A small stencil used by Sir Edmund Hillary to mark crates for one of his expeditions is likely to go on show in the Hillary family home.

Billy Sing, a Queenslander of Anglo-Chinese ancestry, earned himself the title of Australia's deadliest sniper during the Gallipoli campaign.

He was prepared to steer his boat into any weather, ride his Harley fast and drive his Corvette faster. I never knew the guy, but it's clear he was a legend - and a hoot.

Up to 20 mummified Maori heads held in French museums could be returned to NZ after France adopted a new law.

Tuhoe leaders say a Crown apology for 19th century injustices would be meaningless unless tribes who fought with colonial forces also say sorry.

Katie Holmes is at the centre of what Hollywood liberals are billing a sinister right-wing plot to destroy JFK's reputation.

Kati Kasza's father instilled in her a love of plants and the importance of seeking quality.

Thousands of Aucklanders yesterday marched on to Queens Wharf to mark the opening of the Red Gates on Anzac Day.

The historical preoccupation with Gallipoli becomes easily comprehensible when you remember that 8141 Australians and 2721 New Zealanders died during the brief campaign.

The green and gold bunting is hanging in the streets and the Australian flags are flying, but the French town which commemorates Anzac Day is missing its usual hoards of Aussie tourists.

Mr Key has joined the New Zealand contingent in Turkey, which includes 22 veterans, 23 secondary school students and Defence Force staff.