History
The Fantasy of the Middle Ages - Anne Wallentine
Anne Wallentine is a writer and art historian based in Los Angeles. She discusses an exhibition at the Getty Center, The Fantasy of the Middle Ages, which depicts how people have reimagined the… Video, Audio
Cooking for the Queen - Peter Gordon
Peter Gordon, one of the founders of Homeland restaurant in Auckland, joins us this morning to remember the time he cooked for the Queen. Audio
The long road Queen Elizabeth II walked with Aotearoa New Zealand
Opinion - The death of Queen Elizabeth II brings to an end a long, complex and remarkable chapter in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand's evolution from colony to independent, bicultural and…
Historian discusses the Queen's relationship with Māori
In 1995, Queen Elizabeth and Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu stood shoulder to shoulder to sign an act with a crown apology. The Kiingitanga has of course expressed its sadness at the death of the… Audio
NZ historian discusses impact the Queen had for status of women
The death of Queen Elizabeth II brings to an end a long, complex and remarkable chapter in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand. University of Cantebury Historian Katie Pickles has spent much of her… Audio
What happens now Queen Elizabeth II has died
Queen Elizabeth II was a constant figure in many people's lives, and having reigned for 70 years, many do not know a life without her as their queen. What changes now she has died?
Historical piano looking for a new home
A colonial Hopkinson grand piano that once lived at the iconic Athfield house in Wellington is looking for a new home. Aratoi's collection curator Jo Torr talks to Jesse. Audio
Episode 02: Meet The Sister
If the Titanic didn't sink, which ship did? Carlo and Tim uncover a tale of jealousy, greed, villainy - and, possibly, nonsense.
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Acclaimed historian Serhii Plokhy: the 6 biggest nuclear disasters
Serhii Plokhy is a professor of Ukrainian history at Harvard University and a leading authority on the Cold War and nuclear history. He's written a number of books on the subject, including Chernobyl… Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris: The Employment Court in NZ
The highest profile court case this week is actually being heard in our Employment Court rather than our High Court, Court of Appeal or Supreme Court. The Gloriavale case is just one example of the… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Yvette Corlett's career
Today's in NZ Sports History we're looking at Dame Yvette Corlett, the first woman from Aotearoa New Zealand to win an Olympic Gold Medal in the 1952 games in Helsinki. Audio, Gallery
Fossilised tusk from giant ancient elephant found in Israel
Archaeologists say the discovery provides a rare insight into the life of early inhabitants of the Mediterranean area.
Science: Rutherford's birthday, suspect study, space breathing
Science correspondent Allan Blackman wishes Rutherford a happy birthday for yesterday - he'd have been 151. Allan will talk about his achievements - and the things often misattributed to him. He'll… Audio
Twenty five years since death of Diana
Where were you twenty five years ago today?
Most people over the age of 30 will remember where they were and what they were doing when they heard about the death of the "people's princess".
A new… Audio
Did the Titanic Sink? New RNZ podcast series
Now to a new podcast launched here at RNZ today all about whether or not the Titanic did actually sink. Not a topic you'd expect our team to delve into, but when comedian Tim Batt and his Australian… Audio
Unravelling the mystery and history of Charlotte Badger
Not much is certain about the life of Charlotte Badger, one of the first Pakeha women to live in New Zealand, but many stories have been woven about her over two centuries. A young Charlotte was… Audio
Episode 01: Titanic - The Sinkable Ship
An 'unsinkable' ship is somehow felled by an iceberg on its maiden voyage.
Is everything as it seems? Or is Carlo full of it?
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'Still very painful, still hurtful': Minister shares Dawn Raids pain on apology anniversary
The first official celebration of the New Zealand government's apology for the Dawn Raids was an emotional affair at the Orakei Marae complex.
Historic artefacts return to Antarctica
Two historic artefacts are on their way home to Antarctica after more than 60 years kept abroad on warmer soil. A Fry's cocoa tin and a Shell motor spirits box, belonging to the explorers Sir Ernest… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Dame Susan Devoy
Our guest for NZ Sporting History today is one of our top athletes - Dame Susan Devoy. She holds 12 major titles including four World Opens. Audio
