Five people have died and five are in hospital after blast and fire at Leicester shop.

An escaped farm cow in Poland swam for freedom to live on some islands in a lake.

Anti-migrant and anti-EU sentiment high a week from Italian election.

A judge's move to appoint interim liquidators followed application from the Reserve Bank.

Nobel winner's book and own immigrant experience sparked move to end stereotyping.

Talks are underway, South African newspaper claims.

Off-season is the best, most relaxed time to visit the Queen of the Adriatic.

A Greek holiday conjures images of white buildings and restaurants by the sea.

An 4.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken Wales, being felt up the west coast of the UK.

Love is far more complex than the star-crossed romance we're sold in movies.

Sofia Ambler of Heletranz shares her top tips for New Zealanders visiting Sweden.

GRAPHIC: Woman tells chilling story of being "sold" to seedy prostitution ring.

Kiwis have enjoyed years of falling airfares but rising oil prices may spoil the party

Return economy fares to Europe are selling for $999 and business class is under $4000.

Police in Germany are hunting for two 'witches' after a teen ended up with bad burns.

EXCLUSIVE: Desperate dad used Aussie team to restore contact with daughter.

Incident occurred on flight with 85 plumbing industry workers heading to Munich for event.

The crowded, chaotic and rubbish-ridden metropolis weaves a unique magic.

A visit to the French capital city leaves Rose McIver longing to return.

Russian president could start hostilities against West "sooner than we expect".

At least two people are dead after a hotel fire in Prague.

James Quincey is adding to the chorus of leaders urging the US to preserve free trade.

Harvey Weinstein wanted to go to lunch, but Anthony McCarten wasn't having a bar of it.

Justine Tyerman learns the history of the healing waters at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz.

NZ's newest international pro cycling event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The local share market has taken a back seat to Wall Street's record gains.

Exclusive: Kiwi Bruce Robinson was charged following a roof collapse in Poland in 2006.

Paul Davies visits Brighton's North Laine.

The late Morrie Gibbons was a man of may layers.

Debate is growing in Sweden about how to deal with threat from Russia.