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Devonport: A sea of stories
Auckland's maritime military past, present and future are put on fine display at the new Navy Museum in Devonport, writes Jim Eagles.
Critics slate heritage award for 'facadism'
A heritage architecture award for the remnants of Auckland's Jean Batten Building has offended preservationists.
Devonport: Our explosive history
Spooky tunnels and historic weapons keep young and old entertained at Auckland's North Head, writes Jim Eagles.
Rare superhero comics to go on sale
Eighty years of the daring exploits of super heroes Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon will go under the hammer when an Auckland man's collection of thousands of comics is expected to attract world-wide attention.
Anger at Te Papa ban on pregnant women
Feminists have criticised a rule forbidding pregnant or menstruating women to attend a Te Papa exhibit.
Unlocking the gates of Taranaki's past
You'll be surprised what's behind them, writes Chris Samsara.
Are we pushing 'delete' on our digital legacy?
Digital media means that there are archives of just about anything you can think of - but how long will these actually last?
Mississippi: Hop on the magical Oprah tour
The tiny town where Oprah Winfrey was born has developed a tiny trail marking her early milestones, writes Kevin Pilley.
Re-imaging Belfast's troubled past
As violence recedes, many people wantto have contentious murals removed from everyday life.
Ex terrorist's trial begins
More than three decades later, Stuttgart court hearing revisits one of Germany's most devastating political murders.
Is Auckland's 'urban village' ideal straying off course?
How you see the restoration of a collection of century-old buildings on Auckland's downtown waterfront is a matter of perspective.
80 selected for Erebus flight
Eighty people who lost family members in the 1979 Erebus tragedy will travel to Antarctica on a remembrance flight this summer after their names were drawn in a ballot.
Germany set to pay off last WW1 reparations
Germany will make the last of its First World War reparations payments this weekend - 92 years after the end of hostilities.
Historic theatre's future in the spotlight
Auckland's St James Theatre is part of one of five convention centre bids being considered.