Saved from scepticism: Eastern European anti-vaxers get the jab
As coronavirus infections surge, sceptics are seeing the light.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Europe
Open a box of Continental mysteries taking Europe's lesser-known roads
Roaming off the track in an aim to illuminate some lesser-known corners of the map.
Mission impossible: How we overcame struggles to hit 90% fully vaxxed by Xmas
Take a look at how New Zealand's rollout progressed in 2021 before reaching 90 per cent.
UK highest court rejects case for gender-neutral passports
British activist warns UK's ruling puts them "on the wrong side of history."
Passport Power: NZ's top 10 ranking in the world
Got one of these 10 passports? Then you're in luck according to a new study.
2021 a year of travel for Love Island star and other celebrities
The pandemic is no match for the travel plans of the rich and famous.
Sea the world: 25 of the best ocean cruise holidays for 2022/2023
There's never been a better time to book your next ocean adventure.
Cheers to that: Best bar in the world for 2021 revealed
For shaken, stirred, neat or with a twist; these cities are the best in the world.
Twin baby pandas' first steps caught on video in French zoo
This video of baby panda twins learning to walk will be the cutest thing you see all day.
How to write your bucket list when international travel returns
When world travel returns, we'll be more mindful about where we go, and how we get there.
Luxury Wellness: World's best retreats to visit in 2022
Try one of these incredible spots guaranteed to transform mind, body and spirit.
'I did it': Aussie Hazlewood duped into sneaky confession
Australian seam bowler Josh Hazlewood has fallen victim to a trademark Barmy Army prank.
Is this the loneliest house in the world?
Over 100 years later, no one knows exactly how Buffa di Perrero was built.
Norway refuses to replace 'half dead' Trafalgar Xmas tree
The conifer catastrophe has finally come to a close.
Platinum Party: Queen's 70th year marked with epic living installation
After 70 years of service, the Queen is getting *very* extra decorations indeed.
French viewers shame Aussie for 'offensive' baguette etiquette
Talk about bad baguette-iquette...
Cop Out: American police officer mistakenly detains a man...in France
Officer, you have the wrong man, and country.
Techo goes Uesco: Berlin DJs seek World Heritage status
A group called Rave the Planet is fighting to protect Berlin's venues from gentrification.
Spike in Omicron variant cases puts Europe on edge
New York Times: Concerns even tougher restrictions are looming over the holiday period.
Covid protesters met with water cannon, tear gas in Belgium
The protest came after the government tightened restrictions to slow a spike in cases.
Contiki reveals places Covid-19 has made more expensive
Get ready to fork out a little more than usual when you visit these destinations.
Skeletal remains found in Poland could be elite WWII Kiwi soldiers
International effort underway to "restore identity" of remains, and find relatives.
Belgian zoo says its two very runny-nosed hippos have Covid-19
They may be the species' first cases of Covid-19 - how infection occurred is a mystery.
Cheers! How to toast in 20 different languages
From France to Fiji, here's what to say when you raise a glass this weekend.
Travel bans an 'attack global solidarity' says WHO
Not only are they not effective, WHO said travel bans heavily burden developing countries.
World War II bomb explodes in Munich dropped by Allied forces
A bomb dropped during the war was detonated by accident during construction work.
Oh (no) Christmas tree: Twitter reacts to Trafalgar Square's sad conifer
If 2021 was a tree, this would be it.
'She died of thirst': IS member chained 5yo Yazidi girl in the sun
Al-Jumailly chained Yazidi girl in the sun in temperatures of over 50C.
Covid-positive couple caught by Dutch military trying to fly to Spain
The couple made it onto the plane before they were caught by Dutch military police.
Omicron variant spread faster, wider than anyone thought
Omicron variant was slipping into other countries before South Africa raised the alarm.
UK family convert fire truck into a dream home and travel the world
Step aside 'van life', this British family have hit the road in an old fire truck.
EU propose nine-month expiration date for visitor vaccine passports
Fully-vaccinated? You may have just nine months to travel if you plan on visiting Europe.
Live: New variant in UK and likely Germany, Italy; NZ deems nine countries 'very high-risk'
South African scientists first raised alarm about the new variant this week.
Explainer: New 'Omicron' Covid variant, 'most concerning so far'
The new variant has a large number of mutations, which could help it spread faster.