History
Dr Rangi Te Kanawa: working to conserve our taonga kakahu
As a child Rangi Te Kanawa was surrounded by weaving. Te Kanawa's formative experiences immersed in the world of harakeke are undoubtedly what led to her current work as a textile conservator and… Audio, Gallery
Joshua Prager: whatever happened to baby Roe?
Almost 50 years ago the US Supreme Court handed down the landmark Roe v Wade ruling securing a woman's legal right to obtain an abortion. IThe plaintiff at the centre of the case, known by the… Audio
Angels of the night: 'Brotherhood of photojournalists' answer call to help
Instantly recognisable photographs of Dame Whina Cooper, Muhammad Ali and Prince William are among 100 iconic New Zealand images set to feature in a charity auction for the cash-strapped Taranaki…
A 'sonic refresh' is coming for RNZ
Earlybirds tuning in to Morning Report will have a fresh wake-up call from Monday morning. We're keeping the birds and the six 'pips', but as of tomorrow RNZ's three flagship news programmes - Morning… Video, Audio
Joe Hawke remembered at tangi as gracious, courageous leader
Joe Hawke, the Bastion Point leader and former MP, has been remembered as a fearless fighter for Māori, and a gracious and loving koro.
Tributes flow for Joe Hawke
Hundreds continue to flow through Ōrākei marae in Tāmaki Makaurau to pay tribute to the late Joe Hawke.
He led the 506 day Takaparawhau Bastion Point occupation in the late '70s.
On this day 44… Audio
100 years of the NZ Meat Board - how its survived
Today marks 140 years since our first export of frozen sheep to the UK - a lot has changed since then. Ali Spencer has co-authored a book. It's called Meeting Change: the NZ Red Meat Story 1997-2022… Audio
Calls for Everest Day to be recognised in NZ
The Nepalese community is calling for upcoming Everest Day to be recognised in the New Zealand government calendar. Wallace talks to Dinesh Kahdka, the president of the NZ Nepal Chamber of Commerce. Audio
Season 2 Ep 4: Epidemics
New Zealanders have battled Covid-19 for more than two years, but if you think it's the first time disease has knocked us around, well, this one's for you. Epidemics have long been part of our story.
…Blue Smoke: Dylan Down Under
Nick Bollinger and Chris Bourke discuss and share New Zealand musicians responding to Bob Dylan. Audio
A new play about the aftermath of the conquest of Mt Everest
It's one of the best-known - and often-told - stories in our history: Sir Ed Hillary and Sherpa Norgay Tenzing's momentous climb to the top of Mt Everest on May 29th, 1953. But Matt Kambic's new play… Audio
Offensive tourist attraction: 'It's still there and it's still hurtful'
A Christchurch tourist attraction which has offended customers for years is still running after delaying promised updates.
Monroe dress sparks debate over wearing of historical items from museum collections
The International Council of Museums Costume Committee has apologised for its guidelines around wearing historical items from museum collections - prompted by a renowned Māori curator. Audio
Rockquest turns 35!
A big milestone for Rockquest! The event, which has involved more than 11 thousand school students across more than 700 schools is celebrating 35 years. Co-founder and director Pete Rainy talks to… Audio
Season 2 Ep 3: Teenagers
The 1950s saw an explosion of youth culture. “Bodgies and widgies' ' tearing round on motorbikes & hanging out in milk bars scandalised many Kiwi adults. Was “the teenager” invented in the 1950s? And… Video
The 999-year-leases that are 'a disaster for landowners'
An East Coast woman is on a mission to gain back control of her whenua after leasing laws dating back 100 years locked her and others out of controlling their land blocks.
Unknown miner laid to rest in Otago 140 years after his death
A funeral for an unknown Central Otago gold miner will be held this morning.
Auckland Live Music Venues Walking Tour
Karyn talks to music fan and historian Gareth Shute fresh in from one of his historical walking tours of Auckland's live music venues. Audio
Treaty settlement deal a step closer for Ngāti Kahungunu
A bill that would formalise a treaty settlement with Wairarapa iwi has passed its first reading in Parliament.
History with Dr Grant Morris: NZ house price crashes
New Zealanders are used to house price booms, but what about housing price crashes? Can it happen here? Today historian Dr Grant Morris looks through our history to see if we can find examples. Audio