History

Katherine Mansfield was New Zealand's first and most successful literary figure of note - a central figure in British modernism and short story-telling. Audio

Proof from America's Test Kitchen is a new-ish show trying to solve some food mysteries. Like should you put ketchup on burgers, and how do odd jellybean flavours get designed?! Writer and producer… Audio

BBC Radio 4's Food Programme turns 40 this year. With a mission to explore the world of food "from culture to cooking, from politics to pleasure" each week host Sheila Dillon, producer Dan Saladino… Audio

Business Wars from Wondery recreates the stories of some of the big rivalries that have shaped consumer history. Past series have followed Nike vs Adidas, Xbox and Playstation, and Coke versus Pepsi… Audio

An upcoming play in the Auckland Fringe Festival looks to explore traditional Pacific stories through a contemporary lens. Audio

Emotions ran high at Government House as 30 veterans were honoured in a ceremony led by Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy. Video, Audio

75 years ago this week New Zealand soldiers, including the Māori Battalion, were fighting in one of the most brutal battles of World War II. Audio, Gallery

The auction of Hitler (or what's thought to be Hitler artworks), well, the five paintings have failed to sell at auction in Nuremburg on Saturday. Audio

The death penalty has started wars, won elections, outraged the population and ruined lives. Join William Ray for this live podcast recording at the Bread and Circus Festival in Christchurch with… Audio

Scottish settlers were so common in the small Whanganui settlement of Turakina that Gaelic was spoken on the streets up until the 1920s. Anglicans played "second fiddle" to Presbyterians in the town… Audio

A court ruling against a fire-ravaged church has sparked fears of a precedent being set that will hasten the demise of other heritage buildings.The Environment Court wants the last parts of the St… Audio

The wrecking ball seems to be headed straight for what remains of an old church in Auckland's Mt Eden. Audio

David Grant talks about former prime minister Norman Kirk. Upon his death on 31 August 1974 his body lay in state near the steps of Parliament. A kaumatua wailed 'the mighty totara has fallen'.  Audio

Acclaimed historian Matthew Wright explores the evolution of New Zealand's most historically significant document, the Treaty of Waitangi, from its origins to its place in the present day. His book… Audio