TravelCelebrate the finale of Downtown Abbey at these real-life castlesInspired by the new film? Live out your dreams in these idyllic spots. 08 Sep 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Apology to Māori All Blacks for apartheid exclusion has been hard wonOPINION: South Africa will apologise to Māori All Blacks after decades-long apartheid ban.06 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleDuchess of Kent remembered for quiet life and service after royal exitShe gave up her HRH title in 1996 to teach singing in Hull.06 Sep 04:10 AM
All Blacks'There is nothing like this rivalry': Sir John Kirwan's letter to the All Blacks and fansSir John Kirwan urges fans to wear black and support the All Blacks passionately.05 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldNazi relics: Daughter, son-in-law charged with hiding Matisse works'Portrait of a Lady' by Giuseppe Ghislandi was missing for 80 years before being found.04 Sep 07:26 PM
WorldHow Marco Polo's family could have brought the lion of Venice to ItalyThe Lion of Venice sculpture was made in China, researchers found.04 Sep 02:23 AM
New ZealandNew Woolworths Taupō opens with special pouThe supermarket and the pou have a history dating back to 1961.03 Sep 11:29 PM
TravelWhat it's like on Ireland's only island townEnniskillen's history includes sieges and tales of warrior Cethlenn.03 Sep 06:44 AM
TravelWhy Crete is a must-visit for food lovers and adventure seekersCraving a Greece getaway? Here's why you should head straight to Crete. 02 Sep 08:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPou carved for Hawke's Bay whare to be returned to NZ after 134 yearsThe carvings are coming home after more than a century sitting in an Australian museum.31 Aug 12:00 AM
SportSouth Africa to host Māori All Blacks, apologise for apartheid exclusionPlans are also being finalised for the All Blacks to tour South Africa in 2026.30 Aug 01:47 AM
TravelWhere to go instead of Delhi, Agra or Japur in IndiaWe share lesser-known gems that most India visitors miss. 29 Aug 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProfessional fundraiser on how she got Kiwis to donate $16m for overseas projectJenni Giblin is something of a fundraising phenomenon.27 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldA surprise from history - the 'smiling' VikingThe ivory piece shows a well-groomed man with a braided beard.27 Aug 05:00 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanA first-timer's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Is this the greatest show on Earth?Review: Bagpipes, tears, and touching tributes – what to expect at the Eden Park shows.25 Aug 05:00 AM
Lifestyle‘Clock it’: We’re all finger-clapping wrongBallroom community seeks recognition as finger claps go mainstream.24 Aug 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsHow Marama Royal is leading Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to new heightsNgāti Whātua Ōrākei's assets have risen from $631m in 2014 to $1.53b last year.24 Aug 12:00 AM
TalanoaSamoa's political history: How Samoa’s leaders shaped its political landscapeSamoa's elections are set for August 29 with six parties participating.22 Aug 12:27 AM
WorldSunk beneath time: New discoveries from Egypt's ancient cityCranes lifted statues from the depths as divers cheered on the shore.21 Aug 07:11 PM
EntertainmentMoa revival: The ambitious plan to resurrect NZ's giant birdMoa were dominant in NZ for 50 million years before humans arrived.21 Aug 05:00 AM
RoyalsWhy Buckingham Palace was 'never loved' by the RoyalsBuckingham Palace is now seen as 'Monarchy HQ', not a royal home.19 Aug 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We shouldn’t undervalue the important work of historians OPINION: Also letters on religion and politics; cycle helmets; Palestinian state. 19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionReal countries need to keep learning about their history – James BelichOPINION: Marsden Fund cuts saved $14 million, endangering history projects.17 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldParch marks: History uncovered during dry timesNY Times: They emerge when grass on buried ruins dries at a different rate to other areas.15 Aug 04:21 AM
Wellington'Critical' new $155m science facility to save Te Papa collectionThe Herald previously reported the collection of specimens was at risk of disposal.13 Aug 11:53 PM
TravelI've been to Seville 10 times. Here's why I'll keep going backA regular visitor shares what tourists should really do. 11 Aug 08:00 PM
WorldBritish man's bones found in Antarctic glacier 65 years after deathDennis Bell's remains were found in January by a Polish Antarctic expedition.11 Aug 07:54 PM
WorldThe Russian past of Alaska, where Trump and Putin will meetThe two presidents will hold a high-stakes meeting in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine war.11 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelWhat it's really like visiting the North Korean border as a KiwiNathan Limm heads to the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea to find out.09 Aug 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldEven Hiroshima’s pacifist cause is losing believers New York Times: Some Japanese think that peace for peace’s sake is no longer enough.07 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTheir last love token was a dinosaur rebuilt from its bonesNew York Times: Triceratops was the last restoration project a couple worked on together.07 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldNew insights into Pompeii's post-eruption lifeThere were survivors and they tried to rebuild their lives.06 Aug 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Reluctant hero': Memorial to honour NZ airman's WWII braveryPhil Lamason talked a German firing squad into disobeying an order to shoot.06 Aug 06:00 PM
Travel48 hours in Seattle: How to make the most of your visitOnly have two days to spare? Make the most of every hour with this guide. 06 Aug 12:25 AM
