History

A dynamic & often provocative account of New Zealand’s relationship with the Pacific & the broad impact it's had on New Zealand’s own history & relationship with Pacific peoples in Aotearoa today. Video, Audio

In 1863 half the population of a small Tongan island called 'Ata boarded a ship captained by Thomas McGrath. They were never seen again. In this episode, Black Sheep investigates the story of a slave… Audio

Jane Mander is best known for her 1920 novel The Story of a New Zealand River, widely thought to be the underlying narrative for Jane Campion's film The Piano. The daughter of an MP, sawmiller and… Audio

The country's oldest masonic lodge has been all but destroyed in a fire - leaving behind just charred remains.

The iconic Kohukohu lodge, which sits on the banks of the Hokianga Harbour, was built in… Audio

An obituary is about life, not death. Writing them is a special art.  Audio

Historian Dr Grant Morris is in Napier to look at the city's history beyond the 1931 earthquake. He has set himself the challenge of speaking about one of New Zealand's most iconic cities without… Audio

This week for NZ Screen History we're taking a trip down memory lane for children of the early 90's!  Audio

What's lurking under the ground in your rohe? It's Aotearoa Archaeology week and all over the country experts are digging away at the ground to find what lies beneath.  Audio

Auckland's iMax building on Queen Street has been a much loved destination for more than 20 years, but with many tenants leaving the questions are being asked about its future. Freelance journalist… Audio

In the second of Black Sheep's two part episode on Sir George Grey, Aotearoa is launched into the worst conflicts of the New Zealand Wars. For more on the Waikato War, watch and listen to Stories of… Audio

These days there are only 18 permanent residents in Tinui, but this weekend hundreds will flock to the town to mark ANZAC Day and visit the memorial cross.  Audio

Military historian Herb Farrant has done a lot of detective work both here and in Europe to uncover the stories of the men and women who died as a result of The Great War, many of whom were not… Audio

Rachel Morris makes actual museums but she says that, in a way, we are all museum-makers as we try to make sense of the chaos of the past. Unpacking boxes of old family stuff from under her bed… Audio

A new children's book tells the little-known tale of a teddy bear that travelled the world with a New Zealand air squadron that fought in World War Two. Flight Lieutenant Henry Fanshaw was the… Audio

Large crowds are expected at Anzac Day services around the country on Sunday after public events were cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

The Stand at Dawn commemoration started last… Audio

The RSA is expecting a good turnout of people at Anzac Day events on Sunday, after last year's commemorations were cancelled due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

Events will be held in towns and cities… Audio