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Affordable housing a major issue in Dutch election
New York Times: Too many people are looking for homes, and there are not enough available.
Latest from Netherlands
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
‘Tinder Swindler’ victims welcome his arrest
Norwegian victim Cecilie Fjellhoy said news of the arrest felt like a celebration.
Green bus shelters: How living roofs cool cities and support pollinators
Boston says greening all 8000 shelters would add 7ha of green space.
Putin's probe: Crossing Nato’s red lines and getting away with it
Polish, Dutch and Italian aircraft plus German air defence quashed Russia's drones.
'Larger than life': Crash victim remembered as 'sparkling, eccentric' woman
Martje 'Marcia' Eastment died after a two-vehicle crash in Matamata on August 16.
Drones violated Poland's airspace 19 times, seven were found
Kyiv said it showed the need for a combined Ukraine-Europe air defence shield.
Joseph Kony: Brutal rebel chief has eluded capture for decades
US gave up hunt for Kony in 2017. UN said last year he's in the Central African Republic.
'You saved me’: Lawson thanks engineer after narrowly avoiding scary crash
Liam Lawson avoided a crash thanks to his engineer’s quick warning.
Lawson taken out at Zandvoort, settles for 12th as teammate podiums
A collision with Williams' Carlos Sainz cost the Kiwi another points finish.
'Frustrating': Lawson starts eighth at Zandvoort, outqualified by teammate
The Kiwi is eyeing another points finish with a third straight top-10 start.
‘We have to start again’: Lawson writes off good results as F1 returns
The Racing Bulls driver was in career-best form before the summer break.
A trip to an André Rieu concert, a tragic death, and a Kiwi woman's promise to return
'Everyone said Bill will be looking down at us, and I said ‘yes he would have’.'
How Fabian Holland is paving the way for new rugby talent
All Blacks lock is fast becoming an automatic selection in the starting team.
A small European nation has a big explosions problem
New York Times: The blasts cause fear, damage homes and livelihoods in the Netherlands.
Why a historic Dutch village is charging tourists to enter
Tourists last year numbered 2.6 million, potentially rising to three million.
'A lot going on': Hamilton hints at Ferrari turmoil after slump
The British driver expressed frustration as his struggles on the track continued.
All Blacks review: Best player, biggest concern and where they missed a trick
OPINION: There were bright lights for Scott Robertson, but also concerns about depth.
ICJ climate ruling: Five things to watch for
International Court of Justice will hand down its first-ever opinion on climate change.
Gregor Paul: How a Dutch teen could change the All Blacks' commercial game
OPINION: Fabian Holland has impressed with his lineout takes and tackles.
Why Rotterdam is so much more than the Netherlands’ second-largest city
There’s more to this city than meets the eye.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders
Afghanistan's regime does not recognise the international court based in The Hague.
Suriname elects first woman President amid new political era
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons' party, NDP, won 18 of 51 seats in National Assembly elections.
Fran O’Sullivan: ESG is being redefined as Europe ramps up defence investment
OPINION: European stock exchanges redefine ESG as 'energy, security and geostrategy'.
Heatwave closes Eiffel Tower’s top floor and bakes Wimbledon
The Eiffel Tower closed its summit due to extreme heat in Paris, France.
Roger Partridge: The Dutch lessons NZ needs for regulatory reform
OPINION: Dutch workers produce 51% more output while working 300 fewer hours annually.
Europe on high alert as record heatwave spreads across the continent
Schools in France shut and warnings issued against the 'silent killer'.
Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon shines on global stage but has work to do at home
Luxon's international meetings included French President Macron and EU President von der Leyen.
Intel report upends victory lap Trump hoped for at Nato
NYT analysis: The leak was particularly damaging because it came from inside the Pentagon.
Kiwi fans miss out as broadcasters skip Women's Euros coverage
The tournament starts on July 3 in Switzerland and is streaming in 138 countries.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma
OPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".