Elizabeth McCombs crushed her opponents to become New Zealand's first female MP.

Early man's shift to agriculture led to poorer health for mothers and babies, study finds.

Tales of tragedy and survival in Waikato mining disasters that killed 54 men.

EDITORIAL: Historical monuments can be left to speak of a past that is well behind us.

Stakeholders say the facility will bring in tens of millions of tourist dollars yearly

Pair of flatbed presses left a lasting impression of the history of New Zealand.

One set is estimated to bring in $80,000 in the auction in October.

A history conference is looking at dissent in World War One.

NZ Spitfire ace Owen Hardy took to the skies in the iconic plane for his 95th birthday

The ship was found after 72 years lying over 5.5km below the surface of the Pacific Ocean

COMMENT: Ten years on from the credit crunch, are we back where we started?

Model answers for NCEA exams may be cut back to stop cheating.

150 years ago today, a group of men made the first major gold discovery in Thames.

And it might not be over yet. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

COMMENT: Nobilangelo Ceramalus weighs in on the official name of a Waiheke Island bay.

Rainbow's End's pirate ship first started swinging in 1983 - what else was happening?

The painting of Sir John Logan Campbell has never been seen in public till now.

Precious memento of triumphant expedition team's special visit goes under the hammer.

Neighbours recall tale of woman who jumped to her death in 1967 after killing her husband.

1956 Waterfront heist ought to be one of the most famous episodes in NZ criminal history.

Scientists have discovered a 4000-year-old lunchbox in the Swiss Mountains.

Sword fight was last duel recorded in New Zealand, says author.

A racing car believed to have been used by famous train robber Roy James has been stolen.

NZ's 5th largest city still without a museum. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Kiwis were fascinated with the first moon landing but had to wait for delayed TV coverage.

Ancient Moa bones donated to National Aquarium. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

News briefs: Fire damages Parapara home, pool closes and new Land Wars fund.

New Zealand's 19th-century wars will receive greater recognition with a new national day

COMMENT: Explorers teach us fundamental truths.

Goldie, who died 70 years ago today, won popular appeal despite the scorn of some critics.