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Documentary marks anniversary of first Otago migrant ship
The first migrant ship from Europe arrived in Otago 175 years ago.
Auckland’s historic Wintergarden gets new lease of life with $7.5m makeover
Seismic strengthening will also make the popular attraction safer for visitors.
Jack the Ripper’s true face finally revealed
The suspected face of notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper has been uncovered.
Lessons from the past: Stepping out of the comfort zone on a luxury cruise
The argument for facing the truth of history on holiday.
A city with a past: Unearthing scandals and secrets in Whanganui
There's no time like the present to air Whanganui's dirty laundry.
Cold War sexpionage: The Stasi spies who traded romance for secrets
Times: What’s the best way to spy on your enemies? Sleep with their secretaries.
‘Shame!’ Tourist caught walking on Mayan ruins mobbed by crowd
Frightening scenes emerged of a tourist bein led through jeering crowds. in Mexico.
Inside the house of Frida Kahlo, and other Mexico City must-sees
Coyoacán’s house museums offer a window into the neighbourhood’s artistic history.
New study suggests Māori settlers arrived in 13th century
Today's study used updated radiocarbon technology at 436 archaeological sites.
Focus: Emotional moment PM Ardern visits ‘childhood hero’ Shackleton's Hut
An emotional Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern explores her 'childhood hero' Ernest Shackleton's hut and speaks on the duty of care Aotearoa has to the preservation. Video / Mike Scott
Lady of the lake's birthday cruise: TSS Earnslaw turns 110
A birthday party for the grand old lady of the lake celebrated heritage and the future.
Special report: NZSAS takes fresh look at historic link to 'murderers'
Historical links to the Forest Rangers and Gustavus von Tempsky cause NZSAS discomfort.
First coins featuring King Charles unveiled
The king is depicted without a crown on the new coins.
Erosion threatens to wash away secrets of the past
This is not a renewable resource, and we risk losing a lot forever.
Māwai Hākona kapa haka group reflect on te reo Māori journey
Māwai Hākona won the second year of the Polynesian Festival in Rotorua in 1973.
White wash? New claims on what the Treaty of Waitangi really meant
British sovereignty and Maori self-government were supposed to co-exist, says author.
The baby farmer: Dark tale of the Dunedin woman who adopted unwanted babies
Ugly truth about enterprise laid bare in November 1890 when police raided her house.
Golf balls 'are the product of colonial exploitation'
The game was 'imposed' around the world by the British Empire, says major university.
Colonial environmental damage: Why it's time NZ faced up to its past
European settlers transformed "wild untamed nature" into "productive land" in the 1800s.
Margot McRae: Character areas won't provide affordable homes
OPINION: 'This legislation will scatter bad housing randomly across the city.'
Oscar Sims: Inner suburb density will improve affordability
OPINION: 'Let young New Zealanders live within a convenient distance of their needs.'
'It would've bought you a house': The single Kiwi banknote once worth $15,000
Specimen banknote once changed hands for almost $100,000.
Ancient Greeks exhibition on in Auckland
Exhibition is largest selection of Classical world artefacts loaned by Brit Museum to NZ.
Focus: Auckland Museum's latest Ancient Greeks exhibition
Encounter the fascinating civilisation of the Ancient Greeks, and the Athletes, Warriors, and Heroes that laid a legacy still influential millennia later. Video / NZ Herald
Mystery over climber's death solved as boot emerges 50 years later
Reinhold Messner says discovery sets record straight about death of brother in Himalayas.
Why does the university still hold the remains? Skull sparks questions
A skull has sparked controversy more than 90 years on from a grisly murder.
Histories of NZ can cause friction between cultures if not delivered right
Northland education experts reflect on the teaching of the new NZ history curriculum.
Petition to officially name country Aotearoa delivered to Parliament
The document has 70,000 signatures backing the name change.
Behind the photo: Muhammad Ali on Queen St
How a former Herald photographer snapped the legendary pic of the world heavyweight champ.
Judge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'
Judge Greg Davis calls repeat drink-driver out on his excuses for endangering the public.
Education expert disappointed Northland didn't contribute more in curriculum changes
The new Aotearoa New Zealand's histories and Te Takanga o Te Wā curriculum begins in 2023.
Judge concerned jail will entrench teen's criminal behaviour and gang links
A judge reluctantly jailed a teen robber, fearing he will be more antisocial on release.
Why the T-Rex had such a voracious appetite
Scientists studying the fossilised leg bones of a T-Rex have made an incredible discovery.