Host of Sounds Historical
Jim Sullivan is one of this country’s foremost oral historians and has published many books on various aspects of New Zealand history.
As a broadcaster of many years standing, his career has spanned four decades which started with him spinning the discs in Timaru before moving to current affairs, news reading and then to presenting National Radio’s Morning Report.
Based in Dunedin, his ‘soul’ territory, Jim combines his passion for broadcasting alongside his passion for history with Sounds Historical every Sunday from 8pm to 10pm on Radio New Zealand National.
Audio is categorised based on the frequency of the programme it was heard in. Click on the headings below to access the programmes. For the most recently published audio, go to the latest audio page.
Streams are in Windows Media format. Mac and Linux users may need to install additional software. Get help with audio
A selection of music interviews, reviews, videos, concerts, sessions, and performances.
Downloads and podcasts are available for selected programmes. Our podcast page has a complete list of feeds.
Help on using online audio: formats, software, podcasts, downloading, and troubleshooting.