History
Young people cleaning graves for Anzac Day
Hundreds of young people will be out on the weekend helping to clean graves of returned servicemen in readiness for Anzac Day.
The work is being done on behalf of the New Zealand Remembrance Army, a… Audio
Frozen in time
A visit to Scott's Terra Nova hut to learn about the care given to the objects by Antarctic Heritage Trust conservators. This is an edit of the Antarctic Heritage Trust's podcast 'Frozen in Time… Audio
The King's Medal
Ahead of ANZAC Weekend, we talk to Maria Gill about her children's book The King's Medal' which tells a little-known story of a group of brave Kiwi soldiers who rescued the Greek King, Prime Minister… Audio
Our Changing World - Restoring Scott's Terra Nova hut
An edit of the Antarctic Heritage Trust’s podcast ‘Frozen in Time: Scott’s Antarctic Legacy’. Conservators with the trust have worked hard to care for the hut and the more than 11,000 artefacts within… Audio
Archaeological clues about Kurī
New archaeological research has revealed details about how humans and kurī, Aotearoa's first dog, interacted more than 700 years ago. Patricia Pillay, a doctoral student in archaeology in the Faculty… Audio
Eyewitness to the Brighton bombing: Brendon Burns
After hearing us discuss the 1984 bombing of the Grand Hotel in Brighton, listener and former Labour MP Brendon Burns got in touch with us as he was there at the time as a dapper young reporter for… Audio
Veterans Affairs Minister set to attend Anzac services in Turkey
The government will be represented at Anzac commemorations in Turkey this year - the first time since before the pandemic.
Anzac Day Parade: Timely lessons from children's book
When Glenda Kane saw a small boy run up to talk to a veteran who'd been standing alone and staring out to sea after an Anzac Day event, it made her curious.
Audio
Anzac commemorations back on in Turkey
Official Anzac commemorations will once again be held at Gallipoli in Turkey.
Two previous commemorations were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Defence force personnel from both New Zealand… Audio
Auckland heritage homes set to lose special status
Plans for high density housing in Auckland could see up to 5000 heritage homes lose their special status making it easier for them to be bulldozed.
The city council is required to boost housing… Audio
Auckland 'character' houses may be developed for more homes
A quarter of Auckland's character homes are marked to lose their heritage status when higher density rules come into force later this year.
Auckland Council has released draft maps of the areas… Video, Audio
Getting to know Christchurch through its architecture
A tour of Christchurch's most interesting architecture is set to take place next weekend with over 40 buildings open to the public for free. Jessica Halliday, Architectural Historian & Director of Te… Audio
Level 4 Lockdown Announcement
Chey and the team translate Jacinda Ardern’s announcement to the country of our first level 4 lockdown. Covid has affected us all and this is certainly a topical issue for our Whakamāori team to dive… Video, Audio
Martin Luther King Jr: I Have A Dream
Our presenters are challenged in this episode to translate the most famous speech of all time; Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream”. This is one of the finest pieces in human history. Will our… Video, Audio
One of Nelson's oldest commercial waterfront buildings up for sale
Nelson City Council is looking to sell or lease the Anchor Shipping & Foundry Co building on Wakefield Quay.
Search for whānau of Māori Battalion soldiers who never received medals
More than 600 Māori Battalion soldiers never received their medals, but now there are hopes their whānau can be tracked down for ceremonies to be held later this year.
Sacred hares and pagan worship - the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient
The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, that the Easter Bunny might…
History with Dr Grant Morris
The Easter break begins tomorrow with Good Friday. New Zealanders spend Easter in many different ways but for some Christians, Easter means Easter Camp. Today we'll talk about the history and… Audio
NZ Sporting History: The Warriors 2002 NRL Grand Final
Today for NZ Sporting History we're going to be looking back on the 2002 NRL season when the New Zealand Warriors made club history by making it all the way to the Grand Final for the very first time… Audio, Gallery
1930s Refectory restored and reopened to the public
An historic building on Massey University's Manawatū campus has been restored to it's former 1930s glory and is now open to the public. Massey University Foundation director Mitch Murdoch talks to… Audio, Gallery
