History
NZ Sporting History: Softball's Mark Sorenson
Today's guest on NZ Sporting History is considered to be part of Softball Royalty: Mark Sorenson r Audio
Indelible City: Louisa Lim on the demise of democracy in Hong Kong
Three years ago Hong Kong was rocked by protests that shook it to its very core. It began with concerns about an extradition treaty with China; was fuelled by the disappearance of five booksellers and… Audio
Last surviving member of Māori Battalion knighted
The last remaining member of the 28th Māori Battalion has been knighted by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro this morning.
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'A nation coming together': New logo symbol of hopes for Matariki
Te Tohu o Matariki - the new logo for Matariki - has been unveiled as the historic first matauranga Māori public holiday is soon to be observed.
A look back to 80s music in NZ
Today's music feature heads back to the decade that style forgot - the 80s. Andrea Sanders, more commonly known as the co-founder of the musical group the Beatgirls, has written a show celebrating all… Audio
Pirate Queens, Rebecca Simon: the women who ruled the waves
Dr Rebecca Simon's research and writing charts the rise and fall of pirates, from ancient times to a "golden era" spanning the 16th and 17th centuries, which, together with Treasure Island spawned a… Audio
'Wicked' bible found in New Zealand
A rare bible famous for an unfortunate spelling error has been found here in New Zealand.
The 1631 "Wicked" Bible, omits the word "not" from the seventh commandment, changing the line to "Thou Shalt… Audio
The Aotearoa History Show is back for season 2
The Aotearoa History Show is back diving deep into key issues, events and characters that helped shaped our country. We start season two burrowing into the story of rabbits and other pests.
Recreating Renaissance-era skincare products with modern science
Rosemary flowers in white wine is one of the Renaissance-era skincare recipes that art historian Erin Griffey is recreating with a team of scientists for the groundbreaking Beautiful Chemistry… Audio, Gallery
Celebrating veterans of WWI who served at Le Quesnoy
This week we've been playing a series looking back at the lives of NZ WWI veterans who were on the front line at Le Quesnoy. The series was produced by Jude Dobson. Today's is the last in the series.
…Auckland Council Libraries Kura Collection
Tim Barnett from Auckland Libraries joins us to talk us through Kura - their online heritage collection of manuscripts, photos, rare books and oral history. Anyone can access it and it's free. Audio, Gallery
The Aotearoa History Show is coming back - Season 2 out next week
The Aotearoa History Show is back with 14 new episodes diving deep into some of the key issues, events and characters that helped shaped our country. Video
History with Dr Grant Morris
This week Dr Grant Morris looks back at the history of New Zealand's most famous actors. Audio
NZ Sporting History: Black power VS The Cops at League
Today on NZ Sporting History we go back to 1989 when, on September 2nd, a very unique game of rugby league was played. It was a Black Power team versus a team from the New Zealand Police. Audio, Gallery
WWI Veterans of Le Quesnoy remembered
This week we're running a series of WWI veteran stories with Jude Dobson. We share the stories of four men who were all fighting in the Northern French town of Les Quesnoy. Today's episode is about… Audio
Prince William lays wreath to mark Anzac Day
The Duke of Cambridge has taken part in events in London to commemorate Anzac Day, when Australia and New Zealand remember their war dead.
Bishop Vercoe's Waitangi Speech
Join Chey and the team as they go back in time to one of the most heart-warming speeches about our nation at Waitangi by none other than Bishop Whakahuihui Vercoe. Video, Audio
Explaining Putin’s grip on power
Why do the majority of Russians back the actions of their strongman leader Vladimir Putin? As The Detail finds out, the answer goes back centuries. Audio
Anzac Day in photos: Thousands pay respects
Thousands have turned out for Anzac Day services and commemorations around the country - here's the day in photos.
Anzac Day commemorations: 'We will remember them' - Dame Cindy Kiro
World War II aircraft flew over towns and cities as part of Anzac commemorations, while the governor-general paid tribute to the last remaining member of the 28th Māori Battalion.
