History

New Zealander Thomas Scovell lives and works in London and has recently had his first child, a daughter named Sadie, whose birth has sparked his new music venture -- 4xLife. And they're inviting you… Audio

A museum dedicated to plastic bags has opened in Scotland. Curator of the museum, Katrina Cobain talks to the Panel about why she's decided to pay tribute to plastic bags. Audio

In today's visit to the sound archives of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, Sarah Johnston takes us back to listen to how we thought about cannabis, its use and its legal status over past decades. Audio

In 1820 Russian captain Fabian Gottlieb Benjamin von Bellingshausen and his expedition sailed into Queen Charlotte Sound.  Audio

Scientists are not necessarily as objective and unbiased as you may think! A Postdoctoral Fellow at Cornell University Karan Odom says approach to research is impacted by those who carry out the work.

The Te Awe Team is made up of Curators, Collection Technicians, Conservators, Storage Technicians and a dedicated photographer who care for the incredible variety of taonga Māori housed in the Museum.

A new book shines a light on a previously untold history, that of homosexual New Zealand soldiers serving during World War II. Brent Coutts' book, called Crossing the Lines, focuses predominantly on… Audio, Gallery

Charlie Davis wants to protect the old Kelso Dairy Factory in West Otago. "Leave it here, it's history," says the retired farmer and local historian. He's leading a community project to repair the… Audio

Activists who led the historic 1972 Māori Language Petition are still fighting for te reo to be compulsory in schools. 

They gathered 30,000 signatures asking for the language to be taught in all… Audio

The activists behind the historic 1972 Māori Language Petition have not given up on their dream to have te reo taught in all schools. 

Jim Bolger entered parliament that same year.

He doesn't recall… Audio

It's time for our weekly look at the news, in the past! This week we're looking at the history of mask use in previous pandemics. They don't have to be dowdy, and certainly haven't been in previous… Audio

As a country, we should be giving far more consideration to the importance of Moriori language, culture and history, says Dr Grant Morris. Audio

It's Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and Kahu Kutia is on the show to share some archival recordings from Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision.  Audio, Gallery