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I was there: 'It's something you never forget' - memories linger for Tangiwai survivor

Last minute seat change saved teen after Xmas Eve lahar sparked our worst rail disaster.

I was there: Prime Minister David Lange's 'nuclear' moment on world stage

Pre-debate bomb threat didn't rattle quick-witted PM at anti-nukes debate.

The war on waste: Food Not Bombs steps up to plate in Auckland

The group gives away free meals made from food that businesses might otherwise throw out.

Growing places: The eco-warriors fighting for our forests' future

'From an early age, I just loved the bush.'

Perfect storm: Where are you most likely to be struck by lightning?

One district has nearly 50 per cent more lightning strikes than anywhere else.

Custard powder, boiled meat and jelly: Arcane secrets of the Edmonds Cookery Book

Is the sacred cow of Kiwi baking all its cracked up to be?

I was there: When Pōkeno became jenniferann.com

Name change harks back to turn-of-the-century dotcom fever.

I was there: The magic moment spectators invaded pitch in World Cup opener

"Thanks, boys. Can you bugger off now?", late cricketer Martin Crowe told invading fans.

Luxury living: The flashest homes for sale in New Zealand right now

These are the houses where the top 1 per cent live. Take a peek inside.

'There's always hope': Year from hell can't crush suburb's spirit

The community's heart beats strong, leaders say.

A letter to my 25-year-old self: By Mike Puru

The Hits host recommends honesty in relationships and more focus on finances.

Aucklanders rack up $53m in overdue rates, council eyes forced sales

"No one wants to have their house sold from under them."

Bug off: The unpleasant objects hiding in your food

You won't these nasties on the ingredients list.

A letter to my 25-year-old self: By Dame Lynda Topp

Protests, parents and the phone call that changed her life.

Back on track: More of Waitākere Ranges reopens this summer

Canine wonders get to the root of killer disease.

A letter to my 25yo self: By Sir John Key

Sir John: 'Take life, your job and your responsibilities seriously, but not yourself.'

Focus: When does summer actually start?

NIWA forecaster Nava Fedaeff explains why summer doesn't actually start on December 1st, plus what conditions NZ can expect this year. Video / NZ Herald

Alert: New Zealand's biggest airports lose bus links

It is ludicrous that our two biggest cities air links are without public transport