WorldEuropean nations pause AstraZeneca vaccine jabs to probe blood clotsThe nations' health agencies stressed they were taking action as a precaution.12 Mar 05:01 AM
New ZealandArdern and US Vice President Kamala Harris address European MPsThe pair made addresses to mark international woman's day09 Mar 02:18 AM
WorldSwitzerland: Ban on face coverings in publicThe narrow referendum result will see niqabs, burqas, ski masks and bandannas banned.08 Mar 12:12 AM
WorldFrance threatens to block Covid vaccine delivery to AustraliaEuropean nations stick together after shock decision to block vaccine shipment.06 Mar 03:38 AM
WorldTrash fills Bosnia river faster than workers can pull it outIslands of garbage float downstream faster than environmentalists can clear them up.26 Feb 06:22 PM
KahuAnother big milestone for Hundertwasser Art Centre projectTrees are being lifted by crane to be planted atop the Hundertwasser Art Centre building.24 Feb 05:31 AM
WorldDenmark poised to block citizenship for Muslim migrants"There are specific countries that we have had very bad experiences with," one MP says.21 Feb 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldVirus variants deliver fresh blow to Europe's open bordersNew York Times: As new variants spread, countries move to reintroduce border controls.21 Feb 09:26 PM
WorldBiden declares 'America is back' in US-Europe resetBiden signalled a renewed democratic alliance in a rebuke of his predecessor's approach.19 Feb 09:56 PM
WorldParisian mayor jailed for rape as sex scandals shock FranceA former French minister has been jailed for raping and sexually assaulting an employee.19 Feb 12:00 AM
WorldSweden paves way to first Covid lockdown as third wave threatensThe nation's coronavirus death rate is four times higher than in neighbouring Denmark.17 Feb 08:23 PM
WorldUK hits target: Gives at least one vaccine shot to 15 millionUK Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to unveil is roadmap for easing Covid restrictions.14 Feb 04:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrexit, sold as taking back UK control, has created chaosNew York Times: It's a new game, and Britons have got to learn the new rules.13 Feb 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe pandemic emptied Europe's cities. What will bring people back?New York Times: Worries of a lasting exodus push authorities to address problems.12 Feb 01:10 AM
WorldFormer Nazi guard, age 100, charged as accessory to murderMan is alleged to have worked at the Sachsenhausen camp between 1942 and 1945.09 Feb 04:41 PM
LifestyleSwan mate: Turkish man's 37-year friendship with rescued birdAn unusual friendship between a Turkish man and a swan he rescued has endured for decades.08 Feb 07:54 PM
WorldCovid 19 coronavirus: Poorer countries seek own vaccine rather than wait on UNHonduras got tired of waiting to get vaccines through a United Nations programme.06 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldFrom jail, Navalny urges Russians to overcome their fearVladamir Putin's political foe has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison.04 Feb 09:48 PM
WorldRussia braces for more pro-Navalny protestsOpposition leader Alexei Navalny was jailed last month and faces years in prison.01 Feb 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldEU's Covid vaccine supply assault backfiresIn a week for the EC president to forget, her cajoling turned into a horrific own goal.31 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandSupply squeeze? What rules in Europe could mean for NZ's Covid vaccineNew EU controls on Covid vaccine exports could mean there are not as many doses for NZ.30 Jan 06:25 PM
New ZealandAstraZeneca hits back in row over Covid vaccine's efficacyThe AstraZeneca vaccine is one of four pre-ordered by New Zealand.26 Jan 08:27 PM
WorldUK's 'tsunami' of grief as coronavirus deaths pass 100,000UK becomes first country in Europe to pass 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths.26 Jan 05:20 PM
WorldCovid-19 variants paralyse EuropeThe threat is prompting European governments to introduce harsh new lockdowns and curfews.26 Jan 07:55 AM
WorldPro-Navalny protesters could face years in jailThe crackdown comes as supporters of Navalny defy the Kremlin with calls for more rallies.25 Jan 04:17 AM
World'He met Hitler and fell in love': What it's like to be the son of a Nazi 'butcher'Niklas Frank learnt the truth about his family when he saw photos of piles of corpses.23 Jan 11:07 PM
LifestyleTreasure hunters prep for race to $1.2 million golden casketMichel Becker's first treasure puzzle hasn't been solved. This one, he says, is easier.23 Jan 10:26 PM
WorldMass arrests at Russian protests demanding Navalny's releaseDemonstrations were held in scores of cities in temperatures as low as -50C.23 Jan 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNgāpuhi woman leading UK supermarket giant Ocado made CBESmith accepted the honour on behalf of her team at Ocado.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTwo friends, two continents, very different pandemicsNew York Times: Location made all the difference when the coronavirus hit.19 Jan 06:00 AM
WorldSlovakia aims to test entire population for Covid over 9 daysThe Central European nation of 5.4m entered a tough lockdown before Christmas.17 Jan 11:41 PM
WorldGermans who keep refusing to quarantine could be put in detention centresThe controversial facilities will be used for people who have repeatedly broken the rules.17 Jan 10:17 PM
World'Not alarmed': Norway adjusts advice after Covid vaccine deathsDoctors will now assess whether very frail, elderly people should get the vaccine.17 Jan 07:32 PM
World'At 6pm, life stops': Europe embraces curfews in Covid fightLarge parts of Europe are living under 6pm-6am restrictions on movement.14 Jan 10:07 PM
