History
Destruction at archaeological site 'ignorant and misinformed'
Archaeologists, historians and iwi authorities have been disturbed at news someone has illegally helped themself to an archaeological site, destructively digging as much as a 1.5 metres through an… Audio
A wrap of Inauguration Day coverage
A listen back to some of the top moments from today's inauguration of Joe Biden as the United States' 46th president. Audio
Kamala Harris' new role a win for gender equality
Kamala Harris has also made history today, being sworn in as the first woman vice president and the first woman of colour in the role.
Māni Dunlop spoke to New Zealand recipient of a New Year's… Audio
Women's march leader on the inauguration of Biden
It's also a historic day for women - and particularly women of colour - with Kamala Harris being sworn in as the first female Vice President.
Linda Sarsour was the co-chair of the Women's March in… Audio
Iwi protesting Shelly Bay sale serve developer with trespass notice
A group of iwi members and protesters contesting the sale of land at Wellington's Shelly Bay has served a verbal trespass notice to the developer.
Unlocking the history of public toilets down under
Dunedin had no public toilets for women until 1910 and they had to "hang on or go at home", says 'Loo Lady' Alison Breese, who has unearthed the history behind the city's comfort stations. Audio
Our World Record Holders: Tom Conroy
Invercargill man Tom Conroy - who alongside Mayor Tim Shadbolt - holds the Guinness World Record for the Longest Television Interview. Video, Audio
The surprising history behind Dunedin's loos
Alison Breese - who also goes by the name the 'Loo Lady' - is an archivist with a special interest in underground toilets of Dunedin and their historical importance. She joins The Weekend to discuss.
…At the Museum: Whakamana Cannabis Museum
Abe Gray founded the Whakamana Cannabis Museum in Dunedin in 2013, and it has followed him around ever since. Now the museum is stepping into its fourth iteration in the capital city. Audio
World's oldest animal cave painting found in Indonesia
The life-sized picture of a wild pig found in a remote cave in Indonesia is thought to be 45,000 years old.
Tunnels reopen at Waiheke Island World War II fortress, Stony Batter
The historic World War 2 tunnels at the Stony Batter Historic Reserve on Waiheke Island have reopened for tours. Fort Stony Batter Heritage Park project director, and Waiheke resident, Timothy Moon… Audio
Northland pā 'pristine' in time for remembering key battle
Commemorations are being held at Kawiti Marae in Waiomio, Te Taitokerau today to mark the 175th anniversary of the Battle of Te Ruapekapeka. Audio
Susan Rogers - from Prince, to the psychology of music
In a warehouse in Minneapolis back in 1983, legendary artist Prince asked his newly hired sound technician to set up to record Let's Go Crazy, a song that would become one of his greatest hits. In… Audio
Stalking the hills - the history of deer cullers
In the 1930s deer that had been introduced into New Zealand were declared a noxious pest. Originally brought over by colonists for trophy hunting - the animals were believed to be responsible for soil… Audio, Gallery
Battle of Te Ruapekapeka commemorations
Commemorations are being held in Waiomio on Friday to mark the 175th anniversary of the Battle of Te Ruapekapeka. On this day in 1846, British troops attacked Te Ruapekapeka Pa, beginning one of the… Audio
Restoring a rare goldmining settlement near Arrowtown
About a kilometre from Arrowtown in Central Otago lies a rare goldmining settlement on the banks of the Arrow River known as Coopers Terrace Archaeological artist Jan Morrison first discovered the… Audio, Gallery
The innovative women of 'Beethoven's Vienna'
We go to Vienna - to an era - around 1800 - which is commonly considered 'Beethoven's Vienna' At that time women weren't really allowed to play music in public - and it was expensive to go to a… Audio
Pukekura Park protection needed
A watchdog group says New Plymouth's Brooklands and Pukekura parks are paying a heavy price for their popularity and it's calling for boardwalks to protect ancient pukatea trees in the reserve. The… Audio
Family spend over 10 years searching for missing plane
A family who have spent over 10 years searching for a missing plane in the Canterbury High Country are seeking help from mountaineers to get into the alpine terrain. In 1962 a dragonfly plane took off… Audio
The Story of the Old Slaughterhouse
David Bridger bought a piece of land in Westport 30 years ago with an old abbatoir that used to provide for the local townships. It closed down in the 1940s, and the remains of the old slaughterhose… Audio
