The metro system closed down, concerts were cancelled, and residents retreated indoors as the government warned of a "serious and imminent" threat against the Belgian capital.

The death of police dog Diesel in the Paris raids has inspired hundreds of tributes from pets around the world - with a little help from their owners.

Friends and family of the jihadi who blew herself up during police raids reveal she wasn't religious and loved to drink and party.

The suspected mastermind of the slaughter in Paris was privately educated and spoilt by his parents. Yet the playboy spurned it all to spread hatred.

Friend describes how a five-year-old was found covered in blood, hidden beneath his mother's lifeless body.

Reports suspected mastermind was killed during blitz-style sweep.

Despite the carnage from the Paris terrorist attacks, world financial markets have been relatively resilient in the face of political change.

A ninth Paris attacker is now believed to be on the run after a video has confirmed his existence.

Staff and pupils from Dunedin high schools are in shock after learning a teacher who recently worked in Dunedin was killed in the Paris terror attacks.

Haunting photo of joyous concert-goers at the Bataclan theatre just moments before bullets rained down.

Video released by Isis sub-group appears to show militants in Iraq praising the Paris shootings and warning that a similar attack could take place in Washington.

Bataclan hero reveals how he saved pregnant hostage from falling to her death - but he still doesn't know if she survived. WARNING: article contains disturbing footage.

The ringleader of the Paris terrorist attacks has been named by as Abdelhamid Abaaoud, a Belgian national already suspected of planning previous attacks.

An Australian man and his 12-year-old son were forced to lie on top of bloodied bodies as they tried to escape the terrorists in the Bataclan theatre.

A young French woman who has been backpacking in New Zealand is on her way to Paris following news her sister died in the terror attacks.

The Paris terrorist attacks will contribute to a tough and volatile time for world markets over the coming weeks, one commentator expects.

The amount of "dark communications" which NZ spy agencies are unable to intercept is increasing, John Key says.

A New Zealand man who was caught up in the terrorist attacks in Paris was also living in Boston when it was targeted by bombers in 2013.

A French woman travelling in New Zealand has this morning discovered her sister was killed in the terrorist attacks in Paris.

A group of Kiwis living in London said the Paris terrorist attacks - in which at least 129 people have died - felt extremely "close to home".

Everything you need to know about the Paris terror attacks.

New Zealanders in Paris have been stunned by the sudden atrocities while French migrants around New Zealand have watched on in horror.

Prime Minister John Key said the latest attacks made it clear Isis terrorists were ramping up their efforts worldwide.

False reports of a gunman at the scene of Saturday's terror attack in Paris has caused panic among hundreds of mourners.

Deputy Prime Minister Bill English says France are "seeing the hard end of what happens when these people get some energy and momentum."

This could be the face of one of the Paris killers who allegedly posed as a refugee, as it emerges a woman may have been part of the terror squad.

Woman can be heard screaming: "I'm pregnant, please help me I'm going to drop out." WARNING: This article contains disturbing footage.

Man towed his mobile piano to a spot nearby the Bataclan and gave touching performance of John Lennon song.