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From Dublin to Zurich, these are the best cities in Europe to see in spring
With fewer tourists and lower prices, spring is the top pick for off-peak travel
British tourist killed in storm clung to kayak for hours
At least 12 dead in violent weather that's hit nations including France and Italy.
Terrified woman finds 18 horrific creatures in suitcase after trip to Croatia
A mother and 17 babies were found when the woman unpacked her luggage.
Secrets of a WhatsApp group: Five countries, seven different bouts of Covid-19
A group of Kiwi friends around the world started a group chat. Then each got Covid.
Who's claiming $518,000 from failed Tauranga builder?
Revenue during Covid insufficient to cover overheads, liquidator David Thomas says.
30 places you can visit without a pre-departure test
Plus, 14 destinations you can visit without needing a test to return to NZ.
OIO approves Austrian aristocrat's farm purchase for forestry conversion
The aristocrat has been given approval to buy another farm in NZ to plant pine trees on.
Lonely Planet shares 5 of Europe's best train journeys
Ditch the crowded airports and tiny plane windows for the magical world of train travel.
Here's where you can find the world's cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant
With $35, you can dine like a top-shelf foodie.
Austria does a U-turn on mandatory Covid vaccinations
New York Times: Case numbers remain high, but far fewer Austrians are seriously ill.
No masks, movies and bars open: The nations lifting Omicron restrictions
Flattening case counts in recent days raises hopes of another turning point in pandemic.
These countries won't accept double-vaccinated visitors
Double-vaxxed visitors can be turned away in these countries.
Austria approves Covid vaccine mandate - the first of its kind in Europe
Officials say the mandate is needed to drive up vax rates.
Tourist Taxes: Countries that will charge visitors extra in 2022
Where will you be hit with a tourist tax and why?
Notorious criminal Josef Fritzl could be released from jail early
Fritzl imprisoned his daughter in a basement for 24 years and fathered children with her.
Train Games: EU's scattergun approach threatens success of overnight rail travel
It's difficult to promote sustainable rail travel if you don't have enough actual trains.
2022 Travel: World's best river cruises from Europe to the Amazon
Do ocean cruises' crowds and potential big waves leave you cold? Consider river cruising.
Contiki reveals places Covid-19 has made more expensive
Get ready to fork out a little more than usual when you visit these destinations.
Omicron keeps world on edge as variant reaches US
European Union chief says waiting for advice on the new variant feels like 'an eternity'.
Differing virus measures 'endanger confidence' says EU
Countries taking their own approach to restrictions undermine confidence says EU.
Europe braces against 'dramatic' Covid-surge
As a fourth wave of Covid-19 sweeps across Europe, severe restrictions follow.
Protests erupt over virus rules in Austria, Italy, Croatia
Protesters, some from far-right groups, marched through Vienna after lockdown announced.
Austria in nationwide lockdown from Monday - vaccines to become mandatory
Lockdown will last for a maximum of 20 days, Austria's chancellor says.
Lockdowns return to Europe as Covid surges again
Toughest restrictions loom again, including for double jabbed – in deadly fourth wave.
Country placing two million unvaccinated people into lockdown
The move prohibits unvaccinated people 12 and older from leaving their homes.
Confronting 'our role as perpetrators': Austria unveils Holocaust memorial
"We looked away for too long, until we became aware of our role as perpetrators."
'Probably inevitable': Nation to lock down the unvaxxed as Europe cases surge
Covid cases are skyrocketing in Europe, leaving nations to make some tough choices.
UK travellers may need booster jab to avoid quarantine
Double-vaxxed may not be enough for travellers in the UK.
The 'plagiarism hunter' terrorising the German-speaking world
New York Times: He's ended careers, forced politicians out and hounded scores of others.
Mysterious 'Havana syndrome' cases investigated among US diplomats in Vienna
The Austria-based officials have reported unusual symptoms since Biden came to office.
Escaped snake bites man on genitals while on the toilet
A neighbour's pet snake has given a man a nasty early morning surprise.
Customer's grim discovery on tanning bed
The Austrian woman walked into a room to find a dead woman.
Elderly patient has wrong leg amputated in 'tragic hospital mistake'
A patient lost his good leg due to a hospital error. Now he's set to lose the other one.