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![Sweden returns to books and handwriting practice in tech-heavy schools](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sweden returns to books and handwriting practice in tech-heavy schools
Sweden wonders if their digital focus led to an academic decline over the last few years.
![What is Stockholm syndrome? It all started with a bank robbery 50 years ago](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What is Stockholm syndrome? It all started with a bank robbery 50 years ago
It’s a common term these days, but what really happened during that bank robbery?
![World Cup diary: What was really to blame for Eden Park fire alarm drama](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
World Cup diary: What was really to blame for Eden Park fire alarm drama
And in 20 years of covering sport, it’s hard to remember a sadder scene than last Friday.
![All you need to know for Spain-Sweden at Eden Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
All you need to know for Spain-Sweden at Eden Park
All the details for tonight's semifinal between Spain and Sweden.
![Women’s World Cup: Which of the final four teams should Kiwis support?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Women’s World Cup: Which of the final four teams should Kiwis support?
Four teams remain and this year the tournament will have a new champion.
!['Phenomenal': Record attendance figures revealed for Women's World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Phenomenal': Record attendance figures revealed for Women's World Cup
Of major sporting events here, only the 2011 Rugby World Cup had bigger average crowds.
![Greta Thunberg fined for disobeying police, immediately returns to protest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Greta Thunberg fined for disobeying police, immediately returns to protest
'We cannot save the world by playing by the rules,' she told media outside the court.
![Sweden topple South Africa with last-minute goal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sweden topple South Africa with last-minute goal
Live updates of the Fifa Women’s World Cup clash between Sweden and South Africa.
![Sweden moves closer to Nato membership after a deal with the Turkish president](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sweden moves closer to Nato membership after a deal with the Turkish president
Sweden’s accession has been held up by objections from Turkey since last year.
![Nato’s celebrated unity faces fresh strains](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nato’s celebrated unity faces fresh strains
Joe Biden and his counterparts are heavily invested in demonstrating harmony.
![Quran burnings have Sweden torn between free speech and respecting minorities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Quran burnings have Sweden torn between free speech and respecting minorities
Last week, an Iraqi Christian immigrant burned a Quran outside a Stockholm mosque.
![Greta Thunberg charged with disobeying law](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Greta Thunberg charged with disobeying law
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained with other activists after stopping traffic.
!['Complete panic': One dead after riders plunge from a derailed roller coaster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Complete panic': One dead after riders plunge from a derailed roller coaster
Roller coaster train derailed in Stockholm after front car jumps off the tracks.
![Pressing issue: All Whites rue costly mistakes in frustrating defeat to Sweden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pressing issue: All Whites rue costly mistakes in frustrating defeat to Sweden
The All Whites don't often get to play against Uefa nations, due to their schedules
![Beyoncé blamed for stubbornly high Swedish inflation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Beyoncé blamed for stubbornly high Swedish inflation
Financial Times: Singer’s Stockholm shows drive up hotel prices.
![Plastic fantastic: Ikea takes stake in Kiwi start-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Plastic fantastic: Ikea takes stake in Kiwi start-up
The move follows $15 million in seed funding.
![This famous ‘spy whale’ likes people. That could be a problem](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
This famous ‘spy whale’ likes people. That could be a problem
New York Times: Hvaldimir seems to be lost and swimming in the wrong direction.
![Beluga whale once linked to Russia now in Swedish waters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Beluga whale once linked to Russia now in Swedish waters
White mammal believed to have come from a military facility nicknamed 'Hvaldimir'.
!['Do not deserve my love': Concerning texts from boy who vanished with stepdad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Do not deserve my love': Concerning texts from boy who vanished with stepdad
The pair have been missing since March 2015 and haven't been seen since.
![Eurovision winner Sweden makes history but which country has won the most times?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Eurovision winner Sweden makes history but which country has won the most times?
Loreen is only the second person in the 67-year history to win twice.
!['Unacceptable': Wheelchair user left to 'crawl' off Ryanair plane](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Unacceptable': Wheelchair user left to 'crawl' off Ryanair plane
The traveller was told his wheelchair assistance was late.
!['It just wasn't affordable': Childcare costs drive family to leave New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It just wasn't affordable': Childcare costs drive family to leave New Zealand
An expat family says childcare costs were one of the reasons they left New Zealand.
![Nanaia Mahuta to attend Nato meeting ahead of potential Russian counteroffensive in Ukraine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nanaia Mahuta to attend Nato meeting ahead of potential Russian counteroffensive in Ukraine
Former prime minister Jacinda Ardern attended the Nato summit in Madrid last year.
![Turkey’s president says he will back Finland’s Nato bid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Turkey’s president says he will back Finland’s Nato bid
Sweden still out in cold, over Erdogan's soft on "terrorism" claims.
![Nato chief: Membership for Finland, Sweden ‘top priority’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nato chief: Membership for Finland, Sweden ‘top priority’
Nato is urging Turkey and Hungary to accept the nomination for Finland and Sweden to join.
![Paul Majurey: Reconnecting the public to vacated port land](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Paul Majurey: Reconnecting the public to vacated port land
OPINION: The chair of Eke Panuku stakes a claim for the waterfront.
![Why Fonterra is looking at giant heat pumps for its factories](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why Fonterra is looking at giant heat pumps for its factories
Big exporter needs 200 degree Celsius steam to dry milk into powder.
![Deadly wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Deadly wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine
Attacks came day after Germany and US said they would send powerful tanks to Ukraine.
![Finland is teaching students how to spot fake news](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Finland is teaching students how to spot fake news
New York Times: Here’s what other countries can learn from its success.