Tupaia
The 'Forrest Gump' of the Captain Cook story
Author and historian Hampton Sides' latest book, The Exotic: Intrigue and Cultural Ruin in the Age of Imperialism, tells the remarkable story of Mai, a central figure in the story of Captain James… Audio
The incredible master navigators of Pacific voyaging
New Zealand author Jeff Evans' latest book, Reawakened: Traditional navigators of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa tells the stories of 10 master navigators who are leading figures in the renaissance of Pacific… Audio
Tim Finn: 'Tupaia had a different way of seeing the universe'
In recent years, musician Tim Finn has turned his considerable talents to opera. His latest work, Ihitai 'Avei'a - Star Navigator, tells the story of the incredible star navigator Tupaia and his time… Audio
David Abulafia's incredible human history of the oceans
Dr. David Abulafia's new book The Boundless Sea: A Human History of the Oceans is global history of humankind told through our relationship with the world's oceans. He joins the show to discuss… Audio
Pacific artists inspired to share Tupaia's story
Pacific Islanders who visited an exhibition about the Tahitian navigator Tupaia say they are inspired to share his story. Audio
'Maori were hugely admiring of Cook as a leader'
Author Graeme Lay says it's misleading for people to accuse Captain James Cook as being an imperialist and a destroyer of cultures, when he was largely revered by Maori in New Zealand. Audio
3: Early Encounters
Abel Tasman and James Cook’s first contacts with Māori were complex and sometimes violent. Europeans brought new technologies, food and ideas, such as muskets, potatoes and Christianity. In some cases… Audio
Salina FISHER: Tupaia (première)
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. Audio
First map: How James Cook charted New Zealand
2019 marks 250 years since Captain James Cook's Endeavour made landfall in New Zealand. The difficulties of mapping the coastline and the perils of Cook's expedition have been documented in a new book… Audio
Michel Tuffery - Elevating the unsung hero of Cook's Endeavour
Artist Michel Tuffery has been part of efforts to broaden and refocus narratives around Captain Cook's arrival in Aotearoa 250 years ago, including giving proper credit to his Tahitian navigator and… Audio, Gallery
Salina Fisher talks about Tupaia
Salina Fisher talks about Tupaia, the Tahitian master navigator who travelled with James Cook to Aotearoa.
Recorded 21 April 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
The little known story of Tahitian navigator, Tupaia
Director and Producer, Lala Rolls talks to Kathryn Ryan about her three part documentary series, Tupaia's Endeavour which tells the story of the Tahitian navigator, Tupaia - and how his skills and… Audio, Gallery