New Zealand$1m for some sand? You're dreamingSand touted as from the Pink and White Terraces is drawing bids of more than $1m - but there are doubts about its authenticity.09 Feb 04:30 PM
SportEngland: Everest moment at Oxford trackLesser-known Iffley Rd matches Wimbledon for its contribution to British sporting history, writes David Leggat.08 Feb 05:00 PM
TravelLibya: Apocalyptic landscapes mask prehistoric carvingsJill Worrall visits the carvings of Wadi Methkandoush, which have been incised into the rocky walls of a valley about 400km due south of Libya's capital Tripoli.07 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandDunne: Waitangi Day has been hijackedWaitangi Day has been "hijacked by the angry few" and all of NZ needs to reclaim it, Peter Dunne says.06 Feb 11:04 PM
New ZealandHarawira proud of nephew's protestControversial Maori Party MP Hone Harawira has defended a protest by his nephew as Prime Minister John Key entered Te Tii Marae for Waitangi celebrations today.05 Feb 06:15 AM
New ZealandPM keen to work with Maori PartyPrime Minister John Key has told iwi gathered at Te Tii Waitangi marae for Waitangi weekend celebrations that he wants to work with the Maori Party again after the election.04 Feb 11:53 PM
New ZealandTense start to Waitangi celebrationsWaitangi weekend celebrations have started with mild controversy this morning as one of the men charged with assaulting Prime Minister John Key at Waitangi in 2009 protested his entry to Te Tii Marae.04 Feb 09:53 PM
KahuRemains of Pink Terraces discoveredScientists using underwater robots have discovered remnants of the Pink Terraces on the floor of Lake Rotomahana, near Rotorua.02 Feb 12:00 AM
TravelHokianga: Honour thy chiefsThe 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.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandReverse pub crawl set for AprilA pub tenant is being sought for Auckland's historic Birdcage Tavern near Victoria Park.30 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldThe architecture of murder and memorialThe eerie 'Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe' reflects the insanity of Nazi brutality in its alienating architecture, writes Chris Barton.28 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandArt deco cottages demolishedThe art deco St Heliers cottages at the centre of a five-year battle between developers and heritage campaigners have been demolished.27 Jan 11:48 PM
New ZealandProtestors lose bid to save art deco cottagesAn appeal to stop the demolition of historic St Heliers cottages has been denied by the Environment Court.27 Jan 03:31 AM
WorldSpy who trained Taliban diesThe 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.25 Jan 04:30 PM
