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Renowned historian steps down as editor of Rugby Almanack
The recently published 2024 edition was his last as editor of the book.
Want to be a samurai? Say hello to Japan's Fukushima Prefecture
Forget sushi vending machines, Japan’s legendary samurai soldiers are a holiday highlight.
Hear me out: Demolish Premier House and make all the MPs live together
A radical proposal to redevelop Premier House.
How hair loss has been interpreted throughout the years
Women's alopecia has been viewed differently in history - what does it really mean?
Finished: Te Arawa Whare Waka opening final step in revamp of Rotorua's lakefront
The opening brought to a close the five-year Rotorua lakefront development project.
Michael Fowler: The history of Hawke’s Bay’s Beacons landing spot
With the usual airport shrouded in fog, it was time to try a new landing spot.
Whanganui mayor reflects on iwi relations since occupation
'I’m here to celebrate what [the protesters] did. That’s the difference.'
'It's a beautiful day': Hundreds gather for Pākaitore celebrations
“It’s a beautiful day; a positive day.”
Feilding flood survivor reflects on his 84 years
Feilding is marking the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Manchester Block.
Party time for Napier's big innings: Marking a century and a half
Napier's first borough council was installed in 1874 — with 493 electors.
Matt Heath: Are rats really that bad?
OPINION: As our sworn enemy, they must die - but part of me feels for the little guys.
One of Northland’s last surviving WWII veterans dies aged 101
Guest served in Egypt and Italy before returning to the family farm in Motukauri.
Mākutu may have led to return of taonga stolen from museum
Kaitāia’s Te Ahu Museum may increase security after a taonga was stolen.
Captain Cook statue vandalised on anniversary of death
Cook's face and eyes attacked with a grinder, causing $25k worth of damage.
Letters: Take heed of Efeso Collins’ aspirations; Three Waters payouts
OPINION: 'Efeso Collins was a bridge between Pasifika people and the rest of New Zealand.'
Two-million-year-old fossils found on Castlecliff Beach
'You have a fantastic fossil record on the cliffs here in Whanganui.'
Rawhitiroa Memorial Pool stars in new book
Harry Wood loved swimming, and often mentioned going swimming in letters to his family.
'The happiness of meeting again': Dannevirke High School reunion set to reunite old friends
Dannevirke High School alumni to descend for reunion.
Rotorua golfer eyes St Andrew's in bid to honour pioneering mum's legacy
Jane Little was Australasia’s first professional female golfer.
Story of finding lost ancestor documented in new book
Trish Rossiter’s book Finding Thomas tells Thomas Skinner's life story.