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A walrus named Freya showed up in Norway. Did she have to die?
New York Times: Critics say the decision to put down the walrus was unnecessary.
'Catastrophic': Bridge completely destroyed
A bridge collapsed in Norway, sending a car into the water and a truck into a tricky spot.
Too popular for her own good: Norway kills Freya the walrus
Officials decide popular 600kg female attraction posed a risk to human safety.
French woman injured in polar bear attack in Norway
Visitors who sleep outdoors receive stern bear warnings and must carry firearms.
Suspect in Oslo LGBTQ festival shooting refuses to co-operate
A shooter who killed two people refused to explain his actions to investigators.
Norway shaken by attack during Pride festival
Norwegian media name suspect, police call shooting an "extreme Islamist terror act".
Mass shooting in Norway: Two killed, more than a dozen hurt
The shooting happened outside a bar in the downtown area of Oslo.
US mass shooting: Echoes of Christchurch spark calls for change
Atrocity spurs calls for NZ to teach critical thinking, punish tech company 'enablers'.
30 places you can visit without a pre-departure test
Plus, 14 destinations you can visit without needing a test to return to NZ.
21 Countries that have ditched mask rules
You can leave your mask in your bag when visiting these countries.
Child dies after mystery hepatitis outbreak spreads
Reports of a mystery strain affecting children have emerged from around the world.
Ngāpuhi Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble laid to rest at Mangamuka
Busby Noble became a celebrity overseas after his exploits on the frozen continent.
These countries have dropped all Covid-19 rules
Skip the tests, masks and Covid paperwork in these destinations.
New Zealand vs. Australia: Which country is happier?
For 10 years the global report has ranked 150 countries according to happiness.
Four US troops die in Norway plane crash in Nato exercise, unrelated to Ukraine
The annual Nato drills in Norway are unrelated to the war in Ukraine.
Putin's European invasion plan re-emerges
Footage aired on Russian TV shows the plan to capture Nato countries near Ukraine.
UK abandons all Covid-19 travel rules for arrivals
People will be able to "travel just like in the good old days," says transport secretary.
Here are the most Covid-resilient destinations for travel
Ready to travel? Some destinations are safer than others according to this study.
Countries scrap testing requirements for visitors
Vaccinated tourists can skip the pre-departure Covid test in these countries.
No masks, movies and bars open: The nations lifting Omicron restrictions
Flattening case counts in recent days raises hopes of another turning point in pandemic.
Mass killer Anders Breivik's parole bid rejected
Norwegian court rules far-right extremist still poses an obvious risk.
Taliban working to legitimise government
Taliban representatives are meeting with Western governments in Norway.
He killed 77 people including a 14yo Kiwi. Her mother's grief - he 'should shut the **** up'
"He has shown no remorse," Vanessa Svebakk says of mass killer Anders Breivik.
Welcome home: Family of eight say crammed MIQ spot no good for mental health
Shared beds and small rooms for the family of eight have not been the ideal welcome home.
Kiwis keen to hit the outdoors for rest and exercise says DoC
Campsite, hut and lodge bookings have already exceeded 2020 numbers this summer.
What is Friluftsliv? The benefits of Norway's 'open air' lifestyle
A cold climate doesn't have to dampen your happiness if you know how to 'friluftsliv'.
Passport Power: NZ's top 10 ranking in the world
Got one of these 10 passports? Then you're in luck according to a new study.
Warning signs from rise of Omicron in Nordic nations
Denmark's current crisis may be a sign the virus is spreading silently.
Tekapo pic upends Northern Lights Photo of the Year awards
Of the 25 shortlisted photos only two were from the Southern Hemisphere.
Chess grandmaster retains title back after challenger's blunder
Champion Magnus Carlsen retains world chess title after Ian Nepomniachtchi's error.
Norway refuses to replace 'half dead' Trafalgar Xmas tree
The conifer catastrophe has finally come to a close.
We wish you an Omicron Christmas: Superspreader party leads to 50 cases
At least 50 were infected after a company put on a Christmas party for staff.
Oh (no) Christmas tree: Twitter reacts to Trafalgar Square's sad conifer
If 2021 was a tree, this would be it.