Victoria Cross medal thief granted parole
Back before a parole board last week, Ronnie Van Wakeren was granted parole.
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Ruapekapeka battlefield archaeology dig reveals British grave
Archaeological dig finds remains of 12 young British soldiers and sailors at Ruapekapeka
British graves found at historic Northland battle site
The remains of 12 British soldiers found in Northland burial plot after 171 years.
Fred Frederikse: 'Little Britain' thrives on unity
Co-operation and open borders secure unity of 'Little Britain'
The hunt for Zealandia, our lost continent
Continent of Zealandia was always there. Why did it take a century to prove it?
Leighton to retire after generation at the mic
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Renovator finds hand grenade under floorboards
Warkworth resident finds World War II hand grenade under floorboards during renovations.
Touch DNA could finally reveal Zodiac's identity
DNA has been lifted from handprints on one of the victim's trousers.
Dame Kiri putting Goldie paintings up for auction
The paintings by Charles Frederick Goldie are considered to be among his finest.
'Unique' drawing of Maori chief sold at auction
It's the first time a work by Charles Rodius has been sold publicly in New Zealand.
Why Harry couldn't have wed Meghan in the past
In another era, the monarchy would never have approved of Harry and Meghan's union.
Truth about Titanic's discovery
People were so focused on the legend of the Titanic "they never connected the dots".
True tales of surviving Titanic beat 1997 film
Knowing the real tales of survivors stopped me appreciating the fictional love story.
Escape from hell: How hope turned into brutality in North Korea
North Korean escapees relate how secretive country changed under the 'Great Successor.'
Long-lost connection between Kiwi greats
Sir John Kirwan travelled to Nepal to trace the footsteps of a high-achieving relative.
Scandal behind New Zealand's worst fire tragedy
NZ's worst fire tragedy was a scandal of failures as 41 people were incinerated.
More Auckland cemeteries running out of room
Space running out at Helensville, Warkworth and Swanson cemeteries; Waikumete stretched.
NZ's biggest cemetery running out of room
Waikumete Cemetery will hit full capacity in about four years' time.
We're probably living in a computer simulation
Professor Brian Cox explains the universe to Matt Heath. It takes time.
Marvelly: We have a date with our past
OPINION: We don't need to adopt another country's history. We have plenty of our own.
Forgotten women of war
It is time to put a group of NZ women into our national story of World War I.
Airman killed after New Year wave
New book plots history of 10 Great War memorials and their soldiers.
Airman killed after New Year wave
Pilot's story features in book about West Aucklander's who served in World War I.
Coalition of 'losers' has happened before
Comment: The politics and economy of New Zealand today have a precedent in Japan.
Women referees officiating at top level for men's rugby
History-making trajectory continues continues for Ireland's Joy Neville
Piecing PM's DNA puzzle
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's family history has been tracked on a new TV show.
Do you see a ghost in this picture?
It's one of the oldest buildings in Australia and, at night, something appears.
Juliet Moses: Israel a triumph over imperialism and adversity
COMMENT: Creation of Israel does not dishonour Kiwi soldiers' sacrifice 100 years ago.
Paul Moon: Monk's rebellion helped bring power to people
COMMENT: No other revolution in history has changed people's identity as Reformation did.
Charlotte Macdonald: Redcoats' legacy often forgotten
COMMENT:The 1860s wars were bloody and harsh events. This side of our history is not easy.