TravelDetails revealed for Wētā's French WWI epic, building delays museum opening$15 million museum Te Arawhata will open by the end of the year for Kiwi visitors.24 Apr 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelEurope travel: ‘The most moving experience you’ll ever have on foreign shores’10 World War I battlefields and memorials to visit.24 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelHow Parisians deal with tourists visiting due to Emily in Paris'Emily Not Welcome' has been scrawled across the character's apartment building.23 Apr 08:00 PM
Business'The Champagne of Beers' leaves French Champagne producers frothingCustoms destroy 2000 cans of beer at the request of houses and growers of Champagne.22 Apr 12:10 AM
New ZealandFrench mayor honours WWI Māori Pioneer Battalion tunnellersThe 19km tunnel network sheltered 24,000 soldiers 20m under the streets of Arras.18 Apr 06:00 AM
WorldG7 vows to intensify sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine'There can be no impunity for war crimes and other atrocities.'18 Apr 05:33 AM
World'Died a second time': Air France, Airbus cleared over Paris-Rio crash that killed 228Dismay as firms acquitted of involuntary manslaughter for tragedy on board flight AF47.17 Apr 11:50 PM
TravelDetails revealed for Wētā's French WWI epic, building delays museum opening$15 million museum Te Arawhata will open by the end of the year for Kiwi visitors.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrench Embassy reveals why warship was in Hauraki GulfFrench officials say Coastguard crew 'may have been surprised' by the navy vessel.17 Apr 04:22 AM
New Zealand“Ultimate sacrifice”: The airman who never returned homeA relative of a World War II airman wants to ensure he's never forgotten.15 Apr 11:00 PM
WorldFrench court approves Macron's controversial plan to raise pension ageThe decision comes after three months of mass protests.14 Apr 09:16 PM
TravelFive things will get you 'dirty looks' from locals in ParisDitch those leggings and put down the snacks.11 Apr 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy Taiwan matters to the worldOpinion: Dangerous rise in tensions a price worth paying to protect democracy.10 Apr 08:54 PM
TravelWoman brazenly steals reserved train seat in viral standoff - she still refuses to budgeRail travellers have been driven loco by a video of this familiar impasse.06 Apr 07:30 PM
World'Women are free': French minister defends Playboy shootA French minister has been told her actions were “not appropriate” after she posed on the04 Apr 02:39 AM
OpinionThomas BywaterScoot alors! Is Paris the start of an e-scooter counter-revolution?Paris made its opinion on e-scooters clear, long before this weekend's vote.04 Apr 01:32 AM
TravelScoot alors! Paris votes on e-scooter banThe French capital holds a vote this weekend on the controversial two-wheeled vehicles.02 Apr 08:07 PM
TravelMajor Parisian attraction closes amid pension protestsThe popular tourism spot was a site of demonstrations for unionised action.29 Mar 11:00 PM
LifestyleThe Instagram act could soon be illegalInstagram users could soon face jail time or whopping fines for this one act.29 Mar 06:49 AM
TravelTikTok videos reveal street fires and protests in top tourist destinationVideos of the alarming scenes have amassed millions of views.27 Mar 07:53 PM
RoyalsOne million march in France, unions call new pension protestsFrance has been the scene of protests since the decision to raise the pension age.23 Mar 09:11 PM
RoyalsFrance protests: French unrest impacts the King’s tripKing Charles is scheduled to undertake the trip to France on behalf of PM Rishi Sunak.23 Mar 08:38 PM
TravelFamous and fiery French carnival fills the streets of MarseilleThe streets were packed in Marseille for a surprising tradition.23 Mar 07:30 AM
WorldIn Paris streets, heaps of garbage become protest symbolA strike by garbage collectors is taking a toll on the renowned aesthetics of Paris.21 Mar 04:56 PM
World'We'll meet on the streets': Furious protesters clash after Macron survives voteViolent clashes erupted soon after motion to bring down the embattled French govt fell.21 Mar 12:47 AM
WorldFrance ordered to curb mass dolphin deaths in fishing netsActivists urge safer fishing practices to protect dolphins from fatal encounters.20 Mar 10:52 PM
Travel10 most expensive holiday spots in Mediterranean revealedBeauty doesn't come for free in these 10 locations.20 Mar 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why the higher paid should work longer than the restFinancial Times: Instead of setting retirement ages, we should count years worked.20 Mar 12:58 AM
WorldFrance protests: Emmanuel Macron’s leadership at risk amid tensions over pension planMacron hoped his push to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 would cement his legacy.19 Mar 10:48 PM
WorldFrance’s Macron faces no-confidence vote that could topple governmentA majority of people are unhappy with the government’s decision to skip a pension vote18 Mar 05:38 AM
WorldProtests erupt in France over Macron's pension movePresident Macron invoked special constitutional power to skirt vote in parliament.17 Mar 08:13 PM
WorldMacron pushes French pension age reform through, bypassing parliamentPresident invoked special power to raise pension age from 62 to 64, but pushback likely.16 Mar 05:06 PM
TravelHow to get a discount on LA flights, French tours, Bali villas and moreCheck out this week's travel deals.15 Mar 11:47 PM
WorldAustralia to buy nuclear-powered subs made in US under Aukus agreementIt comes after Australia cancelled a multibillion-dollar contract for a French-built fleet09 Mar 08:10 PM