David Lange
Trevor Mallard: 'Humble backbencher of Wainuiomata'
Trevor Mallard has ended his career as an MP this week after 38 years. Much has changed. We sat down to chat through his storied history and get his insights. Video, Audio
Trevor Mallard: 'Humble backbencher of Wainuiomata'
Trevor Mallard has ended his career as an MP this week after 38 years. Much has changed. We sat down to chat through his storied history and get his insights.
Video, AudioDali olive oil - a picture of health
Ross Vintiner has carved an interesting career - from the maelstrom of politics alongside David Lange to the relative peace of an olive grove in Wairarapa. Along the way he's developed an interest in… Video, Audio
Dali olive oil - a picture of health
Ross Vintiner has carved an interesting career - from the maelstrom of politics alongside David Lange to the relative peace of an olive grove in Wairarapa. Along the way he's developed an interest in…
Video, Audio14: Modern New Zealand
It’s the final episode of the Aotearoa History Show! Rogernomics, Ruthanasia and the referendum on MMP saw the total restructuring of our economy and voting system. Plus a snapshot of the changing… Audio
NZ Biography: David Lange
The most famous speech ever given by a New Zealand Prime Minister - David Lange debating the motion at the Oxford Union debate that 'Nuclear Weapons are Morally Indefensible'. Audio, Gallery
Becoming nuclear-free was a defining moment for New Zealand, and it still matters
Professor Treasa Dunworth traces the history of a nuclear-free Aotearoa, at a Raising the Bar event recorded in association with the University of Auckland. Audio
Dating, dinosaurs and David Lange – the musicals
An original New Zealand musical is about to be unleashed on the world. The Things Between Us, written by Cantabrian composer, conductor and lyricist Luke di Somma is an intimate, boutique musical… Audio
Crisis- who runs the country?
June 1984 and a drunken decision late one night leads to a snap election. Sir Robert Muldoon's ruling National Government is thrown out of office and David Lange's reforming Labour Party voted in. But… Audio
Jim McAloon: Labour's 'bumpy' ride of the century
Labour is Aotearoa's oldest political party and this month marks its centenary. Jim McAloon is an associate professor in history at Victoria University and has been a member of the Labour party for 25… Audio
Melani Anae and Will 'Ilolahia: Polynesian Panthers
Dr Anae is Senior Lecturer and Director of Research of Pacific Studies at the University of Auckland; Will 'Ilolahia is the founder of the Waiata Artists Trust. Both were members of the Polynesian… Audio
Nuclear threat gives way to ISIS
It's 30 years since David Lange's famous Oxford Union speech on nuclear disarmament. Now we have ISIS. Audio
Playing Favourites with Bob Harvey
Former advertising agency owner, political strategist, environmental campaigner, television producer, mayor, and subject of the new biography, Wild Westie. Audio
Feature Guest - Margaret Pope
Margaret Pope, who was Prime Minister David Lange's speechwriter and later his wife, gives her account of the turbulent 1980s and the political figure at their centre. Her new book is called 'At the… Audio
Indonesia quake toll could reach thousands
Indonesia quake toll could reach thousands. Audio
Geoff Robinson with resigning PM David Lange August 1989
When Prime Minister David Lange announced his resignation in August 1989, both Geoff Robinson and his co-presenter Maggie Barry wanted to do the interview. Geoff won. Audio
