History
NZ Sporting History with Eliza McCartney
Today on New Zealand Sporting History we're celebrating a more recent success story by talking to one of our youngest Olympic medalists. Pole vaulter Eliza McCartney first picked up the sport at the… Audio
No need for truth and reconciliation commission 'at this point' - PM
Chris Hipkins says the mechanism already exists through the existing Treaty settlement process.
Newport Ship: Medieval vessel
Puzzles come with varying degrees of complexity... But what about a puzzle with close to 2,500 pieces, measuring 30 metres and weighing 25 tonnes? That's the challenging facing archaeologists as they… Audio
More history to the Hutt than just Hipkins
Opinion -The Hutt Valley has something of a reputation for dullness - but it shouldn't, David Cohen argues.
28th Maori Batallion honoured with a flag flown in Rotorua
For the first time ever, a flag has flown bearing the battle honours of the 28th Maori Batallion.
The flag was raised yesterday by the last remaining member of the Second World War Batallion, Ta… Audio
28 Māori Battalion flag raised with full honours for the first time
For the first time ever a flag bearing the battle honours of the 28 Māori Battalion has been publicly displayed.
Australia's PM pushes for bipartisan support on Indigenous referendum
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will push his plan in parliament, when it meets today for the first time this year.
National War Memorial may get National Historic Landmark status
Heritage New Zealand has proposed the National War Memorial in Wellington be recognised as a National Historic Landmark.
'We're all ecstatic': Stolen huia to be returned to Dannevirke museum
A taxidermied huia stolen from a Dannevirke museum will be reunited with her mate today.
Podcast | NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau | Episode 1
On 13 June 1843, European settlers headed to the Wairau Valley, planning arrests. A gun battle broke out, killing 26, including Pākehā prisoners executed in the aftermath. What happened? And why? Audio
Podcast | NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau | Episode 2
Tensions over Wairau land and injustices against Ngāti Toa leaders reached their boiling point. Nelson settlement leader Arthur Wakefield seized the land by force, but there would be tragic results. Audio
Gathering at restored Ōhaeawai battle site to mark New Zealand wars
Dozens have gathered in the Far North at an important but less well known site to remember a key battle of the New Zealand Wars.
Dunedin City Council buys fossil site that was to be mined
Dunedin City Council has reached an agreement to save a nationally significant fossil site from commercial mining by buying the land.
NZ Sporting History: Dame Lois Muir
Dame Lois Muir was a star defender for the Silver Ferns from 1960 to 1963 before she went on to become one of the team's most successful coaches. She talks to Jesse for today's NZ Sporting History… Audio
Tiny replica traction engine getting a lot of attention
A one-third scale replica wasn't anything like the most imposing machine at the Edendale Crank Up vintage this past weekend, but interest in it was huge! Bluff resident, Owen Bennett's replica… Audio
Archives New Zealand in danger of running out of space
The national archive will not have enough space to store vital records even after its new $290 million building is ready in Wellington.
Fantastic Negrito - ancestors inspire gospel-psych-blues concept album
An out-of-the-blue email claiming to be from a relative inspired funky blues artist Fantastic Negrito's acclaimed album White Jesus Black Problems. It saw him follow his family tree back seven… Video, Audio
Egypt: Gold-covered mummy among latest discoveries
Archaeologists say they have found a gold leaf-covered mummy sealed inside a sarcophagus that had not been opened for 4300 years.
Why young Aussies are shunning their national holiday
A push to shift controversial Australia Day is gaining momentum - and increasingly in workplaces.
History with Dr Grant Morris: PM transitions
The smoothest midterm transition between leaders in NZ history? The midterm change in leadership from Jacinda Ardern to Chris Hipkins has been described as the smoothest in recent history. But is this… Audio
