History
Getting to know Christchurch through its architecture
A tour of Christchurch's most interesting architecture is set to take place next weekend with over 40 buildings open to the public for free. Jessica Halliday, Architectural Historian & Director of Te… Audio
Martin Luther King Jr: I Have A Dream
Our presenters are challenged in this episode to translate the most famous speech of all time; Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream”. This is one of the finest pieces in human history. Will our… Video, Audio
Level 4 Lockdown Announcement
Chey and the team translate Jacinda Ardern’s announcement to the country of our first level 4 lockdown. Covid has affected us all and this is certainly a topical issue for our Whakamāori team to dive… Video, Audio
One of Nelson's oldest commercial waterfront buildings up for sale
Nelson City Council is looking to sell or lease the Anchor Shipping & Foundry Co building on Wakefield Quay.
Search for whānau of Māori Battalion soldiers who never received medals
More than 600 Māori Battalion soldiers never received their medals, but now there are hopes their whānau can be tracked down for ceremonies to be held later this year.
Sacred hares and pagan worship - the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient
The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, that the Easter Bunny might…
History with Dr Grant Morris
The Easter break begins tomorrow with Good Friday. New Zealanders spend Easter in many different ways but for some Christians, Easter means Easter Camp. Today we'll talk about the history and… Audio
NZ Sporting History: The Warriors 2002 NRL Grand Final
Today for NZ Sporting History we're going to be looking back on the 2002 NRL season when the New Zealand Warriors made club history by making it all the way to the Grand Final for the very first time… Audio, Gallery
1930s Refectory restored and reopened to the public
An historic building on Massey University's Manawatū campus has been restored to it's former 1930s glory and is now open to the public. Massey University Foundation director Mitch Murdoch talks to… Audio, Gallery
Map of New Zealand music project
Today's music feature is all about the latest project from Audio-Culture. Gareth Shute is on air with Jesse to talk about their work recounting musical moments of historical significance throughout… Audio
Historic Dannevirke cinema set to re-open this month
An historic cinema in Dannevirke is about to re-open after nearly a decade of closed curtains. MovieFest Charitable Trust trustee Graeme Moffatt joins Jesse to talk about the restoration project. Audio
Former gymnast Angela Walker on telling Yvette Williams' story
When Yvette Williams stepped onto the victory rostrum at the 1952 Helsinki Games it was remarkable for two reasons. She'd just become the first New Zealand woman to win an Olympic Gold medal -… Audio
Scientists think they have found new bird family fossil
Scientists believe they have identified an entirely new bird family from a fossil discovered near St Bathans in Central Otago.
Named Zealandornis relictus, the fossil doesn't seem to match any group… Audio
Christine Whybrew retraces the histories of houses
Family genealogy is irresistable for many of us, researching our whakapapa. There's another history though that's overlooked but often just as fascinating - the story of our homes. Christchurch-based… Audio, Gallery
Vintage radio auction goes live, bids start at $10
Hundreds of vintage radios that were part of a private collection in Auckland are being sold under the hammer.
'It just seems wrong': Council critic wants action on Blue Baths building
The former leaseholder says it's "not good enough" the council does not have a plan for the closed category one heritage-listed building in Rotorua.
Jenny Pattrick: bringing New Zealand history to life through storytelling
Known for her historical fiction, Jenny Pattrick is one of New Zealand's best-selling novelists. She has had 10 novels published since her acclaimed 2003 debut The Denniston Rose, yet Pattrick came to… Audio
'A paradigm shift?': Shock result could spark physics revolution
Scientists find a sub-atomic particle's mass is at odds with a theory underpinning modern physics.
Unseen footage of 11-year-old Prince unearthed in Minnesota
Film of a young Prince Rogers Nelson at the age of 11 attending a teachers strike in Minnesota was recently discovered in the archives of a local TV news station. Matt Liddy, the Production Manager at… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Rowing 8 winning 1982 WRC
Today for NZ Sporting History we're revisiting a golden moment in rowing when the New Zealand eight won the 1982 World Rowing Championships in Lucerne, Switzerland. Mike Stanley was one of the… Audio
