New ZealandIs Auckland's 'urban village' ideal straying off course?How you see the restoration of a collection of century-old buildings on Auckland's downtown waterfront is a matter of perspective.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New Zealand80 selected for Erebus flightEighty people who lost family members in the 1979 Erebus tragedy will travel to Antarctica on a remembrance flight this summer after their names were drawn in a ballot.30 Sep 06:43 AM
WorldGermany set to pay off last WW1 reparationsGermany will make the last of its First World War reparations payments this weekend - 92 years after the end of hostilities.29 Sep 08:35 PM
New ZealandHistoric theatre's future in the spotlightAuckland's St James Theatre is part of one of five convention centre bids being considered.26 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleGreat way to discover heritageAuckland is a multicultural city and its Heritage Festival should reflect that multicultural heritage. Events are a bit too Pakeha-based, but the walks make for pleasant discovery - and it's free.24 Sep 04:00 PM
KahuControversial novel not republishedWiti Ihimaera's novel <i>The Trowenna Sea</i>, which was accused of plagiarism, won't be republished, despite an amended version being promised.21 Sep 02:09 AM
New ZealandCanterbury quake: Govt pledges $10m for heritage buildingsThe Govt will contribute up to $10m to assist with the repair and restoration of character buildings in quake-hit Canterbury.17 Sep 04:28 AM
Opinion<i>Tariana Turia:</i> New bill reopens door to possibility of justiceTariana Turia, co-leader of the Maori Party, writes about the foreshore and seabed debates and tides of change.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandAkaroa memorial hit by Christchurch quakeA coastal town's war memorial has partially crumbled in the Canterbury earthquake, leaving descendants of dead soldiers shattered.10 Sep 10:20 PM
TravelOamaru: First with news of failed expeditionOamaru's red waterfront sheds have a story to tell, writes Don Donovan.08 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: River Kwai Bridge WeekIn World War II the railway line between Thailand and Burma was built by Allied prisoners of war and Asian labourers to give the Japanese an overland supply route.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe church was hit - we have a spareDibley has the redoubtable vicar Geraldine, and Hororata has the Rev Jenni Carter. 05 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentThe early sittingA new book documenting New Zealand's restaurant history busts the myth that dining out is a recent Kiwi hobby.04 Sep 05:30 PM
