Battle brewing over Wellington's 'heritage hellholes'
Tensions between protecting heritage and building affordable housing are at boiling point.
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Rare 203-year-old coin found in central Auckland
A metal detecting hobbyist has uncovered a sixpence of King George III, dated 1817.
Auckland school bans teachers' use of racial slur after parents protest
Ministry of Education is working with Race Relations Commissioner to set new guidelines.
Nessie's nephew? Scottish dino uncovered and Grand Canyon yields stampede
Scientists have been literally tripping over dinosaur discoveries this week.
Thousands want former Nazi's name removed from Mt Hutt ski field
The "founding father of Mt Hutt" has a hut loft and a ski run named after him.
Book from 1902 returned to library decades later: What about the $32k fine?
The overdue fees of 'a penny a day' have been waived.
What to see on a Southern roadie: Dunedin to Christchurch
Savour a drive through one of the most picturesque parts of New Zealand.
Exclusive extract - New book asks: Was WWII hero Charles Upham short-changed?
New book explores source of Kiwi soldier's legendary bravery.
The Road Ahead: Inside 'The Beltway' - where the real world meets politics
Christchurch to Eketahuna - The Road Ahead visits the centre of power in New Zealand.
Liam Dann: Why Key's grim financial crisis call is a timely warning
Sir John Key has warned we face a financial crisis. Is he right? And what would that mean?
'Too important to be lost to history': Secret war diaries reveal all
"If this is war, then let there be no more."
Focus: Daughter of Cambodian refugee gives back by becoming GP in South Auckland
A miraculous is act of kindness saw her father spared from execution by the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, now Rebecca Ly wants to mirror that by giving back and becoming a GP in South Auckland. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Historic Hawke's Bay: Earthquake leaves sailing club high and dry
Few perhaps were as sad as John Vigor Brown about land changes inflicted by the quake.
'Cover-ups and coercion' not answer to sexual abuse
Sexual assault among volunteer firefighters is increasing, data released by FENZ shows.
Editorial: Raising the drawbridge on overseas Kiwis
Editorial: All new measures to hit this virus to the kerb seem to draw heated debate.
New Conservative ad comparing candidate to Mandela 'beyond parody'
Murray Chong is known for his race-based comments on the New Plymouth District Council.
The lockdown roadblocks - just how legal were they?
During lockdown, the law found a flexibility that enraged some and endorsed others.
Feather cloak given to Cook will stay in Hawai'i
After almost 250 years abroad, this cherished feather garment is back at home.
Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.
Māori hei-tiki pendant sells for $50,000 at Paris auction
'It is very painful to see, there are a limited number of these ... our ancestors.'
Portrait of Hemi Pomara: How the oldest surviving photo of a Māori was uncovered
Discovery sheds light on the remarkable subject of Taika Waititi's new film project.
Outrage over calls to replace US national anthem, written by slave owner
It's been the anthem for years. Now some want to replace it with John Lennon's Imagine.
Ben Kepes on immigration: Don't let Covid take us back to the past
Let's honour our past, but do so by embracing what, and who, New Zealand is today.
Hamilton deputy mayor wants man who threatened to attack statue charged
Hamilton councillors get to have their say about the Captain Hamilton statue this week.
History of two-day weekend, today's calls for a four-day week
Saturday afternoon was the day in which workers enjoyed "rational recreation".
John Roughan: History matters for understanding today
COMMENT: Studying history lets you understand people of different times.
Brian Fallow: The rocky road to today's NZ
New book details the many setbacks that have interrupted NZ's growth.
Go NZ: The undiscovered Auckland wine region that's right on your doorstep
Move over Waiheke, there's a new weekend destination in town.
The Kiwi colonial-era statues that pose some problems
The bad - and the good - of the men behind the statues.
For 76 days, our world changed. This is how we got through
It could've been a "dark and bleak time", but Kiwis found a way through, academic says.
'Take a pause': Race relations commissioner on statue, name changes
Legacy of colonisation in spotlight amid global rallying cry against racism.
Wellington should follow Hamilton's example and remove statues, local says
Two memorials in Wellington glorify men who abducted a 15-year-old girl.
Hamilton statue removal 'start of journey' to address racist history
"This statue is just the start," says Taitimu Maipi, whose actions sparked the removal.
NZ's controversial statues and the calls to bring them down
'New Zealand has a strong tendency to define itself as 'not as bad' as other countries.'
