New ZealandRare toys up for auctionAuction of post 1940s, mainly locally made playthings a history lesson for young at heart.22 Oct 04:59 AM
RoyalsUK Prosecutor - Armed man wanted to see the QueenA 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.15 Oct 08:50 PM
EntertainmentOliver Stone pours scorn on Breaking Bad finaleOscar-winning director Oliver Stone says Breaking Bad's finale would be "laughed off the screen" if it was shown in a cinema.10 Oct 08:33 PM
New ZealandPeter Calder: Intoxicating tales of good old daysWith Ten Guitars ringing in her ears a veteran publican recalls the six o'clock swill and drinkers' cunning lurks.08 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldEldery woman sues children for not looking after herAs 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.08 Oct 04:37 AM
TravelLonging for the Liver birdPaul Rush takes a Magical Mystery Tour down memory lane.29 Sep 10:00 PM
LifestyleAll our yesterdaysDionne Christian checks out activities on offer during Auckland's Heritage Festival.28 Sep 11:32 PM
New ZealandPhoto 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.14 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelGermany: The road to warIn an intriguing tour, Pamela Wade gains insight into the horror inflicted on Europe during World War II.11 Sep 11:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanAbout time Te Papa is shaken upChristchurch 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.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPhoto recall: Long journey brings out the angry bird in JJ the takaheAfter enduring a tiresome journey by launch, car, aeroplane and helicopter, JJ the takahe wasted no time establishing the pecking order at her new Tiritiri Matangi home.07 Sep 05:30 PM
World'Vampire' remains found in BulgariaThe skeleton of a man who lived between the 13th and 14th centuries, and had an iron stake driven into his chest to prevent him from becoming a vampire was found in Bulgaria, archaeologists say.04 Sep 11:00 PM
WorldRichard III's trouble with wormsWinter of discontent...or discomfort from worms? Richard III had more to worry about than his hunchback, scientists say he had foot-long parasites in his gut.03 Sep 11:20 PM
WorldAussie heritage out of fashionShame' over colonial history is seeing valuable threads of the nation's story left to crumble into ruin.03 Sep 05:30 PM
KahuDestiny's MLK haka raises questionsUS media question the presence of Destiny Church at a "coveted" time in a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.28 Aug 11:49 PM
New ZealandMoa skeletons unearthed in hidden caveThe skeletons of what is believed to have been a family of five moa have been unearthed in a hidden cave on the outskirts of Whangarei.26 Aug 07:37 PM
New ZealandPhoto recall: When Johnny came marching homeWhen legendary Kiwi crooner John Rowles fleetingly returned home after his 1967 move to England, he found himself welling up.24 Aug 05:30 PM
KahuWaikato: Journey into the pastWaikato is the site of some of our bloodiest historic battles. Dionne Christian takes a look.24 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelFive top history road tripsBone up on our country's past at one of these intriguing highway stop-offs.23 Aug 11:00 PM
SportRugby: Micro-province's giant killing victory still pricelessHolding a place in New Zealand's rugby history must be a great feeling.22 Aug 05:30 PM
