History
Black Sheep S9 Elsdon Best (Part 1)
Described in his own time as "the white Tōhunga of Tuhoeland" and by some today as a "structural rascist" who "stole" knowledge, it's fair to say Elsdon Best is a controvesial character. In the first… Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
Dr Grant Morris joins Jesse to take a closer look at the cases that come out of The Employment Relations Authority and why they are often headline news stories. Audio
Small Histories of New Zealand with Emma Kay
This week Emma looks at the history of school holidays and how we ended up with the four-term system in use today. Audio
Why a German university is returning a Māori taonga
For Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Te Pou o Hinematioro is an ancestor, not an object.
The Auckland cottage where Māori, colonial histories collide
Analysis: Past, present and future intersect at 18 Wynyard Street, where Māori and European stories entwine.
Puzzling fossil may have been unknown life-form
Long before dinosaurs or trees had evolved, an enigmatic organism towered over the landscape like a prehistoric monolith.
A Little Route 66 on State Highway 8
Mark Leishman goes on a personal journey to Burkes Pass, a place with deep family ties. A fire in the 1990s destroyed most of the Burkes Pass Hotel run by his grandparents and has been replaced by a… Audio
130 years: Take a punt on the Tuapeka Mouth Ferry
The southern hemisphere's only still operational river ferry celebrates 130 years. Audio
'Beautiful to connect': Aboriginal group's solidarity with Māori
Gumbaynggirr representatives say Indigenous nations must stay connected as they face similar cultural and political challenges.
Hauauru Rawiri, former treaty negotiator for Ngati Paoa
Mihingarangi Forbes talks to to Hauauru Rawiri, former treaty negotiator for Ngati Paoa and iwi historian. Audio
Tama Muru joins Dan Busby on the history trail
In 1833 the British Government of the day appointed James Busby as the first Official British Resident, based here at Waitangi. His main duties were to 'protect well disposed settlers and traders… Audio
A tale of two waka
Every Waitangi weekend, Māori and Pakehā come together at the popular Lake Rotoiti Wooden and Classic Boat Parade.
Sir Michal Cullen The Politician E7
Sir Michal Cullen was Minister of Treaty Negotiations for the Treelords settlement over central North Island forests. After he left Parliament, Michael jumped the fence to become lead negotiator for… Audio
Black Sheep S9 E2 Elspeth Kerr (Part 2)
In the second of our two-part episode on Elspeth Kerr, we see how detectives unraveled the mystery of 9-year old Betty Kerr's poisoning - and how they uncovered more victims of a serial poisoner. Audio
Stories from Waitangi Day - past and present
Ralph Johnston, the Waitangi Trust Chief Executive, talks us through some of the most memorable moments of Waitangi Day commemorations. Audio
Jamie Tuuta - The Young Gun E6
How did a 24-year-old former television reporter end up negotiating against the crown? Jamie Tuuta was one of 10 kids raised by grandparents whose generation were shamed into silence. Why then did the… Audio
Police plea to thief of stolen Olympic gold medal
The gold medal holds immense sentimental value and police are asking for its anonymous return. Audio
An insight into Waitangi Treaty Settlements
For many New Zealanders, Treaty settlements are an aspect of our history that is shrouded in mystery & misunderstanding. RNZ podcast The Negotiators takes a closer look at the conversation through… Audio
Climate change a priority for iwi leaders at Waitangi
The National Iwi Chairs Forum point to the increasing frequency and severity of weather events as a growing concern. Audio
Mavis Mullins - The Business Woman E5
Mavis Mullins is a high achiever, not only in the wool-handling industry where she is well known and respected, but also on the international business stage. The #32.5 million settlement she helped… Audio