History
Council admits downplaying major Māori exhibition
New Plymouth council says it erred by not promoting the powerful Tai Moana Tai Tangata exhibition at its Govett Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre to general news media.
Fragments: First-hand accounts of the February 2011 Earthquake
In less than a minute, Christchurch and its people will be changed forever. Produced by Katy Gosset and Justin Gregory. Audio
Reflecting on war that 'changed Pākehā, Māori relationship forever'
A new chapter in RNZ's award-winning documentary project on the New Zealand Wars is launched today - NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui.
New documentary 'New Zealand Wars: Stories of Tainui' launched about Waikato invasion
A new documentary, New Zealand Wars: Stories of Tainui launched today.
The documentary tells the story of the events leading up to the war, the motivations of the people who fought, and its impact… Audio
Extended Interviews | NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui
Extended interviews with tribal historians Rahui Papa, Tom Roa, Brad Totorewa, Mamae Takerei, and Kawhia Muraahi. Also, acclaimed historian Dr. Vincent O’Malley. Video
Documentary | NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui
NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui is the third compelling chapter in RNZ’s award-winning documentary project on the New Zealand Wars. Available to watch in 4K. Video
Podcast | NZ Wars - Stories of Tainui | Episode 1
Through the 1840s and '50s, Waikato Maaori had been close allies of Paakehaa settlers living in Auckland—so why did the war break out between the two factions in 1863? Audio
Red Fox shooting case: Dead man's testimony read out in court
Evidence from a man who died two years ago has been read out to a jury in a 30-year cold case.
Waikato publican Chris Bush was gunned down during a robbery at the Red Fox Tavern in October 1987.
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NZ Screen History: Telethon
Telethon was a 24 hour live television show devoted to raising money for a charity. The the man who helped make it all happen is Don Hutchings - the executive producer of the first Telethons, who… Audio
Work begins on Archibald Baxter memorial
Work has finally begun in Dunedin on a memorial to prominent pacifist Archibald Baxter. The project has been nearly 10 years in the making, and it's hoped the national memorial on the George Street… Audio
Rez Gardi: From refugee to human rights investigator
Rez Gardi was just six when she came to New Zealand from a refugee camp where she was born. Her Kurdish family spent nine years living in the camp, after they fled to Pakistan from Iraq and Saddam… Audio
'We're maturing - surely we're ready to fly two flags'
An Auckland councillor is calling on the government to keep the Tino Rangatiratanga flag flying from the Harbour Bridge permanently.
Teachers will get support they need to teach new history curriculum, PM says
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is offering assurance after consultation opened this week on the new New Zealand history curriculum.
Work to begin on Wellington's band rotunda nine years after it closed
Work is set to begin on the band rotunda in Wellington's Oriental Bay.
Crown has breached Treaty of Waitangi numerous times - Reddy
The Governor-General says the Crown has repeatedly broken agreements laid out in the Treaty of Waitangi.
Waitangi 2021: Claudia Orange
Dame Claudia Orange's writing on the Treaty of Waitangi has contributed to New Zealanders' understanding of this history for over thirty years. Dame Claudia Orange spoke with Julian Wilcox. Audio
Waitangi Day: The hope my ancestors had for this country
First Person: When I was at kura, basking in my reo and the mātauranga of my tūpuna, it was something my ancestors must have dreamed about, writes Te Aniwa Hurihanganui.
55% of NZers haven't visited Waitangi grounds - survey
More than half of Kiwis have never been to the Waitangi Treaty grounds, a new survey reveals. Audio
Central Interceptor unearths rare and unidentified species
Watercare's executive programme director the Central Interceptor project, Shayne Cunis talks to Jesse about where things are at with their work and what they've found along the way. Audio, Gallery
Two hundred person haka opens waka exhibition in Waitangi
More than 200 people took part in a haka at Waitangi yesterday to open an exhibition showcasing waka and all those who have sailed aboard the Māori voyaging canoes.
He Kaupapa Waka was created to… Audio
