War
Wimbledon Remembers
The Hawkes Bay community of Wimbledon has a permanent population of just 10, but at least 150 gather each year for its ANZAC Day service, followed by a free lunch at the tavern.
AudioChild of Syria: Katia's story
Katia Rostem Agha and her parents fled Syria in 2012 to escape government security forces. Now settled in Wellington her story is retold in a series of children’s story books. Video, Audio, Gallery
Child of Syria: Katia's story
Katia Rostem Agha and her parents fled Syria in 2012 to escape government security forces. Now settled in Wellington her story is retold in a series of children’s story books.
Video, AudioSyria 'the humanitarian test of our time' - Lyse Doucet
The BBC's Chief International correspondent, Lyse Doucet reports on future of Syria and the region on a day when as many as 100 people have been killed in a a toxic gas attack, which activists say is… Audio
Facing death in Colombia to life in NZ
Daniel Gamboa is 22, an actor, son, humanitarian, student, young leader and former refugee. In 2006 Daniel and his mother fled Colombia when rebels threated to kill the then 12-year-old boy because… Audio, Gallery
Facing death in Colombia to life in NZ
Daniel Gamboa is 22, an actor, son, humanitarian, student, young leader and former refugee. In 2006 Daniel and his mother fled Colombia when rebels threated to kill the then 12-year-old boy because…
AudioEvidence points toward Defence Force cover up, lawyers say
Lawyers Rodney Harrison QC, Deborah Manning and Richard McLeod today called for an independent inquiry into New Zealand's SAS troop's involvement in a 2010 raid in Afghanistan. Video, Audio
Family of killed soldier back Defence Force
Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell, 28, was killed in Bamiyan in Afghanisation in 2010. His family are unhappy Nicky Hager's Hit & Run book has put him back in the headlines. Video, Audio
Lawyers demand inquiry into SAS Afghan raid
Three lawyers are taking action on behalf of the civilians that were allegedly killed and injured during an SAS lead raid on two villages in Afghanistan in 2010. Video, Audio
Bullets and stamps
Scott Flutey has just finished an Honours degree in History, and he's been looking at the world of stamps and postal history. Audio
Kingsley Baird - 1917
Professor Kingsley Baird, from the School of Art at Massey University's College of Creative Arts, says 1917 was one of the most influential years of the 20th century. While 100 years later in New… Audio
John Daysh - Unicef at 70
Unicef, which was founded just after the second world war when children throughout Europe were facing famine and disease, turns 70 this year. The UN entity has an indefinite mandate to help children… Audio
Sharon Bown: Air Force Nurse
Kathryn Ryan speaks to Wing Commander Sharon Bown (retired), who suffered severe spinal injuries in an Australian Air Force helicopter crash in 2004 but went on to serve with distinction in Indonesia… Audio
Tale of a man 'torn apart' by WWII
Film-maker Welby Ings on his short film, Sparrow which tells New Zealand's difficult history of erasing uncomfortable details about war. Sparrow is based on the true story of a gay New Zealand soldier… Audio, Gallery
Daughters of soldiers buried overseas relieved at Govt U-turn
The daughters of two soldiers buried in Malaysia tell Morning Report of the relief that the Government is investigating bringing home the remains of Vietnam and Malaysia soldiers killed in action. Audio
The curious science of war
Infections from a cut and sleep deprivation can be annoying, for many of us. For soldiers, they can be life threatening. Research aimed at helping soldiers survive everything from desert heat to shark… Audio
Former sailor uses Facebook to reunite owner with stolen medals
A former Navy sailor has used Facebook to reunite three stolen medals, spotted in an Auckland charity shop, with their rightful owner, an Afghanistan war veteran. Audio
Bringing the War Home: A failure to care for veterans with PTSD?
RNZ defence reporter Kate Pereyra Garcia talks to war veterans about PTSD and what they say is a lack of help to deal with it when they get home. Video, Audio
New Zealand remembers Battle of the Somme today
The horrors of the Battle of the Somme 100 years ago and New Zealand's involvement in it will be remembered today at ceremonies being held in Northern France. Audio
A century ago today, NZers joined Battle of the Somme
It's 100 years today since New Zealand soldiers went into battle on the Somme in France. One New Zealander at the commemorations is Shirley Field who is there to remember her two uncles, who signed up… Audio
