History
PM appears to soften on inquiry into state abuse
The government appears to be softened its position on holding an inquiry into the historical abuse of children in state care. Audio
Decimal birthday today
Today marks 50th anniversary of converting to decimal currency in New Zealand. Audio
Mystery over what French spy knew of Rainbow Warrior bombing
The police detective who investigated the 1985 Rainbow Warrior attack says the French spy who has spoken for the first time may not have known about the planned bombing.
The curious case of Charles Mackay
Former Whanganui mayor Charles Mackay, who served six years in prison for shooting a man who was blackmailing him, was the first New Zealander to come out as homosexual, says Wellington historian Paul… Audio, Gallery
Earhart historian rejects 'Japanese custody' photo
A newly-discovered photo suggests legendary US pilot Amelia Earhart might have died in Japanese custody - and not in a plane crash in the Pacific.
Apology for gay sex convictions long overdue
Opinion - Growing up gay in New Zealand before the Homosexual Law Reform Act in 1986 was to grow up with fear, writes David Herkt.
The history of NZ sporting disasters
Following that tackle from Sonny Bill Williams, historian Grant Morris looks at New Zealand's worst sporting disasters. Audio
Race Relations Commissioner backs petitions call for an Inquiry
The Race Relations Commissioner, Dame Susan Devoy, says the extent of the problem needs to be understood. Audio
Victims of abuse in state care descend on Parliament
Today many survivors of state abuse are traveling to parliament to deliver two petitions which have gathered 16,000 signatures calling for an inquiry into the abuse they suffered. Metiria Turei will… Audio
Sound Archives: 50 years of decimal currency
It is the 50th anniversary of NZ adopting decimal currency this week. Sarah Johnston from Nga Taonga Sound & Vision plays us some recordings from 50 years ago, when radio and television were being… Audio, Gallery
Have we been singing 'Tutira Mai Nga Iwi' wrong?
We've been singing 'Tutira Mai Nga Iwi' for nearly 60 years, but the composer's daughter says we've got the words wrong. Video, Audio
Historic grandstand's fate to be decided
A community group fighting to save an historic wooden grandstand in Golden Bay has sent Tasman District Council a plan on how it might be kept on site at Takaka Showgrounds. Audio
Legal options considered in bid to stop grandstand's demolition
A group wanting to save a landmark wooden grandstand in Golden Bay is now considering its options after a court ruled against its bid to save the structure. Audio
The Ritchie Pickett Story
Music Historian Graham Clark has just released a book on one of the unsung heroes of Kiwi music, country musician, Ritchie Pickett. Video, Audio
Masterton's brand-new museum director
Masterton's ambitious Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History in Masterton has a new director - a multi linguist with an interest in hieroglyphics. Audio, Gallery
Shannon Te Ao's unique view of Edinburgh
An historic Edinburgh building is the latest canvas for video artist Shannon Te Ao, who's been commissioned to create the work for the city's Art Festival this month. Audio, Gallery
After the earthquakes, Lyttelton Redux
Lyttelton was hit harder than most by the Christchurch earthquakes - particularly the Lyttelton Museum. But now it's back - triumphantly, we may say! - with a little help from its friends, past and… Audio, Gallery
Katie Cooper: the 19th-century rural kitchen
Dr Katie Cooper grew up on Gore farm and is curator of colonial histories at Te Papa. Her PhD examined the history of rural New Zealand from 1840 to 1940 - focusing on the provision of food in rural… Audio
Nights' Culture - Miles Buckingham
This week's cultural ambassador - our man with a hankering for Jamaican music - Miles Buckingham from the still active Radio Active. Audio
Govt rejects call for forced adoption inquiry
A call for an inquiry into forced adoptions was rejected in Parliament yesterday. Maggie Wilkinson has been fighting a 30-year battle for the government to investigate the forced adoption of babies… Audio
