History
Quake concerns remain as building deadlines loom
Concerns over the strength of dozens of Wairarapa buildings to stand up to earthquakes remain, more than two years on from the first warning signs going up.
100 years of help and hope for Aucklanders in need
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
Ngā Taonga Sound Archives: memories of NZ election campaigns
We take a listen to memories in Ngā Taonga's sound archives of early New Zealand elections. Audio, Gallery
Gail Maney case: Corrections officer claims he was impersonated
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
Stand and Deliver (part 2)
Today veteran broadcaster Ian Johnstone shares his recollections of reporting and filming in South Africa during the height of the apartheid era. Audio
Celebrating 180 years of Wellington's Thistle Inn
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
In the family - dishing out soul food
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
In the family - dishing out soul food
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
AudioPaul Moon: 'I wasn't going to censor anything'
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
Calls for quarantine facilities to be in more remote areas
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
New Zealand's Opera past and present
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
Cultural Ambassador - Hip Hop Aotearoa
Brad Warrington joins us once again. This eveneing we're taking a look at the mid-noughties. Audio
Sue Kedgley remembers meeting John and Yoko
Panellist Sue Kedgley shares the story of meeting John Lennon and Yoko Ono, including visiting their New York apartment Audio
The 7 Jurisdictions of Australasia: Back to the Future
Historian Dr Grant Morris says the situation in Australasia has almost reverted to pre-1901. Audio
Is Wellington's love of heritage demolishing plans for more housing?
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
Is Wellington's love of heritage demolishing plans for more housing?
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.
AudioQueer History Zine
"Queer History Zine" is a collaboration between LAGANZ (Lesbian and Gay Archives New Zealand) and Wellington Zinefest giving people the opportunity to delve deep into LAGANZ archives, and reflect upon… Audio
Nga Taonga Sound Archives: Farewell to the chequebook
Sarah Johnston looks back at the changes in banking technology which have transformed the way we handle our money. Audio, Gallery
Aotearoa joining the United Nations
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
Soldiers: War diaries provide novel inspiration
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