Nuns threaten to renounce their vows following a decision by the Vatican.

Police have "grave fears" for backpacker, last seen entering hotel with man.

So much talent heading to Suzuki Series start line this weekend.

Months of drought have caused rivers like the Rhine to be too shallow for some ships.

Zespri looks to grow kiwifruit in North America as Sungold sales boom.

A toast - "Here's to you and balls to Trump".

The self-professed clumsy couple said their intentions began earnestly enough.

Twenty-four Ukrainian sailors have been detained.

North Aucklander Alan Rhodes' bomber aircraft crashed and burned in Britain.

English dig unearths greenstone that may have been wartime New Zealander's.

Segovia is a fairytale Spanish city that inspired Disney, writes Annie Bennett.

Scotland Yard could finally be closing in on Maddie's kidnapper after 11-and-a-half years.

Finland's leader rakes his memory for the source of the US President's remark.

Grassroots movement poses a new challenge to beleaguered President Emmanuel Macron.

The kid from Jerusalem up the Whanganui River who won Le Mans and conquered the world.

Rising fuel costs have seen French citizens taking to streets in a spontaneous protest.

EDITORIAL: The great man remembered, three years after his tragic death.

Kiwis choose online chat groups for community support ahead of religion, sport.

Once the marketplace of the world, the Turkish city can still be a bargain destination.

Man acquitted after lawyer tells jurors that 17-year-old wore a thong with lace front.

When travelling in Italy, foreigners tend to make mistakes when they order food.

Avoid looking like an idiot with these tips on how to order.

This ancient fishing village was quiet in the winter - but big-wave surfers changed that.

Merkel spoke out hours after Donald Trump lambasted French president on Twitter.

Kate Roff encounters obstacles on the bike trail from Austria to Slovakia.

For the President in Paris, America First meant largely America alone.

Comment: Have we learned to recognise the signs, asks Hal Brands.

Angela Merkel briefly snuggled her head into the neck of Emmanuel Macron.

Over 60 heads of state and government were taking part in a solemn ceremony.

A culinary tour of the nation's biggest city brings surprises, writes Eli Orzessek.