WorldArchaeologists discover Roman gladiator schoolThe remarkably well-preserved underground site is the first gladiator school ever found outside Italy.06 Sep 01:55 AM
TravelBritain: Visiting the Stone Age ancestorsHeather Whelan imagines a link with toolmakers and artists from 50,000 years ago.25 Aug 01:30 AM
TravelCrete: A pilgrimage through the battlefieldsJim Eagles makes a sentimental journey to Crete on the 70th anniversary of the famous battle in which his father fought.15 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelCrete: A battlefield pilgrimageJim 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.15 Aug 07:18 AM
WorldThe Berlin Wall - 50th anniversaryOn August 13, 1961, the Berlin Wall was constructed to separate East and West Berlin. It stood for 28 years.13 Aug 03:26 AM
TravelEcuador: 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.10 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentDeath and the maiden: The tale of 'Tangiwai'It might be a film named for our greatest rail disaster but <i>Tangiwai</i> is also a tragic tale of love and cricket.05 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionFiction 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> 02 Aug 12:00 AM