History
The Rest is History
Never underestimate the power of a cracking good story and the ability to tell them well. This is what's elevates two Oxbridge-educated middle-aged men obsessed with history to modern star status. Tom… Audio
Let the good times rock n roll - Beach Hop is back
Beehive hairstyles and classic cars collide in the Coromandel Beach Hop festival of rock n roll. Audio
Scientists sequence Beethoven's genome
Nearly two centuries after his death, researchers have gained new insight into the cause of the composer's fatal liver disease - but not his hearing loss.
History with Dr Grant Morris: NZ's universities bookstores
Vicbooks in Wellington closes this week. The loss of Victoria University of Wellington's famous bookstore will be felt by many Wellingtonians. But why are university bookstores so important? Dr Grant… Audio
Concern over possible cutbacks to research opportunities at museum/ library
History buffs are angry the axe is hovering over opening hours at the Puke Ariki Museum and Library's research centre in New Plymouth.
NZ Sporting History: John Munro on his father's success
For this week's sporting history we're looking back at the legendary achievements of world famous motorcycling Southlander Burt Munro. John Munro joins Jesse to talk about his father's life and… Audio
History lovers fear Puke Ariki museum and library hours change
Taranaki history buffs are angry the axe is hovering over opening hours at the Puke Ariki Museum and Library's research centre in New Plymouth.
They say a proposal to slash weekend hours would hit… Audio
Celebrating 175 years of Dunedin at First Church of Otago
Now to Dunedin, where the southern city and the surrounding Otago region is celebrating its 175th birthday this weekend. The First Church of Otago was instrumental in Dunedin's European settlement and… Video, Audio
Hangi pits discovery helps playcentre celebrate Māori heritage
An archaeological site has been brought to life at the Kaikōura Playcentre.
NZ Sporting History: David Gerrard
Today on New Zealand sporting history we're talking to someone who's done it all and dedicated their life to sport. He's probably been involved in more Commonwealth and Olympic Games than any other… Audio
Lost WWII diary is reunited with solidier's granddaughter.
Soldier's diary gives granddaughter history and a new branch of the family tree. Audio
The Detail's Long Read: At the Mercy of the Ice
At the Mercy of the Ice by Ellen Rykers: a story of dramatic survival on the Antarctic ice in the summer of 1972. Audio
The Detail's Long Read: At the Mercy of the Ice
At the Mercy of the Ice by Ellen Rykers: a story of dramatic survival on the Antarctic ice in the summer of 1972.
AudioNZ Sporting History: Ian Ferguson
Today's NZ Sporting history feature is all about Ian Ferguson. He spent many years as our most successful Olympian, until Lisa Carrington took that title in 2021. Audio
Traditional vaka project launched in the Cook Islands
Traditional vaka project launched in the Cook Islands. Audio
Hazards hidden in museum collections
Lurking in the collections of our regional museums are historic items which contain harmful chemicals used in their creation which can cause health problems for those who care for them. Audio
Ta Pou Temara on Tuhoe's role in the Battle of Orakau
Today on Mapuna we revisit the Battle of Orakau in the Waikato in 1864. More than 1400 British troops laid siege to the fortified pa at Orakau defended by a few hundred Maori. At one point the… Audio
Exact fate of whale fossil taken from West Coast river unknown
A man who removed a whale fossil from a West Coast riverbank has apologised for his actions, but the exact fate of the treasured taonga remains unknown.
Selwyn Maister on NZ's only hockey Olympic gold
For today's NZ Sporting History we go back to 1976 where the New Zealand Men's hockey team struck Olympic gold in Montreal. On that team was Selywn Maister, he joins Jesse to talk about that golden… Audio
Grandfather clock restoration profession
Restoring items from the past so they may live on takes great skill and dedication. Martin Caughey was a restorer by trade and amongst his work, is a 17th century grandfather clock. Martin talks to… Audio
