History
'13 Minutes to the Moon': the moon landing reconsidered
Almost 50 years ago, in July 1969, the US astronauts Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong went to the Moon on Apollo 11 and then all safely came back to Earth again. A new BBC series called… Audio
NZ Biography: Jean Batten
In our NZ Biography slot today, we're looking at Jean Batten who's considered as New Zealand's greatest aviator. She was celebrated around the world for her heroic solo flights during the 1930s. Audio
Day of light: Quantum physics and ancient cave art
Kiwi physicists and an American-born archaeologist have been working to create a lamp that mimics the flickering torch light used by ancient artists thousands of years ago. Audio, Gallery
Ngā Taonga Sound Archives - The Days of the Milkman
In today's visit to the sound archives of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, Sarah Johnston takes us back to the heyday of the milkie. Audio, Gallery
Capt Cook events to tell Māori side of history - Davis
Commemorations of Captain Cook's arrival in New Zealand are an "opportunity" to acknowledge Māori suffering, Māori-Crown Relations Minister Kelvin Davis says.
Cook commemoration an opportunity to tell full story - Davis
The government is defending the commemorations for Captain Cook's arrival to New Zealand 250 years ago.
Some Māori are calling for a boycott of Tuia Encounters 250, saying they're divisive… Audio
Sir Hekenukumai Busby, 1932-2019
People from all over the world are expected to arrive in the small Northland settlement of Pukepoto to pay their respects to Sir Hekenukumai Busby.
The world-renowned carver and traditional sailing… Audio
From the quakes in Christchurch and Kaikōura – a family memoir exploring the idea of heroism and the meaning of home
At the 2018 Word Christchurch writers' festival, Chessie Henry (and GP father Chris) discusses her family memoir We Can Make a Life with Bronywn Hayward. Audio
The Fall and Rise of Harpsichord 6
In August 1956, a beautiful new harpsichord arrived in Wellington aboard the RMS Rangitoto. It had been purchased from its maker, Thomas Goff of London, by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service for use… Audio, Gallery
Moa footprints carefully extracted from Otago river
Reporter Tim Brown joins Checkpoint from Otago, where several ancient moa footprints have been extracted from a riverbed. Audio
Amazing ancient Moa find in Central Otago
Moa footprints, that are likely the oldest record of the giant birds ever documented, have been disovered for the first time in the South Island. Thought to be millions of years old , the prints were… Audio, Gallery
Moa footprints found in South Island for first time
Moa footprints have been found in the South Island for the first time. The fossilised footprints are millions of years old and were found by chance by Ranfurly man Michael Johnston. He speaks to Corin… Audio
Te Papa exhibition showcases unique NZ environment
Te Papa's newest $12 million exhibition, Te Taiao, has opened its doors for a sneak preview, ahead of Saturday's launch. Our reporter Meriana Johnsen and visual journalist Ana Tovey went along to take… Video, Audio
The history of big cars in New Zealand
The latest passenger vehicle sales statistics indicate that approx 70% of new sales are SUVs (sport utility vehicles). These 'Remuera/Khandallah/Merivale tractors' are now the most popular vehicle… Audio
Captain Cook celebrations a 'denial of history' - critics
A movement to boycott this year's $20m commemorations of the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook's landing at Tūranganui-a-Kiwa is gaining strength.
Discovered: The earliest-known recording of significant NZ song 'Blue Smoke'
A previously undiscovered early recording of 'Blue Smoke', the song that launched New Zealand's recording industry, has been unearthed. Audio
Wu-Tang Clan & Obama street names
The Wu-Tang Clan and Barack Obama have been honoured with street names in New York and Los Angeles, respectively. Audio
The argument for rebranding the Crusaders
After the Christchurch mosque attacks Canterbury rugby bosses have been forced to look at changing the famous franchise's name and branding, but Crusaders fans are dead set against it. Daily podcast… Audio
The argument for rebranding the Crusaders
After the Christchurch mosque attacks Canterbury rugby bosses have been forced to look at changing the famous franchise's name and branding, but Crusaders fans are dead set against it. Daily podcast…
AudioIslam must fight its enemies from within, as well as without, says UK author
At the 2018 Word Christchurch writers' festival, Ed Husain discusses his book The House of Islam with Donna Miles-Mojab. Audio