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Remains of Pink Terraces discovered
Scientists using underwater robots have discovered remnants of the Pink Terraces on the floor of Lake Rotomahana, near Rotorua.

Hokianga: Honour thy chiefs
The biggest signing of the Treaty of Waitangi was in the Hokianga. Liz Light visits the site that will host an alternative Waitangi celebration next month.

Reverse pub crawl set for April
A pub tenant is being sought for Auckland's historic Birdcage Tavern near Victoria Park.

The architecture of murder and memorial
The eerie 'Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe' reflects the insanity of Nazi brutality in its alienating architecture, writes Chris Barton.

Art deco cottages demolished
The art deco St Heliers cottages at the centre of a five-year battle between developers and heritage campaigners have been demolished.

Protestors lose bid to save art deco cottages
An appeal to stop the demolition of historic St Heliers cottages has been denied by the Environment Court.

Spy who trained Taliban dies
The godfather of the Taleban, one of Pakistan's most prominent retired spies, has died of a heart attack in the wilds of Waziristan while held captive by Islamist militants he helped spawn.

Serbia: Tagging along to history
Belgrade makes a point of living its past every day, writes Brett Atkinson.

Last minute court order stops the digger
News of a court order to halt the demolition of three art deco cottages turned protesters' anger to joy yesterday.

Art deco houses granted reprieve
Protesters are steeling themselves for a legal battle with developers after being granted a stay of demolition on three historic St Heliers cottages.

Art deco houses set for demolition
Three houses which heritage advocates are trying to save will be demolished within days. About 15 protesters remain on the street.

Turua St protesters vow to lie in front of bulldozers
Protesters have vowed to lie in front of the bulldozers to save historic cottages set for demolition today.

Looking to build hope in a troubled Burma
Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi talks to the Herald about the future of Burma, her family and why Kiwis can make a difference