WorldBrutal heat dome plagues parts of Europe, Asia and the Middle EastRecord temperatures test several regions and the heat is expected to stick around.14 Aug 09:30 PM
WorldSearchers seek missing after deadly Italy migrant shipwreckAs many as a dozen or more people are still unaccounted for after two boats sank.14 Aug 06:34 PM
WorldEurope presses its strategy for Ukraine onto TrumpEuropean leaders tried to influence the US leader, while still being shut out of summit. 13 Aug 11:44 PM
WorldWhat to know about wildfires across EuropeResidents and firefighters frantically tried to douse flames near Patras.13 Aug 09:56 PM
World'Extreme risk': Three lives lost as southern Europe battles wildfiresThree men die as wildfires, fuelled by drought and a heatwave, hit southern Europe.12 Aug 09:13 PM
WorldTrump-Putin summit: Land-swap dilemma looms for ZelenskyyUkrainian President could be ready to freeze the front line where it is.12 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessEurope's Dawn Meats may pay $250m for 65% stake in Alliance GroupThe deal requires 75% shareholder acceptance at a mid-October meeting.11 Aug 10:51 PM
WorldTrump-Putin summit: US wants future talks between Russia, Ukraine leadersTrump described summit with Putin as 'really a feel-out meeting a little bit'.11 Aug 09:06 PM
WorldEuropean heatwave tragedy: Boy dies, Unesco site threatened by fireA boy died of heatstroke in Sardinia after being found in a car.11 Aug 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina’s automakers are taking a shortcut to European marketsNew York Times: Shipping cars from Asia around Africa is a much longer, expensive trip.11 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA sidelined Europe seeks a voice as Trump and Putin prepare to meetNY Times: There's concern in Europe Trump and Putin will try to impose a deal on Ukraine. 10 Aug 05:00 PM
Travel newsWhat’s new in South Australia, Germany and here at homeNew openings, cultural capitals and foodie favourites to add to your list.09 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldTrump, Putin to meet in Alaska amid Ukraine war tensionsPutin consulted the leaders of China and India ahead of the Alaska summit.09 Aug 01:30 AM
WorldHuge wildfire in southern France now under controlThe fire, one of 9000 this summer, burned around 17,000ha in the southern Aude department.07 Aug 07:53 PM
WorldBritish woman missing in Greece 'also disappeared in 2020'Michele Bourda, 59, vanished from Ofrynio beach near Kavala last week.07 Aug 07:31 PM
WorldClown mask-wearing grandfather massacred familyThe discovery of Alexander Meisner's body brought an end to a four-month-long manhunt.07 Aug 07:16 PM
WorldKremlin says Trump-Putin meeting agreed for 'coming days'The United Arab Emirates has been named as a potential location for the summit.07 Aug 06:16 PM
World'Human presence': Volunteers protect sheep from wolves in FranceWolves have made a comeback in Europe, attacking livestock and angering farmers.07 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAmazon delivery driver caught doing disgusting act in NZ awardee's homeThe woman was shocked to find the man inside her bedroom with his hands in his shorts.07 Aug 07:20 AM
WorldItaly approves world’s longest suspension bridge to connect SicilyItalian politicians have for decades debated a bridge over the Strait of Messina.06 Aug 07:21 PM
Lifestyle'Judgey onlookers': Kiwi childcare expert fires back at UK TV starThe dispute was sparked after a kid was seen using an iPad during breakfast.06 Aug 06:00 AM
WorldWatch: Farmers spray squatters with manure to clear campAbout 400 caravans had camped illegally in the area since early July.05 Aug 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldExplainer: Trade fuelled inequality, can Trump’s tariffs reduce it?New York Times: The cost of pretty much everything will go up because of tariffs.03 Aug 06:00 PM
TravelWhy Kiwis' 'Euro summer' is under threat as heatwave makes tourist hotspots unbearableOne company is moving its tours to shoulder season in response.03 Aug 02:00 AM
TravelHow to cope with heartbreak while travellingYou're meant to have an adventure, but you just want to crawl in a hole. How do you cope?01 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSneaking into the spy museum’s new vaultNew York Times: Items include a rare World War II-era UK spying briefing book.31 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldArt of the tariff deal: Promises made, with details left for laterNew York Times: 'These energy commitments are neither clear nor necessarily enforceable.'31 Jul 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionIn Gaza, pictures of hunger and historyWashington Post Opinion: How could this happen, yet again?30 Jul 10:52 PM
WorldVolcano erupts after quake in Russia’s far eastKlyuchevskoy, Russia’s highest active volcano, erupted on Wednesday.30 Jul 07:43 PM
WorldGermany readies order for 20 jets, 8500 armoured vehiclesGermany is preparing more than 60 military procurement orders for parliamentary approval.30 Jul 05:00 PM
Travel newsOn The Up: 'Pretty tight squeeze' - Four Kiwis' epic 16,000km trip squashed in tiny car for charityThe team is travelling across Europe and Asia as part of an international rally. 29 Jul 01:28 AM
WorldSoaring heat driving Italy’s tourists to the Alps – and into deadly terrainMore than 80 hikers have died this year, many slipping and falling from steep paths.28 Jul 10:55 PM
WorldHow street art is healing Sarajevo's war-torn landscapeIt also offers a crucial outlet for young artists amid Bosnia's high unemployment.28 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldGerman far-right's two-pronged strategyNew York Times: AfD hopes to both soften its image and plunge rivals into culture wars.28 Jul 06:00 PM