There's plenty to keep Linda Thompson fed, watered and amused on the road to Rome.

It's not so much a wine cellar as a wine kingdom with 240 kilometres of vintage plonk.

A museum in Germany and a hotel in Austria cater to sausage dogs and their owners.

Jennifer Saunders gives the lowdown on champagne, Joanna Lumley and trips of a lifetime.

Six months ago Sergei Skripal and his daughter were poisoned in Salisbury.

The 185th Munich Oktoberfest kicks off on Saturday, writes Eli Orzessek.

No deal 'would slash house prices by 25-30%', and there would be no more asteroid warning.

Much-loved kindy teacher killed in West Auckland crash was just five minutes from home.

Food and drink packaging company is proposing to shift some manufacturing to Asia.

Increase in asylum-seekers likely to have influenced voters in Swedish election.

Kate Ford takes a seat at Amsterdam's dining table.

Europe is jampacked with all kinds of traditional foods calling out to be tasted.

Once in ruins, this 14th-century church is attracting tourists who want to see "ghosts".

Internet service soon could be reaching one of the world's last digital-free frontiers.

He survived a nerve agent attack in the UK and could now be offered a new life with ally.

Tourists could face fines of over $800 for snacking in the city's historic centre.

Woodville historians reveal the extensive range of Lindauer subjects.

The report says 2276 people died last year while trying to cross.

Natalie Paris signs up to make the perfect pizza in Naples.

Italy's coalition Government has demanded more support from other EU countries.

Hole caused by a small meteorite led to a drop in cabin pressure.

Franciscus Schaapveld fled to NZ after UK drug smuggling claims

Alistair Sloane finds challenges and compadres along an ancient pilgrims' road.

The Auckland-based cinema software developer lifted first-half revenue to $60.1m

He gamed lottery systems around the world raking in millions. And did it entirely legally.

Ten protesters accused of giving the banned "Hitler salute" are being investigated.

Queues are all behind you when you're on a group bus tour.

Researchers identify first Kiwi to die of suspected influenza in 1918 pandemic.

Pope's visit leads to calls for Catholic Church to exhume site at former home.

Provencal colours, perfumes and tastes delight, writes Annabel Langbein.