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Historic Hawke's Bay: Frederick Bennett's journey to uniting Māori and Pākehā
OPINION: Bennett became the first Māori Bishop in 1928, uniting Māori and Pākehā in faith.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Wyn Drabble: The evolutionary masterpiece - opposable thumbs - could be our downfall
OPINION: "Most of us, as humans, are pretty proud of having opposable thumbs."
The voyage of the Altar Stone: A Stonehenge mystery solved
The discovery of the origins of stones at the famous monument has surprised historians.
The Treaty talk an expert worried about for 8 months and why the Govt is going 'too far'
An incident at Ōkāhu Bay left an indelible mark on the young Claudia Orange.
Hitler and the Nazis series makes for compelling, disturbing viewing
OPINION: It's occasionally so appalling, you’ll have to look away.
The Oedipus complex has been debunked — but mummy’s boys shouldn’t celebrate just yet
Why it’s time to take Freud’s disturbing theory about childhood seriously.
Military flag featuring battle honours returned in final public outing
Military flag repaired and returned to Hastings District Council.
Tourist vandalises Pompeii house by carving initials into wall
The tourist now faces a big fine after defacing the popular Unesco World Heritage site.
Letters: Study history to improve our education standards
OPINION: 'All New Zealand children should have access to music education.'
'There are so many taniwha in this rohe': New exhibition at Wairoa Museum
Ū Mai Ko Te Taniwha combines ancient and modern knowledge.
When stray horses roamed Napier’s streets, inflicting injuries on those they came across
Opinion: In 1879, stray horses became a 'nuisance in Napier', especially at night.
Napier-Taupō road development a 'monument to Stan Tuck'
OPINION: Development of timber trade had an impact on a key road and port.
'It was beautiful:' 104-year-old wedding frock star of show
A celebration of Napier, fashion and love over the weekend.
Who remembers Morrie The Mouse?
The 2024 journal will be launched officially this weekend.
Roof work on one of Whanganui’s oldest buildings opens window to past
Tylee Cottage was constructed on Wilson St in 1853
'We were almost wiped out – now we're back': The hidden story of Auckland's biggest land shift
Ngāti Whātua are an iwi split by land but are united by spirit.
The legislation behind a ‘shocking story’ of Māori land loss
Historian Vincent O’Malley explains the decisions that made a difference.
They lost their land over $221 of unpaid rates – then the new owners gave it back
Documents show a historic pā was taken from Māori in the 1970s for 'European hands'.
Four iconic Auckland buildings get earthquake-strengthening funds
The Leys Institute in Ponsonby has been closed since 2019 due to cracking and bowing.
Are we ready for this? The Treaty debate in 2024
ANALYSIS: The Treaty of Waitangi debate is about conflicting values. Can we line them up?
Whenua: Herald acknowledges its coverage of Waikato invasion
A historian describes the Herald at the time as a 'mouthpiece for settler interests'.
Whenua: How land moved out of Māori control – explore our interactive map
To face what’s ahead as a country, we must first know our past.
Historic Auckland homestead undergoes restoration
The Clevedon house was once occupied by one of the first settlers.
Kororāreka or Russell? Name change call stalls
'I think Kororāreka is the name it should be, because that's what it was called.'
Museum gearing up to celebrate half a century
Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga is gearing up to blow out 50 candles.
Anaru Eketone: Weaving history and story-telling and getting to the truth
OPINION: Distinguishing the difference between myth and legend.
US presidents who have been assassinated and those who have dodged a bullet
Ronald Reagan was the last President to be shot.
Palmy's public clock cannot be relied on for the time
Rangitāne view the clock as a symbol of rangatira Kerei Te Panau.
What happens when you eat a 1960s diet for a week?
Spam, cake, roast beef and lard - that's apparently how we stayed in shape 60 years ago.
New club rugby trophy honours legacy of Waikato All Blacks greats
The first match for the Clarke Family Cup took place in Morrinsville last weekend.