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Cities sign pact century after Māori soldiers served in France
Rotorua and French city Arras formalise a WWI connection with a sister-city agreement.
Margaret Hamilton, scientist who worked on Nasa’s Apollo programme, dead at 90
Her software overrode a faulty script three minutes before Apollo 11 landed.
Nation-building about more than building a road
OPINION: Investment and development take years, politics works on a shorter timeline.
The Auckland investor who bought 60 apartments in one deal
Stonemont bought units in a waterfront block this year and has dozens of ex-Du Val units.
'Going on for eight years': Residents v Southern Cross
Negotiations are ongoing. Terms are due to be agreed in Environment Court by November 30.
'Our patience is getting thin': Talks on the future of Chateau Tongariro | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Ruapehu District Mayor Weston Kirton voices concerns over Chateau Tongariro. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Wellington sites stripped of heritage protection, buildings over 40m allowed
Chris Bishop says the controversial changes will make way for growth and development.
Jean Batten's epic voyage
Jean Batten, the first person to fly solo from England to New Zealand, is back in the spotlight 90 years after her most celebrated feat. Video / Auckland Airport, Motat
The meaning behind the giant spirals beside Auckland’s Southern Motorway
Simplicity Living's Shane Brealey says the new sculptures vary from 16-32m tall.
Air Force Museum's viral post clears up 'confusion' with K-pop boy band
The museum's witty post caught the attention of thousands, including many BTS fans.
‘The Unfortunate Lunatic’: Shocking family legacy revealed in new memoir
Tess Redgrave's story of madness, make-believe and reinvention.
Whenua 2.0: Updated map, new histories of Māori-Pākeha land deals
Click on the interactive map to find the official history of your place for most of NZ.
‘Fanciful’: Historians reject fresh claims Chinese settled NZ before Māori
Experts say the theories rely on recycled claims, not credible evidence.
Ngāi Tahu’s $2.1b assets help iwi navigate the recession
British Crown paid £14,750 for 80% of the South Island, comprising about half of Aotearoa.
'Beyond the ivy curtain': Northern Club strips creeper from building
The plant's root system had penetrated its decorative plaster mouldings and brickwork.
New Zealand's oldest Holocaust survivor Rachelle Calkoen shares her story to younger generations
The 103 year old has taken part in a new educational film to be taught in high schools, and has made a new friend along the way.
'Pretty proud': First look inside new $200m Abbott Residences in Parnell
Generus Group has sold one place in the new block for $4m and has another to sell for $6m.
How The Rest Is History podcast conquered the world
New York Times: Two British historians were talked into podcasting. The rest is history.
'A sanitised view': School history curriculum criticised for NZ Wars, Treaty omissions
Crown land grab from Māori reduced to 'misunderstanding', says AUT teaching lecturer.
Princess Diana’s brother to unveil ‘truth’ in new book
The book will cover Diana's life and the tragic week of her death.
Eugenie's 2018 wedding held clues to baby Adelaide's name
There were hints in 2018 that the name had a special meaning to the couple.
Devonport plan for apartments and hotel referred for fast-track assessment
A heritage group says the new buildings would overwhelm the area's historic centre.
Govt 'open' to providing more money to recover ancient waka
The waka was found on a private farm under sand in 2024.