History
Sound Archives: Fireworks displays
With Guy Fawkes Night approaching, big public fireworks displays are planned this weekend for most of the main centres, but back in post-war New Zealand, this sort of show was a real novelty… Audio
March of the Pramazons
The Pramazons were one of the country's grassroots protests that helped end nuclear testing in the Pacific. Their story has been crafted into a book this year, He Mihi ki te Tai Rawhiti. Audio, Gallery
Identities of colonial soldiers uncovered
Researchers have identified the names of 12,000 imperial soldiers who fought in the New Zealand Wars.
The Anne Frank train
Germany's debating whether a new train named after Holocaust victim Anne Frank is respectful or crude. Many have called the move tasteless but the train operator insists the decision is honourable and… Audio
Commemoration of the Battle of Beersheba in WWI
The Battle of Beersheba, which was part of the Third Battle of Gaza was fought in Palestine in October 1917, 100 years ago today.
Four Forests in Four Days
Dreaming of ginger beer and ice cream, Bruce climbs the high hills of the Northland forests to get back to his old home in the Bay of Islands. Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory. Audio
Te Awamutu marks first commemoration of NZ Wars
Commemoration ceremonies were held this weekend for the first national day of remembrance for the New Zealand Wars. John Boynton from Te Manu Korihi headed to Te Awamutu where people recognised those… Audio
Sally Burton's rendition of the notorious Wairau Incident
In 1843 - just three years after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi - 26 people died in The Wairau Incident near Nelson. It was first major confrontation between Maori and Pakeha settlers following… Audio
Ian Taylor: why we should all learn about the NZ Wars
Ian Taylor is one of this country's great inventors and runs a world-leading graphics company, Animation Research Limited. Its offshoot Virtual Eye brings to life sports such as cricket, the America's… Video, Audio
NZ wars about 'coming to terms with our past'
Commemoration ceremonies around the country have been held for the first day of remembrance (Rā Maumahara) for the New Zealand wars.
Remembering the New Zealand Wars
The New Zealand Wars will be officially commemorated in regions across the country for the first time this weekend.
No smoking gun in newly released JFK documents
Almost 3000 documents about former US President John F. Kennedy have been released, but so far no one has found the answer to what everyone wants to know - did Lee Harvey Oswald really kill JFK? US… Video, Audio
Commemorating the New Zealand wars
For this first time, there will be a national day of commemoration of the New Zealand Land wars. The day of recognition, Ra Maumahara, came about after a students from Otorahanga High School went to a… Audio
Classic Viking sagas and the link to Australia
ABC broadcaster Richard Fidler and Kari Gislason are two friends who share a deep attachment to the folklore of Iceland. Together they traveled from Australia to the places where the great Viking… Audio
Bringing the New Zealand Wars to life
Theatre and screen director, Simon Bennett had the task of bringing the oral Stories of Ruapekapeka to life. His reconstructions of life during the wars form an important part of the documentary… Audio
Classified JFK files to be released
The thousands of government files on the assassination of President John F Kennedy have still to be released. The files are scheduled to be opened by the US National Archives on 26 October, but the… Audio
Commemorations for New Zealand wars this weekend
New Zealand War commemorations are being held this weekend to remember those who died and acknowledge how those battles throughout the country shaped our history. Video, Audio
Exhibition remembers NZ War casualties
The thousands of lives lost during the New Zealand Wars will be honoured in a new temporary exhibition at Te Papa.
Te Warahi Hetaraka: Extended Interview
Te Warahi Hetaraka talks about his ancestral links to the warriors at the battle of Ruapekapeka, stories from the battle, exchanges between the British and northern Māori at the time, and artifacts… Video
The history of Catholicism in NZ
Victoria University's Grant Morris uses history to explain why Catholicism is the only traditional Christian denomination which is not in major decline. Audio
