World'Boiling point': Arrests and injuries as massive German youth protests turn violentClashes broke out at night in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne and Leipzig.31 Oct 08:43 PM
WorldFrance protests: Police fire tear gas as hundreds of thousands marchAuthorities put turnout at 320,000, while youth groups estimated nearly 500,000.31 Oct 06:06 PM
WorldSpain train crash kills 68, injures more than 100The transport minister said an 'error' and 'inexplicable circumstances' led to the crash.28 Oct 04:32 PM
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PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon BridgesLike Canada, the case exists for NZ to join the European UnionOPINION: The EU president has opened the door to Canada, Australia and NZ.01 Oct 04:00 PM
World‘Catastrophic’: Swiss glaciers lose fifth of mass in five yearsFour major glaciers in Switzerland, including the Rhone and Aletsch, had record melting.30 Sep 11:34 PM
World‘Welcome back’: Macron encourages UK as PM opens door to EU returnAndy Burnham will set out options before a planned summit with the EU's 27 members.30 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldEurope braces for escalation of Russian war against Ukraine and its alliesWestern leaders have pointed to a surge in 'shadow' operations across Europe.22 Sep 07:38 PM
Travel newsTravel deals: Europe walks and cruises, Morocco tour and VanuatuSave on 2027 European walking and cycling holidays in UTracks’ Early Bird Sale.21 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldPutin preparing to escalate war against UkraineEuropean leaders warn Nato faces growing threats as the US weighs troop cuts in Europe.19 Sep 12:31 AM
WorldEU chief pitches first-ever 'associate member' status for CanadaCanada has been pursuing closer ties with the EU, trying to pivot from a hostile US.16 Sep 09:04 AM
Travel newsSpring into spring: Rail travel, new resorts and a one-night-only Auckland feastFrom Waihī Beach to Auckland, new escapes and dining events are coming. 12 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldAugust hottest month ever recorded globally as huge El Niño emergesScientists warn a strengthening El Niño could drive more heat and extremes.10 Sep 07:09 PM
WorldAugust hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitorOcean temperatures also hit records as Europe endured its hottest summer.10 Sep 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldUkraine says it needs $46b more. Europe wants to know whyNew York Times: A surprise request from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rattled allies.09 Sep 09:40 PM
LifestylePrince William attends King Harald V of Norway’s funeralThousands lined Oslo’s streets as Norway bade farewell to its late monarch.09 Sep 06:15 PM
WorldEiffel Tower set to reopen after staff protest over women sidelinedBAPS apologised after the Hindu delegation's visit sparked a staff protest.08 Sep 07:26 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFar-right victory in German state seen as omen across EuropeNew York Times: The 'anti-fascist front' in place since WWII is crumbling, analysts say.07 Sep 09:53 PM
WorldGerman far-right AfD landslide winner in eastern state voteThe AfD leads Saxony-Anhalt with at least 44% in exit polls.06 Sep 06:08 PM
WorldAfrica bigger and US smaller as UN adopts new mapAfrica appears larger on Equal Earth, while Europe and North America have shrunk.05 Sep 12:19 AM
WorldRussia in a bad place, revolution may come overnight: Estonia's spy chiefIf the Russians were to strike across the border into Estonia, Nato would be drawn in.30 Aug 01:44 AM
WorldNorway's King Harald, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, dies at 89His 53-year-old son Crown Prince Haakon succeeds him on the throne.28 Aug 07:19 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Inflection point': Deference to Trump turns increasingly to defianceNew York Times: At home and abroad, Trump's targets are pushing back.26 Aug 10:08 PM
TravelWhere in the world is Barbie’s life-size Dream House?Go inside Barbie's iconic house, complete with adult-sized slide. 22 Aug 08:00 PM
WorldEurope records more than 30,000 deaths from blistering heatwaves - so farGermany recorded a record 14,000 heat-related deaths by August 9.21 Aug 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHeat deaths in a ‘cold’ country are a warning to the rest of EuropeNew York Times: A June heat wave exposed a lethal lack of readiness.18 Aug 01:07 AM
