WorldCrucial find in 'Elephant Man' mysteryWhen Joseph Merrick began to grow a "trunk" on his face, he became a household name.02 Jun 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'The Princess of Mercer' who tried to stop Māori enlisting in the warTe Puea Herangi was staunchly opposed to Māori enlisting in World War I.01 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldMad King George III: Was he really insane?Finally the answer surrounding his sanity has been revealed in historic letters.01 Jun 02:21 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Aroha's long and frustrating journey to re-divert the Kaituna CutMaketū Action Group's last member talks to Local Focus. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 May 04:30 AM
EntertainmentShock Martin Luther King Jr 'rape' claims revealed in secret FBI tapesAuthor claims FBI recordings show King had many affairs and watched as friend raped woman.28 May 09:03 AM
New ZealandHistoric 'Dog Tax War' photos revealedAuckland Library is holding an exhibition of historic images captured by Charlie Dawes.27 May 05:00 PM
WorldEverest: The tragic stories of climbers left behindMore than 250 bodies remain on Mt Everest, and some of their stories are famous.27 May 04:00 AM
EntertainmentMind the gap: Society compared to that reflected on screenPeople from a variety of origins need to be represented on New Zealand television.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Different views on Captain CookHow to mark the arrival of Cook divides the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 May 06:45 PM
PoliticsLetters: Devlin and The BeatlesDevlin was hired for a gig with the world's hottest band, which has to look good on his CV22 May 05:00 PM
WorldThe horrifying true history of infamous children's refuge Junior VillageIt was created as a refuge for needy kids. Instead they were raped and drugged.18 May 09:08 PM
World'Floating brothel': The most scandalous shipThe Lady Juliana's voyage to Australia was so salacious most women arrived pregnant.18 May 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentFiona Kidman on winning NZ's most prestigious book awardDame Fiona Kidman on why her award-winning book on a 1955 crime is "urgently relevant" now17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: Heroic endeavour or murderous invasion?COMMENT: A celebration of Captain Cook's landing is a celebration of history whitewashed.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand needs to confront its 'bloody history''We need to be honest and upfront about our history' - Vincent O'Malley.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand1769 to today: A history of Islam in New ZealandFirst recorded Muslims in NZ date back to visit of French ship 250 years ago.14 May 05:17 PM
New ZealandWhat's in a name? Auckland nudist beach set for big revealSt Helier's nudist beach's various names prompt call for new signs to display them all.14 May 04:15 AM
PoliticsLetters: Put no deadline on justiceRent offered for confiscated Taranaki lands was termed "moni toto" — blood money.12 May 05:00 PM
WorldKiller sweating sickness terrified a kingIn the 15th century a mysterious disease where patients sweated to death ravaged Europe.12 May 03:07 AM
WorldCould miscarriages land American women in jail?Let's clarify these Georgia and Alabama abortion bills.12 May 12:12 AM
WorldWas King Tut a fraud? New evidence points to a female pharaoh who ruled before himWhy do King Tut's famous golden statues have breasts?11 May 07:52 AM
ConstructionParnell homes to be demolished, church needs moneyMove to flatten century-old Parnell buildings alarms heritage group.10 May 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA way forward on the Ihumātao disputeG L Smith writes of a way through the impasse over Fletcher Building's development plans.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Tamihere: Warriors of left and right have surrended to the self-centredTamihere: ruling New Zealand political parties are not left or right. They are centrist.08 May 05:00 PM
WorldHow Snapchat is helping teens learn about the HolocaustThe social media format can't replace history books, but it does create connection.05 May 03:35 AM
World'We ate each other one by one'When eight men escaped Australia's most notorious prison, only one was found alive.05 May 02:43 AM
RoyalsHow a Queen lost her head: The beheading of Anne BoleynSo what was Anne's biggest crime?04 May 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProject Doris: When France secretly built a beacon on NZ soil to target nukesArchives NZ files reveal our 1980s horror over a French antenna on the Chatham Islands.30 Apr 11:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Māori land wars theme for youth holiday programmeStudents spend school holidays studying history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Apr 08:35 PM
New ZealandWill salutes NZ heroes at Auckland's War Memorial MuseumDuke pays respects to Gallipoli fallen before meeting mosque attack responders.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandJude Dobson: Let's not forget our Western Front AnzacsJude Dobson says the sacrifice of NZ soldiers in France shows the meaning of Anzac Day.24 Apr 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: A hundred years since Anzacs returnedWhat have we achieved in a century since rapturous crowds welcomed the Anzacs home?24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Papa extends Gallipoli exibit for three yearsThe exhibition was created with help from Weta Workshop.24 Apr 06:45 AM
New ZealandKiwi digger who survived two world warsAuckland Anzac digger Les Jerram survived two world wars.23 Apr 05:00 PM