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
New ZealandForget L&P - Paeroa is the 'antique capital of New Zealand'Paeroa now has about seven antique shops and six second-hand stores.03 Mar 12:01 AM
TravelSkip Paris this year for a fairy-tale French lake town without the chaosThe 11th-century Chateau de Menthon-Saint-Bernard inspired 'Sleeping Beauty'.02 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldAlexandria bids farewell to historic tramway in latest urban upheavalOn Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, the oldest tram in the region is at the end of its line.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelWarsaw city break guide: Best things to do, where to stay, how to get aroundWorld-class museums like POLIN and the Uprising Museum anchor any weekend stay.24 Feb 11:30 PM
TravelThis is the 'new Prague' the crowds don't know aboutSkip the overpriced, tourist-filled town for a proper hidden gem. 23 Feb 11:05 PM
Travel newsHow to choose your next escape, from Europe to AlaskaReady your suitcases and hop on a new adventure with these travel deals.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTimeline shift: Pike River mine memorial pushed back beyond earlier targetThe Department of Conservation wants the memorial to be in place prior to the anniversary.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek owners of war medals believed stolen in Palmerston NorthThey include a 1939-1945 star, Atlantic star, Burma star and war medal.23 Feb 06:32 AM
New ZealandWhen 1500 NZ-made guns went up in flames – the war story our country forgotNZ has never been much of an arms manufacturer, but Hawke's Bay man Philip Charlton was.20 Feb 05:00 PM
WorldFrom Charles I to Princess Anne: The royals who fell foul of the lawPrincess Anne was fined and given a criminal record over her dog Dotty in 2002.20 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandBuilder who bought former Wellington mayoral desk happy to give it backAn inquiry found three council checks on the old desk missed the confidential files.20 Feb 03:55 AM
LifestyleFrom Charles I to Princess Anne: The royals who fell foul of the lawIn 2002, Princess Anne became the first modern royal with a criminal record.19 Feb 06:47 PM
TravelInside America’s favourite small city Kiwis often skip pastThe town has been voted America's best small city 14 times since 2009.18 Feb 05:28 AM
WorldWhat 42 massive and decaying presidential heads say about AmericaThey were the centrepieces of a park that went bankrupt. They now live in a muddy field.17 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelRuin bars and retro shops: The coolest street culture in BudapestGet off the tourist trail and head to District VII.17 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandStop horsing around: What to expect in the Year of the HorseThe rare Fire Horse year has arrived, appearing only once every 60 years.16 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandRotorua Museum building work ahead of schedule, but $8m funding hole remainsThe museum, housed in the iconic Bath House, has been closed for almost a decade. 16 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHe took drama classes because his mates were. Now this Kiwi actor is starring in a hit Disney seriesAlbert Latailakepa has found international fame on Disney’s The Artful Dodger.06 Feb 05:30 PM
WorldEmpress' crown dropped in Louvre heist to be fully restoredThe Louvre said the crown still had all its pieces, except for one of eight golden eagles.04 Feb 09:28 PM
WorldUnesco recognition inspires hope in Afghan artist's cityKamal ud-Din Behzad left his mark on Herat, and his art has now been recognised by Unesco.04 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionShane Jones: As 2040 nears, it is time to reset Waitangi around unity and democracyOPINION: New Zealand First plans to cut Treaty principles from many laws in 2026.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We are all a little bit Viking': Two-day festival to bring town's history aliveDress-ups, horses, combat, axe throwing, archery - Norsewood's popular festival is back.03 Feb 11:23 PM
