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Skinny young men wanted to star in film about WWII

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.

MPs lack breadth of vision shown in 1870 dealings with Maori

<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.

Muriwai yields old waka secret

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.

Nearly 100-year-old butter found at Scott Base

Historic hotel faces falling into disrepair, court told

Developers maintain plan for apartments and cafe only viable use for old building.

'Maori' flag will gain meaning in time, says Key

<i>Editorial</i>: Flags show our progress in race relations

<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Flagging a change needn't cause a flap

<i>Cartoon</i>: Pandering and flattery

Rival groups jeopardise Treaty deal