RAF
WWII Air Force pilot celebrates 100th birthday
John Beeching is one of the last surviving veterans of RAF Bomber Command in WWII, and he celebrates his 100th birthday today. He had an early morning visit from the Nelson Mayor, been to work for a… Audio, Gallery
Oscar Garden: The New Zealand aviation legend you've never heard of
Mary Garden feels history has overlooked her pioneering pilot father, Oscar Garden. Audio
Traitor: the story of Patrick Heenan (Part 1)
What drove a boy from Reefton to turn against his comrades in World War Two? How was a former boxing and swimming champion recruited as an agent of Imperial Japan? Audio
Emily Mayhew talks about Kiwi surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe
New Zealand born plastic surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe was ground-breaking in his field. McIndoe was civilian consultant in plastic surgery to the RAF and his improvement on treatments to casualties… Audio, Gallery
Head of Russia's anti-doping laboratory resigns
The head of Russia's anti-doping laboratory has resigned, after he was accused of being part of a state-sponsored doping program.
Author John Nichol: former RAF lieutenant and prisoner of war
The recent death of the last remaining dam buster, New Zealander Les Munro, highlighted the role the legendary squadron had on helping end World War Two. Les Munro flew in 21 bombing missions with… Audio
Sniping - History, Legality and Entertainment Value
American Sniper is breaking box office records in the United States and around the world. And it has divided the public and critics alike between those who see the biopic's central character Chris… Audio