TravelGermany: The road to warIn an intriguing tour, Pamela Wade gains insight into the horror inflicted on Europe during World War II.11 Sep 11:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanAbout time Te Papa is shaken upChristchurch September 2010 quake moved the earth 3m upwards. It also jolted the custodians of Te Papa into considering the safety of its treasures, writes Brian Rudman.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPhoto recall: Long journey brings out the angry bird in JJ the takaheAfter enduring a tiresome journey by launch, car, aeroplane and helicopter, JJ the takahe wasted no time establishing the pecking order at her new Tiritiri Matangi home.07 Sep 05:30 PM
World'Vampire' remains found in BulgariaThe skeleton of a man who lived between the 13th and 14th centuries, and had an iron stake driven into his chest to prevent him from becoming a vampire was found in Bulgaria, archaeologists say.04 Sep 11:00 PM
WorldRichard III's trouble with wormsWinter of discontent...or discomfort from worms? Richard III had more to worry about than his hunchback, scientists say he had foot-long parasites in his gut.03 Sep 11:20 PM
WorldAussie heritage out of fashionShame' over colonial history is seeing valuable threads of the nation's story left to crumble into ruin.03 Sep 05:30 PM
KahuDestiny's MLK haka raises questionsUS media question the presence of Destiny Church at a "coveted" time in a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.28 Aug 11:49 PM
New ZealandMoa skeletons unearthed in hidden caveThe skeletons of what is believed to have been a family of five moa have been unearthed in a hidden cave on the outskirts of Whangarei.26 Aug 07:37 PM
New ZealandPhoto recall: When Johnny came marching homeWhen legendary Kiwi crooner John Rowles fleetingly returned home after his 1967 move to England, he found himself welling up.24 Aug 05:30 PM
KahuWaikato: Journey into the pastWaikato is the site of some of our bloodiest historic battles. Dionne Christian takes a look.24 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelFive top history road tripsBone up on our country's past at one of these intriguing highway stop-offs.23 Aug 11:00 PM
SportRugby: Micro-province's giant killing victory still pricelessHolding a place in New Zealand's rugby history must be a great feeling.22 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand1860s woman droughtNew Zealand records dating back 170 years were put online yesterday for the first time - and show that Kiwi men endured a 56-year women drought.21 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Superglue' saves chimneyThe 38m brick chimney at Victoria Park Market was considered a liability if Auckland was ever struck by a large earthquake.19 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Need growing acute for St James rebuildEditorial: Two events have conspired to cloud the St James' future - but any move to save and restore it should be widely supported.18 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleShaking dusty skeletons out of the family closet can be a spine-tingling affairSex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker may have once played a witch in a movie but she didn't know her ancestor was accused of being one.02 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleGems among heirloomsWhen it comes to putting a price tag on family heirlooms, one of the country's top valuers says it's not all about the trash-or-treasure television cliche.02 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelOtago: A glow from old golden daysJosie Dale visits Macetown to recapture the atmosphere of the goldrush days.01 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi mystery solved in FranceThe mystery of a Kiwi officer photographed with a woman in the Somme region during World War I may have been solved.29 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMix of music as veterans pay respects to fallen comradesKarakia and waiata mixed with strains of bagpipes and brass as Korean War veterans from New Zealand and 10 other countries reunited to pay their respects yesterday.28 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionJonathan Milne: Slaughtering our most sacred cowsGrowing up in a small house in a new subdivision on the rural fringe of West Auckland, Paul Moon never aspired to be an All Black.28 Jul 01:13 AM
New ZealandSeven deadly NZ mythsThe problem with the conventional account of NZ's discovery is that it presumes only the first arrival in the country by a culture constitutes an act of discovery.27 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldDavid's palace find divides expertsA team of Israeli archaeologists thinks it has found the ruins of a palace belonging to the biblical King David, but other Israeli experts dispute the claim.22 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldIndependence furore inspires film-makersScotland's independence referendum has not just ignited furious debate over the country's future; it has also started a renewed fascination among film-makers.21 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandLove worth waiting 7 decadesAfter 70 years of wondering what he had done wrong to lose his wartime sweetheart, a British man will finally marry his love this weekend.18 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ's own school slayingsIn a new column, we look at some long-forgotten New Zealand events. Today, the Waikino School shooting of 1923.16 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPhoto recall: Monty, it was a gruff ride to the topIn December 1994, 20-year-old Oliver Driver was making his way through the world of improv and piecemeal theatre work when he landed a summer gig at Auckland Zoo.29 Jun 05:30 PM
