History
New book shines light on Lawrence Chinese Camp in Central Otago
Adrienne Shaw is the author of a new history of the camp and it's descendants, and she joins Mark Leishman. Audio
Why paranormal investigators are heading to the Whangamōmona Hotel
Barbara Caisley is the spokesperson for Paranormal Researchers NZ and she joins Mark Leishman. Audio
A-Z of Aotearoa: H is for Hillary!
Here on Afternoons we've been making our way through the A-Z of Aotearoa. Today we focus on Sir Edmund Hillary. Audio
Demolition work on Wellington's Sea Bridge halted
The capital's mayor says it's sensible to wait until the government's review of the seismic risk of some buildings is released.
Booze, Bans & Backlash
Why is alcohol reform such a political minefield in New Zealand? With new reforms on the table, Guyon Espiner and Corin Dann trace liquor laws back through a century of history — from the 6 o’clock… Video, Audio
50th Anniversary of the Capitaine Bougainville tragedy
Principal of Whananaki School Shaun Tepania speaks to Jesse. Audio
Making America solvent again
Economists are starting to talk about the demise of American exceptionalism. The Detail looks at what that term means, and what effect it has on your KiwiSaver.
Making America Solvent Again
Economists are starting to talk about the demise of American exceptionalism. The Detail looks at what that term means, and what effect it has on your KiwiSaver. Audio
New doco Joy, Full & Fearless shines light on beloved author
She's one of our most prolific authors, with over 1100 titles to her name. Now a new documentary looks at the key moments in the life of Joy Cowley - who at age 89 and with her eyesight failing - is… Audio
Most of town's main street listed for sale
Retirements have created an unusual chance to buy two bed-and-breakfasts, an accommodation park, historic pub and the oldest continuously operating general store in the country. Audio
Decades of living a lie - being lesbian before the 90s
In the 1990s, Lois Cox interviewed lesbian women about their lives in Wellington. Some 25 years later, those stories have been published.
Stories of sexuality as the closet door opened
In the 1990s, Lois Cox interviewed lesbian women about their lives in Wellington. Some 25 years later, those stories have been published. Audio
Silent movies, back with a bang
Musicians David Selfe and Jeremy Fitzsimons are touring a series of Charlie Chaplin silent movies to towns and cities across the country over the next month, accompanied by a live score. Audio
RNZ-ABC series on Rainbow Warrior sinking scoops major podcast prize
The series looks at the "collateral damage" to a Pacific people hit hard by nuclear testing.
Historians at national war memorial in Wellington lose jobs
Two historians at New Zealand's War Memorial who teach thousands of children about the New Zealand Wars, Gallipoli and Vietnam, have lost their jobs. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Skeleton of extinct 'hypercarnivore' that had a taste for dinosaurs unearthed
The skeleton was nearly complete and the skull was in such good condition that its teeth still bore a coating of enamel, the study's lead author says.
Parliamentary Rules
Inside Parliament’s Rulebook: Why can’t MPs call each other liars? Why do Speakers wield so much power? And which MP was kicked out just for sarcasm? In this episode, Guyon and Corin trace 175 years… Video, Audio
Mayor wavers over funding for Nelson Provincial Museum's new storage facility
Both Nelson and Tasman's councils have committed $3 million to a proposal to rebuild the archive storage facility, with Nelson to decide this week whether to continue that commitment. Audio
Trump's health and the secret history of presidential cover-ups
Analysis - While his doctors say Donald Trump is in good health, history is riddled with tales of presidential illness kept secret.
New Zealand's best and worst finance ministers ranked
Wellington-based freelance journalist and former RNZ reporter Eric Frykberg ranked our best and worst in consultation with historians, economists and insiders. Audio
