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Double--hyphen surname law gets both barrels
The double--hyphen,compulsory for double-barrelled surnames in France since 2005, has been ruled ungrammatical and un-French.
Hapu: 'Hate flag' at Waitangi would be breach of Treaty
A Northland hapu leader says flying the "tino rangatiratanga" flag at the Treaty grounds during Waitangi celebrations would be a breach of treaty rights.
One of world's first planes uncovered in Antarctic ice
One of the world's earliest aeroplanes, entombed in ice for decades, has been discovered in Antarctica.
100 years of family picnics
The story of an annual family picnic tradition that stretches back to the start of the 20th century.
<i>Bob Kerridge:</i> Grand old lady in need of TLC
Future generations of Aucklanders, and New Zealanders, deserve to enjoy the St James Theatre's splendour, says Bob Kerridge.
Group's Nazi dress 'offensive, ignorant'
A band of historical military enthusiasts dressing up as Nazi bodyguards have been branded ignorant and offensive by the RSA.
Darwin in New Zealand
Charles Darwin spent nine days in New Zealand in 1835. He disliked the young country, but his experience helped shape his monumental theories about evolution.
<i>Brian Rudman:</i> H decision is a National cop-out
Wat a great whimp-out the Government's decision on wether Whanganui should be spelt with an H has been.
No place for 'mean-spirited' opposition to flag - Harawira
Flying the Maori flag should be a cause for celebration, not mean-spirited opposition, says outspoken Maori Party MP Hone Harawira.
Historic hotel faces falling into disrepair, court told
Developers maintain plan for apartments and cafe only viable use for old building.
All pa for the course
Deborah Hill Cone is impressed by a new series that sees Kiwi families go back in time.
Lifetime of a Kiwi sailing legend goes on show
Trying to encapsulate Sir Peter Blake's life, work and achievements in one exhibition was always going to be a huge task.