History
Waxing lyrical: 'Broken Record'
In 'Broken Record' the writer and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell teams up with legendary producer Rick Rubin for longform interviews with famous musicians about their life in music. We share excerpts from… Audio
'The Food Chain': Product placement
With ad blockers, premium streaming services, and set top recorders, it's never been easier to avoid the adverts in the films and shows we enjoy. So product placement- getting that thing you're trying… Audio
A powerful history of Whiteness and race: 'Scene on Radio'
Over 14 episodes of 'Seeing White' from 'Scene on Radio', former radio reporter turned academic John Biewen enlists prominent historians, thinkers and writers (including his friend Dr. Chenjerai… Audio
Old tubing likely cause of Pike River mine re-entry delay
As Pike River families gathered at the mine's entrance today, the recovery agency's boss revealed years-old tubing was likely responsible for the delay in re-entry. Logan Church reports from… Video, Audio
Man of the bar: Pentagon lawyer & cocktail historian
Washington D.C. lawyer Philip Greene is no stranger to mixing it up. As well as being a successful lawyer for the US Marine Corps with an office in the Pentagon, he's a cocktail historian. Audio
Looted painting legally owned by Madrid museum
A 14-year legal battle over ownership of a painting looted by Nazis has come to an end. A judge in California has ruled the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, which has had Pissarro's "Rue… Audio
NZ Biography - Leo Bensemann
Leo Bensemann is not a household name in New Zealand, but he played an important role which had a big impact on our arts scene. Audio, Gallery
Ngā Taonga Sound Archives - Philip Liner and 'Roundabout'
Former long-time RNZ presenter Philip Liner sadly passed away over Easter and in today's visit to the Sound Archives, Sarah Johnston will take us through some highlights of his landmark programme… Audio, Gallery
Japan's emperor abdicates in favour of his son
The biggest shake up to Japan's monarchy in 200 years is underway. Yesterday the country's 85-year-old Emperor Akihito formally ended his three-decade reign by abdicating and his 59-year old son… Audio
A Woman of No Importance: The life of wartime spy Virginia Hall
Known as the "limping lady", Virginia Hall became one of the most feared spies during World War II. Audio, Gallery
Right-wing radicalism an under-acknowledged threat, according to investigative journalist David Neiwert
Investigative journalist David Neiwert discusses his book Alt-America: The Rise of the Radical Right in the Time of Trump with Paul Thomas. Audio
Inspiring figures: 'Great Lives'
'Great Lives' is a biographical show from the BBC where notable guests choose somebody who's inspired them, and tell host Matthew Parris why. In our featured episode the comedian and TV star Matt… Audio
Dr Dean Peterson - Te Taiao Nature exhibition to open
Illinois-born Dr Dean Peterson joined Te Papa in 2016 and has spent three years developing the museum's largest redevelopment since it opened - Te Taiao Nature exhibition space, which will be open to… Audio
Rotorua students' battlefield haka commemorates Passchendaele
A group of Rotorua students performed a haka on a battlefield near Passchendaele in Belgium to mark the unveiling of a pou maumahara, or memorial carving, 101 years after the guns fell silent in…
Thousands fewer attended Auckland Anzac Day services this year
Organisers say disruptions caused by late Easter and security precautions could have contributed to lower turn-outs at services across Auckland.
Anzac service at Gallipoli held despite terrorism threat
An Anzac Day service has gone ahead at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli, with extra security precautions, after the arrest of a man who had allegedly planned a terrorist attack.
Paris Peace Conference 100 years on
For six months Paris in 1919 was the capital of the world,” said Professor Margaret Macmillan in her book The Peacemakers. Audio
For King and Other Countries
Military historian Professor Glyn Harper has a new book out as well - it's called For King and Other Countries and focuses on the New Zealanders who served outside the New Zealand forces in the first… Audio, Gallery
The Pioneer Battalion in WW1
At the beginning of the First World War maori involvement in the NZ military forces was limited and there was robust debate about whether maori should serve in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Audio, Gallery
With Them Through Hell
The First World War caused the largest global mobilisation of people the world had ever seen and for New Zealanders the distance traveled was especially significant. But it wasn't just soldiers that… Audio, Gallery
