Who were the first humans to reach Aotearoa?

In the news: Who were the first humans to reach Aotearoa? Published in The Press, Dominion Post and provincial daily Continue reading →

The ancient origins of New Zealanders

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Rats and Mice – a personal history

Photo:  Jean Stanley of Pukawa, Lake Taupo,  and Professor Charles Daugherty, 2013 Here’s a scene worthy of Breaking Bad for gory invention. Continue reading →

11,510 miles to Waitara

    16 June 2016 11,510 miles to Waitara In my last post I mentioned that a New Zealander owns Continue reading →