History
Hamilton County Bluegrass Band playing their last concert
The Hamilton County Bluegrass Band is about to play its last concert. The band has been around since the 1960s when it was founded by Paul Trenwith and Alan Rhodes. The lineup has changed over the… Audio
Sheryl Beaumont on her new novel The War Photographers
Sheryl Beaumont's latest novel weaves together two pivotal points in 20th century history: efforts to crack the enigma code during World War II and the fall of the Berlin Wall. The War Photographers… Audio
A brief history of protests in sport
From revamped headgear to refusing to play, Kiwis are among athletes worldwide to take a stand.
How the Bluestockings dared to imagine independent lives
"Women are only children of a larger growth,' wrote one Lord Chesterfield in 1748. It was a sentiment shared by many men of women in the 18th century - but it was about to have its foundation shaken.
…Gerhard Berger's stolen Ferrari found after 28 years
That's the scream of the V-12s at the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola, Italy in 1995.
And there was as much drama on the track for Gerhard Berger as there was off the track.
His rare, red Ferrari… Audio
Heritage NZ looking into solutions for Premier House upgrade
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has confirmed it is working with other agencies to find solutions for a badly needed upgrade of Premier House.
The historic Wellington building on Tinakori Road in… Audio
Upgrades badly needed for PM's residence - Heritage NZ
Premier House, the official house kept for the prime minister, is in a dishevelled state partly as a result of the multiple purposes it serves, Heritage New Zealand says.
Aotearoa's long history with wool and blankets
For the past 200 years blankets have formed part of Aotearoa's history, part of our early trade, providing warmth and comfort during the New Zealand Wars and for our soldiers fighting overseas during… Audio
Aotearoa's long history with wool and blankets
For the past 200 years blankets have formed part of Aotearoa's history, part of our early trade, providing warmth and comfort during the New Zealand Wars and for our soldiers fighting overseas during… Audio
Playing Favourites with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
One of New Zealand's finest musical exports, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, has a voice that has taken her all over the world. Audio, Gallery
Photographer Fiona Amundsen: Nuclear (in)visibility
Fiona Amundsen is a photographer and associate professor at AUT's School of Art and Design. Audio
Don Driver's iconic mural replica unveiled at New Plymouth Airport
A replica of artist Don Driver's mural of Charles Kingsford Smith's trans-Tasman flight now features outside the award-winning Te Hono terminal.
Marshall Islands reflects on 70th nuclear test anniversary
Marshall Islands reflects on 70th nuclear test anniversary. Audio
Trailer: Nellie's Baby
Kirsty Johnston follows Sarah as she hunts for her biological mother, who turns out to have been an institutionalised mental health patient in Porirua Hospital. And that's only the start of the story.
…Mayor reflects on 'vastly different' iwi relations since occupation
The relationship between Māori and the Whanganui council today is "vastly different" compared to 29 years ago, mayor Andrew Tripe says.
NZ Sporting History: Mark Inglis
Today for New Zealand Sporting History we're going back to November 1982, when, for two weeks the country was gripped by the plight of two climbers trapped on Aoraki Mt Cook. Mark Inglis was one of… Audio
Time, heavenly bodies and leap years
Leap year is all about matching the seasons to time. It's just a construct, but try telling that to February 29th babies. Audio
The storied, storeyed history of Premier House
The official residence of the prime minister on Wellington's Tinakori Road - now well over 150-years old - is in need of some serious renovations. Audio
US Marines' time on the Kāpiti Coast celebrated
During World War II, Paekākāriki village was home to 500 locals and about 15,000 US Marines. A new website shares their history. Audio
Lisa Tomlins on Pixie Williams: New Zealand's first pop star
Pixie Williams is a National treasure. She was New Zealand's first ever pop star - releasing 'Blue Smoke in 1948. In 2021 a tribute album to Pixie Williams was recorded called 'The New Blue' featuring… Audio