History

Pieced together from evidence in archives, newspapers and family lore, Bettina Bradbury tells the riveting true story of a woman (Caroline Kearney) forced to travel half way across the world with her… Audio

Visitors to Te Papa will be able to take a trip down the rabbit hole when Wonderland opens this weekend. The immersive exhibition celebrates Lewis Carroll's fantastic tale, as well as Alice's onscreen… Audio, Gallery

Both of Christchurch's big cathedrals were destroyed in the earthquakes. Their fates have been very different, and only one will rise again.  Audio

Cilka Klein was just 16 when she was sent to Auschwitz. She caught the eye of a Nazi officer and survived the camp, only to be sent to a Siberian prison camp when the war ended, charged with… Audio

In the 18th and 19th centuries there were no visible pockets on women's clothing. So to carry things, British women wore a pair of detachable pockets that served a similar purpose to a handbag. Audio

When pregnant 17-year-old Phyllis Symons's body was found buried in the construction site of Wellington's Mount Victoria Tunnel in 1931 her death and the subsequent trial of her boyfriend for murder… Audio

Three years after his death, a new book offers for the first time a comprehensive look at the life, work and legacy of painter Melvin Day - also known as Pat. Encompassing seven prolific decades of… Audio, Gallery

John Drummond looks at famous pieces of piano music as windows into the world in which they were created. A composer cannot help but reflect the world he lives in, his understanding of life, his… Audio

Should we trust scientists? It's a complicated question and the answer isn't completely straightforward, but it's a wager that's likely to benefit us. Audio

The diversity of the world's languages is seriously under threat. One language is reported to fall silent every fortnight, and it's believed that by the end of this century half of the world's 7,000… Audio

Yesterday we talked about Rewi Alley, and his work in China. Today, we're joined by artist Billy Apple who was inspired by Rewi Alley - after an incredible coincidence this year saw him staying on the… Audio

Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism is a book with a seductive title but contains a serious argument. Audio

The Tuia 250 Voyage flotilla will arrive in the capital this afternoon, performing a sail-by around Wellington Harbour between one and three o'clock.

The commemorative voyage has been travelling… Audio

The widow of the pilot of the plane that crashed into Mt Erebus 40 years ago says an apology from the Government and Air New Zealand took her completely by surprise.

Maria Collins was at Government… Audio

It's time to dive into the week's news, in the past. This week our resident historian Robert Kelly is looking back at the anniversary of a very famous play! The Mousetrap was first performed in… Audio

In 1979 Francis Mortimer worked at Air New Zealand and he shares his memories of 40 years ago in the days before and after the Erebus tragedy. Audio