WorldEU chief: Russia could be cut off from markets, tech goodsThe EU has threatened Russia with sanctions if it invades Ukraine.19 Feb 06:48 PM
WorldRussia adds 7k more troops near Ukraine borderRussia has massed more than 150,000 troops east, north and south of Ukraine.16 Feb 11:59 PM
TravelMFAT advises Kiwis 'consider leaving Ukraine' over Russian threatCovid-19 isn't the only reason Ukraine is being added to 'red lists'.26 Jan 12:56 AM
WorldUkraine crisis: A showdown of two world viewsAnalysis: It carries echoes of the Cold War and resurrects an idea left over from 1945.24 Jan 06:54 PM
TravelEU Travel Ban: Australia kicked off safe travel listEU has advised member states to deny non-essential travellers from Australia.17 Jan 09:21 PM
TravelAirlines and environmentalists unite against destructive industry ruleEnvironmentalists and airlines have joined forces to fight a destructive aviation rule.07 Jan 05:00 AM
TravelTrain Games: EU's scattergun approach threatens success of overnight rail travelIt's difficult to promote sustainable rail travel if you don't have enough actual trains.20 Dec 02:32 AM
TravelSaved from scepticism: Eastern European anti-vaxers get the jabAs coronavirus infections surge, sceptics are seeing the light.16 Dec 07:02 PM
WorldPolice to 'arrest and shoot' border jumpers: Europe bloc planOfficers to cross borders when in pursuit of criminals, can arrest and shoot suspects.09 Dec 10:00 PM
WorldCovid protesters met with water cannon, tear gas in BelgiumThe protest came after the government tightened restrictions to slow a spike in cases.06 Dec 01:29 AM
TravelOmicron kicks hurting tourism industry while it's still downFrom Japan to Israel, Germany to France, Omicron gives tourism a devastating déjà vu.01 Dec 09:54 PM
WorldOmicron keeps world on edge as variant reaches USEuropean Union chief says waiting for advice on the new variant feels like 'an eternity'.01 Dec 05:25 PM
WorldOmicron variant spread faster, wider than anyone thoughtOmicron variant was slipping into other countries before South Africa raised the alarm.30 Nov 04:59 PM
TravelEU propose nine-month expiration date for visitor vaccine passportsFully-vaccinated? You may have just nine months to travel if you plan on visiting Europe.28 Nov 07:49 PM
WorldEU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over new variantEuropean Union is planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread.26 Nov 10:24 AM
TravelDiffering virus measures 'endanger confidence' says EUCountries taking their own approach to restrictions undermine confidence says EU.25 Nov 06:50 PM
TravelEurope braces against 'dramatic' Covid-surgeAs a fourth wave of Covid-19 sweeps across Europe, severe restrictions follow.21 Nov 07:23 PM
TravelEU now accepting New Zealand Covid vaccination passportsFuture travels around Europe just got a little easier for vaccinated Kiwis.16 Nov 08:01 PM
TravelMan seriously injured falling from Holocaust memorial BerlinThe accident comes after two police officers were reprimanded for posing on the stones.14 Nov 07:03 PM
TravelStamp of disapproval: Brit's unlucky passport error bans her from SpainA British traveller was denied entry to Spain due to an unusual passport error.31 Oct 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldItaly leads the way on vaccine mandatesNY Times: Italy requires its entire workforce to be vaccinated or show a negative test.16 Oct 07:00 AM
World'Stab in the back': France fury over scrapped Aussie submarine dealSome have compared Biden's actions to those of his predecessor, Donald Trump.16 Sep 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ carbon price hits $59/tonne after strong auctionAt today's level, the price is more than double where it was in March 2019.02 Sep 05:22 AM
TravelEU to close borders to American tourists again as infections spikeThe bloc has reversed its advice on opening to the US before the summer tourism season.30 Aug 09:20 PM
WorldOnly one candidate for Estonia presidencyThere hasn't been a one-person election since country regained independence 30 years ago.28 Aug 09:16 AM
WorldGreece worried Afghan unrest will revive migrant crisisTurkey is home to 3.6 million Syrians, but Greece has its everlasting financial woes.20 Aug 08:10 AM
WorldAllies embraced Biden. Did Kabul lay bare 'great illusion'US President's decision to get out of Afghanistan put an end to Europe's adulation of him.19 Aug 07:49 PM
WorldItaly allows migrant boat to dock, another still at seaBoat was carrying 250 migrants including 70 minors, one with 549 passengers still at sea.07 Aug 11:03 AM
WorldGermany to offer vaccine to all kids over 12Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine roll-out to be expanded to children aged 12 to 15.02 Aug 06:25 PM
WorldIsrael offers third Pfizer shot to over 60sFears protection wears off even after one of the most successful vaccination campaigns.29 Jul 06:33 PM
WorldKilling of bear in Spanish idyll uncovers corruption and cocaine traffickingInvestigation into death of protected animal leads to conspiracy involving public figures.18 Jul 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ meat exporters face post-Brexit barriers in Northern IrelandNZ meat exporters face stiff tariffs to get product into Northern Ireland post Brexit.11 Jul 04:00 AM
WorldLuxembourg PM hospitalised after positive Covid-19 testXavier Bettel tested positive for Covid-19 soon after attending an EU summit.05 Jul 10:02 AM
