History
The Origins of the Black Death
Dr Philip Slavin, Associate Professor of History at the University of Stirling in Scotland talks to us about his recent research into the Origins of the Black Death. Audio
Rising awareness of rēwena: 'I want to keep the bread alive' - traditional baker
Māori bread baked in Whanganui using a starter bug handed down over generations will feature on the world stage in a Unesco project.
Six weeks on a steamer boat: Touring Edwardian New Zealand
Travelling to, and around, New Zealand was a major investment in time in the early 20th century. So what made tourists - mainly from Britain - undertake the journey? And how was the country sold to… Audio
New Podcast Featuring Keri Hulme Recording
Going West Festival's James Littlewood joins us to talk about a special new podcast featuring a recording of the late Keri Hulme reading her unpublished novel "Bait" at the festival in 1997. Audio
Grandson of Watergate prosecutor reflects on Washington
Robert Draper is a reporter for the New York Times and the grandson of Watergate Special prosecutor Leon Jaworski. He's writing a book about the Capitol insurrection and reflects on Washington then… Audio
Leon Narbey returns to the famous land march of Whina Cooper
The Director of Photography on the new film Whina, Leon Narbey, actually filmed the 1975 land march that the cast and crew were recreating for the movie about the Maori matriarch who led it. Leon was… Video, Audio
NZ should celebrate its prehistoric past with fossil emblems
It's time New Zealand copied Australia's high regard for fossils, by putting together a list of favourites and promoting fossil tourism, Nic Rawlence writes.
Allan Clarke on The Bowraville Murders: A 30-year fight for justice
Thirty years ago three children disappeared from the same street in a small town in New South Wales. They became known as the Bowraville Three: Sixteen-year-olds Colleen Walker-Craig and Clinton… Video, Audio
NZ Sporting History: The story of Kiwi the Cup winning horse
Today on NZ Sport History were going all the way back to Melbourne in 1983 when legendary jockey Jim "pumper" Cassidy rode 'Kiwi' from dead last to win the 1983 Melbourne Cup. Later that same year… Audio
Fastest-growing black hole of past 9b years discovered in Centaurus constellation
Black holes are the gluttons of the cosmos, devouring everything that veers too close - including light itself.
The promises and perils of chemistry research
Two stories about the promise and perils of chemistry research. From a team recreating Renaissance beauty recipes in the hopes of rediscovering a 'miracle ingredient', to a researcher investigating… Audio
Should walk shorts come back to work?
Is it time to bring walk shorts back into work places?
Some people think so.
The infamous office shorts and knee-high socks combo had to be petitioned to allow workers to wear them, becoming popular… Audio
NZ's 'last true town' proves a drawcard for domestic visitors
Reefton has bucked the trend with a 40 percent increase in visitor spending during the pandemic.
Iwi gain equal say over Taranaki Maunga in Treaty settlement
Iwi will have equal say with the Crown in managing Taranaki Maunga and the national park, as part of redress for the confiscation of the mountain.
Tony Brunt: 50 years since founding the Values Party
Formed in 1972 in Wellington, the Values Party claims the title of the world's first national-level environmentalist party, and was a precursor to the Green Party we know today. The party's founder… Video, Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris: The Great Game: What is it?
Over the past few weeks we have seen tension in the Pacific as China and the US wrestle for control. We also keep hearing the term "The Great Game" in relation to these events. But what does "The… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Bruce McLaren
We're reflecting on the career of a motorsport pioneer. Born in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland, Bruce McLaren snagged the New Zealand Grand Prix in 1958 before flying abroad to join the ranks of the… Audio
Largest ever ancient Greek exhibition at Auckland Museum
Auckland museum is hosting an international exhibition of ancient Greeks which has travelled here from the British Museum. The collection has been carefully curated by Dr Peter Higgs. He talks to… Audio
Samoa's independence anniversary: 'We're celebrated in New Zealand now'
New Zealand's observance of the 60th anniversary of Samoa's independence comes to a close this week after days of festivity.
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Here's another piece of transport history... the day - maybe more than a day - in July 1974 - when they opened two lanes of the Auckland Harbour Bridge to walkers and cyclists. The reason - there was… Audio
