As we head for the beach this summer, thousands of us will visit historic areas, regional parks, islands, the coastlines and reserves of our "winterless north".

Historians are rubbishing claims by a Maori leader of an academic conspiracy around who the first people were to populate New Zealand.

The world's only flying De Havilland Mosquito proved to be a huge drawcard yesterday for hundreds of aviation enthusiasts who crowded the tarmac outside Classic Flyers to welcome an aircraft making its first and last visit to Tauranga.

It's the end of the world tomorrow, according to the Mayan calendar. Vicky Hyde, spokeswoman for the NZ Skeptics Society ponders what it all means and what she'd take to the bunker.

Sir Peter Snell says he is honoured by the high esteem in which he is held despite comments which led to suggestions he is resentful over his treatment by some in this country.

Russian women carry supplies to Stalingard defenders after a German air raid on the city.

The US President must be allowed to build on his Administration's achievements, writes Reverend Jesse Jackson.

Health and safety officials encourage us to enjoy Guy Fawkes Night at professionally run public fireworks extravaganzas - but back in 1968 the streets crackled with dangerous fun.

Fear that expansion of three of city's oldest mosques will also destroy key historic sites.

Aucklanders could be forgiven for not understanding why so many Glen Innes residents are hotly opposed to the promised "redevelopment" of their suburb, writes John Minto.

Waitangi Trust launches fundraising drive because it receives no taxpayer money.

Veterans returning to battlegrounds in Egypt for a 70th anniversary next week have been promised business-class quality flights and silver service.