How do I find old newspaper articles NZ?
How do I find old newspaper articles NZ?
Access to the National Newspaper Collection Original, microfilm and digital copies of newspapers in this collection are available at the Library’s Wellington Reading Room. The microfilm collection is self-service. For more information, use the Ask a Librarian form.
Is papers past a reliable source?
Papers Past is a goldmine of historical information, with millions of pages of digitised historical content from all over New Zealand.
What is the largest newspaper in New Zealand?
| Newspaper | Location |
|---|---|
| 1 The New Zealand Herald | Auckland |
| 2 Otago Daily Times | Dunedin |
| 3 The National Business Review | Auckland |
| 4 The Gisborne Herald | Gisborne |
Where can I find papers past in New Zealand?
The digitised newspapers on Papers Past are only a small proportion of our newspaper collections. Visit us to access a much wider range of newspapers, including current publications, in print and on microfilm.
Are there any national newspapers in New Zealand?
There are no truly national newspapers, although The New Zealand Herald and to a lesser extent The Dominion Post are both available outside their core areas. The four main centres of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin are served by The New Zealand Herald, The Dominion Post, The Press,…
When did the West Coast Times newspaper start?
The West Coast Times was the first of many papers to start up in the Hokitika area after the rush began. The Times started in May 1865, only two months after the Provincial Government in Canterbury had proclaimed the goldfield on the West Coast.
When was the first newspaper published in Christchurch?
The newspaper was initially published as the Citizen Today beginning in July 2001, before changing its name to Christchurch Citizen on 24 November 2001. The newspaper ceased publication in July 2002. Canterbury’s first newspaper, the Lyttelton Times, began publication in 1951.