precaution.

Revealed: Man wanted on cocaine conspiracy is 'insidious fraudster'

'Predatory, insidious, recidivist and amoral'. Now the DEA wants the 62-year-old from NZ.

Now Romania's mysterious monolith vanishes without a trace

You wait for ages for an era-defining alien structure to appear, then two turn up at once.

NZ Narcos: US wants extradition of Auckland man to face cocaine charges

DEA wants 62-year-old man locked up in Auckland sent to US to face cocaine trial.

Revealed: The long criminal history of Kiwi in Hells Angels drugs bust in Europe

Kiwi locked up in DEA raids has chemistry degree and long history in drug-making in NZ.

Kiwis caught in Romania in alleged global Hells Angels cocaine and meth ring

Thermal drone allegedly captures moment of big eastern Europe drug deal.

Fire in Romanian Covid-19 intensive care unit kills 10

Prosecutors have quickly opened a criminal investigation.

Romania from above

Views of Romania from Kiwi photographer <a href="https://www.rferl.org/a/aerial-photos-show-secrets-and-troubled-past-of-romania/29954736.html">Amos Chapple, Radio Free Europe</a>

Hotel Dracula: The good, bad and ugly sides of Transylvania

A myth-filled medieval marvel, but the Dracula-based tourism trade is a pain in the neck.

Go east: It's time to start planning a Balkan escape

Escape the tourist traps and malaise of Europe and head East. You'll thank us.

Heartfelt thanks to kidney donor from rugby star Sione Vaiomoʻunga

'I thank God I am alive. I have energy to play with my boys,' says Sione Vaiomoʻunga.

Dead man walking

Court refuses to overturn a man's death certificate, even though he appeared in person.

Rugby star's new chance at life

Ailing Tongan player Sione Vaiomounga is set to be given the gift of life.

Rare look inside ghostly abandoned casino

These chilling photographs reveal what was once a glamorous establishment fit for a king.

The Big Read: Man who risks his life for animals

Amir Khalil puts his life on the line to rescue animals in need as director of Four Paws.

Afghanistan veteran wins 2 Invictus golds

New Zealand's 10 medals at the Invictus Games has already surpassed our previous record.

Bank-card skimming gang nabbed in NZ

Globe-trotting gang locked up after living the high life on $100,000 withdrawn with stolen ATM cards.