Nature has snatched this romantic coast from the clutches of industry, and swept Harriet O'Brien off her feet.

The deaths of two men, who died on an overnight tramp in the Tararua Ranges, have been referred to the Coroner.

Watch: Kiwi truck driver Louise Marriott is following in the footsteps of Jean Claude Van Damme.

The next 18 months presents Europe with a series of potentially existential challenges that could lead to the end the EU as we know it.

New Zealand students are performing below the international average when it comes to maths, a new study shows.

Emma Morano is the last person alive who was born in the 1800s and credits her longevity to her rather unusual diet.

A ship that will be in Fiordland this summer is down from Norway's own version, writes Lynley Bilby.

The woman who wanted to bring British photographer David Hamilton to justice for allegedly raping her has branded his apparent suicide as a "cowardly act".

All Black Aaron Smith has been pictured in public with his partner Teagan Voykovich for the first time after his toilet incident earlier this year.

An Irish airline crew has donned All Blacks tops after losing a bet to Air New Zealand.

The euro suffered its longest losing streak against the US dollar since its inception in 1999.

Courtney Whitaker finds the secret door that unlocks a feast of clandestine cocktails in a Marseille speakeasy.

Billund is the home of Lego, but for visitors to the Danish town there's a little more to it than that, says Warren Chrismas.

A World War Two paratrooper who survived being shot four times in the conflict died on Remembrance Sunday while the Last Post played at 11am.

VW has reached an agreement with US regulators to fix or buy back 80,000 vehicles with tainted diesel engines .

Anna Leask drinks in the mysterious aura and ponders the what, why, who and how of ancient wonder Stonehenge.

This guy was fed-up with paying tax, so he found a bit of empty land and created his own country. There's just one little problem.

This guy was fed-up with paying tax, so he found a bit of empty land and created his own country. There's just one little problem.

The All Blacks will wear poppies when they play Italy on Sunday.

The best moments from The Glenlivet live stream with Master Distiller Alan Winchester. Source: OfficialTheGlenlivet on YouTube.

The folk tale of bootlegger George Smith is as delightful as his whisky, writes Paul Davies.

Over 435 bridges and through 254 tunnels, this spectacular scenic railway is one of Europe's most stunning rides.

COMMENT: Professor Christoph Schumacher warns a disintegrating EU could be a threat to global security.

The NZ Herald wasn't the only paper around the world to go big with the US election coverage.

Kevin Pilley takes a slice off the old French stick and learns how to handle his bread.

The rich and famous - and some sex-starved sailors, had a great time until Vesuvius roared, writes Derek Cheng.

The US has levelled an extraordinary threat against Russia admitting it has laid the groundwork for a devastating cyber assault against the country.

The King and Queen of Netherlands are in Wellington.

Let's just say a lot of stars are keen to show a lot of skin this MTV EMA season.

A shocking video has emerged capturing a mass brawl on board a Ryanair jet in which an elderly woman was hit on the head.