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Black Boot Legends Gallery reaches Wellington
Historic photos of rugby tour in Europe in 1970s on display before Lions fans arrive.
Dawn karakia opens Matariki celebrations
Dawn celebration today for the launch of Matariki Festival 2017.
Millions for Kiwi eccentric's rare Bugatti
Bugatti once owned by Louis Vuitton family member sold after 50 years in a Kiwi's shed.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Time to unearth Gisborne's hidden history
Graves still buried at Makaraka Cemetery. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rare Kauri gum carvings at auction
Kauri gum busts of historical Maori figures surface at auction.
Rocket Lab and other engineering feats
Where would a successful rocket Lab launch fit among NZ's engineering feats?
When the Lions toured by horse and cart
We're counting down to the Lions tour with a series looking back at previous series.
Man who died at beach well-known academic
Narrow Neck swimmer Nicholas Tarling was a pioneer in Asian studies at a time of change.
Moriori and Maori remains to come home
Bones of Maori and Moriori collected and traded by settlers are coming back to NZ.
Budget 2017: $10m for historic papers
Minister Peter Dunne said Archives NZ for family history as well as national documents
Watch NZH Local Focus: NZ's first identical triplets turn 80
They gathered in Hawke's Bay - where they grew up. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rare 1922 vintage car unveiled in Hamilton
More than 7 years of restoration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Japan sends biggest warship to Pacific
Japan has dispatched its biggest warship to protect a US military vessel in the Pacific.
Giant marlin lands on Paihia waterfront
Ohakune has its carrot - now Paihia has its marlin.
The changing faces of Anzac Day
Children to the fore as New Zealand remembers on Anzac Day
Watch NZH Local Focus: Thousands attend Whanganui dawn service
Watch the moving Dawn Service in Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ on Air
Memories must not die with them
We who live comfortably owe much to those who made it possible, writes Peter Whitmore.
Daring WWII desert raids remembered
Special service remembers the incredible WWII derring-do of the Long Range Desert Group.
People who suffered couldn't forget
COMMENT: You'll hear the phrase Lest We Forget a lot tomorrow, writes Barry Soper.
No reason to return to bad old days
COMMENT: The Wild West has its place - in the movies, writes Brian Gaynor.
New home for precious NZ documents
New Zealand's most important documents have been moved in a ceremonial process
The chess set that united a family
Harry Bourke's chess set was lost in a shell blast. 100 years later, it united his family.
Woman who makes Anzac Day happen
Even after eight years, Anzac Day still makes Elaine emotional with her family connection.
Rare World War II colour photos released
Britain's Imperial War Museum has released rare WWII colour photos from its archives.
Sir Peter's gift inspired by fake singlet
Electrifying powhiri welcomes Sir Peter Snell who donated treasured items to Te Papa.
Chance to redress blot on Auckland history
COMMENT: There is a chance to revisit a sensible suggestion of an Arrival Museum.
Sir Peter's golden gifts to Te Papa
Sporting legend Sir Peter Snell is gifting Te Papa 14 items from his personal collection.
Busting the myth of Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene was one of Jesus' original followers. But was she really a prostiture?
Watch NZH Local Focus: Waikato 'yarn bombers' prepare for ANZAC Day
Knitters, young and old, join in a woollen tribute. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Goldie work may not be allowed out of NZ
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage may stop the famous painting leaving the country
Somme Cup 100th anniversary a big legacy
Karl French says the 1917 match was the "epitome of my father's rugby playing career".
Can you spot what's missing on this atlas?
The eagle-eyed will notice that the hand-drawn maps are missing something important.