History

Last week the Labour/Green dominated Wellington City Council narrowly voted to sell its share in the Wellington Airport. The sale of public assets has been a controversial issue throughout New… Audio

Ta rē Moriori, the indigenous language of Rekohu A.K.A the Chatham Islands is having a revival. Author Kate Preece realised that her husband didn't know how to 10 in the language of his karāpuna. She… Audio

There are tens of thousands of American born New Zealand residents around the motu who will be celebrating July 4 today. We speak to Sandy Graham of Martha's Backyard and US Embassy's Deputy Chief of… Audio

After decades of being unsung World War II heroes in New Zealand Pacific Island coastwatchers have finally been recognised. Audio

Catherine Comyn's Ockham Book Award long-listed book set out to understand how unfettered and opportunistic global capitalism was involved in the colonisation of New Zealand through institutions like… Audio

Hardly a day goes by where there isn't a media report of a species under threat of extinction. But Planet Earth has been here before - up to 96 percent of living species were wiped out during… Audio

Zurkhaneh - an ancient Persian system of athletics combines martial arts, music, strength and spiritual devotion and is picking up serious momentum in Canterbury.  Video, Audio

The story of Cleopatra has been immortalised in popular culture. Less talked about, is the fact that she was one of seven Cleopatras. Audio

Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is often used as an example of how overexploitation of limited resources can result in a catastrophic societal collapse. But new research from the Columbia Center for… Audio

Part 1: As Newshub enters its final week, reporter Adam Hollingworth talks to current and former staff about the news division's early days and key events in its 35-year history. Audio

Phrases such as 'Big Brother', 'Thought Police' and 'Double Think' have all made it into our political lexicon, part of the book's darker lessons around mass surveillance and government control. Audio

Sandra Heihei is the 17th generation of her family living in remote Taemaro Bay. She and her husband Alfonso live off grid and are among kaitiaki of this ancestral coastal land. Passing on knowledge… Audio

Dame Lois Muir, star player and one of our greatest coaches, is a netball legend. Audio

Today we go back to the romantic days of printing presses, once churning out daily newspapers across the country. Replaced by new technology, In Pahiatua the race is on to save a 100-year-old printing… Audio

At Heritage New Zealand, Dennis oversees the Māori Heritage Listing process for the New Zealand Heritage List Rārangi Kōrero and he works with whanau, marae, hapū and iwi in researching and writing… Audio