BDBDEconomyWorld markets slump on Greek vote shockWorld sharemarkets dropped overnight after the Greek Prime Minister sought to silence critics by unexpectedly calling for a referendum.01 Nov 06:45 PM
TravelEngland: Diver who saved a cathedralJim Eagles visits a piece of British history and finds out how its unlikely saviour spent five years rescuing it from ruin in a swamp.01 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleHappiest babies arrive in autumn, study findsBritish study finds a summer or autumn birth is a key determinant of a child's wellbeing.01 Nov 03:30 AM
TravelWinchester CathedralWinchester Cathedral is a repository for many treasures of early British history and was saved from sinking into the surrounding marshlands by diver William Walker, whose statue stands outside amongst those of ancient bishops. 31 Oct 09:05 PM
LifestyleGirls ditch food to gain 'ideal' shapeBritish study finds a third of girls aged between 10 and 11 are adopting drastic methods to pursue their ideal body shape.30 Oct 10:54 PM
RoyalsMale succession, Catholic marriage rules droppedFemale members of the Royal Family are to be given equality with men in the rules of succession.29 Oct 03:50 AM
OpinionCroatia to Montenegro: Five old towns in six daysBecause it's the low season the usually bustling yachties' hang-out of Hvar was transformed into a sleepy haven.27 Oct 11:40 PM
LifestyleDo feminine features mean more babies?Women with feminine looks are more likely to long for lots of children, a study has found.27 Oct 07:51 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateWorld shares soar on Euro bank deal successShares soared in Europe overnight and are well up on Wall St after European leaders agreed on a Greek debt deal.27 Oct 06:30 PM
LifestyleCaveman cafe brings Stone Age diet to the Berlin massesA restaurant offering 'Paleolithic cuisine' has opened in the German capital.27 Oct 02:50 AM
TravelIreland: Islands lost in timeA chance stop by a museum on the Dingle Peninsula leads Greg Dixon to visit a remote scrap of history at the edge of the Atlantic.26 Oct 08:00 PM
OpinionFear and loathing in VeronaMauricio and Charlotte brave crowds of 'Romeo and Juliet' aficionados in Italy, go tramping in Slovenia and find some fellow All Blacks fans in Croatia.26 Oct 02:00 AM
LifestyleLiving longer is all in the genesAdvances in genetic science could see future generations of people living free of disease well into old age.25 Oct 10:11 PM
TravelGreece: Sea god on sitePoseidon still flexes his muscle at his ancient temple, writes Jim Eagles.25 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelUnspoilt serenity in hidden FranceSuperb meals and historic works abound in a remarkably peaceful region, writes Peter Bills.24 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: Frankfurt Christmas MarketFrankfurt's massive Christmas Market has been operating for more than 600 years.24 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelHolland: Hang out in The HagueDuring a visit to Holland's seat of government Susan Buckland feels like a Lilliputian - dwarfed.23 Oct 01:03 AM
