History
Map of New Zealand music project
Today's music feature is all about the latest project from Audio-Culture. Gareth Shute is on air with Jesse to talk about their work recounting musical moments of historical significance throughout… Audio
Historic Dannevirke cinema set to re-open this month
An historic cinema in Dannevirke is about to re-open after nearly a decade of closed curtains. MovieFest Charitable Trust trustee Graeme Moffatt joins Jesse to talk about the restoration project. Audio
Former gymnast Angela Walker on telling Yvette Williams' story
When Yvette Williams stepped onto the victory rostrum at the 1952 Helsinki Games it was remarkable for two reasons. She'd just become the first New Zealand woman to win an Olympic Gold medal -… Audio
Scientists think they have found new bird family fossil
Scientists believe they have identified an entirely new bird family from a fossil discovered near St Bathans in Central Otago.
Named Zealandornis relictus, the fossil doesn't seem to match any group… Audio
Christine Whybrew retraces the histories of houses
Family genealogy is irresistable for many of us, researching our whakapapa. There's another history though that's overlooked but often just as fascinating - the story of our homes. Christchurch-based… Audio, Gallery
Vintage radio auction goes live, bids start at $10
Hundreds of vintage radios that were part of a private collection in Auckland are being sold under the hammer.
'It just seems wrong': Council critic wants action on Blue Baths building
The former leaseholder says it's "not good enough" the council does not have a plan for the closed category one heritage-listed building in Rotorua.
Jenny Pattrick: bringing New Zealand history to life through storytelling
Known for her historical fiction, Jenny Pattrick is one of New Zealand's best-selling novelists. She has had 10 novels published since her acclaimed 2003 debut The Denniston Rose, yet Pattrick came to… Audio
'A paradigm shift?': Shock result could spark physics revolution
Scientists find a sub-atomic particle's mass is at odds with a theory underpinning modern physics.
Unseen footage of 11-year-old Prince unearthed in Minnesota
Film of a young Prince Rogers Nelson at the age of 11 attending a teachers strike in Minnesota was recently discovered in the archives of a local TV news station. Matt Liddy, the Production Manager at… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Rowing 8 winning 1982 WRC
Today for NZ Sporting History we're revisiting a golden moment in rowing when the New Zealand eight won the 1982 World Rowing Championships in Lucerne, Switzerland. Mike Stanley was one of the… Audio
Mystery bedspread, Welsh family asking for help
In 2018 Anne Ward found a unique and intricately embroidered bedspread, featuring the 12 badges of World War One regiments from across the British Empire. She talks to Jesse about the mystery of its… Audio
Iwi to take over ownership of land intended for Nelson housing project
Land earmarked for a housing development near central Nelson will be transferred into iwi ownership.
'Extraordinary place': Iwi fearful of fire damage to Waituna Wetland
The head of Te Rūnaka o Awarua says the Southland wetlands are extremely significant with tīpuna buried nearby.
Auckland to host New Zealand's first T rex
A visitor from 66 million years ago - the first Tyrannosaurus rex to be displayed in Aotearoa - will be on show at Tāmaki Paenga Hira this month.
Tā Tipene O’Regan: a life spent building a bicultural nation
Renowned Maori leader Tā Tipene O'Regan (Ngāi Tahu) was named 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year at a digital ceremony this week. This year marks the 25th anniversary since Tā Tipene successfully… Video, Audio
Nosferatu: a cinematic history
What do we know about vampires and where does that lore come from? This year marks the centenary of a very special piece of Hollywood history. Professor of Film and Popular Culture at AUT Lorna… Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
The finalised version of the Ministry of Education's compulsory NZ history curriculum is now available. Historian Dr Grant Morris ahs previously spoken about what could and should be in the… Audio
School looks at its history in bid to move on from 'outdated' block names
A Taranaki school's decision to test opinion on changing the names of its classroom blocks has caused a stir.
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre secures funding for upgrade
The popular Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Blenheim has just secured part of the funding needed for a planned 5 million dollar expansion. The centre's chief executive, Jane Orphan talks to Jesse. Audio
