Monastery raided in search for man suspected of murdering his family in 2011.

Swiss resort of Zermatt is cut off after unusually heavy snow, leaving thousands stranded.

Ninety firefighters battling fire in North London, which is visible across the city.

Justine Tyerman finds her happy place in a lesser-known Swiss alpine spa town.

The United Kingdom is much greener than New Zealand, two visitors say.

Joy and Graeme Atkinson have learned that kindness goes a long way.

Justine Tyerman meets a Swiss organic farmer with a massage machine for his cows.

Trail walkers are "proper travellers", accommodation owner says

Meet Genna Elvin, the Kiwi working alongside Microsoft and Google in Luxembourg.

We talk to three experts about some diets making headlines in 2017.

Justine Tyerman discovers the delights of the Lower Engadine Valley in Switzerland.

Google is facing a new battle with Brussels.

Homeless man's days of rummaging through bins may be over after an unlikely heist.

She was regularly forced to grab hold of an electric fence without showing any pain.

The capital lights up at Christmas and becomes a city of markets, writes Alkimos Sartoros.

After a visit to the Arctic home of Santa and his elves, Bev Wood is now a believer.

Uncovering forebears dashes dreams of nobility for Simon Dallow.

Three memorials have been planned for Yasmine Ryan, a Kiwi journalist working in Istanbul.

History is alive and thriving in two Lombardy centres, writes Leanne Rinne.

Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.

Nicholas Jones gets an exclusive taste of Belgian hospitality.

Five councils have spent the past 12 months painstakingly preparing their costly bids.

Britain, Italy and Netherlands have ride-hailing firm in their cross-hairs.

Blackmore Farm's host serves piping hot pies with lashings of history, writes Anna Leask.

A German truck driver left a trail of destruction while dragging a massive Christmas tree.

There are 6000 Greek islands, some known more than others, writes Jane Jurgens.

Exploring Slovenia by paddleboard gives visitors a unique perspective.

A short cruise is a perfect introduction to the Greek islands.

A huge tapestry, 10 years in the making, tells the story of New Ross, writes Diana Plater.

Jane Jurgens picks the best of the continent's fabulous trails.