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Rudman: It's time for a genuine national day beyond the settlers

COMMENT: The anniversary day holiday list has a pro-settler bias, writes Brian Rudmand

Letters: Health practices shrouded

The Ministry of Health appears culpable for careless or incompetent procedures.

The first transport of Jews to Auschwitz was 997 teenage girls. Few survived

Holocaust survivors are marking the 75th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation.

Ihumātao: PM refuses to discuss reports of loan

The site has been valued at $36 million.

'Remarkable man': Kiwi writer Gordon McLauchlan dies

McLauchlan wrote more than 20 books and was a longtime Herald columnist.

Why Anne Boleyn doesn't deserve her bad reputation

She has a reputation as the most scandalous of royals.

NZ woman returns to cruise ship, 65 years after birth

Her passport lists "at sea" as her place of birth.

'I was bait': Teen Nazi killer's confession

Behind her 'innocent' face was a steely determination to carry out her brutal mission.

50-year cold case: Murder suspect confided in ex-mayor

Another suspect confided in former mayor, but said he didn't kill Jennifer Beard.

Did this husband fall on to the knife that killed him?

Jury acquitted battered Whanganui wife of murdering her violent husband

Northland heritage champion retires

Heritage buff Heather Ayrton has made a bit of history herself over the years.

Letters: Skin-deep prejudices

The video record reveals yet another debate lacking in leadership and going off the rails.

Best of 2019: Skin discovered in NZ may help resurrect Tasmanian tiger

Skin discovered in NZ may help to resurrect the extinct Tasmanian tiger.

'Rich girl gone bad': The extraordinary tale of Patty Hearst

She was an heiress with the world at her feet – until she was kidnapped at gunpoint.

Future US doctors pose for powerful photo

'We are our ancestors' wildest dreams,' said Russell Ledet.

Local Focus: Snell will always be remembered in Whanganui

Snell's legacy still bringing visitors to Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.