New ZealandAllan Baldwin: Kuia with moko galleryHastings photographer Allan Baldwin has spent his life creating precious taonga -- over 1000 photographs of Maori kuia with moko. Here is a selection of the images. Images copyright Allan Baldwin. 20 Oct 07:32 AM
LifestyleWallis Simpson's costume jewellery soldCostume jewellery created for the woman at the heart of a royal scandal raised several thousand pounds at auction. 11 Oct 12:06 AM
WorldNZ buildings on endangered cultural sites listWorld Monuments Fund identifies 67 cultural heritage sites in need of preservation.07 Oct 05:22 AM
EntertainmentChild's eye view of wartime horror The success of a film about France's role in sending Jewish families to concentration camps surprised its writer-director, reports Peter Calder. 28 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldMecca for the rich: Islam's holiest site 'turning into Vegas'Once a dusty desert town, Mecca now soars above its surroundings with a glittering array of skyscrapers and luxury hotels.26 Sep 12:09 AM
