History
Regicide: the story of Chris Lewis
In 1981 Dunedin teenager Chris Lewis tried to shoot Queen Elizabeth. Then, at least according to some, authorities tried to cover it up. In this collaboration with Stuff.co.nz journalist Hamish… Audio
Insight: NZ Wars - A Day to Remember?
Shannon Haunui-Thompson explores whether a day to mark the New Zealand Wars will ever truly become a national event. Video, Audio
Pattie Boyd: muse to Harrison and Clapton
Pattie Boyd inspired George Harrison and Eric Clapton to write some of the greatest love songs of the 20th century: Harrison wrote 'Something' and 'I Need You' for her, while Clapton penned 'Layla'… Audio
Pat McMinn: NZ's Voice of the 1950's
In 1994, the popular singer of the 1950's Pat McMinn talks to Jim Sullivan about her musical career and especially her recordings with TANZA, the record label started "To Assist New Zealand Artists'.
…Overseas Correspondent - Estonia
Nights' overseas correspondent, Silver Tambur is on the line with the news and views from Estonia - including the celebrations for the 100 year anniversary of their independence. Audio
Minister considers NZ Wars heritage trail
Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta wants to look at developing a heritage trail for the New Zealand Wars battle sites around the country.
Insight: NZ Wars heritage trail planned - Nanaia Mahuta
A heritage trail of the New Zealand Wars battle sites around the country is in the pipeline.
The Minister of Māori Development, Nanaia Mahuta, says it would be a way to help educate New Zealanders… Audio
Conversations with Dead Relatives
Conversations with Dead Relatives is a tale of family histories written and performed by Phil Ormsby and Alex Ellis, who delve deep into the stories of their ancestors. Audio
Sound Archives - Pat McMinn and Rabbits in New Zealand
In today's visit to the sound archives of Nga Taonga Sound & Vision with Sarah Johnston, we will pay tribute to Kiwi singing star of the 1950s Pat McMinn who passed away last week. Audio, Gallery
Sam and the colossal squid
What has the biggest eyes in the world, blue blood and three hearts? Sam Cousins knows and it's a bit of natural science that connects us to the oceans surrounding us. Audio
Eat All the Pizza!
Bruce Hopkins begins his crossing of Waiau pass, but is dreaming of other things. Audio
'Flying boat' sculpture unveiled in Fiji
A sculpture of the Sunderland flying boats that once thundered in and out of a New Zealand air base in Fiji has been unveiled to mark 50 years since the Laucala Bay base closed. Seventy former Air… Audio
Arsonist: the story of Cyrus Haley
It's 1871 and the city of Auckland is being terrorised by a string of major fires. Fears are raised that a gang of anarchist fanatics could be responsible but the real culprit turns out to be a well… Audio
Dr Haare Williams on the life of Te Kooti
Dr Haare Williams looks at why the 19th-century Māori prophet Te Kooti (founder of the Ringatu Faith) was both revered and reviled. Audio
Snail water, beans and pies: tasting 17th century food via art
Some of the world’s great paintings provide clues to the food served up on 17th century tables, and how taste and diets have changed. Dr Benjamin Breen has written about the food in Renaissance… Audio
Rare artefacts but no human bones in avocado orchard
Heritage New Zealand denies claims human bones have been found on land cultivated for new avocado orchards in the Far North.
Sound Archives: Hokonui moonshine
In today’s visit to the sound archives of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision with Sarah Johnston, we are taking look at the tradition of illegal ‘moonshine’ distilleries in New Zealand. Audio
Theresa Healey and the Play School toys
In the 1970s New Zealand started to find its own voice through mass media, and that included imported children's television. Ready to knock? Turn the lock. Audio
The Smell of Fear
As he traverses the Richmond Ranges, Bruce Hopkins solves an age-old mystery. Audio
Pirate Mystery: the story of Charlotte Badger
Charlotte Badger was one of the first European women to live in New Zealand. She was also a pirate... or at least that's the traditional story. In this special episode of Black Sheep, recorded live at… Audio