History

The liquidators of Dunedin's Captain Cook Hotel are trying to get it's new owner Mike McLeod to buy the name. Audio

The Commonwealth Games are currently taking place on the Gold Coast. This idiosyncratic competition has a long and varied history. But what have been New Zealand's highlights, low lights and odd… Audio

In today's trip to the sound archives of Nga Taonga Sound & Vision we will hear about the Springbok tour that never happened and the reaction of Kiwi rugby fans, which set the scene for the showdown… Audio, Gallery

Aida Edemariam's grandmother was born in Ethiopia around 100 years ago. She was married very young (aged 8) and lived through remarkable changes in the country's history. From a deeply religious… Audio

Survivors, family members and rescuers braved stormy weather in Wellington today to remember the dead and acknowledge those who risked their own lives to come to their aid. Video, Audio

After a long walk around the deck of the sinking Wahine 50 years ago, Sharon Major realised she would have to throw her 6-month old daughter, Sarah, into the arms of a stranger in a life raft below. 

It looks like a bit of wood, but it tells a much bigger story of immigration and inspiration. A story as big as a dinosaur. Audio

Historian Elizabeth Cox specialises in the history of buildings, but she doesn't just look at the buildings themselves, she looks at their social histories as well.  Audio

Fifty years ago tomorrow New Zealand's worst modern maritime disaster unfolded at the Wellington Heads. The Wahine had left Lyttleton the night before, carrying 734 passengers and crew and one… Audio

A cottage burns down, three mutilated bodies are found inside and there are fears the whole city of Auckland could be at risk. In this episode of Black Sheep William Ray investigates the story of the… Audio

On 10 April it's 50 years since the inter-island passenger ferry Wahine went down near the Wellington coast killing 53 people. Doug Crombie was on the ship with his cricket team from Lincoln… Audio

Next Tuesday, the 10th of April will be the 50th anniversary of New Zealand's worst modern maritime disaster, the sinking of the inter-island ferry 'Wahine' in Wellington Harbour in 1968, with the… Audio, Gallery

On this day in 1943, hundreds of American and Kiwi soldiers clashed on the streets of Wellington. The brawl was hushed up at the time but is still remembered by many who were around back then.  Audio

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into historical abuse in state care has launched a major public awareness campaign over what the scope and limitations of the three-year inquiry should be. Chair Sir… Audio

Bruce Hopkins ticks off the last of three big challenges on Te Araroa. Audio