Man acquitted after lawyer tells jurors that 17-year-old wore a thong with lace front.

When travelling in Italy, foreigners tend to make mistakes when they order food.

Avoid looking like an idiot with these tips on how to order.

This ancient fishing village was quiet in the winter - but big-wave surfers changed that.

Merkel spoke out hours after Donald Trump lambasted French president on Twitter.

Kate Roff encounters obstacles on the bike trail from Austria to Slovakia.

For the President in Paris, America First meant largely America alone.

Comment: Have we learned to recognise the signs, asks Hal Brands.

Angela Merkel briefly snuggled her head into the neck of Emmanuel Macron.

It can be rewarding to take time out and pay respects, writes Jude Dobson.

While cruising the Baltic, David Smith experiences the best of the port visits.

Aegina has glorious beaches, great food, a touch of antiquity and friendly people.

Suzuki Series swamped with entries and a strong international flavour for Whanganui leg

Armistice pandemic swept through New Zealand and Pacific islands.

Eleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I

New Zealand museum dedication among war remembrance events at Le Quesnoy.

Comment: The world's best smartphone might also be its best-kept secret.

Josh Price finds Europe lives up to its history and its hype.

Judge has "no doubts" about genuine safety concerns if drug smuggler deported.

The English estate and title from 1066 is up for sale, along with some interesting powers.

The last flight carrying Club 18-30 holidaymakers takes off for Magaluf this weekend.

The island nation is an increasingly popular cruise stopover worthy of an extended stay.

This jagged little country Switzerland actually produces some top drops.

Auckland punches barmaid, assaults four others at UK pub after he was refused loo access.

Courtney Whitaker enjoys the Royal Monceau treatment.

Kiwi troops liberated medieval French town of Le Quesnoy a century ago.

NZ National Army Museum plans to bid for official photographer's war medals.

NATO chief calls arms buildup unlikely, Putin warns Europe.

Twenty people were injured when an escalator full of football fans malfunctioned.

Marton couple find an historically significant newspaper in an inherited writing desk.