OpinionPita Sharples: A te reo strategy for, by and of the peopleToday, Pita Sharples will carry out the first reading of the new Maori Language Bill 2014 in Parliament.21 Jul 05:55 AM
OpinionMuldoon's best TV momentsLove him or hate him, Muldoon was definitely a memorable NZ politician - and this Monday is the 30th anniversary of the '84 snap election.10 Jul 09:30 PM
WorldWingspan of the largest bird in history revealedThe largest flying bird in history had a 24 feet wingspan - more than twice that of the biggest living albatross - and dined on fish probably caught in mid-flight over the open ocean, a study has found.07 Jul 10:15 PM
OpinionNZ On Air turns 25In the quarter of a century since it began, NZOA has funded a wide range of television programmes and music videos - we take a look at some of the best.03 Jul 09:45 PM
WorldWill the Earhart mystery be solved?New forensic imaging techniques are being used to solve the mystery of the final resting place of Amelia Earhart, whose plane vanished over the Pacific in 1937.03 Jul 03:58 AM
KahuMayor's unchained maladyDunedin Mayor Dave Cull has ''no regrets'' about stepping in to buy a set of leg irons, despite evidence they were used to hold camels, not Maori prisoners as had been believed.29 Jun 10:00 PM
WorldThe shortest route to GodIf you're in a hurry to meet your maker, a religious pilgrimage may be the most direct route.28 Jun 03:36 AM
New ZealandOld Kiwi battlers back World War II gameA video game that recreates the Battle of El Alamein has been backed by old Kiwi soldiers who want children to learn more about World War II.28 Jun 12:59 AM
TennisRare photos reveal Kiwi 'Federer'With the high ball toss, bent front knee and explosive extension, the technique matches modern-day greats Pete Sampras and Roger Federer.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandA chip off a very big blockWhen Sir Edmund Hillary said of Mt Everest "we knocked the bastard off", it turns out he meant it literally.23 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWorld War I, live on tellyA current affairs show reporting on World War I? Brilliant.21 Jun 08:00 PM
KahuChief cleared of 1865 murder at lastThe key figure in one of the most notorious murders in New Zealand colonial history has been pardoned.20 Jun 05:00 PM
SportGreat sporting exitsRetirement is a difficult enough call for many professional sports stars, and when you are a legend - having been feted for many years - it can be trickier than most.20 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldStag party finds 3m-year-old 'elephant'It's The Hangover-meets-Jurassic Park. While most stag parties involve paintballing, the pub or a strip club, one group of friends spent did some impromptu palaeontology.17 Jun 03:07 AM
TravelTime travel with historic holidaysElisabeth Easther takes an affectionate look at some stalwarts of colonial tourism that still stand tall today.15 Jun 12:00 AM
WorldThe mists of historyThe last home to Russia's doomed royal family, and the haunt of 'mad mystic' Rasputin, the Alexander Palace has been trashed over the past century. Now an Aucklander is part of an international group helping to restore it as a world-heritage museum.14 Jun 04:02 AM
FootballWorkers refuse to deliver free paperThe Sun's 22 million free World Cup editions won't be delivered by postal workers near Liverpool - who still loathe the paper over its Hillsborough coverage.10 Jun 12:40 AM
BusinessWhat to do with the Civic Building?Auckland Council's Civic Building, which contains asbestos, could become a hotel or apartments and its ground-floor be converted into shops.09 Jun 11:15 PM
World'He's been in worse scrapes'It was the D-Day adventure that captured the imagination of the country.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBomber and veteran two of the lucky onesA veteran who was lucky to survive 60 missions in Lancaster bombers during World War II was present yesterday for the unveiling of new markings on a Lancaster now to be known as "a lucky aircraft".08 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionLeonie Hayden: My top five York Street jamsIn honour of Auckland’s York Street closing down, here are five music moments that came from within those studio’s walls that touched my cold, cold heart.05 Jun 02:00 AM
WorldArt firm reveals its Nazi-era recordsA German auction house has for the first time made public its records from the Nazi era.31 May 02:02 AM
New ZealandWWII Kiwi airmen our 'best and brightest'On the 70th anniversary of D-Day a book seeks to win recognition for young flyers who bravely took the fight to the enemy30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNepal names peaks for Hillary, TenzingNepal has named two Himalayan peaks near Mount Everest after Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and opened them to foreigners for climbing.22 May 10:44 PM
New ZealandHistoric courthouse to be disposed ofThe historic Oamaru Courthouse is to be disposed of, a decision that has been greeted with surprise and disappointment in the town.22 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandOur kiwi is no AussieNew, startlingly bizarre findings have finally solved the 150-year-old mystery of how the kiwi arrived here in New Zealand.22 May 06:35 PM
