‘Germany is back’: 3 ways NZ can benefit from Europe’s renewed centre of power

It’s unlikely many New Zealanders paid close attention to Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ statement late last year that “New Zealand and Germany are committed to enhancing their partnership”. Peters had been visiting Berlin two weeks after Donald Trump’s …

'Tough to take' - Scots lament six-goal collapse in Germany

Captain Caroline Weir lamented the contrast in Scotland's first and second-half performances as they went from leading to being humbled 6-1 against Germany in the Women's Nations League. Weir's opening goal five minutes before the break had …

Watch: Cerci hat-trick as Germany thump Scotland

Have we seen the last of the major strikes in Germany this year?

With two deals announced in two days, major industrial disputes in the public sector have now been put to bed. Will the BVG and public sector worker pay deals finally put an end to Germany's chaotic strike season? Industrial disputes can be like buses: …

Attacks on journalists double in Germany, report says

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has reported a dramatic increase in attacks on journalists in Germany, with the number of incidents more than doubling in 2024. The report, released on Tuesday, documents 89 attacks on media professionals last year, compared …

Germany suspects Russian cyber attack on research group

Intelligence officials in Germany on Tuesday said they were probing an online attack on the German Association for East European Studies (DGO). The research group, specializing in foreign policy and international relations, is among several operating in …

Germany is making the biggest “power play” in its energy history, investing $385 million in laser-driven inertial ...

In a bold strategic move that could redefine Europe’s energy landscape, Germany has committed an unprecedented 385 million euros to fusion energy research through confinement inertial laser technology. This ambitious investment represents a dramatic shift …

Albert Lea resident writes book about couple who grew up in Nazi Germany

Published 8:00 pm Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Milt Ost, a resident of Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, has written “It All Began with a Coca-Cola,” a harrowing biographical account of an Albert Lea couple who grew up under Adolf Hitler in Nazi Germany. …

NAMA in Germany to procure air-to-ground communications gadgets

As part of efforts to modernise the Nigerian airspace infrastructure, the Nigeria Air Management Authority said its delegation is currently at the Rhode and Schwarz factory in Germany to assess the factory with the intention of procuring some critical air- …

Scotland’s first-half promise crumbles in devastating 6-1 defeat to Germany

Scotland's display during the opening 45 minutes was full of resilience and determination. The Scots started with a compact and disciplined shape, frustrating the highly-ranked Germans, who struggled to break down a well-organised defence. Their hard …