History
Michael King's Coromandel home to be sold by Waikato University
The daughter of the late Michael King, Rachael King, is on a mission to try and stop her father's Opoutere home being sold on the open market. She speaks to Jesse about the importance of the home and… Audio
'Rosetta Stone of dinosaurs' on way to Melbourne Musuem
Christmas has come early at the Melbourne Museum, but it's been 60 million years in the making.
'In this House we have the power not to repeat the mistakes of the past'
Māori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has pulled no punches in her maiden speech, describing early New Zealand governments as "monsters, murderers and rapists". Video
Watch: Demolition of Christchurch's Blessed Sacrament cathedral
Demolition work is continuing at the 105-year-old earthquake-damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Christchurch. Video
Whanganui town's name could be changed back to Pākaraka
The council has joined forces with Ngā Rauru and its hapū Ngāti Maika to have the name - which has links to a bloody incident during the New Zealand Wars - changed back.
Three RNZ podcasts among Apple top-10 new Kiwi shows
White Silence, The Service and Aotearoa History Show have been ranked highly in Apple's top 10 new shows of 2020 for New Zealand.
Auckland park first to get bilingual signage in effort to celebrate te reo Māori
West Auckland's Crum Park has had its name of Tahurangi Park reinstated, in a bid to normalise te reo Māori place names across the Auckland region.
One last goodbye: Former staff farewell Cadbury factory
Former Cadbury factory workers have taken a last tour of the building before it is demolished to make way for the new Dunedin Hospital.
Is Wellington Modernism too ugly to love?
Bill McKay casts his architectural eye over the capital and wonders how to encourage an appreciation of Modernist heritage. He looks at the ebb and flow of urban fashion, and what other cities have… Audio
This Week In History: the Pope visits New Zealand
In November 1986 Pope John Paul II visited New Zealand - the first pope to make it all the way down under. He touched down in Auckland on the 22nd of November, and also made his way to Wellington, and… Audio
New owner of the giant Auckland Santa
The Panel speaks to Jason Rhodes about his acquisition. Audio
The history of NZ's Reserve Bank Governors
Dr Grant Morris looks back at the history of New Zealand's Reserve Bank and its governors. Audio
History in the making - The First Female Police Recruits
In the 1940s, Marie Storey was part of the third intake of women to join the police force in New Zealand. She speaks to Sonia Yee about being used as a decoy to catch a pervert; segregated training… Audio
Past Protests against Miss New Zealand
A look back at past protests against Miss New Zealand Pageants. Audio
Plunderers unearthing ancient treasures in the UK
Plundered treasure buried by vikings or just forgotten by time is being unearthed all over England by modern-day plunderers using metal detectors. Audio, Gallery
Pioneering TEAL aviator - Oscar Garden
In 'Oscar Garden, A Tale of One Man's Love of Flying', his daughter Dr Annamaria Garden, takes a personal look at both her father's lone adventures, as well as his becoming chief pilot of TEAL, the… Audio, Gallery
New museum set to open on Stewart Island Rakiura
Stewart Island Rakiura's museum was first built in 1960 - to house an abundance of island treasures. Back then, it cost the thousands of tourists coming to the island 50 cents to get in and see the… Audio
Hirini Kaa: Te Hahi Mihinare
Historian, Anglican minister, TV presenter and social commentator Dr Hirini Kaa (Ngati Porou, Ngati Kahungunu and Rongowhakaata) has long been interested in the engagement and the interaction between… Audio
A World History of Bluff: Dr Michael Stevens
Ngai Tahu historian Dr Michael Stevens specialises in the history of Awarua (Bluff), a key Ngai Tahu settlement. Audio
10th anniversary of Pike River mine disaster
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Pike River mine disaster, in which 29 men lost their lives. Two events have been held to commemorate those who perished, one on the West Coast and one at… Video, Audio
