History
Anzac Day: How to mark the day in your town
At dawn on 25 April, Kiwis will gather at their local war memorial to commemorate the day, participating in various civic ceremonies, wreath-laying, and community events to pay respects.
NZ Remembrance Army cleaning memorials ahead of ANZAC day
A charity dedicated to cleaning the graves of returned servicepeople has been busy preparing for ANZAC Day this Thursday. Returned serviceman and the charity's managing director Simon Strombom spoke… Audio
Video Trailer | NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana
NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana recounts the events that unfolded in the Bay of Plenty and their far-reaching consequences for future generations. Video
Introducing: NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana
On the morning of 29 April 1864, British colonial forces opened fire on Pukehinahina Gate Pā. This was the first engagement of a military campaign waged against the iwi of Tauranga Moana and their… Audio
The untold story of WWII’s last female spy
Award-winning historical documentary producer and writer Jude Dobson, shares the incredible story of Phyllis "Pippa" Latour, who parachuted into occupied France in 1944 as an undercover agent. Audio
That's so last century
From harem pants to scandalous hemlines, Auckland Library's latest exhibition showcases what we wore in the 1950s through 1990s Audio
That's so last century
From harem pants to scandalous hemlines, Auckland Library's latest exhibition showcases what we wore in the 1950s through 1990s
AudioTwo hundred year anniversary of poet Lord Byron's death
He brought forth the eponymous Byronic hero, inspired musicians from Liszt to Leonard Cohen, and despite a roguish reputation, he is still regarded today as one of the great poets. Audio
I Was There When: Mount Ruapehu erupted
GNS volcanologist Brad Scott joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Damaged Treaty display at Te Papa to come down next week
A Treaty of Waitangi display at Te Papa in Wellington which was spray painted last year will be taken down next week.
Science: Roman wine taste, trees solve solar storm puzzle
Science commentator Dr Allan Blackman joins Kathryn with three new studies. Audio
Dunedin history brought to life in a novel centred around Larnach's Castle
Dunedin's history is front and centre of a new book by Karen McMillan. Audio
Arts leaders plead with Christchurch City Council to keep funding the Arts Centre
The Christchurch City Council has not included any funding for the trust that owns the collection of heritage buildings on the edge of the city's CBD in its draft long-term plan. Anna Sargent reports.
…'This is our Notre Dame': Historic European stock exchange in flames
The building, dating back to 1625, was being renovated.
Season 2 | Episode 2: I’Iga Pisa, Samoa’s Unsung Hero | Untold Pacific History
The life story of I'iga Pisa, an independence activist who sailed hundreds of kilometers in a small canoe to escape exile from Samoa. Video, Audio
Australian icon Priscilla uncovered 30 years after 'disappearing'
Not long after filming wrapped on Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the film's iconic bus disappeared, without a trace - until now. Video, Audio
Long-lost Priscilla, Queen of the Desert bus to be restored to former glory
A campaign has been launched to raise money to restore the iconic silver bus at the centre of the Oscar-winning 1994 Australian film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
International Day of Human Spaceflight
A day of celebration today for space lovers around the world. It's a time to celebrate what has become known as Yuri's Flight, the first time in history that a human went into space. Audio
The history of food courts in NZ with Dr Grant Morris
Food courts are everywhere in urban New Zealand. While food courts are an integral part of the urban landscape, their history is actually quite brief. Today Dr Grant Morris looks into that history… Audio
The heritage building hullabaloo
The heritage building debate: A balance between saving our history and building our future. Audio
