Egypt announces discovery of 4,400-year-old tomb
Drawings in the tomb, which also contains 45 statues, are 'exceptionally well-preserved.'
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Funeral underway for Hiwi Tauroa
The man who represented NZ during the infamous 1981 Springbok Tour has died aged 91.
Sandy Hook Elementary evacuated after threat on sixth anniversary of massacre
The school was evacuated today on the sixth anniversary of the historic mass shooting.
Daring tale: Shipwreck uncovered on west coast beach after 153 years
Restoration of 1865 shipwreck the Daring expected to cost more than $1 million.
A piece of port history scrapped
Rusting sea crane considered too costly to fix despite heritage value.
Frank Greenall: Full speed ahead for Yesterday's Schools
NZ education is heading back to the future, or would that be forward to the past?
Boxing Day races make every post a winner for 152 years
Dragging it into the modern era may end the party. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Waitara Lands Bill set to pass tomorrow
Passing of bill will end dispute that started at the time of the Land Wars.
Carl Bradley: Night Kiwi troops butchered Arab civilians
COMMENT: December 11 is the centenary of an infamous feat by Kiwi soldiers.
Outrage over porn video shot atop the Great Pyramid
Egyptian authorities are investigating the video after it went viral and sparked fury.
Auckland Māori warden who tried to bring peace to Queen St riot has died
Woman who tried to bring peace to 1984 Queen St riot has died aged 74.
Damaged waka recalled for unnamed park
Historic Māori names are being revived for the unnamed parks of inner Auckland.
Mata Mihinui: From Whakarewarewa pā to the 'NZ Herald'
Retiring "Herald" sub editor reflects on a life lived in both Māori and Pakeha worlds.
Have we forgotten NZ's violent colonial past?
We commemorate Anzac Day. So why have we forgotten conflicts fought on our own soil?
Barry Soper: Burning Bridges - hapless Nats leader is toast
COMMENT: Summer BBQs spell bad news for Simon Bridges' job at the top.
Editorial: We should do up Premier House properly
The Government should do up Premier House properly.
Scientists certain Pink and White Terraces buried under lake
Scientists say they're settled on the long-lost Pink and White Terraces' former location.
Te reo Māori names to be considered for hundreds of Auckland parks
Council restricts public input to applying Māori names to hundreds of parks.
Kiwi airman's fiery wartime crash
North Aucklander Alan Rhodes' bomber aircraft crashed and burned in Britain.
Goldie painting of Maori chieftainess under the hammer
The painting has attracted wide interest because of rare nostril tattoo.
Collision course: China's rapid rise sparks warning over war with US
Rivalry between rising China and ruling US could lead to a catastrophic war no one wants.
Matt Heath: WWI horrors put life in perspective
COMMENT: Motorway gridlock is bliss next to stint in muddy, bloody trench.
'Auckland' greenstone found near Kiwi war base
English dig unearths greenstone that may have been wartime New Zealander's.
War brothel dispute runs deep
South Korea's decision has fuel on the diplomatic fire with Japan.
Re-enactment of women's historic vote dash
Next Wednesday is the 125th of women's first voting to choose New Zealand MPs.
Heartbreaking tales of the Titanic
The Titanic harbours many little-known stories about its ill-fated passengers.
US Congresswoman tells of how she survived Jonestown
Jackie Speier was shot five times point blank as she tried to rescue cult members.
Lizzie Marvelly: Women Pākehā history forgot
COMMENT: New Zealand has swept aside the unsung heroes of the Māori women's movement.
Editorial: Victims will be heard in major inquiry
The Government has set up what might be called "the mother of all inquiries".
Construction workers make incredible discovery in Sydney
Boat built in the 1830s discovered at site of new Sydney metro station.
Te Papa mustn't shrink its areas of expertise
NZ museums' chiefs and boards should listen to scientists.
Focus: Children's Holocaust Memorial Exhibition opens at the National Library in Wellington
The Children's Holocaust Memorial Exhibition opens at the National Library in Wellington. The exhibition includes interactive displays, portraits of victims and an artwork display featuring 1.5 million buttons, representing the number of Jewish children murdered in the Holocaust.