New Zealand100 Kiwi Stories: Cool soldier led by example44: Hastings-born George Masters took part in the Gallipoli campaign in 1915 before being posted to Europe. His bravery was recorded in the London Gazette09 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMove over Flipper, meet JawsThe South Island's Waitaki Valley is big country: a wide-open world of bare brown hills and huge rocks. Despite this inland setting, Otago University palaeontologist Ewan Fordyce likes to think of himself as snorkelling when he visits.01 Nov 02:39 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: At last! Hope for St James TheatreGiven Auckland's chequered history in saving heritage buildings, best to keep the Lindauer on ice for the time being, writes Brian Rudman.23 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionNZ on Screen: Labour leaders of the pastWith the Labour leadership contest now in full swing, NZ On Screen Content Director Irene Gardiner looks back at some memorable screen appearances from past Labour leaders who left a big impression.17 Oct 12:00 AM
WorldFortune left to Churchill's cousin's sonA cousin of Winston Churchill has died, leaving the son he once described as a "black sheep" to inherit one of Britain's most prestigious aristocratic titles.16 Oct 07:10 PM
New Zealand'I did push over Buddha'A New Zealand woman accused of destroying a Buddha statue in Cambodia says she did it because it “didn’t belong in the temple”.14 Oct 05:19 AM
New ZealandKiwi held after statue smashedA New Zealand woman was reportedly taken into custody in Cambodia at the weekend for destroying a statue of Buddha at the ancient Angkor Wat temple complex.12 Oct 04:25 PM
EntertainmentClarkson ignored warning<i>Top Gear</i> stars continued to use a car number plate for 10 days after being warned that furious Argentinians believed it was an offensive reference to the Falklands War.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Holy hell that's a bomb. Get them out'A box containing an old train set - and what was believed to be a corroded mortar bomb - triggered a major police callout in central Dunedin.09 Oct 07:28 PM
KahuChch's baffling booby-trapsAbandoned earthquake-damaged homes in Christchurch's residential red zone are being booby-trapped in a mystery that has so far baffled police.07 Oct 10:36 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Poseurs take us all for suckersIn the 1950s a Wellington student, later to become an accounting profession stalwart, paid his way through university via newspaper advertisements, writes Bob Jones.06 Oct 04:30 PM
KahuBuilders disturbed early Maori siteAn archaeologically significant early Maori site dating back hundreds of years was disturbed by builders excavating a quake-damaged site, a court heard today.02 Oct 06:03 AM
WorldBitter memories as Hitler's food tasterMargot Woelk was one of 15 young women forced to work at Adolf Hitler's Wolf's Lair headquarters as a food taster.20 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPlaudits flow for 'a great talent'The death of the founder of the band Snapper has prompted an outpouring on social media, and plaudits from local music industry figures.15 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldViking fortress discoveredArchaeologists in Denmark have found a ring-shaped Viking fortress on the island of Zealand, around 50km south of Copenhagen.07 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldHow big is a Dreadnought?Weighing more than seven Tyrannosaurus rex, or a modern Boeing 737, and longer than a swimming pool, a newly discovered species of dinosaur would have "feared nothing" scientists say.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKing Dick: supreme populist of God's OwnThe last word Richard John Seddon uttered as he collapsed from a massive heart attack was "Mother!"29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDay NZ took Samoa from GermanyA century ago today, Kiwi soldiers arrived in German Samoa ready for battle. The Herald is live-streaming the national ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe leader who inspires them mostMaori Party founder Tariana Turia and former Governor-General and National Party Prime Minister Sir Keith Holyoake feature prominently as political heroes.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHaunted by the Jukebox KillerThe years have washed away the markings on Paddy Black’s grave at Waikumete Cemetery.24 Aug 03:14 AM
New ZealandWar education over remembranceA leading war historian believes millions being spent on World War I commemorations will be wasted if it fails to focus on education rather than remembrance.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand100 Kiwi Stories: Soldier recognised as first Kiwi casualty of WWIA young soldier who died exactly 100 years ago has been officially acknowledged as the first New Zealand casualty of WWI.18 Aug 11:59 PM
WorldKing's debauched lifestyleHis daily diet included crane and egret, washed down with a bottle of wine. The reign of Richard III only lasted two years.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandJackson to show human side of warFilm-maker Sir Peter Jackson says the new World War I museum he is curating will focus on New Zealand soldiers and their experiences, right down to the smell of the dirt in their trenches.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeter Jackson to create WWI exhibitionFilm-maker Sir Peter Jackson has been enlisted by Government to curate a temporary World War I exhibition in Wellington.14 Aug 11:24 PM
WorldMummification used earlier than thoughtThe ancient Egyptian practice of mummification may be 1500 years older than previously thought, an Australian-led study says.13 Aug 10:19 PM
WorldTomb tied to AlexanderArchaeologists in Greece have discovered a vast tomb that they believe is connected with the reign of the warrior-king Alexander the Great.13 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldAncient sinkhole yields jackpotA treasure trove of the remains of hundreds of mammals from the Ice Age has been discovered in a cave in Wyoming.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand100 Kiwi Stories: Rugby talent lost in WWIThe first All Black to die in World War I was Albert "Doolan" Downing, a rangy forward who sported a Ranfurly Shield tattoo on his left arm.10 Aug 05:00 PM
