Genealogy
DNA to solve history mysteries!
This coming week the Auckland Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group are running a Family History Expo, to be shortly followed by the Christchurch City Libraries later this month. Mia… Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
One of the most common uses of historical research is to discover a person's genealogy. Yet genealogical research is usually seen as an 'amateur' pursuit. Today Dr Grant Morris discusses the reality… Audio
National Library and Archives changes worry historians
Historians and genealogists say the work that they do could be severely impacted by proposed changes at the National Library and Archives New Zealand. The National Library is trying to re-home its… Audio
Writer Renee Hollis seeks untold war stories
A genealogist is hunting for as yet untold personal stories of World War Two. Renée Hollis is working on the project for the New Zealand Society of Genealogists, After all the researching and writing… Audio
DNA deciphering: families, surprises and skeletons
Genealogy is now the second most popular hobby in the United States (after gardening), according to Time magazine. NZ genealogist Michelle Patient is an expert in using DNA tests to help people find… Audio, Gallery
Sandra Coney: Opening up Waikumete Cemetery
Chair of the Waitakere Ranges Local Board, and driving force behind the inaugural open day at New Zealand's largest cemetery, the first event of its kind in New Zealand. Audio, Gallery
Richard McGregor: the DNA of Clan Gregor
Emeritus Professor at the University of Cumbria who teaches at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, and Chairman of Council of the Clan Gregor Society of Scotland, co-ordinating the Clan… Audio
New Years Honours: genealogy
Kathleen Hansen became curious about her own family history, that curiosity has lead to many years of detectrive work and, in the New Years Honours list, a Queens service medal. It's for services to… Audio
Crump To Crump
Genealogical expert Brad Argent flicks through the files to find a connection between our very own Bryan Crump and another well-known Crump, Barry Audio
Feature Guest - Dr Nick Barratt
Dr Nick Barratt is a British genealogist, broadcaster, historian and author. He was the head genealogist on the BBC's television series Who Do You Think You Are? for four years. He's coming to NZ to… Audio
Christine Clement - Genealogy
In the Bay of Plenty town of Te Puke, a new memorial has been unveiled. It bears the names of fifty locals the town was previously unaware served in the First World War - the reason they're there now… Audio