History
Protesters speak after Te Papa vandalism
Protestors who attacked the English version of the Treaty of Waitangi at Te Papa yesterday say everyone has the right to go into the museum and trust the information is factual.
Twelve people were… Audio
Berlioz: Addicted to music, not drugs
Hector Berlioz was born 220 years ago on 11 December 1803. Was he the original protagonist of the musical rock 'n' roll lifestyle? Bryan Crump talks with Berlioz scholar Hugh Macdonald. Video, Audio
Historian Dr Aroha Harris on National Maori Action Day
Dr Aroha Harris is a professor of history at Auckland University and is the author of the book Hikoi, Forty Years of Maori Protest. How does she view this week's protests against the new government's… Audio
'Hugely significant': Report into land loss, Treaty breaches suffered by Ngāpuhi to be presented
A historic Waitangi Tribunal report expected to call for the return of all Crown-owned land across much of Northland will be handed over to the country's largest iwi this morning.
The revival of an 18th Century Submarine
Most people have a family heirloom they've been trusted to look after for future generation. Very few heirlooms will be 150 year-old submarines. But that's the exact situation Pete Sparrow has found… Audio
Why Memory Matters
Why do we remember certain aspects of the over others, and why does it matter? Those are the central questions behind a new book from historian, lecturer, and curator of the Auckland War museum Dr… Audio
NZ Sporting History with Blyth Tait
Today's NZ Sporting history looks back on the career of one our most decorated Olympic athletes. Blyth Tait's equestrian career rocketed from being almost a novice to a world champion overnight. He… Audio
Restoration of gold mining cottage creates unique challenges
A 100-year-old gold miner's cottage at Waiuta will be opened in March after a $100,000 restoration by the Department of Conservation.
Season 2 Ep 12: Women's Suffrage
NOTE: This episode has been reuploaded to correct some inaccuracies in the original version. We all know New Zealand was the first country in the world where women could vote. But do you know how we… Video, Audio
Philippa Gregory: telling the stories of women missing from history
For centuries, the experiences of women have been overlooked in history books exclusively written, edited and published by men, says best-selling British writer Phillipa Gregory. “[Recorded… Audio
Cycling to every Commonwealth Grave cemetery in the world
Australian Michael "Mic" Whitty is aiming to cycle to every Commonwealth War Grave cemetery in the world before VJ Day 2045. He is now in the middle of his New Zealand leg, cycling from Auckland to… Audio
Long Read: The Crewe Murders
By Kirsty Johnston: The murder of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe in their Pukekawa farmhouse in 1970 remains New Zealand’s most infamous cold case. Audio
Long Read: The Crewe Murders
By Kirsty Johnston: The murder of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe in their Pukekawa farmhouse in 1970 remains New Zealand’s most infamous cold case.
AudioHistory with Dr Grant Morris
Is this really the "most right-wing government" in recent NZ history? Some commentators have described the new coalition government as the "most right-wing" in NZ for a long time. Is this true? What… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Julia Ratcliffe
For NZ Sporting history today we look back on the career of Julia Ratcliffe. With the hammer throw as her chosen event she won three Commonwealth Games medals including gold in 2018. Audio
Te Horo Kilns opening to artists and the public
The Te Horo Kilns are set to open in December, and expected to be a destination spot for artists and visitors alike, on the Kapiti Coast. Audio
Music feature: Motown 25 with Murray Cammick
For this week's music feature we look back to 1983 when a special televised concert was held to celebrate Motown's 25th anniversary. Today we reminisce about that iconic concert with Murray Cammick. Audio
UK cancels PM's meeting with Greek counterpart over fate of the 'Elgin Marbles'
A diplomatic row has broken out between the British and Greek governments.
Light and Reflections: A story of prominent artists in private collections
Helen Beaglehole is a Wellington writer, editor, and historian whose family has been collecting contemporary New Zealand art for over two generations.
Nine to Noon spoke to her last year when she… Audio
Appeal for return of Māori Battalion's stolen taonga heard
A precious taonga stolen from a museum dedicated to the memory of the legendary 28th Māori Battalion has been recovered.
