History
Peter Stanley - The First Wars of Australia
Before World War One, New Zealand was involved in conflicts here at home. The New Zealand Wars were battles in the 19th century between Maori allies and colonial troops. The wars began in the North… Audio
Rahui Papa - Waikato Land Wars
The memory of the Land Wars and confiscations were too fresh for Waikato and Ngati Maniapoto iwi who suffered many losses of life, including women and children. So when it came to enlisting in the… Audio
Professor Michael Neiberg - America and the First World War
1917 was an extraordinary year that shaped 20th century history, and has had a profound effect upon the lives we lead today, in the 21st century. In 1917, revolution in Russia took that country out of… Audio
"A Chant of Hate against England" - German war poetry
Wilfred Owen wrote some of the best known poetry of World War One, as a British soldier in 1917. Since then, generations of New Zealanders have had to ponder poems like that in high school English… Audio
Jean Cretney - Bideford and The Carswells
These days, there's not a lot to the small Wairarapa settlement of Bideford, but outside the small, and now closed, local school there is a modest memorial to former pupils who served in the First and… Audio
Brendon Jull - Gallipoli
NZDF Lieutenant Colonel Brendan Jull is in Gallipoli for the New Zealand National Service at Chunuk Bair. This is taking place this year under tight security, after warnings earlier this month that… Audio
Catriona Pennell - Messines and Ireland's fallen soldiers
Dr Catriona Pennell from Exeter University has studied the Irish experience of World War One. She is also an expert in how that war is understood by young people today. Audio
Tony Masters - The Western Front
New Zealand's First World War commemorations overseas this year will focus on the Western Front with Anzac Day ceremonies in France and Belgium marking the centenary of the battles of Messines and… Audio
Maartje Abbenhuis
Historians from all over the world, including New Zealand, have gathered in Wellington for 'Myriad Faces', a special conference at Te Papa which looks back at the legacy of 1917, a year which… Audio
On a heritage mission
Andrew Coleman, chief executive of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga talks to Nine to Noon about the importance of promoting the value of heritage to all Kiwis. He also opens up about his 20 years… Audio
Quake damaged war memorials being repaired in time for Anzac Day
Stonemasons have been working to repair two quake damaged war memorials in Canterbury's Hurunui District, in time for Anzac Day commemorations, as Maja Burry reports. Audio
Rush to restore quake-damaged war memorials
Stonemasons have been working to restore two quake-damaged war memorials in Canterbury's Hurunui District in time for Anzac Day commemorations.
Latest on ANZAC Day commemorations in Gallipoli
Seven Network Australia's Europe Bureau Chief, Hugh Whitfeld outlines security arrangements ahead of the Gallipoli dawn service. He says tourist numbers are significantly down "The Australians and… Audio
Airport level security at Gallipoli for ANZAC Day
Defence Force staff at the commemorations say the Turkish Government is taking the matter seriously and security arrangements are incredibly tight, as our deputy political editor Chris Bramwell… Audio
Ratana Church needs $500k for repairs
The historic church's roof is leaking and part of its internal struture needs replacing.
NZers to expect tighter security checks ahead of Gallipoli commemorations
A warning that terrorists could target tomorrow's Anzac Day commemorations has sparked tight security controls at Gallipoli. Audio
The Pantograph Punch: The Other Side of the Story
What happens when the reality of a situation doesn't match how it seems on the surface? Audio
The Historic Pumphouse Theatre Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
After surviving near demolition back in the 1970s, the North Shore's Pumphouse Theatre is about to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The building's changed a lot - there's heating and dressing rooms for… Audio
New Cello Concerto from Gareth Farr
Three great-great-uncles of composer Gareth Farr were killed in the First World War and are buried in France and Belgium. His family's loss, and the deaths of all the men and women killed during the… Audio
Papers Past: Divorce
Emerson Vandey is captivated by old newspapers. He's in charge of the National Library's Papers Past online collection, and every so often he brings in a few attention grabbing headlines for Standing… Audio
