History
History with Dr Grant Morris: The age of majority in NZ history
When does a person become an adult in NZ? This simple question has a complicated answer and that answer has changed throughout NZ's history. Today Dr Grant Morris has a look at those changes. Audio
NZ Sporting History: Arthur Lydiard
Marathon runner and athletics coach Arthur Lydiard's running programme fundamentally changed the sport. We speak to Olympian and coach Barry Magee. Barry was known as one of the "Lydiard Boys". Audio
Book teaches history through Te Papa taonga
Te Papa has launched a book showcasing the history of the New Zealand Wars through 500 taonga from the museum's collection.
The book, Te Ata o Tū The Shadow of Tūmatauenga, will be distributed to… Audio
NZ Wars: History comes alive with new book of taonga
A new book launched by Te Papa is showcasing the history of the New Zealand Wars through 500 taonga from the museum's collection.
Myth Takes: The Ides of March
Our monthly chat with Classics educator and enthusiast Ben Jackson. He joins Emile Donovan on an auspicious time in the ancient world - the Ides of March. Audio
Iwi representives gather at Te Papa Marae for book launch
More than 140 iwi representatives from across the motu have gathered at Te Papa marae in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington today for the launch of a very special book.
Te Ata O Tu the New Zealand Wars… Audio
History: the genesis of Tongariro National Park
Historian Dr Jock Phillips' has spent a career uncovering and documenting Aotearoa New Zealand's past including Tongariro. Audio
Life with Jeya Wilson: Sri Lanka to Whanganui and almost everything in between
No-one could have predicted the twists and turns Wilson's life would take - nor the names you can connect her with - Obama, Johnson, Lange - and more. Audio
I Was There When: Lange gave the Oxford address
Almost exactly 39 years ago, New Zealand was thrust into the international spotlight by its then-prime minister David Lange. Dr Jeya Wilson was standing right by him. Audio
NZ Sporting History: Jaynie Parkhouse
Fifty years ago - in 1974 - Christchurch hosted the Commonwealth games 17 year old Jaynie Parkhouse won a gold medal. She's with us for this week's NZ sporting history. Audio
Dame Kiri's 80th birthday, a day of celebration
On Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's 80th birthday, RNZ Concert presenter Clarissa Dunn joins Jesse to share magical moments from Dame Kiri's career including recordings of the young star on the rise and… Video, Audio
Hamilton County Bluegrass Band playing their last concert
The Hamilton County Bluegrass Band is about to play its last concert. The band has been around since the 1960s when it was founded by Paul Trenwith and Alan Rhodes. The lineup has changed over the… Audio
Sheryl Beaumont on her new novel The War Photographers
Sheryl Beaumont's latest novel weaves together two pivotal points in 20th century history: efforts to crack the enigma code during World War II and the fall of the Berlin Wall. The War Photographers… Audio
A brief history of protests in sport
From revamped headgear to refusing to play, Kiwis are among athletes worldwide to take a stand.
How the Bluestockings dared to imagine independent lives
"Women are only children of a larger growth,' wrote one Lord Chesterfield in 1748. It was a sentiment shared by many men of women in the 18th century - but it was about to have its foundation shaken.
…Gerhard Berger's stolen Ferrari found after 28 years
That's the scream of the V-12s at the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola, Italy in 1995.
And there was as much drama on the track for Gerhard Berger as there was off the track.
His rare, red Ferrari… Audio
Heritage NZ looking into solutions for Premier House upgrade
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has confirmed it is working with other agencies to find solutions for a badly needed upgrade of Premier House.
The historic Wellington building on Tinakori Road in… Audio
Upgrades badly needed for PM's residence - Heritage NZ
Premier House, the official house kept for the prime minister, is in a dishevelled state partly as a result of the multiple purposes it serves, Heritage New Zealand says.
Aotearoa's long history with wool and blankets
For the past 200 years blankets have formed part of Aotearoa's history, part of our early trade, providing warmth and comfort during the New Zealand Wars and for our soldiers fighting overseas during… Audio
Aotearoa's long history with wool and blankets
For the past 200 years blankets have formed part of Aotearoa's history, part of our early trade, providing warmth and comfort during the New Zealand Wars and for our soldiers fighting overseas during… Audio
