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Crete: A battlefield pilgrimage

Jim Eagles visits Crete on the 70th anniversary of the famous battle in which his father fought, and finds its links with NZ are still strong.

Photo Recall: SAS camp no place for city bunnies

Kerre Woodham: History that we deserve

The Berlin Wall - 50th anniversary

On August 13, 1961, the Berlin Wall was constructed to separate East and West Berlin. It stood for 28 years.

Fighter pilot says sorry over deaths

Paul Holmes: Riots would make Winston turn in his grave

Tangiwai film rewrites history: cricketer

Ecuador: Dining in style with the Incas (+recipe)

Jim Eagles visits a South American nation rich with historical treasures, wild volcanic beauty ... and a wonderful potato soup.

Fiction Addiction: Introducing 'Caleb's Crossing'

Geraldine Brooks very nearly missed the inspiration for her latest novel, this month's feature book <i>Caleb's Crossing.</i>

Kiwi cops leave for historic China murder trial

Fiction Addiction: 'The Larnachs' review

All pain, no gain for hip patients

An artificial joint touted as the best on the market has turned into an international medical disaster. The Weekend Herald investigates why no one here saw it coming.

Antique dealer slams Chch's heritage demolitions

Turanga iwi settlement

Delay angers kin of Kiwis executed in Kiribati

The Defence Force has been criticised for nine months of "evasive" responses over the possible discovery of long-lost Kiwi war heroes in the Pacific.

Greece: Pure notes of healing sanctuary

The theatre acoustics are fit for the gods at the birthplace of Apollo's son, writes Jim Eagles.