Russia works on two new 'Doomsday planes'
Aircraft would be used by top officials as aerial command posts in a nuclear attack.
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Bum bags and lab coats: Best (and worst) of Olympics opening ceremony fashion
The definitive ranking of the 24 best and worst Olympic opening ceremony outfits.
'Stunned' by devastation: Rescuers race to prevent more death from European floods
Death toll from historic floods rises to more than 125, with hundreds unaccounted for.
Covid 19: Fears over new Delta Plus mutation
Concern that highly infectious Delta variant doesn't respond to lab-produced antibodies.
'Biden is an experienced statesman ... very different from Trump' - Putin
Russia-US summit wraps up sooner than expected, but leaders say it was constructive.
Covid-19 around the world: UK tackling Indian variant, France vaccinating all adults
France offers vaccine to all adults as UK tries to vaccinate 15,000 in a day at a stadium.
Kiwi Covid experts facing daily abuse
Most abuse subjects are women, which translates into highly gendered hate.
Top Swiss: Federer says Swiss Tourism is his perfect match
The New York Times: Grand Slam winner wants to set you up on a perfect Apline escape.
'We were actually shaking': Key to how universe works may have been discovered
Listen, it's complicated. But it does involve the Large Hadron Collider and dark matter.
Alice Robinson pulls off stunning World Cup Finals victory
Alice Robinson has saved her best for last with a victory at the World Cup Finals.
'Extra special': New Zealand's most successful skier on Robinson's rise
Kiwi alpine skier Alice Robinson is considered by a world best to be the next big thing.
Switzerland votes to ban burqas and veils in public
It is a "dark day" according to Muslim groups in Switzerland.
Switzerland: Ban on face coverings in public
The narrow referendum result will see niqabs, burqas, ski masks and bandannas banned.
Covid-19: WHO blasts vaccine profits and priorities
Director-General claims vaccine makers targeting locations where 'profits are highest'.
Forty million virus cases with no end in sight
Experts say the milestone is just the tip of the iceberg with the actual total far higher.
Yodellers blamed for worst Covid supercluster in Europe
Masks weren't compulsory at a Swiss yodel 'musical' that sparked a surge in Covid cases.
Kiwi wine reviewer dies from Covid-19 in Switzerland
Tributes pour in from across globe after Covid claims Kiwi wine writer based in Lavaux.
Europe's new lockdown - country by country
European governments are scrambling to prevent another round of complete shutdowns.
'It was great': Three-year-old youngest climber to summit Alp
And we thought a family ski trip was brave.
Twins plead with PM in heartfelt letters: Please let our dad in the country
If Hollywood stars can enter NZ, why can't our dad: Kiwi twins beg Jacinda Ardern.
An 8yo tried to pay with toy money. It's now on a Swiss police file
New York Times: The incident will be on police records until at least 2025.
How NZ's Covid-19 death rate stacks up versus the world
Australia and NZ have the lowest Covid death rates in the OECD.
Revealed: The millionaire suing Prince Andrew and Fergie over luxury Swiss chalet
The socialite is taking legal action over missed payments from the royal couple.
Softly, softly... How countries across the world are loosening the lockdown
The WHO has urged 'extreme caution' but there are signs of a slow return to normality.
How the world prepares to exit Covid-19 lockdowns
Some countries have announced social distancing measures may be relaxed in coming weeks.
Luxury Swiss hotel's creative response to pandemic advice
Travellers are advised to stay where they are, which means hotels are getting creative.
Coronavirus clampdown: EU to seal borders for a month
The move is to slow the spread of Covid-19.
It's among the world's hardest sled runs. Why weren't women allowed to use it?
New York Times: Until recently women were barred from using this skeleton run.
But could you eat it twice? In Zurich, you can
Food writer Anna King-Shahab tries Zurich's most famous dish for lunch... and dinner.
Lost, lonely feelings: Wandering minstrel Delaney Davidson's life on the road
Former NZ Arts Foundation Laureate recounts his best - and worst - travel memories.
From Wellington to the world: Mark Hadlow
The Hobbit premieres around the world were some of this actor's most memorable trips.
Fears for skiers as avalanche hits Swiss trail
Police and rescuers search snowslide after witnesses say more people might be buried.
Police seize $17m in alleged bribery scandal
Millions shifted from Bahamas to NZ bank account following bribery scandal.
Swiss to vote on setting climate goals in constitution
Switzerland's famous Alpine glaciers are severely threatened by global warming.