A heatwave nicknamed "Lucifer" has seen temperatures soar to more than 40C across Europe.

Kiwi arrested at Sarajevo airport for allegedly trying to smuggle bayonets and ammunition.

Ocean and river cruising is one of the fastest growing travel sectors for Kiwis.

A NZ athlete is poised to become the first Kiwi woman to finish the longest foot race.

Xenia Taliotis checks into an an airily cosmopolitan Spanish hotel.

Two Kiwi wine experts explain how to pick a good drop.

Locals called it a "slap in the face" to Maori and "frivolous".

This tiny Swiss village is booming over social media fame, but locals aren't loving it.

Far-right group chartered boat to repel migrants. Then part of its crew filed for asylum.

After reading about a hermit online, an Auckland woman decided to get in touch.

Police on the border of Spain and Morocco subdued a knife-wielding man.

Helen O'Neill travels to County Mayo for the true celebration of St Patrick.

The parents of baby Charlie Gard have ended their legal fight over treatment.

If there's one summer destination that's worth dreaming about, it's the Greek islands.

Summer travel can be crowded, hot and expensive, especially in Europe.

Lucy Lawless to drop into Arctic waters to protest against oil drilling

Salvador Dali's moustache remains intact, embalmer reveals after exhumation.

The bank will move some roles from London to the Irish capital.

COMMENT: US President Trump's latest interview is rather worrisone, writes Greg Sargent.

A chance encounter with dolphins brings home how special NZ is

Researchers claim the blood on the Shroud of Turin is not typical of a healthy person.

Ewan McDonald stays in three high-end London hotels

Ex-wives of Isis extremists have revealed bizarre details of lives in the caliphate.

Trump's rating is lowest mark for any president who has been in office for six months

The UK acknowledged that it will have to pay the European Union when it withdraws.

Several Kiwi veterans and a writer were honoured by the French Government tonight.

The pro-Brexit politician and possible future PM will spend three days in NZ.

Trump has been caught on video remarking on the French First Lady's "beautiful" body.

US President separated from his motorcade in a chaotic start to his Paris visit.

When the heat is on the hikers get going, sometimes with assistance.