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.

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

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

Alison Jones and Kuni Jenkins have been researching early engagement between Maori and Pakeha - and have turned up real gems.

Jock McLean is sticking to his claim that his late father - sportswriter Sir Terry McLean - had an affair with a South African MP.

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.

With luck, the country will receive news that the brave 29 are back above ground and telling tall tales over a beer.

Beauty, mystery, death and destruction await Jim Eagles when he makes a long-anticipated visit to the Chatham Islands.

Museum exhibits give an insight into Fiji's tumultuous past, writes Graham Reid.

The Ministry for Culture and Heritage hasn't considered prosecuting Sir Ed's widow over the overseas auction of one of his watches.

The Ministry for Culture and Heritage is hopeful an historic Rolex owned by Ed Hillary will be returned to NZ after being withdrawn from auction.