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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.
Chatham Islands: On the edge
Beauty, mystery, death and destruction await Jim Eagles when he makes a long-anticipated visit to the Chatham Islands.
Fiji: Windows on a turbulent history
Museum exhibits give an insight into Fiji's tumultuous past, writes Graham Reid.
Lady Hillary unlikely to be charged over watch row
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage hasn't considered prosecuting Sir Ed's widow over the overseas auction of one of his watches.
Ministry relieved Sir Ed's watch withdrawn from sale
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Ministry for Culture and Heritage is hopeful an historic Rolex owned by Ed Hillary will be returned to NZ after being withdrawn from auction.
Sir Ed's children stop sale of historic watches
Sir Edmund Hillary's children have blocked his widow from selling his historic watches.
Lady Hillary asked to return Sir Ed's watch
Lady Hillary has been asked by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage to return one of Sir Edmund Hillary's wristwatches to NZ - because of its historical importance.
Eden Park statue fails to score with rugby greats
Sporting legends have their doubts about the statue of Michael Jones commissioned for Eden Park.
Moa skull <i>Trade Me</i> auction sparks conflict
The owner of a moa skull being auctioned for thousands on Trade Me has been implored to sell or donate it to a museum.
Shrinking deadline for rugby sculpture
The famous 1987 image of Michael Jones is being immortalised in bronze by the daughter of the photographer who captured the original.
Spain: We don't do afternoons
Linda Herrick savours the food, history and relaxed atmosphere of Madrid.
UK school highlights gay achievements to stop bullying
The teaching programme, which recognises the contribution of gay people in history, was created in an effort to stamp out homophobic bullying.
Scrawls by tyrants, Beatles, up for auction
Rare historical documents, featuring the autographs of Napoleon Bonaparte and Adolf Hitler among others, are to be auctioned in NZ.