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World War I Kiwi soldier's remains reburied in Belgium

Archaeologists on TV show dig found Kiwi soldier's remains after 101 years in Belgian soil

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

Mike Dickison takes a look at a rare bee

All Blacks inspired by war heroes

"Sport too often is compared to going to war and it's nothing like it," says Hansen.

Polio outbreak: How NZ coped with killer disease

In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.

The Auckland blackouts that lasted five weeks

We look back at the six worst power cuts that have plunged Auckland in the dark before.

WWI ambulance driver passed on 'female empowerment'

Pitts-Taylor's determination to help in the war has empowered her female ancestors.

Psychic's eerie Titanic prophecy

In 1912, a psychic told Helen she'd survive a shipwreck. Then she boarded the Titanic.

The best (and worst) of April fool's jokes

Want your April Fool's Day fix? Here's some of the best since way back.

State-care abuse: Time to have your say

Submissions into the inquiry are now welcome.

Publisher accused for Jesus 'blasphemy'

Former Labour secretary likely to be first and last tried for blasphemous libel

Paeroa's giant L&P bottle reaches big milestone

Paeroa's iconic big L&P bottle was born as a rocket for business promotion

Logs 'come to life' in Tongariro National Park

Pouwhenua mark cultural significance of Tongariro. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Workers warned 8hr work day is being eroded

Founder of the eight hour working day is remembered as Wellington Trades Hall reopens.

Meet the 'second-most dangerous American'

COMMENT: John Bolton is five things President Trump is not.

Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa to bring operations under one roof

Tribe centralises at former school, looks for others who want to use it

Vicar horse-whipped over alleged indecency

Father whipped preacher for alleged indecency on his daughter aged 12.