Bus driver claims kidnapping was to draw attention to migrant deaths in Mediterranean Sea.

"Humanity hurts at moments like these."

The Norwegian restaurant invites guests to enjoy sea-view dining with a difference.

The doctor's employer has launched an internal investigation.

Traveller, 19, heartened by community's offers of help.

Dutch police launched a manhunt after three people were killed on a tram in Utrecht

Theresa May to ask EU leaders to postpone Britain's departure from the EU.

Diane Glennie was an early school dropout but went back to study and began teaching at 43.

Britain's MI5 has taken the lead in the investigation.

Planes turn back mid-flight as more countries ban Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.

What next? The outcome to the Brexit mess is no clearer after MP's rejected a final deal

British government's Brexit strategy is in chaos following legal advice.

Chef murdered ex-fiancee in her mother's Whanganui home after love turned sour.

Low-key influenza memorial a lost opportunity for pandemic planning, say researchers.

Video of the performance at Te Matatini went viral and now been given another boost.

Viviers is a revelation, writes Lorna Subritzky.

A former Miss Teen Universe, Dutch model Lotte van der Zee, has tragically passed away.

Army of Russian conspiracy theories tweeting 'obsessive' support for Duchess.

Comment: Leaders can keep tabs on citizens in age of polarisation.

Four people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.

A number of major European banks have been embroiled in the scandal.

Alpine guide took his hound Chief up 3194m Lendenfeld Peak in the Aoraki/Mt Cook area.

Travel site has called out the most overrated and underwhelming locations.

Man is alleged to have stolen from 21 victims in Australia, UK, US and Europe.

Norway has an extreme answer to the problem of the commuting and slashing travel times

Fine for unlawfully letting off fireworks in public places introduced in 1850

Theresa May makes a major concession on Brexit.

Little Isla was 'doing ok' up until last Christmas, then the cancer came back.

Simon Wilson discovers the heroes and memories of Hungary, cast in bronze.

Spike Lee wasn't the only one upset about last night's Best Picture winner.