German author Johanna Adorjan tells Cathrin Schaer about researching her grandparents’ life and death.

Readers of Conde Nast Traveler have rated their top 10 European islands.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay welcomes the New Year with an exciting programme of free and ticketed events offering something for all ages.

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is preparing to go on tour, with Jeremy Wells joining them to make a documentary.

The orchestra will visit some of the most prestigious, and beautiful, concert halls in Europe.

In one of the most exciting pairings since Hudson met Hall, broadcaster Jeremy Wells is going on a European tour with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

Kiwi coach Stephen Kearney has made some positional swaps and one change for Saturday's Four Nations opener against England.

Stocks in Europe and the US slid as China unexpectedly increased its benchmark interest rate and after Apple's earnings forecast fell short of some expectations.

Wwoof stands for Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms or Willing Workers on Organic Farms. It is an international network linking people who want to work on organic farms with people looking for volunteer help.

For further information see wwoof.org.

If the rumours are true and Wayne Rooney is leaving Manchester United, which clubs would be fighting for his signature?

A disappointing final round for Kiwi golfer Mark Brown at the European Tour's Portugal Masters.

Mary MacKillop, who died more than 100 years ago, had strong ties to New Zealand.

Scientists have raised serious concerns about the widespread use of one of the world's most common painkillers.