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The idea that a moa could still be stalking some hidden valley still excites the Kiwi imagination. While many claimed sightings have been laughable, some might have been real, says Ngā Taonga Sound &amp… Audio

Talofa lava - it is Samoan Language Week and in today's visit to the sound archives of Nga Taonga Sound & Vision we will hear recordings reflecting on the influence of Samoan culture on New Zealand… Audio

This Friday marks the 40th anniversary of the eviction of Maori land protestors from Bastion Point at Orakei in Auckland. Audio, Gallery

Ahead of the wedding this weekend of Prince Harry and Megan Markle, we take a wander back through the sound archives of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision to hear how past royal weddings have been broadcast… Audio

It's New Zealand Music Month and in our visit to the sound archives today with Sarah Johnston of Nga Taonga Sound & Vision we'll hear from some of Kiwi artists reflecting on their first international… Video, Audio, Gallery

These days we have the hāngi burger and the hāngi pie. Travel back through the sound archives with Sarah Johnston of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, to hear recordings of hangi pit masters of the past. Audio, Gallery

In today's visit to the sound archives of Nga Taonga Sound & Vision we will hear about the sort of entertainment the troops were enjoying 100 years ago. Audio, Gallery

In today's trip to the sound archives of Nga Taonga Sound & Vision we will hear about the Springbok tour that never happened and the reaction of Kiwi rugby fans, which set the scene for the showdown… Audio, Gallery

Next Tuesday, the 10th of April will be the 50th anniversary of New Zealand's worst modern maritime disaster, the sinking of the inter-island ferry 'Wahine' in Wellington Harbour in 1968, with the… Audio, Gallery

In today's visit to the sound archives of Nga Taonga Sound & Vision with Sarah Johnston, we will pay tribute to Kiwi singing star of the 1950s Pat McMinn who passed away last week. Audio, Gallery

In today’s visit to the sound archives of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision with Sarah Johnston, we are taking look at the tradition of illegal ‘moonshine’ distilleries in New Zealand. Audio

The port of Lyttelton is back in the news this week with industrial action being threatened by port workers. The historic harbour town over the hills behind Christchurch was no stranger to industrial… Audio, Gallery

When Auckland's population reached half a million in 1964, the city fathers were so excited they held a parade and released a souvenir pop song to mark the occasion.  Video, Audio

To mark the start of the lunar Year of the Dog, Sarah Johnston plays us some archived recordings about our canine friends and those who love them, in today's visit to the sound archives of Ngā Taonga… Audio, Gallery

The birth of Te Papa and a famous day for the New Zealand men's cricket team Audio

February is a time for the seasonal treat that is summer stone fruit, much of which comes to us from Central Otago. Apricots, peaches, plums and cherries from Central have long been enjoyed all over… Audio, Gallery

New Zealand was on a "Sesqui" high 28 years ago. January 1990 marked the start of our Sesquicentennial year, commemorating 150 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.  Video, Audio

In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Georgia Nott from Broods about her new project, Laneway act Sylvan Esso, and champion whistler Molly Lewis. Audio

The anniversary of the return of the Maori Battalion to New Zealand in 1946. Audio, Gallery

Nga Taonga Sound & Vision for this week Audio, Gallery

Just 19 more sleeps to go til Christmas and in our visit to the sound archives of Nga Taonga Sound & Vision today with Sarah Johnston we will be listening to some musical Christmas goodies Audio

In Canterbury this weekend a variety of events will be taking place to mark this year as the 120th anniversary of the birth of Rewi Alley, the New Zealander who spent over 60 years working to improve… Audio