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<i>Margot McRae:</i> We refused to give up on the old girl
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. In this tale of two buildings, Margot McRae looks at the past year in Devonport.

Devonport: A sea of stories
Auckland's maritime military past, present and future are put on fine display at the new Navy Museum in Devonport, writes Jim Eagles.

Devonport: Our explosive history
Spooky tunnels and historic weapons keep young and old entertained at Auckland's North Head, writes Jim Eagles.

Rare superhero comics to go on sale
Eighty years of the daring exploits of super heroes Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon will go under the hammer when an Auckland man's collection of thousands of comics is expected to attract world-wide attention.

Te Papa ban on pregnant women 'just advisory'
A warning for pregnant or menstruating women to stay away from an exhibit tour is just an advisory and women could decide to ignore it, Arts, Chris Finlayson says.

Anger at Te Papa ban on pregnant women
Feminists have criticised a rule forbidding pregnant or menstruating women to attend a Te Papa exhibit.

Unlocking the gates of Taranaki's past
You'll be surprised what's behind them, writes Chris Samsara.

Are we pushing 'delete' on our digital legacy?
Digital media means that there are archives of just about anything you can think of - but how long will these actually last?

Mississippi: Hop on the magical Oprah tour
The tiny town where Oprah Winfrey was born has developed a tiny trail marking her early milestones, writes Kevin Pilley.

Re-imaging Belfast's troubled past
As violence recedes, many people wantto have contentious murals removed from everyday life.

Ex terrorist's trial begins
More than three decades later, Stuttgart court hearing revisits one of Germany's most devastating political murders.