The report says 2276 people died last year while trying to cross.

Rumours swirl over what happened to his body on his voyage to the southern hemisphere.

Try one of these great city break locations with a wealth of culture and style.

Natalie Paris signs up to make the perfect pizza in Naples.

Italy's coalition Government has demanded more support from other EU countries.

Hole caused by a small meteorite led to a drop in cabin pressure.

Franciscus Schaapveld fled to NZ after UK drug smuggling claims

Alistair Sloane finds challenges and compadres along an ancient pilgrims' road.

The Auckland-based cinema software developer lifted first-half revenue to $60.1m

Queues are all behind you when you're on a group bus tour.

Researchers identify first Kiwi to die of suspected influenza in 1918 pandemic.

Pope's visit leads to calls for Catholic Church to exhume site at former home.

Twelve-year picked for prestigious music school wants to be doctor.

World War I hero to be remembered at free concert in West Auckland.

Provencal colours, perfumes and tastes delight, writes Annabel Langbein.

It is so dark no light can escape it. Turns out, it's been trapping a few tourists too.

Family of 'adored' TV presenter, 48, say he was battling depression.

Football supporters made it rain cuddly toys

Twelve years after the Morandi bridge was inaugurated, there were already problems.

Woman won case after being rejected during job interview after refusing to shake hands.

Police were called for suspicions of potential drink driving but found a lot more.

Her 7-year-old son's hand was ripped from hers right before he died in a terror attack.

Police shut down London but it wasn't enough to stop latest outbreak of troubling trend.

At least 35 people are dead after section of Morandi bridge collapsed during storm.

"I get angry, for real.," Stefan Lofven said.

Graham Reid gets to the bottom of things in Prague.

Former Real Madrid coach has Manchester United's bench in his sights.

Gulf officials claim she wasn't jailed for drinking on a Dubai plane.

Convicted baby murderer Minnie Dean was the only woman to be executed under NZ law.

Child killer arrived six weeks ago in the Welsh town.