History
Slates reflect emergence of Māori 'written history'
Two slates with the very first example of written te reo Māori etched on them were shown to the Prime Minister yesterday at New Zealand's oldest building.
Historical letters shed light on Māori plight for sovereignty
Tomorrow the country marks nearly 180 years since Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed, but letters from that era show that some issues for Māori remain the same.
19th Century letters warned of fears for future NZ
Tomorrow the country marks nearly 180 years since Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed, but letters from that era show that some issues for Māori remain the same. RNZ got to take a firsthand look at some… Video, Audio
The BIG issue: Waitangi Day
Well as we head into Waitangi Day its time to take stock of what it represents - in remembrance of the signing of the Treaty 179 years ago on February 6. What it means to you, and to our panelists and… Audio
Resistance to idea of compulsory NZ history lessons
The History Teachers Association has launched a petition for the compulsory teaching of New Zealand's Māori and colonial history in schools. Chairperson Graeme Ball says many students leave school… Audio
Teachers decry 'shameful' ignorance of NZ history
History teachers have called out New Zealanders' shameful ignorance about their colonial history and urged the government to do something about it. The History Teachers Association has launched a… Audio
Pioneering guitarist Peter Posa dies
Arguably New Zealand's best guitarist, Peter Posa, has died at age 77. The West Auckland-born pioneering guitarist died yesterday afternoon at Waikato Hospital. Audio
The history of the NZ beach holiday
New Zealand has 15,000kms of beach and it is hugely varied. Our regular historian Grant Morris of Victoria University looks back at when a beach holiday became the norm. Audio
Opera singer and historian Edmund Bohan recognised with Honour
Historian, biographer, novelist and former international operatic and concert singer Edmund Bohan reflects on his New Years Honour and his incredible career. Audio
The Enduring appeal of Mary Queen of Scots
She was a Queen who only reigned for six years. Yet more than four centuries after her death, Mary Queen of Scotland continues to polarise opinion and to hold a fascination for the general public. Audio
Is tunnel tooting a hoot or should it get the boot?
A Wellington City councillor wants the decades-old practice of honking in the Mount Victoria tunnel banned to encourage more pedestrians and cyclists to use it. RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook went along… Video, Audio
The history of the flu and coping with future outbreaks
It's one hundred years since the Spanish flu pandemic killed between 50 - 100 million people, but are we any more prepared for the next inevitable outbreak of influenza? Dr Jeremy Brown looks the… Audio
Should we stop moa bone sales online?
There are calls for a law change to stop the growing number of people who are selling moa bones and eggshells online. Audio
Early Australian explorer's body found under London train station
The body of the British navigator who named Australia has been found under a London train station - ending a 200-year mystery.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds pegged for NZ's first historic landmark
Heritage New Zealand is calling for the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to be selected as the country's first National Historic Landmark.
NZ Biography: Allen Curnow
Welcome to our new segment where we explore the life and work of notable New Zealanders. We begin with renowned poet, Allen Curnow. Audio
Mt Everest limits would save lives - Tenzing
Tenzing Norgay's son Norbu Tenzing says a move to limit the number of people attempting to scale Mount Everest would save lives. China has announced it will cut the number of people attempting to… Audio
The soft power of museums
The global reach of cultural institutions such as museums can be now be measured thanks to the development of an online mapping tool. Audio
RNZ's Bang and Black Sheep live shows
The creators and hosts of the popular RNZ podcasts BANG! and Black Sheep are heading to Christchurch for a live show! Audio
Moturua Island archaeological dig unearths tools, structures
Archaeologists have uncovered moa-bone fish hooks, tools made of obsidian and shells and other evidence of voyaging Polynesians settling in Aotearoa.
