Sol Te Whata, 95 today, reckons his uncle's blessing before he left for World War II was one of the things that brought him home safely.

Sir Peter Snell says he is honoured by the high esteem in which he is held despite comments which led to suggestions he is resentful over his treatment by some in this country.

Russian women carry supplies to Stalingard defenders after a German air raid on the city.

The US President must be allowed to build on his Administration's achievements, writes Reverend Jesse Jackson.

A 150-year-old mansion hidden on a remote island and linked to Governor Sir George Grey is all yours for a little under $2 million.

Health and safety officials encourage us to enjoy Guy Fawkes Night at professionally run public fireworks extravaganzas - but back in 1968 the streets crackled with dangerous fun.

Fear that expansion of three of city's oldest mosques will also destroy key historic sites.

Waitangi Trust launches fundraising drive because it receives no taxpayer money.

Veterans returning to battlegrounds in Egypt for a 70th anniversary next week have been promised business-class quality flights and silver service.

New Zealand has been allocated 2000 of the 10,000 places available for the 2015 dawn service at Gallipoli - guess which country gets the rest?

The Maori King and the Prime Minister drew the battle lines, with the former saying "Maori'' and the latter saying "No One''. Today, two legal academics explore the deep currents that lie beneath each claim.