Everything from oil and copper to coffee and sugar suffered deep losses in 2018.

A Russian mathematician is casting doubt on the age of Jeanne Calment.

There's a chance part of the burning night sky object is sitting in someone's backyard.

'Accountability does not seem to be a part of the WDC's day-to-day operations'

Rescuers worked in bitterly cold weather to find survivors in apartment building collapse.

Best of 2018: He gamed lottery systems around the world raking in millions.

Backpackers' final days revealed as alleged 'mastermind' arrested.

Five people arrested over an alleged terrorist act targeting the Netherlands.

Another drone sighting shut Gatwick down but 'military measures' have seen flights resume.

Hundreds of flights grounded with up to 110,000 passengers affected at busiest time.

Martin Johnston looks at a Xmas tram crash in Auckland that killed three 115 years ago.

Group from St Joseph's Māori Girls' College performed in front of thousands in Barcelona.

Watchdog warns of chain reaction in next crisis as Wall Street makes fears more real

Private equity has struck again with a $270m deal to buy Mercury's metering business.

Brits seem to be bewildered by Brexit. Leave or Remain, have a second referendum?

Travellers can be assured the London sense of humour is still criminally on point.

Rusting sea crane considered too costly to fix despite heritage value.

Tourist operators say they've taken a hit.

Hamilton woman Tania Jones has less than two weeks to raise the money for the enterprise.

Linda Thompson enjoys three European countries in one day.

Armoured vehicles took to Paris's streets yesterday as anti-government protests continued.

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.