New Zealand'Not a black and white issue': Museum edges towards council takeoverThe council provides nearly 90% of the museum's funding. 16 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumProperty‘We are delighted’: Billionaire’s bid for Stony Batter lease moves aheadFormer operator Tim Moon says his bid for a new five-year lease was rejected.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPropertyThe latest luxury brand coming to New ZealandRefurbishment plans for 66 Queen St show elegant red awnings over upstairs windows.14 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Where the St James Theatre project is at, how $15m council funds are protected13 Apr 06:55 PM
PremiumEntertainmentA hidden basement and a Queen’s throne: A look inside the St James Theatre rebuild13 Apr 12:13 AM
PremiumEntertainmentActor Mark Wright shares personal story behind poignant return to Gallipoli11 Apr 07:00 AM
PremiumWellingtonSecrets of the Green Parrot's 100 years in business and why it's Winston's favourite04 Apr 05:14 PM
New ZealandDutch and Māori family united as late opa honoured with World War II bravery medal29 Mar 10:11 PM
Entertainment'You mustn’t worry for me': Tragic tale behind boy in soldiers’ cryptA new book tells of a German boy who travelled 1000km across war-torn Germany to France.27 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhen sheep were recorded 'singing' Pōkarekare Ana: Unearthing a region's music historyGlen Moffatt has unearthed lost stories, and some songs he never wants to listen to again.27 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bottomless pit': Rotorua Museum grant criticised as BOP free entry axedFree entry clause dropped from funding amid concerns providing the money was a mistake.26 Mar 06:08 PM
WorldIndia's historic haveli homes caught between revival and ruinHeritage in Old Delhi is under siege from neglect, inheritance battles and urban pressure.24 Mar 06:30 PM
PoliticsGovt department expects Cabinet to weigh up long-term, 60+ year lease for Chateau TongariroThe Government is asking for proposals from operators keen to do up the historic site.24 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldWe’ve got the Battle of Hastings all wrong, academics findResearchers now say King Harold sailed with an English fleet rather than marching on land.22 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsPreviously unseen documents show Chateau Tongariro needs millions in urgent repairs, plus quake workProposals to revive the hotel will start being evaluated from April. 19 Mar 04:00 PM
Kahu'He can rest now': Treaty-signing chief’s bust back with whānauThe taonga is now back in Aotearoa after decades circulating in Europe.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt calls for bids to restore and run historic Chateau Tongariro'The Chateau is a landmark many New Zealanders have visited.'19 Mar 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBack from the brink: Inside revival of heritage shopping arcadesHow the rise of 'experiential shopping' is challenging the era of mega malls.14 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandDad's war medals returned to son after being stolen from Napier homeWWII and Korean War medals were stolen from Glenn Furniss' Napier home in 2024.13 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelFrom bombing range to eco haven: A 48-hour guide to ViequesVieques’ former bombing grounds now form the Caribbean’s largest wildlife refuge.12 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldStrikes on Iran damage fabled heritage sites, infuriating IraniansNew York Times: Cultural jewels and Unesco World Heritage sites have been harmed.11 Mar 09:00 PM
WellingtonNZ university to return stolen ancient Roman marble artefact bought 20 years agoItalian officials traced the ancient bust using seized Polaroid photos of looted art. 10 Mar 10:34 PM
New ZealandBuried history: CT scans uncover Waikato’s long historical record of big earthquakesAt least five major quakes, three around magnitude 7, shook the area.10 Mar 10:00 PM
WorldItaly buys rare Caravaggio portrait for $58.7mMonsignor Maffeo Barberini was elected to the papacy in 1623.10 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelThe Transylvanian road trip that beats Europe’s big-name citiesWriter Chris Stead spends a week driving from Cluj-Napoca to Brasov.10 Mar 01:00 AM
WorldLetter written by Mary, Queen of Scots, prior to beheading draws crowdsIt is getting its star turn as part of the National Library of Scotland’s centenary year. 09 Mar 07:30 PM
TravelIs the Isle of Man really a boring destination?One traveller heads to the tiny island nation to find out. 09 Mar 06:00 PM
WorldCoin used as British bus fare was 2000-year-old currencyThe coin features the god Melqart, ruler of the underworld, and Greek hero Heracles.09 Mar 12:58 AM
TravelViking Grand European river cruise by numbersThe longship carries just 190 guests, creating a relaxed, small-group atmosphere.07 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandInside the first Chiefs squads and what today's team can still learn from themBrad Meurant and Jono Gibbes look into the past – and future.06 Mar 04:00 AM
WorldMichelangelo's works hidden in 'secret room', researcher saysArchival documents reveal a plot to squirrel away his works, Valentina Salerno says.04 Mar 06:40 PM
