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Myth of Mangahawea: Is this NZ's first human settlement?
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Scientists uncover NZ's earliest human settlements
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Māori carving exhibited by Nazis in WWII up for sale
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Historian Buddy Mikaere on keeping the past in the present
Educating people about the Battle of Gate Pā is Buddy Mikaere's ongoing mission.
First woman appointed as chair of Auckland Museum
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Rachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?
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Maori/Crown relations focus of Whanganui hui
Kelvin Davis is keen to hear ideas from the public about improving Maori/Crown relations.
First Kiwi flight fatality: Death in circus tights
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Auckland Harbour Bridge lights up for Anzac Day
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World War I Kiwi soldier's remains reburied in Belgium
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Murder mystery: Deathbed confession of Kiwi serial killer
Deathbed confession finally offered resolution to violent deaths of Wairoa sisters.
Millions of military records free to the public for Anzac Day
"They have everything: poignant, tragic, human, brave, inspiring, warts and all!"
Museum: Bees, harvestmen, weta and more take the stage at bug conference
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