History
NZ Biography: Katherine Mansfield
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
The End of the War
The perception in the modern Anglo-sphere is that the War To End All Wars ended with the armistice of Nov 1918. In fact the massive geo-political upheavals brought on by the final stages of the Great… Audio
Te Papa's new nature zone biggest change in 21 years
Te Papa has unveiled details of its new nature zone, the biggest change to the museum since it opened 21 years ago.
Proof: When celery was in vogue
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
From politics to pleasure: The Food Programme
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
Burger battles: Business Wars
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
Māui looks to tell traditional Pacific stories through contemporary lens
An upcoming play in the Auckland Fringe Festival looks to explore traditional Pacific stories through a contemporary lens. Audio
Six designs submitted for Erebus disaster memorial
Six designs are being considered for a new memorial to mark the Erebus plane crash.
Vietnam war veterans honoured in Auckland
Emotions ran high at Government House as 30 veterans were honoured in a ceremony led by Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy. Video, Audio
The New Zealand history wars
Our regular historian, Grant Morris from Victoria University talks about the current debate in NZ around whether our colonial history should be compulsory in schools. He says this is a complex issue… Audio
Ngā Taonga: The Battle for Cassino
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
Story of the day for 11 February 2019
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
Death Sentence: the story of NZ's executions
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
Under FiveHundy: Turakina
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
Under FiveHundy: Turakina
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…
AudioFears court ruling on church demolition sets precedent
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
Church set for the wrecking ball
The wrecking ball seems to be headed straight for what remains of an old church in Auckland's Mt Eden. Audio
NZ Biography: The Mighty Totara, Norman Kirk
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
Last ditch attempt to save fire-ravaged St James hall fails
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.
Matthew Wright, author of Waitangi: a Living Treaty
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