History
NZ Sporting History: Niamh Fisher-Black
Today's NZ Sporting history is a recent moment in history that cyclist Niamh Fisher-Black was part of. She was one of the cyclists to take part in the first ever Women's Under 23 road race held in… Audio
Season 2 Ep 4: Epidemics
New Zealanders have battled Covid-19 for more than two years, but if you think it's the first time disease has knocked us around, well, this one's for you. Epidemics have long been part of our story.
…Heritage Lodge in Oamaru up for sale
The Victorian single-storey home was built in 1889 and has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, five en suites, and two garages - all situated on a 5000sq m property. Audio
Season 2 Ep 3: Teenagers
The 1950s saw an explosion of youth culture. “Bodgies and widgies' ' tearing round on motorbikes & hanging out in milk bars scandalised many Kiwi adults. Was “the teenager” invented in the 1950s? And… Video, Audio
Queenstown's Earnslaw steamer celebrates 110 on the water
The Lady of the Lake - Queenstown's Earnslaw - has celebrated 110 years since it first set sail. And its owners say it hasn't run out of steam yet.
The TSS Earnslaw marked its birthday today with a… Video, Audio
Season 2 Ep 2: Māori: The First 500 Years
The first 500 years of Māori settlement in Aotearoa saw significant, dynamic changes to how people lived; changes that challenge the idea of Māori culture as something carved in stone. Video, Audio
Concern over safety, cost of fixing earthquake-prone marae buildings
It is predicted more than two-thirds of marae buildings will be considered quake-prone within the next 20 years.
Season 2 Ep 1: Rabbits & other Pests
No-one knows for sure who first introduced rabbits to New Zealand, because no-one wanted to take the blame for what became one of New Zealand's biggest environmental and economic disasters. We start… Video, Audio
Hundreds sign on for forum 'looking at education with a Māori lens'
An education symposium aims to address racism in schools and promote excellence for Māori students.
Historic Auckland pā settlement damaged by illegal tree planting
Illegal tree planting has caused irreversible damage to a sacred historic pā settlement on Ōwairaka / Mount Albert in Auckland.
The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Julia Hartley-Moore (Part 2)
Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Chris Wikaira and Julia Hartley-Moore talk about big hikes in electricity and gas bills, and what to expect from the Black Ferns in their… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Tom Walsh
In today's NZ Sporting History we look back at the stellar career of shot putter, Tom Walsh. He talks to Jesse about his history in the sport and what's next in his career. Audio
Government commits $25m to Canterbury Museum earthquake strengthening
The government is putting $25 million towards seismic strengthening for the Canterbury Museum's $205 million redevelopment.
New MP's swearing-in will make political history
For the first time in its history, women in New Zealand's Parliament will have an equal share of seats in the House.
Bonus Episode: Abby Howells: The Extended Discussion
Titanic Bonus Episode! You wanted more from comedian/Titanic expert Abby Howells - and now you've got it. Audio
Remembering the Bali bombing
20 years ago, New Zealand Nurse Stephanie Breen opened the doors of the Bali International Medical Centre, and her heart fell to the floor. Injured people were everywhere after bombs went off in the… Audio
How a teen discovered the wreckage of a warplane in the PNG jungle
At just 15 years old, Willie Flinn is leading an expedition to investigate the site of an Australian plane that crashed into the Papua New Guinean jungle during World War II.
The history of the vacuum cleaner
Bryan Wall, test writer at Consumer.org.nz has done a deep dive into the history of the vacuum cleaner to help him understand the innovation behind the appliance and how it might develop in the… Audio
Lifting the lid on the lives of real life mermaids
Mermaids are not just resigned to fairy-tales and myths but can actually be a very real life career option. Te Pataka Toi Adam Art Gallery's upcoming exhibition by Megan Dunn. She joins Jesse to talk… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Women's rugby with Alice Soper
The Women's Rugby World cup will kick off at Eden Park this weekend so for this week's NZ Sporting history we're looking back at the history of women's rugby in Aotearoa. Former player and commentator… Audio
