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Hundreds attend funeral of WWII veteran
"We will remember them," says the "Ode of Remembrance" recited around the world each Armistice Day.
Soldiers commemorate Armistice Day
Old soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder with serving troops this morning to commemorate Armistice Day on the 95th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Art hoard held unknown Chagall, Matisse
It started with a routine check by German tax inspectors - and resulted in the discovery of an art hoard so vast and spectacular that no one yet knows how the story truly ends.
Review: From Earth's End
From Earth's End tells the tumultuous story of the outrageous talents and idealistic publishers who created the Kiwi comic industry, writes Robert Smith.
New book: Did Hitler escape?
The claim that Adolf Hitler escaped his Berlin bunker to live incognito in Argentina first gained currency in 1945, when Joseph Stalin spoke of it.
Rare toys up for auction
Auction of post 1940s, mainly locally made playthings a history lesson for young at heart.
UK Prosecutor - Armed man wanted to see the Queen
A man with a history of mental illness was hoping to see Queen Elizabeth II when he tried to rush through a Buckingham Palace gate carrying a six-inch (15-cm) knife, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
Oliver Stone pours scorn on Breaking Bad finale
Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone says Breaking Bad's finale would be "laughed off the screen" if it was shown in a cinema.
Eldery woman sues children for not looking after her
As the daughter-in-law rolls open the rusted doors to her garage, light spills onto a small figure on a straw mattress. A curious face peers out.
All our yesterdays
Dionne Christian checks out activities on offer during Auckland's Heritage Festival.
Photo recall: Psst, weren't his socks usually true-blue?
Red sock hysteria swept the nation as a symbol of support for the 1995 America's Cup Kiwi team - and politicians of varying hues happily jumped on board.
Germany: The road to war
In an intriguing tour, Pamela Wade gains insight into the horror inflicted on Europe during World War II.
About time Te Papa is shaken up
Christchurch September 2010 quake moved the earth 3m upwards. It also jolted the custodians of Te Papa into considering the safety of its treasures, writes Brian Rudman.