History

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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 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'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 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

A previously undiscovered early recording of 'Blue Smoke', the song that launched New Zealand's recording industry, has been unearthed. Audio

The Wu-Tang Clan and Barack Obama have been honoured with street names in New York and Los Angeles, respectively.  Audio

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

At the 2018 Word Christchurch writers' festival, Ed Husain discusses his book The House of Islam with Donna Miles-Mojab. Audio