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EU passes new rules for pets, including microchips and bans on mutilations
All cats and dogs sold must have microchips registered in an EU database.

Kiwi dollar rises 7.5% as US dollar wanes under global shifts
Concerns about the US dollar have seen other currencies gain, including the NZ dollar.

How Kiwis might still watch the Women's Euros despite broadcast hurdles
TVNZ, Sky Sport and Warner Bros Discovery did not pursue the broadcast rights.

How to visit six European countries in 13 stress-free days
Viking’s cruise brings Europe to your balcony..

Kiwi fans miss out as broadcasters skip Women's Euros coverage
The tournament starts on July 3 in Switzerland and is streaming in 138 countries.

From 'Q' to 'C': MI6 appoints first female leader, gadget chief Blaise Metreweli
The Cambridge graduate and rower is a career intelligence officer.

Exclusive: Luxon on trade with China, getting on President Xi's Christmas card list
The PM isn't sure whether he's on President Xi's Christmas card list, like Sir John Key.

'Potentially catastrophic' – Luxon speaks after Israel conducts ‘pre-emptive strike’ on Iran
The Prime Minister will visit China before heading to the Nato summit in Europe.

Hopes still remain for Italy's long-awaited, longest bridge
There is scepticism the bridge between Sicily and the mainland will be built.

German police race to charge McCann suspect before prison release
Christian Brueckner plans to flee to a non-extradition country.

Welcome to Spain's 'Winter Way', a secret alternative to the crowded Camino
The Camino del Invierno is the path less travelled.

Tourists forced to flee Mt Etna as volcano erupts
Tour groups were forced to flee Mt Etna when the volcano erupted. Video / AFP, Margot Shutt

Best 2026 early bird travel packages you can book now
Don't wait until these prices go up.

ITUC: Workers' rights 'in free fall' worldwide
Eighty-seven percent of countries violated the right to strike in 2025.

Ukraine-Russia attempt to end Europe's largest conflict since WWII
Officials to meet in Istanbul in attempt to end the three-year war after Kyiv strike.

Britain to be 'war-ready' with $3.4b for new bomb factories
The UK will buy 7000 long-range weapons to boost its military readiness.

Watch: Liam Lawson gifted Whittaker's chocolates by Kiwi F1 fan
Todd Kirkwood had been carrying the blocks for a month while on holiday.

Emmanuel Macron mocks 'shove' incident with wife in staged gesture
Brigitte appeared all smiles, locking arms with Macron in Jakarta.

PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war
Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.

'Massive enemy attack': Drone and missile strike hits Kyiv
Eight people were wounded in incident, Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap gets under way.