OpinionEditorial: Pride of colonial fighters worthy of at least a sighThe Prime Minister is probably not correct to say few New Zealanders know what happened at Orakau.04 Apr 03:15 PM
WorldAugustus' tomb restoredHe was Rome's first emperor, the founder of a world-dominating imperial dynasty, and a builder of roads and stunning temples.01 Apr 03:15 PM
KahuLarge crowd remembers crucial battlePrime Minister John Key acknowledges the New Zealand Wars as an important part of the country's history but says a national holiday to commemorate them is unlikely.01 Apr 03:15 PM
New ZealandGallipoli ballot thrill for Singapore-based Kiwi coupleA Singapore-based Kiwi couple were among 950 NZers selected from a ballot to attend the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landing in Gallipoli next year.31 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandGallipoli Anzac centenary ballot drawnNew Zealanders who have been drawn from the Gallipoli 2015 ballot will be notified from today.31 Mar 02:41 AM
KahuRenovations stalled by bones discovery set to resumeWork is due to resume on stalled restaurant renovations after the discovery of ancient bones last winter.29 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleSex tips from 1945 guideA vintage relationship guide aimed at women reveals the outrageous sexism practiced by men during the Forties.28 Mar 02:30 AM
WorldTwin mission to study the effects of space travelNasa has revealed that one twin will be put in a rocket and the other kept on the ground as part of a study on the effects of orbiting the Earth.27 Mar 03:24 AM
EntertainmentA decade of DeadwoodA decade after it premiered, Deadwood remains a sharp and stylish work, with a surprising amount of optimism, writes Robert Smith.25 Mar 01:00 AM
LifestyleWorld's most-used word celebrates 175 years, OK?Whatever you're doing this Monday, wherever you might be, take a moment to reflect on the most popular word in the English language, OK?24 Mar 01:30 AM
Lifestyle'Grammar police' ruin EnglishImagine a world in which the advances of the science since the publication of 'On the Origin of Species' - or even since Charles Darwin was born - were ignored.20 Mar 02:49 AM
OpinionPaul Moon: Ngapuhi their own worst enemyIn a year that is unusually crowded with historical commemorations, one that may escape attention is the 170th anniversary of the flagpole in Russell.18 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldLost civilisations: How they collapsedA study released by NASA has revealed that modern civilisation is heading for collapse. Today we look at seven civilisations that have disappeared and the reasons behind their demise.18 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandTrade Me church's lease of loveThe picturesque Kohekohe Church could have been lost to the local community for good if it hadn't been for Trade Me.17 Mar 03:15 PM
WorldThe end is nigh, says NasaModern civilisation is heading for collapse within a matter of decades, according to a scientific study funded by Nasa.16 Mar 07:46 PM
EntertainmentChelsie Preston Crayford: Act naturalGreg Dixon talks to Kiwi actress Chelsie Preston Crayford about her bohemian childhood and why she resisted going into showbiz.14 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldRain aided Mongol conquestsWarm, wet weather spanning several decades helped one of history's most fearsome tyrants to conquer most of Asia and Eastern Europe.11 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldNew Stonehenge music theoryThe pillars that form Stonehenge may have been chosen because they were like sacred "prehistoric glockenspiels", according to researchers.04 Mar 08:06 PM
WorldReturning Mungo Man no easy taskIn February 1974 geologist Jim Bowles came across a 42,000-year-old skeleton in a dry lake bed in outback New South Wales.28 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTop cop's apology 'not personal enough'The new police commissioner is not intending to apologise directly to Arthur Allan Thomas despite a plea from his brother, who says the public apology was "half-hearted''.26 Feb 04:53 AM
New ZealandTop cop's Crewe case challengeThe brother of Arthur Allan Thomas says new police commissioner should apologise to Mr Thomas directly for a recent eulogy and ensure resolving the Crewe murders has priority.25 Feb 07:26 PM
WorldTiny gem the oldest piece of Earth ever foundA gem found on a sheep ranch in Australia has been found to have formed 4.4 billion years ago - making it the oldest piece of our planet ever recorded.24 Feb 08:35 PM
WorldArrest puts art theft in spotlightEven by the Byzantine standards of global antiquities theft the case of Subhash Kapoor is jaw-dropping.22 Feb 02:05 AM
KahuAmbush that became a battleIt was February 11, 1864 and the invading British forces advanced deeper into the Waikato heartland, closing in on the Maori King Movement's agricultural base.11 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew life for Hillary historyThe new owners of a century-old villa that was cut in half and moved from Mt Eden to Warkworth last week plan to turn it into a family home.10 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionMalcolm Mulholland: Does our flag reflect who we are as a nation?When it comes to other Commonwealth countries and their flags, we are in the minority, writes Malcolm Mulholland. Of the 54 member nations of the Commonwealth, 45 have removed the Union Jack.10 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldHungary's Jews: Holocaust 'whitewash'It's Hungary's Holocaust memorial year - but why are Jewish groups in the country intending to boycott all state-organised events?09 Feb 09:12 PM
