LifestyleA few of Neil MacGregor's favourite thingsThe most ambitious history project of the year — the British Museum’s <i>A History of the World in 100 Objects</i> — is now a book. Boyd Tonkin talks to its creator and author and finds out that how the world looks depends on where you stand.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand<i>Our View:</i> We watch and wait with CoastersWith luck, the country will receive news that the brave 29 are back above ground and telling tall tales over a beer.20 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandWreckers demolish heritage buildingA 124-year-old heritage building in downtown Auckland was torn down this morning after large cracks were found in its walls.18 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Hallelujah, Historic Places Trust finally sees sense18 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelChatham Islands: On the edgeBeauty, mystery, death and destruction await Jim Eagles when he makes a long-anticipated visit to the Chatham Islands.17 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelFiji: Windows on a turbulent historyMuseum exhibits give an insight into Fiji's tumultuous past, writes Graham Reid.16 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandLady Hillary unlikely to be charged over watch rowThe Ministry for Culture and Heritage hasn't considered prosecuting Sir Ed's widow over the overseas auction of one of his watches.15 Nov 11:54 PM
New ZealandMinistry relieved Sir Ed's watch withdrawn from saleThe Ministry for Culture and Heritage is hopeful an historic Rolex owned by Ed Hillary will be returned to NZ after being withdrawn from auction.15 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandSir Ed's children stop sale of historic watchesSir Edmund Hillary's children have blocked his widow from selling his historic watches.12 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandLady Hillary asked to return Sir Ed's watchLady Hillary has been asked by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage to return one of Sir Edmund Hillary's wristwatches to NZ - because of its historical importance.12 Nov 04:53 AM
New ZealandEden Park statue fails to score with rugby greatsSporting legends have their doubts about the statue of Michael Jones commissioned for Eden Park.11 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMoa skull <i>Trade Me</i> auction sparks conflictThe owner of a moa skull being auctioned for thousands on <i>Trade Me</i> has been implored to sell or donate it to a museum.11 Nov 01:48 AM
New ZealandShrinking deadline for rugby sculptureThe famous 1987 image of Michael Jones is being immortalised in bronze by the daughter of the photographer who captured the original.10 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelSpain: We don't do afternoonsLinda Herrick savours the food, history and relaxed atmosphere of Madrid.09 Nov 04:30 PM
