In 1999, on the eve of the millennium, the Herald interviewed 10 young people who represented the future. A decade on, we catch up with a few of them.

Charles Darwin spent nine days in New Zealand in 1835. He disliked the young country, but his experience helped shape his monumental theories about evolution.

Many nations fear rising water levels, but the Netherlands already has practical experience.

Prime Minister John Key heads to climate talks in Copenhagen tomorrow confident progress can be made.

Susan Buckland boards a freighter, bound for hauntingly beautiful islands where ancient man-size stone tiki guard moody, lush valleys.

The two official UN drafts are a step in the right direction or a hopelessly ineffective cop-out depending on who you listen to.

It's the school teachers, accountants and students of Auckland FC against the seasoned pros from Mexico in Sunday's Fifa Club World Cup quarterfinal.

Volatile Mt Yasur gives John McCrystal a close encounter with an active volcano.

Two women abandon bland in favour of the sunny colours and natural style of our neighbours.

More than 80 species of sharks that frequent the Pacific oceans will now be protected under a new regional plan.

Fiji's military dictator has sent a message to the New Zealand Government - butt out and stop your bullying.