TravelFast cars to Latin lovers: Italy's top 15 cultural exportsIn honour of Italy's 150th birthday, John Walsh rounds up its top cultural exports.18 Mar 08:46 PM
WorldSaga of many familiesSimon Sebag Montefiore tells Stephen Jewell about writing ‘the greatest story ever told’ and why the history of Jerusalem is the story of the world.14 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldTokyo tsunami one of the biggest in recent historyA 10-metre-high tsunami ploughed into the Japanese coast on Friday, dashing ships into the shore, washing away houses and leaving devastation in its wake.11 Mar 08:15 AM
LifestyleFashion and fascismJohn Galliano's recent comments have put the spotlight on the links between designers and government.10 Mar 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Christchurch will shake like a leaf' - quake danger known for yearsWarnings about Christchurch's heritage buildings in a quake were given 15 years ago on TV.10 Mar 12:30 AM
New ZealandMourning the loss of a landmark - and a homeWhile Lyttelton residents are lamenting the loss of 135 years of history as a demolition order hangs over their town's historic Timeball Station, one woman is mourning the loss of her home.08 Mar 09:45 PM
TravelQueensland: Lovely bonesRelease your inner palaeontologist and dig for dinosaurs in Winton, writes Pamela Wade.07 Mar 04:30 PM
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
