History
Who's afraid of Aotearoa
A growing list of roll-backs of Maori language and culture beg the question: is the Government pushing New Zealand towards an identity crisis? Audio
The history of stargazing
Human beings have looked upwards since our necks allowed. Physics PhD candidate and planetarium presenter Laura Burn takes Emile Donovan on an astronomical journey. Audio
Future of Nelson Provincial Museum's new storage facility uncertain
The museum's existing building has been deemed not fit for purpose. Audio
Centuries-old hairdressing memorabilia on display
From a curling tongs heated over fire to vintage hairdryers and a shaving and teeth-pulling bowl with spare teeth, a range of memorabilia is now on show in Christchurch.
Music feature: Celebrating The Boss aka Bruce Springsteen.
This week marks the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's breakthrough album 'Born to Run' The album was a much-needed commercial success for the then 25 year old from New Jersey, the album raced up… Audio
David Tamihere's last chance to prove he's innocent
Stuff journalist Mike White has followed the Swedish tourist case closely and joins Emile Donovan to reflect on the past three decades. Audio
Aratere ferry making last round trip across the Cook Strait
The Interislander ferry "Aratere" is making its last round trip across the Cook Strait this morning, after nearly 30 years in service. Nick James looks back at its history. Audio
Breaking Bread 1
This one's for the carb connoisseurs amongst us - Breaking Bread features our community's beloved bakers and in this first part, master baker Meinolf Kraeling is in conversation with Kadambari… Audio
The science of transgenerational trauma - and healing it
Can we inherit the effects of trauma physically from past generations? New research is beginning to shed light on how gene expression factors code stories of our past into our present. Audio
Fiume o Morte! Fascism's stranger-than-fiction poet-led first state
For his latest blending of documentary and fiction, filmmaker Igor Bezinovic has turned the camera on a stranger-than-fiction story from the history of his own port city on the Adriatic coast, Rijeka… Audio
Police use new DNA tech to re-examine death of 6-year-old, 45 years on
Police hope to use a forensic tool to solve the murder of Alicia O'Reilly, who was killed in Auckland in 1980.
Jess Sayer gives life to the author behind Frankenstein
The Queen of Goth - Frankenstein author Mary Shelley - is the inspiration behind a new play written by Jess Sayer. Audio
Introducing: Context
It's the backstory to the front page! Introducing Context, a new show hosted by Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner. Audio
Commemorating 80 years since Victory over Japan Day
Today marks eighty years since VJ Day - Victory over Japan Day - when Japan surrendered and World War Two ended. Post-war, twelve thousand New Zealand troops went to Japan to 'de-militarise' the… Audio
Crumbling 1920s mansion near Clyde to be luxury home
Renovation of Central Otago mansion Earnscleugh Castle is nearly complete. Katie Todd filed this report. Audio
Air Force Museum opens Victory Exhibition
VE Day is being remembered 80 year on with a new exhibition at Te Whakairinga Mutu in Christchurch - The Air Force Museum's David King talked with Nathan Rarere Audio
50 years since Sir John Walker broke the world mile record
It was 50 years ago on Tuesday that Sir John Walker broke the world record for the mile in Sweden, becoming the first person to run under 3 minutes and 50 seconds. Barry Guy reports. Audio
Stolen Lands - a look at New Zealand in the 1800s
The new video series tracking a Highlander's journey to Aotearoa meets Māori resistance, colonial law, and the lasting legacy of land and loss. Director Jake Mokomoko talks to Jesse. Click here for… Audio
The vastly different tale of two Auckland heritage buildings
The discovery of deadly abestos dust at Auckland Museum has thrown its $40 million centenary year plans up in the air.
Sinking millions into Auckland's heritage buildings
Auckland museum's asbestos problem is being described as an octopus with more than eight tentacles - and one that comes with a whopping price tag. Audio
