History

Historian Peter Lineham talks to Kathryn about his book 'Agency of Hope' which chronicles the story of the Auckland City Mission from 1920-2020. Audio, Gallery

We take a listen to memories in Ngā Taonga's sound archives of early New Zealand elections. Audio, Gallery

A former Corrections Officer says someone impersonated him to fabricate a key piece of evidence used to help knock back Gail Maney's appeal against her murder conviction.

Maney is on life parole… Audio

Established in 1840, not only is the capital's Thistle Inn New Zealand's oldest pub still operating from its original site, but also it was the country's second ever pub to be issued with a liquor… Audio

A close contender to Sushi for Japan’s national dish, turns out Kiwis too have a soft spot for ramen - the iconic bowl of soul. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar  Audio

The unflinching new book When Darkness Stays by historian Paul Moon is based on the time he spent capturing the oral history of late Tuhoe tohunga, H ¯hepa Kereopa. Dr Moon thought he was "the last… Audio

There are increasing calls for COVID quarantine facilities to be further out of urban areas in light of a massive jump in imported cases. Historian Grant Morris talks to the Panel about what we can… Audio

It's time for the Rest is History, where we look back at the news of the week, in the past! On the 29th of September 1862 the first ever professional opera performance in New Zealand took place at the… Audio

Panellist Sue Kedgley shares the story of meeting John Lennon and Yoko Ono, including visiting their New York apartment Audio

Historian Dr Grant Morris says the situation in Australasia has almost reverted to pre-1901. Audio

Wellington is trying to prepare for its projected population growth, but potential housing developments are being held up by debate over how to honour its heritage buildings.  Audio

Sarah Johnston looks back at the changes in banking technology which have transformed the way we handle our money. Audio, Gallery

What was the role of New Zealand in the forming of the United Nations? You might think it was quite small, but New Zealand and its Prime Minister at the time Peter Fraser played a major part in… Audio

What was life really like for Kiwi soldiers serving during World War II, and what secrets might they have harboured? New Zealand author Tom Remiger has drawn on his extensive research from wartime… Audio