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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.
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.
Doomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnight
The clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.
Forget stuffy school lessons, Rome attracts even the most reluctant history buff
Easily the closest thing you’ll ever get to a time machine.
‘Incompatible with freedom’: Seymour speaks on Treaty Principles Bill
More than 300,000 online submissions on the bill were received, setting a new record.
‘Reject this bill’: Denis O’Reilly’s call at Treaty Principles hearing
Submitters met at Waiohiki Marae for a karakia before heading to Wellington.
Editorial: Donald Trump 2.0's frenetic pace
OPINION: In his first 2017 week, he signed six executive orders. In 2025, more than 50.
Kennedy assassination theories resurface with speculation on killers' identities
President Donald Trump has vowed to declassify files relating to the assassinations.
Trump declassifies JFK, RFK, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files
'Everything will be revealed,' US President told reporters.
The little-known resort village that's home to one of Japan's must-see attractions
Believed to have inspired the film "Spirited Away".
Historic warbirds dazzle at Classic Flyers Aero Day event
Texan, Spitfire, and Mustang inspire crowds at Classic Flyers Aero Day.
'I talk about it in my sleep': 100-year-old gardener still digging life
Gardening is one of her two tips for a long life.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon promises laser-focus on economy, but will his aim be off?
OPINION: Luxon's State of the Nation speech should outline urgent, bold reform.
Western Bay of Plenty’s historic sites mapped on website
'Grassroots' resource connects community to heritage.
Matthew Hooton: The issues leaving the race debate in their dust
Opinion: Much attention follows Treaty Principles Bill, but voters tell a different story.
Peel St Bridge, a symbol of growth, opened in 1923 and remains a key historic site.
Gisborne's Peel Street Bridge marks 100 years of local history
Free open day offers glimpse into Doubtless Bay's bicultural history
If offers a unique chance to explore local history.
Community invited to join archaeological dig in Doubtless Bay
Excavation at Butler Point to explore Māori and European historical interactions.
Letters: Question of arming police on duty raised again
OPINION: 'All police on duty should be armed for their safety.'
They lost their land over $221 of unpaid rates – then the new owners gave it back
Documents show a historic pā was taken from Māori in the 1970s for 'European hands'.
Singapore turns 60 in 2025: 8 locals spill the secrets no guidebook will tell you
An insider's guide to Singapore, by the people who know the city best.