History
SIX The Musical - Henry and his six wives
Headlining the Te Ahurei Toi o Tamaki Auckland Arts Festival, SIX the Musical tells the story of the six wives of Henry VIII with an empowering take on history. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 September 2024
On today's episode, the government says getting people to work from the office is better for productivity, while also acknowledging it will be a much needed boost for central city shops, cafes and… Audio
Treaty Principles Bill: What you need to know
Explainer - Why all the fuss about the Treaty Principles Bill? What's it about and where will it all end up?
DOC cancels expression of interest for Chateau Tongariro
Ruapehu's mayor Weston Kirton is deeply disappointed the Department of Conservation's has cancelled the planned expressions of interest for potential new operators of the beleaguered Chateau Tongariro… Audio
Stephen Fry is now an Austrian
The British actor has praised Austria for giving him the right to vote in the country's election following a law change that sought to address Austria's crimes under Nazism. Video
Southland treasure trove of vintage cars attracts
The prized collection including Model T Fords, Cadillacs, and Buicks was owned by a late wood buyer and gore resident Robin Dickson and is being sold on behalf of his widow. Some of the cars date back… Audio
Rabaul locals recall volcanic eruptions 30 years on
19 September marks 30 years since the twin volcanic eruptions decimated the beautiful seaside town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain. Audio
NZ Sporting History: Mark Richardson
Mark Richardson reflects on his time in cricket and broadcasting. Audio
NZ's role in shaping Malaysian doctors and teachers
In the 1950s newly independent Malaysia needed educated leaders and professionals to provide services. This is where the Colombo plan came in: a co-operative agreement with New Zealand to boost… Audio
What you need to know about Treaty principles
Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Otago Andrew Geddis joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Myth Takes: Politicians and debates
Classics educator and enthusiast Ben Jackson joins us for his monthly Nights chat. Audio
Made in NZ: WW1 rotary engines
Today we're touching down at Omaka Aerodrome, just outside Blenheim. For the last twenty years Tony Wytenburg has been running 'Classic Aero Machining Service'. He manufactures bespoke aircraft parts… Audio
Musket Missionary - the story of Thomas Kendall - Part 2
Early NZ missionary Thomas Kendall arrived in London in 1820 with the Ngapuhi Rangatira Hongi Hika. He would return to Aotearoa a year later with the first ever written dictionary of Te Reo Maori, a… Audio
The ‘what ifs’ of dazzling New Zealand modernist painter Edith Collier
The paintings that Whanganui painter Edith Collier created in England 100 years ago remain to this day, utterly fresh. At that time, there was no one in Aotearoa New Zealand painting with such… Audio
Robert Harris: Precipice
Bestselling British author and former journalist Robert Harris' new novel is Precipice, delving inside WW1 British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith's scandalous affair with a much younger woman. But… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Bruce Trotter
It's been 50 years since the first windsurfing board was imported onto our shores. The crazy new sport which combined surfing and sailing proved popular with Kiwis and brought the country Olympic… Audio
Historian on history of the Kiingitanga movement
Historian Vincent O'Malley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the history of the Kiingitanga movement. Audio
Forgeries, a hidden nude and protecting our art
After 40 years as an Auckland art conservator, Sarah Hillary speaks about uncovering art forgeries, stripping away the layers and why preserving our taonga takes time and care. Audio
