A pub tenant is being sought for Auckland's historic Birdcage Tavern near Victoria Park.

The eerie 'Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe' reflects the insanity of Nazi brutality in its alienating architecture, writes Chris Barton.

The art deco St Heliers cottages at the centre of a five-year battle between developers and heritage campaigners have been demolished.

An appeal to stop the demolition of historic St Heliers cottages has been denied by the Environment Court.

The godfather of the Taleban, one of Pakistan's most prominent retired spies, has died of a heart attack in the wilds of Waziristan while held captive by Islamist militants he helped spawn.

Belgrade makes a point of living its past every day, writes Brett Atkinson.

News of a court order to halt the demolition of three art deco cottages turned protesters' anger to joy yesterday.

Protesters are steeling themselves for a legal battle with developers after being granted a stay of demolition on three historic St Heliers cottages.

Three houses which heritage advocates are trying to save will be demolished within days. About 15 protesters remain on the street.

Protesters have vowed to lie in front of the bulldozers to save historic cottages set for demolition today.

Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi talks to the Herald about the future of Burma, her family and why Kiwis can make a difference

Owners and management of Te Aute College have taken the rare step of seeking a Commissioner to help save the historic Hawke's Bay school from extinction after 156 years as a stalwart of Maori education in New Zealand.

The potential refurbishment of the St James Theatre has received a boost from Auckland Mayor Len Brown.