History
Business owners hopeful fire will force resolution on heritage Toomath's building
The owner of a central Wellington store says a fire may have broken the stalemate that saw a nearby heritage protected building gradually swamped by tagging, temporary earthquake protection and vines.
David & Conor Kershaw: 150 years of Martinborough's P&K store
This month marks 150 years of business for a Wairarapa store that's been in the hands of one family for four generations. Martinborough's Pain and Kershaw traces its origins to the late 19th century… Audio
New museum to honour NZ soldiers opened in France
Dignitaries have gathered in a small town in France for the opening of a new museum to honour New Zealand soldiers who died in Europe during the first World War.
Le Quesnoy was liberated by New… Audio
Sydney Museum exhibition explores Australia's colonial ties with Pacific
Museum exhibition in Sydney explores Australia's ties with the Pacific. Audio
Mummified man identified and buried after 128 years on display
A mummified man lying in an open coffin in Pennsylvania, known only as "Stoneman Willie" to the public, got two things he went without for 128 years - a burial and his real name.
'Vegetables have something to do with it' - centenarian
Alan Wilcox of Pukekohe celebrated his 100th birthday. He walks down a lifetime and legacy of growing with Country Life. Audio
The architectural revolutionaries who shaped Christchurch
Sir Miles Warren and Maurice Mahoney were architectural revolutionaries who built a legendary partnership spanning 37 years. A new film currently in production aims to celebrate their incredible… Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris: The history of NZ film festivals
New Zealand is lucky to have many film festivals to attend. But has this always been the case? Today Dr Grant Morris explores the history of film festivals in New Zealand. Audio
NZ Sporting History: when rugby went pro
It was only 28 years ago that World Rugby made the decision that changed the face of rugby in this country - allowing rugby union players to be paid, turning the sport professional. Before then, rugby… Audio
The true Kiwi story of a daring escapes and brave resistance
Sometimes, real stories about bravery, betrayal and ultimately love are more dramatic than that can be conjured in the imagination. Doug Gold, the co-founder of the More FM radio network, has a knack… Audio
Only known customary Māori sail returns to NZ for short time
![Makers unknown Te Rā [the sail] (detail) c. 1770–1800. Harakeke, kererū, kāhu and kākā feathers, dog skin. On loan from the Trustees of the British Museum. © Whakaarahia anō te rā kaihau Te Rā Project. Photo: Cultural Heritage Imaging](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--2Umdagkz--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1695924743/4L1XPFF_1_feathers_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
Te Rā - the only known customary Māori sail in existence - has returned to New Zealand for a short time.
The piece is usually stored at the British Museum in London, and is currently at the… Audio
Future of historic Manawatū bridge that collapsed uncertain
Horizon's Regional Council says it is working with Historic Places Manawatū Horowhenua to determine the future of an historic bridge which collapsed into Manawatū awa last week.
"Is this your Grandfather?" - A quest to join the dots
Wellington woman Lalita Kasanji is on a mission to identify the pioneering Indian immigrants depicted in a collection of studio portraits taken on Cuba Street in the early 1900's. Video, Audio
"Is this your Grandfather?" - A quest to join the dots
Wellington woman Lalita Kasanji is on a mission to identify the pioneering Indian immigrants depicted in a collection of studio portraits taken on Cuba Street in the early 1900's.
AudioHistory with Dr Grant Morris: The history of PREFU
Last week the much anticipated Pre-Election Financial Update (PREFU) was released. The PREFU is a mandatory "opening of the government books" before a general election. However, for most of our… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Dame Farah Palmer
Today we're going back to Amsterdam in 1998, where history was made. Audio
The Panel with Scott Campbell and Anna Dean (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Scott Campbell and Anna Dean discuss the viral trend revealing men tend to think about the Roman Empire daily and why we covet university education over… Audio
Fears future of sheep possibly brought to NZ by Captain Cook
One of the first ever breed of sheep introduced to New Zealand is facing a very uncertain future. Arapawa sheep are thought to have been introduced to Arapaoa Island (formerly Arapawa Island) in the… Audio
The Panel with David Farrar and Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists David Farrar and Niki Bezzant mark the anniversary of women being granted the right to vote and discuss a historical building being torn down in favour of a… Audio
The Pre-Panel with David Farrar and Niki Bezzant
Wallace and panellists David Farrar and Niki Bezzant talk to a book repairer who was tasked with fixing up a very special family heirloom. Audio
