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Europe's exodus crisis
Europe is "underestimating" severity of the migration crisis, warns European official.

How to retire at 40
Wanting to retire in your 40s? You'll need to learn how to become a super-saver.

Gonorrhoea 'superbug' spreading, says WHO
World Health Organisation warns of untreatable strains of sexually transmitted infections.

Apartment building collapses in Italy
Rescuers are digging by hand to find residents trapped in a collapsed apartment building.

The heart of Italy
Gia Garrick walks part of the pilgrimage inspired by the life of St Francis of Assisi.

Greece rubbish strike: 'The smell is awful'
Strike ends after 10 days, where piles of trash overflowed onto streets in 40C heat.

Is surge-pricing the way of the future?
Surge-pricing in international supermarkets could be making its way to New Zealand.

Budget airline tries to charge doll a seat
Airline warned girl's mother the doll would not be allowed on the flight without paying.

Google is fighting a losing war
COMMENT: Google's relationship with European regulators now a vicious circle of escalation

Labour: Visa problems for two interns
An intern scheme for foreign students has likely left Labour with debt, Little says.

Teen used dark web to import LSD, ecstasy
Home detention for 20-year-old caught importing LSD and ecstasy into New Zealand by mail.

England: Harry Potter power
Zoe Walker - finally - gets swept away by the magical world of the boy wizard.

Britain, EU clash over Brexit proposals
The EU and Britain tripped over the first item in their Brexit talks - citizen rights.

Where to catch the midnight sun
Looking to escape the darkness of winter? Here's where you need to be.

Bask in the glow of the midnight sun
This week marked the shortest day in the southern hemisphere, but in the far north of Europe it's a different story. For the next few weeks, those living north of the Arctic Circle will be treated to extended daylight hours, with the sun still visible at midnight local time. With the help of Booking.com, we've compiled a list of some great places you can stay if you'd like to experience this natural phenomenon for yourself.

Britain walked into Brexit talks naked
COMMENT: The opening game of the Brexit season takes place as scheduled on Monday.

Revealed: Most expensive beaches in NZ
The price of five beach essentials is highest in Norway - and lowest in Vietnam.

Nato military man's view on US and Trump
Trump may not have been properly informed says Nato man.

Montenegro: Mountain high?
There's less to this European country than you might imagine, writes Nic Hamilton.

Google execs prepare for fight with EU
Google's lawyers are preparing for what may be a record EU antitrust fine.

Woman livestreams her own death
Police believe shocking footage matches with recent car crash victims.

'Things are looking up for him'
Oliver Dowling could be out of intensive care in a few days, family say.

Versailles: City of the Sun King
The fortunes of a humble village changed when Louis XIV built his splendid palace nearby.

Where to stay in Paris
Here are pinch-yourself perfect options for your stay in the The City of Light.

Parents at stabbed Kiwi's side in London
Oliver Dowling is awake in hospital, but girlfriend's condition is still "very serious".

'It's complete panic here' - former NZ man
Keith Perry said a police officer told him London was now 'like a war zone'.

The best winter holiday deals
More people were travelling more often thanks to record low flight prices.

Comment: Trump just betrayed the world
"This is not a good day for climate change nor the United States," says Todd Stern.