History
Archaeologists in Egypt find 5000-year-old brewery
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a 5000-year-old brewery capable of making 22,000 litres of beer at a time.
While not the oldest brewery from early Egypt; it was found in a sacred part of the… Audio
Revisting the past - Howick's historical village
Auckland's historical village in Howick is looking to modern technology to get more young people interested in days gone by. Village general manager, Krissy Perrett talks to Jesse about the… Audio
Podcast: NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui Episode 3
The war on Waikato reaches its climactic conclusion at the Battle of Ooraakau. But that's just the beginning of the struggle for Kiingitanga. Mihingaarangi Forbes and William Ray look at the aftermath… Audio
NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui
A new documentary with accompanying podcast casts fresh light on a campaign in the New Zealand Wars. NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui is the third part of a series produced for RNZ by Great Southern… Audio
Podcast - NZ Wars - Stories of Tainui Episode 2
Governor George Grey launches his invasion of Waikato. Kiingitanga forces are heavily outnumbered and outgunned, but the invasion doesn't go smoothly for the British. Mihingaarangi Forbes and William… Audio
Council admits downplaying major Māori exhibition
New Plymouth council says it erred by not promoting the powerful Tai Moana Tai Tangata exhibition at its Govett Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre to general news media.
Fragments: First-hand accounts of the February 2011 Earthquake
In less than a minute, Christchurch and its people will be changed forever. Produced by Katy Gosset and Justin Gregory. Audio
Reflecting on war that 'changed Pākehā, Māori relationship forever'
A new chapter in RNZ's award-winning documentary project on the New Zealand Wars is launched today - NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui.
New documentary 'New Zealand Wars: Stories of Tainui' launched about Waikato invasion
A new documentary, New Zealand Wars: Stories of Tainui launched today.
The documentary tells the story of the events leading up to the war, the motivations of the people who fought, and its impact… Audio
Extended Interviews
Extended Interviews with tribal historians Rahui Papa, Tom Roa, Brad Totorewa, Mamae Takerei, Kawhia Muraahi. Also, acclaimed historian Dr Vincent O’Malley. Video
Documentary: NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui
NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui is the third compelling chapter in RNZ’s award-winning documentary project on the New Zealand Wars. Available to watch in 4K. Video
Podcast: NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui Episode 1
Through the 1840s and 50s, Waikato Maaori had been close allies of Paakehaa settlers living in Auckland. So why did war break out between the two factions early in 1863? Together Mihingaarangi Forbes… Audio
Red Fox shooting case: Dead man's testimony read out in court
Evidence from a man who died two years ago has been read out to a jury in a 30-year cold case.
Waikato publican Chris Bush was gunned down during a robbery at the Red Fox Tavern in October 1987.
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NZ Screen History: Telethon
Telethon was a 24 hour live television show devoted to raising money for a charity. The the man who helped make it all happen is Don Hutchings - the executive producer of the first Telethons, who… Audio
Work begins on Archibald Baxter memorial
Work has finally begun in Dunedin on a memorial to prominent pacifist Archibald Baxter. The project has been nearly 10 years in the making, and it's hoped the national memorial on the George Street… Audio
Rez Gardi: From refugee to human rights investigator
Rez Gardi was just six when she came to New Zealand from a refugee camp where she was born. Her Kurdish family spent nine years living in the camp, after they fled to Pakistan from Iraq and Saddam… Audio
'We're maturing - surely we're ready to fly two flags'
An Auckland councillor is calling on the government to keep the Tino Rangatiratanga flag flying from the Harbour Bridge permanently.
Teachers will get support they need to teach new history curriculum, PM says
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is offering assurance after consultation opened this week on the new New Zealand history curriculum.
Work to begin on Wellington's band rotunda nine years after it closed
Work is set to begin on the band rotunda in Wellington's Oriental Bay.
Crown has breached Treaty of Waitangi numerous times - Reddy
The Governor-General says the Crown has repeatedly broken agreements laid out in the Treaty of Waitangi.