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Summer science: Death rays and radio inventions
The summer science series kicks off with an episode from award-winning podcast Black Sheep, about a backyard inventor called Victor Penny who sparked sensational headlines about death ray… Audio
Summer science: Death rays and radio inventions
The summer science series kicks off with an episode from award-winning podcast Black Sheep, about a backyard inventor called Victor Penny who sparked sensational headlines about death ray…
AudioWho was the real Santa Claus? Fact and fiction
As the world celebrates Christmas, where did Santa Claus first come from, and who was the real-life saint that inspired the traditions? Video
New investigative podcast digs into Christmas card mischief
Thirty years ago, the company then-known as Telecom sent out some corporate Christmas cards. But recipients got a surprise when they opened them. Audio
All the time in the world at Colyton Clocks
Colyton Clocks' Bill Williams reckons he has the largest clock collection in the world. A converted church in the village of Colyton is home to his ticking, chiming, talking timepieces dating from the… Audio
All the time in the world at Colyton Clocks
Colyton Clocks' Bill Williams reckons he has the largest clock collection in the world. A converted church in the village of Colyton is home to his ticking, chiming, talking timepieces dating from the…
AudioSlice of Waikato colonial history up for sale
A little slice of King Country history is up for sale at Awakino - permanent population 12.
NZ Sporting History with Paige Hareb
For NZ Sporting history today we speak to surfing sensation Paige Hareb: the first woman to qualify for the ASP Women's World Tour. She's been surfing the international surfing circuit since she was… Audio
Te Tiriti o Waitangi exhibition will be 'renewed', Te Papa says
Te Papa co-leaders say the exhibition, which has been at the museum since opening day in 1998 "needs to change to meet the needs of today".
British 'Schindler' has his story told on the big screen
Boxing Day films are usually blockbusters with big special effects but One Life (starring Sir Anthony Hopkins) tells an epic story that is powerfully human at the same time. It's about Sir Nicholas… Video, Audio
'Welcome to the top of the world' at Blue Duck Station
Country Life goes on the trail of the elusive whio at Blue Duck Station while learning about the efforts to conserve the history and preserve biodiversity. Audio
'Welcome to the top of the world' at Blue Duck Station
Country Life goes on the trail of the elusive whio at Blue Duck Station while learning about the efforts to conserve the history and preserve biodiversity.
AudioAntarctic yacht bell used to ring in scorcher cricket season
Antarctica and cricket don't usually go hand in hand. But the two will come together at Christchurch's Hagley Oval this summer with a special brass bell from Canterbury Museum's collection signalling… Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
It's the end of the year and Dr Grant Morris is on another history trip to the Chatham Islands and ready to share some final history thoughts for 2023. Audio
NZ Sporting History: ASB Classic tennis tournament
Today for NZ Sporting History we speak to the man who, for many years, was responsible for bringing some of the biggest names in tennis to Auckland. Karl Budge, until recently, was the ASB Classic… Audio
Te Papa protest: It's a mistake to ignore 'painful' parts of history, museums boss says
A current Treaty of Waitangi exhibition at Te Papa is intended to explore the tensions of having two versions, the Museums Aotearoa chief executive says. Audio
Acclaimed playwright and novelist Renée dies aged 94
Acclaimed playwright and novelist, Renée, died last night in Wellington. She was 94.
Renée wrote ten books of fiction and a memoir, more than twenty plays, and numerous short stories and essays.
Her… Audio
Tauranga iwi makes urgent Waitangi Tribunal claim
A Tauranga-based iwi has made an urgent claim to the Waitangi Tribunal accusing the government of attacking Maori culture and language.
The Ngai Te Rangi Settlements Trust says the coalition is… Audio
Professor Margaret Mutu reacts to Te Papa vandalism
Te Papa has declined to be interviewed on Morning Report after protesters vandalised a display of the English version of the Treaty of Waitangi using spray paint and an angle grinder to damage a… Audio
Expert urges Te Papa to remove English Treaty of Waitangi
A Māori legal expert is urging Te Papa to listen to protestors and remove its large display of the English version of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Twelve people were arrested yesterday after attacking… Audio
