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Beer ad hard to swallow
An ad campaign that describes how brewing magnate Morton Coutts was inspired to create DB Export has been dismissed as a "figment of an ad man's hangover" by writers and historians.

Chill revives memories of bitter battle
Winter in Belgium's Ardennes will forever be linked with Nazi Germany's last great offensive of World War II.

Council to debate heritage order for art deco houses
There were heated scenes at an Auckland Council meeting this morning as protesters tried to stop a heritage demolition.

Embalmed head of French king found - scientists
The embalmed head of one of the most infamous kings of France has been identified by scientists 400 years after his assassination.

Turua Street protests and demolition
Photos of the protests and demolition of the art deco houses in St Heliers.

Young: The cherry capital of Australia
The New South Wales town of Young is best known for its cherries but it also boasts a colourful history of bushrangers, gold and riots.

Let me give you some advice...
Like it or not, there is always someone more "expert" dishing out advice on cooking, child-rearing or any given aspect of home life.

Words fit for a king
The little-known tale of an Australian 'quack' who helped save the British throne from embarrassment is soon to be released.

<i>Leigh Hart:</i> Loss of innocence
Leigh Hart, aka That Guy, shares a very personal account of how mining disasters can affect families.

A few of Neil MacGregor's favourite things
The most ambitious history project of the year — the British Museum’s A History of the World in 100 Objects — is now a book. Boyd Tonkin talks to its creator and author and finds out that how the world looks depends on where you stand.

<i>Our View:</i> We watch and wait with Coasters
With luck, the country will receive news that the brave 29 are back above ground and telling tall tales over a beer.

Wreckers demolish heritage building
A 124-year-old heritage building in downtown Auckland was torn down this morning after large cracks were found in its walls.