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Black Plague outbreak could become 'untreatable'
Fears that disease could spread to Europe, America via plane travel as Ebola did in 2014.

Manila litmus test for Ardern's diplomacy skills
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is to meet Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte in Manila.

Radioactive pollution spreads over Europe
After a possible "accident" at a nuclear facility in Russia or Kazakhstan.

Airman killed after New Year wave
New book plots history of 10 Great War memorials and their soldiers.

European whirl: Coach class
A group tour is one of the easiest ways to maximise your time and experiences.

Luxury overload on Lake Lucerne
Justine Tyerman indulges at a historic Swiss celebrity haunt that's been newly-restored.

Austria: Horse of another colour
Estelle Sarney is introduced to the noble stallions at the Spanish Riding Centre.

France: Languish in Languedoc
Village life in a less-travelled part of southern France is enchanting.

Room check: Chic&basic Ramblas
Estelle Sarney and Grant Bradley check in to Chic&basic Ramblas in Barcelona.

Electric car highway is being built in Europe
BMW, Daimler and VW have teamed up with Ford to make the highway a reality.

Basel's most exclusive address
Justine Tyerman discovers the history of a Swiss hotel that's one of of Europe's oldest.

Cruising: Catherine the great
Every day of his river cruise from Avignon to Lyon was a highlight, writes David Libeau.

Paris: Where sleeping dogs lie
The gravestones in Paris' legendary pet cemetery tell stories of eternal friendship.

Extreme skiers snatch another first
Skiers make first descent of Mt Malte Brun - a high peak near Aoraki/Mt Cook.

Watch: Pilot aborts landing at last second in stormy weather
Pilot had to abort landing after 80km/h winds bounced the plane along the runway.

Athens: The heat is off
Cooler months are a great time for a flying visit to Athens, writes Aron Heller.

'Beautiful angel': Super fan shares moment with Lorde
Teen who followed Kiwi singer around Europe, attending six shows may be coming to NZ.

Catalans declare independence from Spain
Tensions in Spain are set to rise as Catalonia declares independence.

Canny Scotsman became 'Father of Auckland'
New book published to mark 200 years since Campbell's birth

The Hendrick's Hotel, Amsterdam
Estelle Sarney and Grant Bradley check into a hotel in a 17th century canal house.

What's the Craic?
Travellers to Ireland can expect gentle rain, grand stories and - now - great food.

Scotland: Swallow
Raphael van Workum's story of chance meetings and dubious connections far from home.

Dangerous video of hiker angers travellers
Video captured by tourist in Iceland has been blasted for being irresponsible.

Cruising in luxury on the Seine
What's it like to cruise from Paris in luxury? Stephanie Holmes finds out.

Italy: Get it right in the food valley
Be wary about what you order for dinner, writes James Cann.

The town that will pay you to move there
Described as 'little Naples', the rents here are ridiculously cheap.

A taste of Iberia
A taste of the food and musical culture of Spain and Portugal really whets the appetite.