History
Calls for Everest Day to be recognised in NZ
The Nepalese community is calling for upcoming Everest Day to be recognised in the New Zealand government calendar. Wallace talks to Dinesh Kahdka, the president of the NZ Nepal Chamber of Commerce. Audio
Blue Smoke: Dylan Down Under
Nick Bollinger and Chris Bourke discuss and share New Zealand musicians responding to Bob Dylan. Audio
A new play about the aftermath of the conquest of Mt Everest
It's one of the best-known - and often-told - stories in our history: Sir Ed Hillary and Sherpa Norgay Tenzing's momentous climb to the top of Mt Everest on May 29th, 1953. But Matt Kambic's new play… Audio
Offensive tourist attraction: 'It's still there and it's still hurtful'
A Christchurch tourist attraction which has offended customers for years is still running after delaying promised updates.
Monroe dress sparks debate over wearing of historical items from museum collections
The International Council of Museums Costume Committee has apologised for its guidelines around wearing historical items from museum collections - prompted by a renowned Māori curator. Audio
Rockquest turns 35!
A big milestone for Rockquest! The event, which has involved more than 11 thousand school students across more than 700 schools is celebrating 35 years. Co-founder and director Pete Rainy talks to… Audio
The 999-year-leases that are 'a disaster for landowners'
An East Coast woman is on a mission to gain back control of her whenua after leasing laws dating back 100 years locked her and others out of controlling their land blocks.
Unknown miner laid to rest in Otago 140 years after his death
A funeral for an unknown Central Otago gold miner will be held this morning.
Auckland Live Music Venues Walking Tour
Karyn talks to music fan and historian Gareth Shute fresh in from one of his historical walking tours of Auckland's live music venues. Audio
Treaty settlement deal a step closer for Ngāti Kahungunu
A bill that would formalise a treaty settlement with Wairarapa iwi has passed its first reading in Parliament.
History with Dr Grant Morris: NZ house price crashes
New Zealanders are used to house price booms, but what about housing price crashes? Can it happen here? Today historian Dr Grant Morris looks through our history to see if we can find examples. Audio
NZ Sporting History: Barbara Kendall
Our guest for NZ Sporting History today is a trailblazer, role model and advocate for athletes both at the start and end of their careers, Barbara Kendall. Audio
Is it safe or will it go? Fate of Hamilton theatre hangs in the balance
Community groups in Hamilton are on tenter-hooks awaiting a decision from the Hamilton City Council on the future of the Founders Theatre.
World War Voices
Sound historian Sarah Johnston discusses her research into the wartime recordings of the mobile broadcasting unit that travelled with the New Zealand Division during World War II. Audio
'We've procrastinated enough': Resident wants progress on new museum and art gallery
A local council is being urged to get on with building the new Southland Museum and Art Gallery.
Changes coming for future art deco festivals in Hawke's Bay
Big changes will have to be made to future art deco festivals in Hawke's Bay, after two disruptive years due to Covid-19.
Egyptian-themed garden opens in Hamilton
A world first recreation of a 4000 year old garden has opened in Hamilton. The ancient Egyptian Temple Garden is one of 18 themed areas telling the history of gardening and civilisations. It was… Audio
Treaty of Waitangi
Each presenter has an article of the original Treaty of Waitangi document to translate. They discuss the mistranslation and how they would have handled the most important document in Aotearoa history… Video, Audio
Blue Smoke: Soul From the Deeper South
Soul music has always been popular in New Zealand, and comes and goes in fashion. In the 60s and early 70s, local bands knew how to fill dancefloors with rhythm and blues from Memphis or Detroit. This… Audio
'I've felt worthless': Councillor dismayed by abuse over moko
New Zealand's youngest regional councillor received a facial tā moko in January. He's faced relentless insults since.
