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Why Auckland Uni's compulsory NZ history course is sparking debate
Students are divided; some find the course valuable, others see it as irrelevant.
Party line: Memories of NZ’s shared phone days revived in museum
The exhibition features nostalgic chunky phones with circular dials.
Stories of heroism unearthed as ‘long unseen' Dannevirke treasures go up for auction
A firefighter's sacrifice, and a Navy man's bravery - the back stories behind the medals.
‘Bigger fish to fry’: Mural removal underlines tension in DC
Mayor Bowser aims to maintain a good relationship with Trump.
Mountain for sale: Iconic station has been in family for more than 100 years
'Time for someone else to have a go' with one of Hawke's Bay's most outstanding features.
Link to the past: Heritage mural kept in $650m redevelopment
BJ Ball Building and Mrkusich mural identified as a Category B Historic Heritage Place.
One man’s $300k mission to restore decaying yacht involved in tragic race
'My memory of that yacht is spending all our holidays on her'.
The Hawke’s Bay Gardens of Alfred Buxton
The 1950s wool boom meant farmers had plenty of money to spend on landscaping.
Lifelike displays bring history to life at Tawhiti Museum
Nigel Ogle has transformed an old cheese factory into Tawhiti Museum in Hāwera.
Why the Oscar-nominated Nickel Boys left this film critic weeping
REVIEW: 'One of the most visually and sonically gorgeous movies of the year'.
London to Edinburgh with a twist: Is this the UK's best (but little-known) travel experience?
Experience two of the UK's best cites in a fresh and unexpected way.
No plans yet for site of demolished 107-year-old Anglican church in Gisborne
The Church of the Resurrection reached the end of its life and was demolished in November.
15% seismic rating: Nelson courthouse closure sparks urgent relocation
Efforts are under way to find an alternative venue for court proceedings.
Far North’s latest museum telling story of NZ maritime history
Chucks Cove Maritime Experience has a container shipload of exhibits.
The history behind Makotuku’s restored gates and their significance
The restored gates in Makotuku honor the history of the village's former church.
Sick or twisted? The story of a violent offender
Anthony Wheble is serving a sentence of preventive detention for brutal attempted murders.
Why researching your home’s past could be easier than you think
The talk on February 20 will help people research their home's history.
Crown to return significant pā site to Far North hapū
Ngāti Rēhia will celebrate the return of its historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri.
‘Very strong symbols’: Urgent push to save historic Rātana temple
The aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.
‘I wanted to piss off the police’: Arsonist reveals why he torched train station
Daniel Vale has previously been jailed for torching the office of former PM Sir John Key.
Embarking on a Great Gatsby-style tour of New York's A-lister regions
... Because New York is so much more than The Big Apple.
Phil Gifford: The All Black who refused apartheid – Ken Gray’s enduring impact
OPINION: Gray refused to tour South Africa.
NZ History brought to life in photographs
A Different Light explores the development of photography in tandem with New Zealand
Bluebird day expected for Waitangi Day events in Hawke’s Bay
Sun set to shine on celebrations, where unity and pride will be on show.
'Part of history': Māori wardens' vital role in Waitangi events
This year marks the first with Māori wardens working 24/7 at Waitangi.
94 years after quake: The heroic nurses inside a makeshift tea kiosk hospital
Between 1.30pm and 10pm, 60 operations were performed.
One of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest homes up for sale, after refresh
One of Napier's oldest homes is up for sale for the second time in three years.