New ZealandFriends raise almost $150k for family of Aoraki guide Thomas VialletetAlmost $150,000 has been raised for the family of late mountain guide Thomas Vialletet.17 Dec 03:00 AM
WorldNetflix takeover bid: CEO vows to keep Warner Bros films in cinemasWarner Bros films would still debut 'traditionally' in cinemas under Netflix.16 Dec 11:15 PM
FootballFootball club ordered to pay star $124m in unpaid wagesMbappe, now at Real Madrid, says the ruling proves labour laws still apply.16 Dec 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail$3.7m loss for Rodd & Gunn after Canadian problemsAlthough the retailer generated more revenue in 2025, it also took a big hit from Canada.15 Dec 09:00 PM
WorldParisians take dim view of Notre-Dame windows revampMacron criticised for insisting undamaged stained-glass panes be replaced with new designs15 Dec 04:00 PM
World‘Horrendous’: Talented footballer among 15 Bondi shooting victimsDan Elkayam was a Frenchman living in Australia.15 Dec 12:03 AM
WorldFrench farmers spray manure, keep up roadblocks over cow 'mass slaughter'The mass slaughter policy is to contain the spread of lumpy skin disease.14 Dec 08:33 PM
World'Like skiing': First urban cable car unveiled outside ParisGondolas floated above a cityscape in the southeastern suburbs of the French capital.13 Dec 11:18 PM
TravelFive French habits that changed my life – including how to say 'no'Living in France for two years won't just give you an accent but a brand new world view.13 Dec 07:00 PM
WorldLouvre thieves escaped with 30 seconds to spare, inquiry revealsOnly one of two security cameras was working near the site where the intruders broke in.10 Dec 09:11 PM
WorldShow storm: Brigitte Macron used a slur against protestersThe group disrupted the show of an actor-comedian who had once been accused of rape.08 Dec 09:02 PM
WorldEuropean allies back Zelenskyy after Trump criticismGerman Chancellor says he's 'sceptical' about key details in the latest US peace proposal.08 Dec 05:19 PM
WorldEight Matisse engravings stolen from Brazil libraryTwo armed men held up a security guard and a visiting couple, police said.08 Dec 01:11 AM
WorldBenin government says it ‘foiled’ coup attemptPresident Patrice Talon, 67, is safe as troops say the situation is under control.07 Dec 06:41 PM
WorldShein says France suspension case is political overreachFrench officials want Shein's platform suspended for three months.06 Dec 02:15 AM
WorldIsrael launches fresh strikes on south Lebanon after warningsIsraeli jets hit Mahrouna, Jbaa, Majadal and Baraasheet in the south.04 Dec 05:39 PM
Black FernsBig stage for Whangārei as Black Ferns lock in 2026 France showdownThe Whangārei test in October 2026 is expected to draw a big crowd.04 Dec 03:00 AM
WorldFrench court jails woman for drugging daughter to deathInvestigators say Enea had ingested 10 times the safe dose of heart drug.03 Dec 09:09 PM
CrimeRare sentence for serial sex offender who terrorised French backpacker and joggerJohnathan Tamihana, 33, has spent only two of the past 14 years out of prison.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirbus A320: NZ investigators identify defect after engine shut down in flight'Uncommanded engine shutdown': Defective fire switches need fixing, investigators say.03 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldJafar Panahi’s 'It Was Just an Accident' sweeps Gothams amid Iran sentenceHours before the Gothams, Iran sentenced Jafar Panahi to one year in prison.03 Dec 04:00 AM
WorldHow Paris' oldest bridge will become an 'immersive cave'Cars and buses will be banned from the bridge during the art installation’s run next June.01 Dec 07:23 PM
WorldNativity scene row in Beziers as mayor challenges French secularism lawProtesters say the town hall nativity breaches France's 1905 secularism law.01 Dec 03:46 AM
WorldLong-lost Rubens 'masterpiece' sells for $5.5mAuctioneer Jean-Pierre Osenat unearthed the painting in a Paris mansion last year. 30 Nov 07:47 PM
World'I'm going to the front': Zelenskyy aide quits amid $175.4m corruption scandalHe denies any role in the 15-month embezzlement scheme but says he is 'desecrated'.30 Nov 03:45 AM
WorldFourth suspect charged over Louvre crown jewels heist, gems still missingThe latest suspect, aged 39, has six prior convictions and is being held in prison.29 Nov 01:38 AM
WorldFrance catches one of two escapees in bed-sheet prison break The escape exposed the Dijon prison’s severe overcrowding, with 311 inmates in 180 places.28 Nov 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnt Strachan: Rating players and coaches in All Blacks 2025 report cardOPINION: Set-piece woes and high-ball frailty must improve if ABs are to match Springboks.28 Nov 05:01 PM
WorldFrance to restore voluntary military service, says MacronThe 10-month service will be voluntary and limited to deployment in France.27 Nov 09:54 PM
WorldTwo escape Dijon jail using bed sheets and sawed barsThe Dijon prison holds 311 inmates in space officially built for 180.27 Nov 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: How female referees can help men's rugbyOPINION: NZ Rugby now ranks among the leaders in promoting women referees globally.26 Nov 05:31 AM
WorldMacron: Russia shows no sign of seeking Ukraine ceasefireTalks in Geneva saw allies reject parts of a US plan echoing Russia’s demands.25 Nov 07:57 PM
WorldRenoir family portrait finds a global buyerIt had remained in the family of Jean’s godmother Jeanne Baudot until now.25 Nov 07:01 PM
WorldFour more arrested over $182m Louvre jewel heistBut the crown jewels stolen in the brazen break-in are still missing. 25 Nov 04:47 PM
