Travel newsHow to choose your next escape, from Europe to AlaskaReady your suitcases and hop on a new adventure with these travel deals.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTimeline shift: Pike River mine memorial pushed back beyond earlier targetThe Department of Conservation wants the memorial to be in place prior to the anniversary.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek owners of war medals believed stolen in Palmerston NorthThey include a 1939-1945 star, Atlantic star, Burma star and war medal.23 Feb 06:32 AM
New ZealandWhen 1500 NZ-made guns went up in flames – the war story our country forgot20 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua Museum building work ahead of schedule, but $8m funding hole remainsThe museum, housed in the iconic Bath House, has been closed for almost a decade. 16 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHe took drama classes because his mates were. Now this Kiwi actor is starring in a hit Disney seriesAlbert Latailakepa has found international fame on Disney’s The Artful Dodger.06 Feb 05:30 PM
WorldEmpress' crown dropped in Louvre heist to be fully restoredThe Louvre said the crown still had all its pieces, except for one of eight golden eagles.04 Feb 09:28 PM
WorldUnesco recognition inspires hope in Afghan artist's cityKamal ud-Din Behzad left his mark on Herat, and his art has now been recognised by Unesco.04 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionShane Jones: As 2040 nears, it is time to reset Waitangi around unity and democracyOPINION: New Zealand First plans to cut Treaty principles from many laws in 2026.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We are all a little bit Viking': Two-day festival to bring town's history aliveDress-ups, horses, combat, axe throwing, archery - Norsewood's popular festival is back.03 Feb 11:23 PM
TravelHow to ace a Europe summer with kids and without the crowdsCheck out these three family-friendly spots off the beaten track. 03 Feb 06:10 AM
New ZealandHastings and Napier honour lives lost in 1931 earthquake, 95 years onIt's the first time no quake survivors have been present at the yearly Hastings service.03 Feb 02:24 AM
TravelIs this Wellington’s best-kept secret?It's a controversial call but this strip may be cooler than Cuba St.03 Feb 12:00 AM
WorldMajor cleaning begins of Michelangelo masterpieceChief restorer Paolo Violini said the fresco was covered by 'a widespread whiteish haze'.02 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandPreserving sacrifice: Major upgrade for Hastings Hall of MemoriesWork starts this week and is expected to take about nine months to finish.30 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Awesome!' - PM Jim Bolger at SkyCity casino opening 30 years agoMonday marks casino's opening: late Dame Cath Tizard and Jim Bolger officiated that night.29 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAuckland Airport turns 60: From farmland to jumbo jets and mega-projects Airport chief says the way Kiwis get around on land is not sustainable.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandArt Deco train tickets: Early bookings urged as Napier excursions returnAbout 2500 tickets have been available for the February 19-23 vintage train rides.28 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMasterful Magellan forces a long, hard look at violence and conquestLav Diaz’s 160-minute epic tracks Ferdinand Magellan from 1511 to 1521.28 Jan 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJosh Sampson: How do we remember the Holocaust as we grow further removed in time? OPINION: Holocaust memorial events will run January 25-27 in five New Zealand cities.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandArt Deco steam stalwart, 84, prepares for his final festival journeyArt Deco Festival steam train volunteer Bill Town is calling it a day after over 30 years.25 Jan 10:00 PM
TravelThis time of year is the absolute best for cruising EuropeNo crowds, lower prices and iconic attractions all to yourself. 21 Jan 05:00 AM
TravelThe horrible history of Germany's Rhine Gorge castles"This time, he aimed right at Siebold’s throat.” 20 Jan 06:00 AM
WorldNew footage shows eight-minute smash and grab of French crown jewelsLouvre employees were seen in the gallery, but did not intervene.20 Jan 02:08 AM
TravelJapan’s quiet coastal gem where you can escape the tourist crowdsThe Hiroshima A-Bomb Dome stands alone as the city’s preserved blast ruin.19 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy London’s chimney sweeps are enjoying a resurgenceNew York Times: The old trade makes use of new tools and tech as energy costs rise.19 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter an earthquake, preserving a slow craft in a fast worldNew York Times: Wajima holds a singular place in lacquer traditional artwork.18 Jan 05:00 PM
