Family watches on as memorial stone for first European settler moved
“He was an original pioneer here."
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The deal consigns the name Egmont to the history books.
Lindauer portrait of Harawira Te Mahikai will stay in New Zealand
A Lindauer painting of Waimarama chief Harawira Te Mahikai will stay in the country.
Huge stretch of Victoria coastline returned to Aboriginal owners
The decision prompted confusion about what it would mean for popular tourist sites.
Te Rauparaha descendant awarded honorary degree for te reo revitalisation
The discovery of an old manuscript led student on a journey into his past.
The last post: Kiwi Dambusters squadron pilot dies in NZ
Arthur ‘Joppy’ Joplin, a Kiwi who bombed Hitler’s prized battleship, dies aged 99.
Our Treasures: Discovering what remains of the Kamo swimming hole
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Joanne Ruscoe and Suzanne Roberts discovered they had something extraordinary in common.
Paying respects to the man and the legacy of Phil Lamason
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Hāngī pits discovery helps playcentre celebrate Māori heritage
An archaeological site has been brought to life at Kaikōura Playcentre.
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Moana Maniapoto and the final interview with Māori matriarch Titewhai Harawira.
Avondale magazine pays tribute to Māori matriarch Titewhai Harawira
Local Avondale magazine pays tribute to resident Titewhai Harawira, who passed in January.
Anzac screening of documentary about Dannevirke's WWII hero
Dannevirke's Regent will be holding a special screening of the documentary.
The ancient machine gun fighting back 'human waves' of Russian troops
‘It’s a weapon from the first World War being used in the third World War.’
Waverley Primary School celebrates 150th anniversary
A parade put on to honour the school had people lining the towns main street.
Northland news in brief: Whānau fun day in Kaeo; man injured post-brawl
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Chronicle of hidden Whanganui history up for book award
The General Non-Fiction winner will be announced at the Ockham awards ceremony on May 17.
Twin-building $25m heritage offices, shops completed in Britomart
Office, retail tenants left buildings pre-pandemic but the space is now reoccupied.
New ‘Easter Island statue’ discovered on Rapa Nui
The Moai discovery is said to be "historic for this new generation".
Northland bride marries at historic hotel once owned by great great grandparents
Northland woman engaged and married at historic hotel owned by great great grandparents
‘If the waka is stuck, so am I’: Historic waka needs new temporary home
The important piece of history is stuck on flood-damaged land and needs a temporary home.
Historic Māori storage pits found in South Taranaki
"You don’t see te ao Māori here anywhere. But you’re standing on it.”
Whanganui River tribes celebrate 28th Pākaitore Day
The 28th Pākaitore Day will be celebrated on February 28.
The surprising truth about sex toys through history
Telegraph: A recently discovered Roman device is not the earliest - or the strangest.
Censorship and eradication: Has George Orwell's frightening prediction come true?
Opinion: The censorship of history is an attempt to enforce a single viewpoint.
Anaru Eketone: Controversy over colonial histories is growing worldwide
Otago Associate Professor Anaru Eketone on recent worldwide events.
Our Treasures: Memorabilia brings back movie memories
Buttery, salty popcorn in a cardboard box is synonymous with watching films.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZ
Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.
Chateau Tongariro Hotel closes today
The historic hotel has been shut due to seismic concerns.
Why Article 3 of the Treaty deserves more attention in the age of 'co-governance'
The difference in Treaty translations has caused conflict for decades in NZ.
Settlers Day organisers pull the plug on planned event
Organisers of the European Settlers Day event on Waitangi Day pull the plug.
Chinese settlement included in school curriculum
Multicultural origins explored through lens of Otago Chinese migrants.
'More fondly remembered than she is now' - How will history judge Ardern’s legacy?
How will our kids and grandkids remember Jacinda Ardern? And, one day, how will we?