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Shane Te Pou: Poland's optimism in the face of Russia threat is a lesson for NZ
Poland’s economy has tripled since 2005, reaching over $900b in GDP.
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All you need to know: Are the All Blacks seeking a real Grand Slam?
Everything you need to know about the All Blacks' latest quest to complete the Grand Slam.
Demolition is part of Trump’s master builder image
Analysis: A historic White House structure built by FDR is now itself history.
Dead soldiers’ teeth reveal diseases that doomed Napoleon’s army
Researchers sequenced fragments of all the teeth DNA and matched it to all known microbes.
Trump's ballroom blitz upsets old guard
The $250m project will replace the White House’s entire East Wing.
Chris Finlayson: Where does Jim Bolger sit among the leaders of the 20th century?
OPINION: We farewell Jim Bolger tomorrow. He will rank high in the pantheon of PMs.
Surprise find under 153-year-old Auckland university building
A well dating back to the 1800s and a stone plaque were found during building restoration.
Louvre heist: Next 48 hours key to fate of Louvre’s stolen jewellery
Nine Napoleonic-era jewels, including the Emerald Parure, were taken in minutes.
Ongaonga marks 150 years with parade, vintage cars and Victorian flair
Founded by Henry Hamilton Bridge in 1875, Ongaonga marked 150 years in style.
Missing 1900-year-old Roman artifact found in a New Orleans garden
US couple stumbled on a mystery that spanned continents and centuries.
Tolkien course claims Middle-earth shows racial bias, says UK academic
The Nottingham course also examines racial themes in CS Lewis’ Narnia.
'The only surviving piece': Race on to save Henry VIII’s love locket
Discovered by hobby detectorists in 2019, the locket lay buried in Warwickshire.
From past to present: How Ongaonga plans to bring its 150-year story to life
The historical village is celebrating 150 years.
'We are excited': More Auckland Museum galleries reopen, but key exhibits still shut
Te Marae Atea Māori Court and Pacific galleries remain closed.
Drunk Shakespeare, catacombs and cat distilleries; inside NYC's weirdest attractions
Skip the overcrowded attractions and discover New York's weird and wonderful side.
'I love Rotorua': Trevor Maxwell becomes NZ's longest-serving councillor
Maxwell becomes New Zealand's longest-serving councillor. The Māori ward stays intact.
Zipping along: Tourism firm named Rotorua's top business
The supreme winner's focus has been described as 'unwavering'.
Timber Museum's big plan: Putāruru site aiming for top tourist tier
The museum holds rare machinery, including New Zealand’s last intact Crabtree engine.
How to fill your Auckland weekend with culture, music and a little magic
If you’re looking for ways to be entertained, this is the curated list you need.
Lost portrait of spy-linked Berlin madam unveiled after decades
The oil painting was found in a Berlin junk shop after being missing for decades.
Inside Te Hemo: Photographer Tracey Scott’s restoration of Rotorua’s colonial landmark
The 354sq m villa, built by Charles Kusabs, was completed in 1906.
Wreck of Shackleton’s Endurance tied to culprit other than ice
New York Times: A researcher analysed wreck images and crew diaries to reveal why.
Where penguins, glaciers and history collide at the edge of the world
Cruise excursions reach glaciers too remote for larger ships to access.
What I learned sailing Egypt's Nile river at the 'wrong' time of year
Egypt is a dream destination. But what do you need to know before you go?
141-year-old rural hall for sale - No 8 wire charm included
A piece of the bathroom door is cut out so it can open without colliding with the toilet.
Ancient tablet disappears from Egypt's Saqqara necropolis
It follows the theft of a gold bracelet from the national museum in September.
Wi-Fi to induction stoves: Radioactive letters to Rutherford help illuminate his true legacy
Not just the atom: historian sets out to explore a Kiwi legend's overlooked achievements.
Hedge height fight: Residents of heritage Mt Eden apartments battle over bushes
Residents of $15m Chambers & Station heritage units are at loggerheads over the shrubbery.
'Out of control' love for tractors forces man to auction over 100
Two rugby field-sized sheds have barely been enough to contain Allan Dippie's obsession.
Woman tries to halt investigations into archaeological waka discovery
Catherine Sixtus says the waka, found in the Chatham Islands, may have come from Germany.