History
The Rest Is History: NZ Woman's Weekly
It's time for the rest is history, where we look at the news of the week in the past! This Tuesday marked the anniversary of the first ever issue of the New Zealand Woman's Weekly in 1932. Audio
Archaelogists uncover gold rush burial sites
Archaeologists have found 12 unmarked graves near an old gold rush settlement in rural Central Otago. Southern Archaeology director, Dr Peter Petchey, who's co-leader of the project alongside Otago… Audio
Return to Rekohu: The recent history of the Chatham Islands
A few months ago Dr Grant Morris from Victoria University of Wellington spoke to Jesse about Moriori on Rekohu. At that time he promised that before 2020 was out, he'd be back on The Chatham Islands … Audio
Tiwai Point: Fifty Years in the Furnace
Tiwai Point is a polarising place, people tend to love it or hate it. 2021 will be its 50th year of operations, it could also be the smelter's last. Eyewitness follows the history of the Tiwai Point… Audio
Remembering the victims of the Whakaari eruption
A number of commerative services have been held around Whakatane today to remember the 22 lives lost during the eruption of Whakaari White Island a year ago. Tonight Karyn recalls the reports today… Audio
Heritage Rescue
Ahead of the new series of Heritage Rescue on Choice TV, Brigid Gallagher joins us to talk about her mission to help transform some of the country's struggling heritage institutions. Audio
Cafe owner on Whakaari eruption commemoration
The Panel speaks to Taylor Ulufonua who owns the popular eatery Cafe 4 U. Audio
Whakatane marks anniversary of Whakaari eruption
The Panel speaks to 1xx reporter Alexander Goldsmith about the day's commemorations in Whakatane. Audio
One year on - remembering the victims of the Whakaari tragedy
After the news we'll be crossing to MÄtaatua Wharenui in Whakatane where the victims of the Whakaari tragedy one year ago are being remembered. We'll observe the one minute silence at 2.11pm before… Audio
Whakaari one year on: Services pay tribute to victims
Whakatāne baptist church senior Pastor Peter Foster speaks to Jesse about the services and commemorations in the town to mark one year since the Whakaari/White Island tragedy. Audio
Book born out of mosque attacks looks at what it means to be Kiwi
The declaration by the Prime Minister that "We are all New Zealanders" in the aftermath of the March 15 terror attacks resonated with many, emphasising how the country was enriched by a variety of… Audio
Australian national anthem sung in indigenous language
A 17-year-old has made history in Australia by being the first person to sing the national anthem in an indigenous Australian language at an international sporting event.
Olivia Fox, who is… Audio
Christchurch Council considering purchasing Akaroa 'Red House'
A piece of land once a part of a major Ngāi Tahu flax trading village and where a massacre of the iwi happened has gone on the market.
A privately owned property in Akaroa known as The Red House is… Audio
Crown to pay Te Arawa iwi redress of $11m for historical injustices
It has been 134 years since the Crown ignored pleas for help by Ngāti Rangitihi when the Tarawera Eruption devastated its people. Now, the Crown is finally owning up to its wrongdoings.
Negative of iconic Michael Joseph Savage photo found
Te Papa has found the original negative of one of the country's most famous photographs.
The black and white image of the "gently smiling" 1930s Labour Prime Minister Michael Joseph Savage was taken… Audio
Scientists recover samples from space asteroid
Scientists have recovered the first significant samples from an asteroid in space.
The Japanese space capsule returned to Earth, landing in Australia after a six year journey.
The rocks could help… Audio
Fire at historic Auckland church almost extinguished
The fire in a 141-year-old landmark is almost out.
Mary Kisler: 18th century poster girls
Art historian and curator Mary Kisler returns to discuss three so-called 'poster girls' of the 18th century: the opera singer Elizabeth Linley Sheridan, the actress Sarah Siddons, and the model, muse… Audio
Antarctica's Forgotten Hero and the Secret Love Lives of Penguins
Penguin expert and Antarctic explorer Lloyd Spencer Davis blends natural history, evolutionary biology and stories of adventure in his new book A Polar Affair: Antarctica's Forgotten Hero and the… Audio, Gallery
What Australia can learn from New Zealand: Laura Tingle
Australia is not well known for casting envious glances across the Tasman. But what can 'the lucky country' learn from us? Laura Tingle is a senior political journalist with the Australian… Audio
