Aotearoa
4: Te Tiriti o Waitangi
In Europe, factions debated the future of Aotearoa, while Māori had their own ideas how to handle the growing number of Pākehā here. In the end, Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed, but the early promise… Audio
1: Prehistoric New Zealand
Before people there was the land. We start the story of New Zealand 100 million years ago as tectonic forces tear apart Gondwana and Zealandia/Te Riu-a-Maiu is formed. Audio
Three Minutes Max: Peter Elliott on what we should call ourselves
Short, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on subjects of their choice. Actor Peter Elliott on a topic that has been nagging away at him for a while now - what people from this country should… Audio
Is it time to change New Zealand's name?
There's been an observation that both of our international cricket teams; the White Ferns and the Black Caps swapped "New Zealand" for "Aotearoa" on the front of their shirts for Waitangi Day. Audio
Man petitions to make 'Aotearoa' official, alongside 'NZ'
It's on our passports, cash, signs, and it's in our anthem. But when it comes to the official name of this country, we're just plain old New Zealand. Danny Tahau Jobe has launched a petition to change… Video, Audio
Credit unions aim to merge in competitive market
Five credit unions are aiming to merge to get some bulk to compete better with mainstream banks.
Women's sports boss looks to halt drift
Stopping the drift of young women away from sport is a top priority for Women in Sport Aotearoa's first chief executive, Rachel Froggatt. Audio
Food for Thought
Emma Johnson has edited and complied a book that looks at how our food impacts our culture and the people involved in creating local food identities. Kai and Culture - Food stories from Aotearoa is… Audio
Rangatahi encouraged to take up kapa haka earlier
Te Matatini, held every two years, is the pinnacle of Maori performing arts in Aotearoa and showcases young talent coming through the ranks - and now they're looking to the future. Audio
Cricket tries to boost appeal to Maori
The Black Caps will take the field as Aotearoa, not New Zealand, in their one-day international against Zimbabwe in Harare this weekend. Audio
Womad 2014 Live: Moana and The Tribe, Mokoomba
Live performances from Aotearoa’s Moana and Zimbabwe's The Tribe - an up-and-coming African roots band. Audio
Essential NZ Albums: True - Trinity Roots
Few albums convey a sense of place like True, the debut of Trinity Roots. In the final programme of this series, Nick Bollinger discusses how this recording became inseparable from its location. Audio
Essential NZ Albums: Herbs - Light of the Pacific
Combining the influences of Bob Marley and the music of their Polynesian heritage, Herbs were pioneers of a Pacific reggae sound. Nick Bollinger discusses their first long-player Light of the Pacific… Audio