Speaker of the Russian Parliament, Valentina Matvienko, has warned the United States and its allies against any plans to implement sanctions against that country.

• New property bill makes it tougher for South Africans keen to settle in New Zealand
• ‘Endless nightmare’ for British man threatened with deportation from New Zealand
• Zuckerberg: We didn’t do enough, I’m sorry

All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara is the latest to join those in condemning Israel Folau’s controversial comments on homosexuality.

• New Hurricanes deals for Riccitelli and Lam
• Kobe Steelers snare New Zealand pair
• More questions than answers as England mull over a winter of discontent Down Under

Making use of the wonderful social media platform known as Twitter, KFC New Zealand offered chicken-scented candles to lucky users.

• Watch: Bieber’s ‘Sorry’ used in Auckland law school parody
• NZ man laughably thinks ‘e, y, e, s’ spells ‘e, yes’ [video]
• Prince Charles angry at Kiwis for taking the mickey

A beer commercial aired during the Super Bowl in the States recently was filmed in New Zealand – and featured some Kiwi actresses.

• Twitter reacts to #NZHeatWave
• Watch: Kiwi umbrella seems pretty invincible, but you be the judge
• That awkward moment: Miss New Zealand named Miss Netherlands

Heading abroad for an extended period of time, whether you are a first time traveller or a seasoned adventurer, can lead to a big headache before you depart.

• Video: Wingless Kiwi bird takes flight with Air New Zealand
• Bureaucratic blunder snubs British passport holders in NZ
• Gallery: New Zealand’s top bakeries – go on, treat yo’self…

A recent survey revealed the two best bakeries in New Zealand.

• Surf’s up with Stoke
• Pirate parties and ships ahoy – Croatia Sailing
• Travel Deals! Spice it up in Morocco

Just because an individual is born in a particular country doesn’t mean that they feel at home there or believe their chance for their best life resides within its borders.

• What Is CurrencyFair and why you should use it
• NZ to crack down on UK tax defaulters
• Aussie levy has Kiwis feeling the banking pinch

London is one of the world’s most bustling cities. The center of the English economy, London is the workplace for many people across England.

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• Winter festivities in London
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