Greg Dixon visits a new exhibition of King Tutankhamun's precious treasures in Melbourne.

While many will be up early on Monday for dawn services, for those who prefer to stay in their pyjamas, but still pay their respects, Maori Television's Anzac Day coverage starts at 5.50am.

When Confederate forces fired the first shots at Fort Sumter on April 12, 150 years ago, triggering the American Civil War, almost four million African Americans were slaves.

The European mainland's royalty are soon to descend on London for the party of the year. But who are they?

Another 123 buildings in Christchurch have been approved by Civil Defence for demolition or partial demolition - or are required to be made safe, bringing the total to 307.

Auckland's historic Birdcage Tavern has made it back home without incident this afternoon after a two-day trip.

The red and yellow cap worn by surf lifesavers has been a familiar sight on Australian beaches for more than 70 years.

Napier's Ahuriri district offers history with its coffee, says Matthew Wright.

Contractors Bonding Ltd have stumped up $300,000 to fund the project, which will be on permanent loan to the stadium.

As nuclear fears rise around the world, Robin McKiere visits the scene of Ukraine's 1986 explosion.