History
Celebrating 30 years of Pasifika theatre in Aotearoa
Floating Islanders brings together the stories of Pasifika theatre in Aotearoa from 1984-2015. It showcases playwrights, directors and performers whose heritage lies in Samoa, Niue, Fiji, Tonga… Audio, Gallery
New China Eye Witness
New China Eyewitness tells the story of how Canterbury Museum came to acquire the largest collection of Chinese art in New Zealand after a group of prominent New Zealanders visited the People's… Audio
High and Dry
Bruce has a brainwave - but it's a bit too late. Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory. Executive Producer Tim Watkins. Audio
Becoming nuclear-free was a defining moment for New Zealand, and it still matters
Professor Treasa Dunworth traces the history of a nuclear-free Aotearoa, at a Raising the Bar event recorded in association with the University of Auckland. Audio
Funding Katherine Mansfield Birthplace
The Katherine Mansfield Birthplace in Wellington is Mecca for adoring fans of the New Zealand short story writer. It's also in need of some serious work on the exterior and the gardens. Lynn Freeman… Audio
Christopher Pugsley - Aotearoa's first films
Christopher Pugsley is a respected and much published military historian - but what is not as well known is that he has a passion and a deep knowledge of film history. Pugsley's new book, The Camera… Audio
The history of the Napoleonic Wars and NZ place-names
Two and a half years ago we celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. Grant Morris from Victoria University tell us this campaign had a lasting impact on New Zealand. Audio
For richer, not for poorer
At the age of 20, Huia Welton got married. But not to the person she loved. Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
Christmas from the Sound Archives
Just 19 more sleeps to go til Christmas and in our visit to the sound archives of Nga Taonga Sound & Vision today with Sarah Johnston we will be listening to some musical Christmas goodies Audio
Philosophy
Nights' philosophy expert Ann Kerwin joins Bryan for our final philosophy talk of 2017. Tonight we learn about altruistic philosopher of the Scottish Enlightenment, Francis Hutcheson. Audio
Man tells court he was sexually abused by teacher for five year
The man's former teacher is on trial for historic sex abuse at one of New Zealand's most prestigious schools. He told the court he waited until both his parents were dead before coming forward. Video, Audio
Have You Seen My Father and Brother
On a rest day in Auckland, disaster strikes when Bruce loses something irreplaceable. Audio
Budget blowout: Great War Exhibition leaves ministry in deficit
A budget blow out involving Sir Peter Jackson's Great War Exhibition has left one of the country's smallest ministries millions of dollars in deficit.
Peter Gilderdale: 19th-century Kiwi Christmas cards
Researcher Peter Gilderdale says Christmas cards were a relatively late entry to our colonial Christmas tradition - that they only established themselves in the 1860s and didn't become really popular… Audio
Don Brash - Ragging on Te Reo
Don Brash was Governor of the Reserve Bank of NZ for 14 years before leaving the post in 2002 to enter Parliament. He became leader of Opposition and the National Party in 2003, and edged, but did not… Audio
Sixty year old symbol of friendship poisoned in Taranaki
Authorities in Taranaki are investigating the poisoning of a Pohutukawa planted by two air force veterans as a symbol of friendship in 1951. Video, Audio
Podcast: The Battle of Ruapekapeka
This moment in New Zealand's history was inconclusive in 1845 and is little-known today. Shannon Haunui-Thompson looks at what led to the battle, the famous trench warfare, and its legacy today. Audio
Seacliff: The Demise of Ward 5
The dramatic true story of the 1942 fire at Seacliff Mental Hospital comes to Te Papa next week. The musical, Seacliff: Demise of Ward 5 was written by New Zealand’s Got Talent winner Renee Maurice… Audio
Plants from Cook's first voyage show change in CO2
They're almost 250 years old but the plants that James Cook collected on by Joseph Banks on his first voyage to New Zealand are offering up insights into the past - and into the future. It's the first… Audio
Whanau rallies together to save historic marae
An urban marae in Island Bay was labelled a "death trap" by the Wellington City Council, but its whanau has now rallied together to fight for its survival. Te Manu Korihi reporter Te Aniwa… Audio
