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How hair loss has been interpreted throughout the years
Women's alopecia has been viewed differently in history - what does it really mean?
Finished: Te Arawa Whare Waka opening final step in revamp of Rotorua's lakefront
The opening brought to a close the five-year Rotorua lakefront development project.
Michael Fowler: The history of Hawke’s Bay’s Beacons landing spot
With the usual airport shrouded in fog, it was time to try a new landing spot.
Whanganui mayor reflects on iwi relations since occupation
'I’m here to celebrate what [the protesters] did. That’s the difference.'
'It's a beautiful day': Hundreds gather for Pākaitore celebrations
“It’s a beautiful day; a positive day.”
Feilding flood survivor reflects on his 84 years
Feilding is marking the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Manchester Block.
‘Eight muskets and one barrel of powder’: Britain’s first attempt to colonise NZ revealed
Rare document shows sale of four islands in Hauraki Gulf years before Treaty of Waitangi.
Vietnam veteran from Katikati gives insight into hardship of military life
'As a veteran, I was there – sometimes I still am.'
Party time for Napier's big innings: Marking a century and a half
Napier's first borough council was installed in 1874 — with 493 electors.
One of Northland’s last surviving WWII veterans dies aged 101
Guest served in Egypt and Italy before returning to the family farm in Motukauri.
Mākutu may have led to return of taonga stolen from museum
Kaitāia’s Te Ahu Museum may increase security after a taonga was stolen.
Captain Cook statue vandalised on anniversary of death
Cook's face and eyes attacked with a grinder, causing $25k worth of damage.
Letters: Take heed of Efeso Collins’ aspirations; Three Waters payouts
OPINION: 'Efeso Collins was a bridge between Pasifika people and the rest of New Zealand.'
Two-million-year-old fossils found on Castlecliff Beach
'You have a fantastic fossil record on the cliffs here in Whanganui.'
Rawhitiroa Memorial Pool stars in new book
Harry Wood loved swimming, and often mentioned going swimming in letters to his family.
'The happiness of meeting again': Dannevirke High School reunion set to reunite old friends
Dannevirke High School alumni to descend for reunion.
Rotorua golfer eyes St Andrew's in bid to honour pioneering mum's legacy
Jane Little was Australasia’s first professional female golfer.
Story of finding lost ancestor documented in new book
Trish Rossiter’s book Finding Thomas tells Thomas Skinner's life story.
'It’s the history of Hawke’s Bay': Knowledge Bank faces stormy financial forecast
Two Knowledge Bank board members have resigned amid financial concerns.
Who sat here? Experts debate origins of 'mystery' chairs
Uncovering the histories of household furniture.
Historic Hawke’s Bay: When gunshots, then laughter, rang out at a Napier beauty pageant
Fear of sharks in Napier was very real after a mauling, and manifested itself in 1934.