History
Auckland Council Libraries Kura Collection
Tim Barnett from Auckland Libraries joins us to talk us through Kura - their online heritage collection of manuscripts, photos, rare books and oral history. Anyone can access it and it's free. Audio, Gallery
The Aotearoa History Show is coming back - Season 2 out next week
The Aotearoa History Show is back with 14 new episodes diving deep into some of the key issues, events and characters that helped shaped our country. Video
History with Dr Grant Morris
This week Dr Grant Morris looks back at the history of New Zealand's most famous actors. Audio
NZ Sporting History: Black power VS The Cops at League
Today on NZ Sporting History we go back to 1989 when, on September 2nd, a very unique game of rugby league was played. It was a Black Power team versus a team from the New Zealand Police. Audio, Gallery
WWI Veterans of Le Quesnoy remembered
This week we're running a series of WWI veteran stories with Jude Dobson. We share the stories of four men who were all fighting in the Northern French town of Les Quesnoy. Today's episode is about… Audio
Prince William lays wreath to mark Anzac Day
The Duke of Cambridge has taken part in events in London to commemorate Anzac Day, when Australia and New Zealand remember their war dead.
Bishop Vercoe's Waitangi Speech
Join Chey and the team as they go back in time to one of the most heart-warming speeches about our nation at Waitangi by none other than Bishop Whakahuihui Vercoe. Video, Audio
Explaining Putin’s grip on power
Why do the majority of Russians back the actions of their strongman leader Vladimir Putin? As The Detail finds out, the answer goes back centuries. Audio
Explaining Putin’s grip on power
Why do the majority of Russians back the actions of their strongman leader Vladimir Putin? As The Detail finds out, the answer goes back centuries.
AudioAnzac Day in photos: Thousands pay respects
Thousands have turned out for Anzac Day services and commemorations around the country - here's the day in photos.
Anzac Day commemorations: 'We will remember them' - Dame Cindy Kiro
World War II aircraft flew over towns and cities as part of Anzac commemorations, while the governor-general paid tribute to the last remaining member of the 28th Māori Battalion.
Anzac documentary: Kia mate ā Ururoa
Kia mate ā Ururoa reveals the story of Whirinaki-born Harding Waipuke Leaf, a soldier who served in both world wars and was awarded the Military Cross for bravery.
Jude Dobson talks with a remarkable group of this country’s WWII aviators
Jude Dobson talks to aviators from WWII about their experiences of wartime. Audio
Weta brought in to commemorate an Anzac legend
The story of New Zealand troops scaling a fortress to liberate a town from German forces in 1918 is still celebrated in Le Quesnoy, and now Weta are building a memorial. Audio
Weta is brought in to commemorate an Anzac legend
It's one of the most appealing stories from World War One - certainly featuring New Zealand troops - though it's surprisingly not commonly known here. Not compared to Gallipoli, say, or the Battle of… Audio, Gallery
Why teaching NZ history in Aotearoa is difficult
The new school curriculum of Aotearoa's history is in the process of making its way into practice. And it's likely to ruffle a few feathers along the way. Joanna Kidman and Vincent O'Malley are with… Audio
Aotearoa prepares to mark Anzac Day in orange setting
The Returned and Services Association says most preparations for Anzac Day commemorations across the country are now complete.
The undeniable (and underrecognised) genius of the Calusa
The University of Georgia's Victor Thompson is the lead author of a just-published study shedding light on just how the Calusa, a Native American people of Florida's southwest coast, outlived so many… Audio
Over 600 Maori Battalion soliders never got their medals
For the last two years, lawyer David Stone has been uncovering the names of soldiers from the Maori Battalion who have not received their medals. The process to try and receive medals for some whanau… Audio
New documentary on Maori soldier Harding Leaf
As part of its special Anzac weekend coverage Mapuna shines a light on the story of Harding Leaf. He was a decorated soldier from World War One who fought at Gallipoli. He was 49 when he enlisted for… Audio
