History
NZ Sporting History: The story of Kiwi the Cup winning horse
Today on NZ Sport History were going all the way back to Melbourne in 1983 when legendary jockey Jim "pumper" Cassidy rode 'Kiwi' from dead last to win the 1983 Melbourne Cup. Later that same year… Audio
Fastest-growing black hole of past 9b years discovered in Centaurus constellation
Black holes are the gluttons of the cosmos, devouring everything that veers too close - including light itself.
The promises and perils of chemistry research
Two stories about the promise and perils of chemistry research. From a team recreating Renaissance beauty recipes in the hopes of rediscovering a 'miracle ingredient', to a researcher investigating… Audio
The promises and perils of chemistry research
Two stories about the promise and perils of chemistry research. From a team recreating Renaissance beauty recipes in the hopes of rediscovering a 'miracle ingredient', to a researcher investigating…
AudioShould walk shorts come back to work?
Is it time to bring walk shorts back into work places?
Some people think so.
The infamous office shorts and knee-high socks combo had to be petitioned to allow workers to wear them, becoming popular… Audio
NZ's 'last true town' proves a drawcard for domestic visitors
Reefton has bucked the trend with a 40 percent increase in visitor spending during the pandemic.
Iwi gain equal say over Taranaki Maunga in Treaty settlement
Iwi will have equal say with the Crown in managing Taranaki Maunga and the national park, as part of redress for the confiscation of the mountain.
Tony Brunt: 50 years since founding the Values Party
Formed in 1972 in Wellington, the Values Party claims the title of the world's first national-level environmentalist party, and was a precursor to the Green Party we know today. The party's founder… Video, Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris: The Great Game: What is it?
Over the past few weeks we have seen tension in the Pacific as China and the US wrestle for control. We also keep hearing the term "The Great Game" in relation to these events. But what does "The… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Bruce McLaren
We're reflecting on the career of a motorsport pioneer. Born in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland, Bruce McLaren snagged the New Zealand Grand Prix in 1958 before flying abroad to join the ranks of the… Audio
Largest ever ancient Greek exhibition at Auckland Museum
Auckland museum is hosting an international exhibition of ancient Greeks which has travelled here from the British Museum. The collection has been carefully curated by Dr Peter Higgs. He talks to… Audio
Samoa's independence anniversary: 'We're celebrated in New Zealand now'
New Zealand's observance of the 60th anniversary of Samoa's independence comes to a close this week after days of festivity.
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Here's another piece of transport history... the day - maybe more than a day - in July 1974 - when they opened two lanes of the Auckland Harbour Bridge to walkers and cyclists. The reason - there was… Audio
Queen Elizabeth Park trams
Russell Jenkins (Vice President Marketing & Operations at the Wellington Tramway Museum. Audio
Ngāruawāhia tavern to be demolished after overnight fire
The Waipa Tavern in the Waikato town of Ngāruawāhia was so badly damaged by fire overnight that it will have to be demolished.
'The only thing we have ever got back'- family mystery behind photo on the wall
A family photo on the wall led a Blenheim woman on a mission to discover what happened to her uncle in World War II.
Tiananmen: Hong Kong students hide 'democracy' figures on campus
Tiny "democracy goddess" figurines have been hidden across a university campus to mark the Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary.
Ceremony for Queen's Jubilee in Wellington
While the 96-year-old Queen was no doubt tucked up in bed on the other side of the world, back here a very special ceremony was held to mark her platinum jubilee. Ruth Hill was at the Wellington… Video, Audio
'Seventy years of grit, grace and glory': Sir Don McKinnon leads NZ tributes to Queen
The Queen is a woman "who smiles with her eyes" and relates easily to people from all walks of life, Sir Don McKinnon says. Video
Portrait of Queen released as UK set to celebrate Jubilee
An official photograph of the Queen has been released ahead of celebrations to mark her Platinum Jubilee.
