New ZealandHaste 'biggest enemy of heritage'Structural engineers should work with conservation architects and architectural historians to ensure that no quake-damaged heritage buildings in Christchurch are demolished in haste, a heritage campaigner says.06 Mar 09:51 PM
Small BusinessRebuilding Christchurch Business - fight on to save precious antiquesA Christchurch antiques dealer is appealing to authorities to help save his valuable collection before his store is bulldozed.06 Mar 09:30 PM
New ZealandNo desire to bulldoze Christchurch - BrownleeEarthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the focus on heritage buildings after the devastating earthquake in Christchurch is 'unacceptable' at a time when thousands of residents' lives have been disrupted.06 Mar 09:26 PM
EntertainmentTV Eye: Pictures tell the storyIt's been some week for NZ television. I'm sure I'm not alone in having spent more time, in the last 10 days, watching it than I have all year - that's the effect of quality viewing, or at least television which is irrefutably compelling.02 Mar 08:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: International Flamenco FestivalAlbuquerque's National Institute of Flamenco preserves and promotes the artistry, history and culture of flamenco and fulfils an educational role through its National Conservatory of Flamenco Arts.01 Mar 01:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Demolishing historyA historic 155-year-old Christchurch mansion was reduced to a pile of dust and splintered wood today while the owner and his family looked on with glassy eyes.25 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTV Pick of the week: BBC KnowledgeThere are a few reinventions afoot this week in the world of information TV, with the Documentary Channel becoming BBC Knowledge and TVNZ's digital and freeview channel's 6 and 7 merging into one.24 Feb 06:00 PM
WorldAbolish Bahrain's monarchy, chant Shia MuslimsBahrain's Shia Muslims ran in their tens of thousands back into Pearl Square in the centre of Manama.20 Feb 04:30 PM
RoyalsFilm a royal triumphCritics may be questioning its historical accuracy but Peter Conradi, co-author of the book that sparked the Oscar-nominated <i>The King’s Speech</i>, argues the main point is the relationship between friends.17 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelQueensland: Discovering CloncurryThis little-known Outback town holds a lot of Australian history, writes Carrie Berdon.16 Feb 02:30 AM
KahuRenowned historian Binney diesRespected New Zealand historian Dame Judith Binney has passed away, 14 months after receiving serious head injuries after being hit by a truck.15 Feb 11:58 PM
New ZealandSon to finish Antarctic trip for his parentsHis parents were among the 257 people killed in the Mt Erebus disaster, so now Andrew Bond is going to complete their Antarctic trip for them.15 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelIreland: House of horrorsStrokestown Park's gracious delights front a grim attraction, writes Graham Reid.13 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDB ordered to pull 'Black Budget' beer adsDB Breweries has been ordered to withdraw TV and online ads from its current campaign featuring Arnold Nordmeyer's infamous late-1950s "Black Budget" and the company's DB Export Beer.11 Feb 06:11 AM
LifestyleAppetite for destructionSome Aucklanders may have been surprised to see a demolition expert supporting the campaign to save three historic St Heliers houses from the wrecker’s ball.11 Feb 01:00 AM
OpinionLibya: Cyrene's rise and fallIt’s appropriate that a city whose wealth was partly due to a locally grown aphrodisiac should have its rises and falls.10 Feb 05:00 PM
