History
History with Dr Grant Morris: NZ in the Korean War
Afternoons resident historian Dr Grant Morris is off to Korea for a couple of weeks and this is part one of two looking at the historical relationship between NZ and Korea. Today he looks back at NZ… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Dylan Cleaver on NZ cricketing greats
Well known sports writer Dylan Cleaver joins NZ Sporting History this week to talk about modern NZ cricketing greats. It's the topic of his book, just released, called Modern New Zealand Cricket… Audio
Tales as old as time
We all know stories which have passed down through the generations. But how far back do they go? Research out of Australia shows traditional stories from Tasmania have been passed down for more than… Audio
Ceremony bestows 78 sets of medals to descendants of 28th Māori Battalion
A total of 78 sets of medals have been given out in an emotional ceremony, in recognition of members of the legendary 28th Māori Battalion, and presented to their descendants at Waitangi.
Ōkaihau Branch Railway remembered on centenary
Plans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of New Zealand's northernmost railway are picking up steam.
Jesmyn Ward: the hell of American slavery
Two-time US National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward's latest novel Let Us Descend tackles the hellish reality of life as a chattel slave. Modelled on Dante's Inferno, and based on extensive historical… Audio
'They don't know the history' - NZers know more about foreign wars than our own
Experts say commemorations of the New Zealand Wars are at risk of passing by unnoticed outside of Māori circles.
National day of commemoration for NZ Wars risks being forgotten
Te Pūtake o te Riri - the national day of commemoration of the New Zealand Wars takes place on Saturday.
But experts say the event is at risk of passing by unnoticed outside of Māori circles.
Pokere… Audio
Rugby League in New Zealand: From exclusion to corporate sponsorship
Ryan Bodman has spent the past few years researching, writing and thinking about Rugby League's impact on social movements and working class culture. His book Rugby League in New Zealand: A People's… Audio
Collectors' Corner: Vintage Arms with Des Barnes
Collectors Corner is where we meet passionate people who've taken their fondness for a certain thing to new heights. And today we're talking to Des Barnes about vintage arms. He's got a fascinating… Audio
Almost 28 years since last All Blacks vs Springboks final
The Springboks and the All Blacks face off in the Rugby World Cup final, a heavyweight clash not seen for nearly three decades.
That year was 1995, and South Africa's president was Nelson Mandela.
… Audio
'We're on the precipice of change' - Remembering Aotearoa's history
Tauranga is hosting this year's Te Pūtake o te Riri - the national commemoration of the New Zealand Wars. Audio
Memories of '95 final as All Blacks prepare to take on Springboks
As the All Blacks prepare to take on the Springbok this weekend many are remembering their last battle for World Cup glory 28 years ago in Johannesburg in 1995.
Rugby great Frank Bunce was on the… Audio
Tauranga prepares to host Te Pūtake o te Riri
This week on Māpuna we speak to Tauranga community leader Charlie Rahiri as Tauranga Moana prepares to host Te Pūtake o te Riri, the national commemorations for the New Zealand Wars. This year is the… Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
Dr Grant Morris talks to Jesse about the history of government changes in New Zealand. Audio
Solving the World's Problems
Dave Armstrong talks to Jesse about solving the worlds problem in the region of Wellington. Audio
Wellington Town Hall rebuild could be twinned to offset ballooning costs
In a bid to offset a multimillion-dollar blowout to redevelop Wellington's Town Hall, the council is considering doing it at the same time as a neighbouring building.
The origins of the humble burger
Where did the term 'smash burger' come from? What makes an authentic cheese burger? How did burgers become America's favourite food? Cam Blanchard has spent years researching the origins of the burger… Audio
Business owners hopeful fire will force resolution on heritage Toomath's building
The owner of a central Wellington store says a fire may have broken the stalemate that saw a nearby heritage protected building gradually swamped by tagging, temporary earthquake protection and vines.
David & Conor Kershaw: 150 years of Martinborough's P&K store
This month marks 150 years of business for a Wairarapa store that's been in the hands of one family for four generations. Martinborough's Pain and Kershaw traces its origins to the late 19th century… Audio
