History
Inge Woolf: a tale of resilience and survival
Inge Woolf was born in 1934 to a prosperous Jewish family in Vienna, but by 1938, the Nazis were marching into her hometown. What follows is a remarkable story of courage and escape for Inge and her… Audio
Kiwi historian's role in uncovering Guardian's slavery shame
A Kiwi historian is helping with the detective work linking The Guardian to 19th Century trans-Atlantic slavery. On the face of it, it would seem incongruous to associate the liberal Guardian with… Audio
Weta Workshop to help build WWI memorial in French town
It will use experience gained from its Gallipoli exhibition at Te Papa to tell the story of the New Zealand liberation of the French town of Le Quesnoy on 4 November, 1918.
Stolen Lands | Episode 1: The Chief
In episode one, we first meet the prominent Māori chief Te Whakatōhea Chief Mokomoko who dedicates his life to protecting the land and people of Bay of Plenty's Te Whakatōhea Iwi. Video
Stolen Lands | Episode 2: The Crown
In episode two, we learn about Carl Völkner, the German-born missionary Mokomoko was wrongfully accused of murdering. Video
Stolen Lands | Episode 3: The Trial
In episode three, Colonel George Grey's militia bombard Ōpōtiki, Chief Mokomoko surrenders and is then wrongfully executed for the crime. Video
Stolen Lands | Episode 4: Aftermath
In episode four, we look at the aftermath of his wrongful execution in 1866. Video
Stolen Lands | Episode 5: Descendants
In episode five, Chief Mokomoko's descendants fight to have his name cleared and his mana restored. Video
Dr Paul Fairie: History repeating itself
If you think men today are too feminine, kids today are spoiled, and we need to get back to teaching the basics, Paul Fairie's says we've seen it all before. Audio
In wake of massive fire, 'I am watching Notre Dame being reborn'
France vowed to restore the cathedral within five years of the fire that gutted it. It might just do it.
Michele Leggott: celebrating unsung 1860’s artist Emily Harris
Last week we spoke to Michele Leggott about her experiences with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. What we didn't get to talk about was the book and research work Leggott has been working on over this time: her… Audio
Abuse survivor unhappy royal commission given extension
A survivor of abuse is furious the government has extended the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care's deadline, for a second time.
Lake Alice survivor Paul Zentveld says the decision is an insult.
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Joe Biden arrives in Dublin after Belfast speech
US President Joe Biden has arrived in Dublin, Ireland, after speaking at a university in Belfast, Northern Ireland, last night.
The visit marks the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Peace deal… Audio
Crime writer Anne Perry, formerly Juliet Hulme, dies aged 84
Anne Perry, formerly known as Juliet Hulme - who served jail time along with Pauline Parker for the notorious murder of Parker's mother in Christchurch's Port Hills - has died, aged 84.
Perry was 15… Audio
National Archives reboots problematic search system
Archives NZ says it has set up a new team to work on its breach-ridden main search system.
Steven Rainey: 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement
Twenty five years ago the Good Friday Agreement was signed in Northern Ireland.
It effectively ended armed hostilities between Republicans (or Nationalists) who wanted a united Ireland and Loyalists… Audio
David Mitchell: Brexit's impact on the Good Friday agreement
It's a quarter of a century since the Good Friday Agreement was signed, ending decades of violence in Northern Ireland. But there are new concerns the document's promise of peace could be threatened… Audio
Vintage and world war aircraft to soar through Marlborough
Vintage aircraft will return to Marlborough's skies as part of the Classic Fighters Omaka Airshow after a four-year hiatus.
History with Dr Grant Morris: The History of Albert Park
On 25 March, New Zealand's attention was on the Posie Parker rally and counter-protest at Albert Park. Aucklanders will appreciate the pivotal role that Albert Park plays in their city's geography and… Audio
NZ Sporting History: The 1995 RWC Final in South Africa
This week in NZ Sporting history we go back to 1995 when a 36 strong All Black team is in South Africa for the World Cup. It was the first major sporting event in the country since the end of… Audio