History
Farewell Guangdong | Episode 1: Lau Yuet Seen
It was September 1938 when Lau Yuet Seen received word from her husband to leave Fah Dei for Hong Kong as soon as possible. The Japanese troops were close to landing north of Hong Kong. Video
Farewell Guangdong | Episode 2: Ou Choi Ping
Ou Shee and her family survive the brutal Canton Operation in southern China and leave for New Zealand in the hope of attaining permanent residency. Video
Farewell Guangdong | Episode 3: Liu Boo Lung
During the Japanese invasion, Liu Boo Lung fled Sun Wui with her daughter, Gin (5), her mother-in-law, Chan Shee, and her brother-in-law, Wong Fong Sue (15), to New Zealand. Video
Farewell Guangdong | Episode 4: Chao Hop Juk
"[In 1938] the Japanese invaders began to move south. The approaching invasion meant everyone's lives were in jeopardy. There was anxiety and fear in the village." Video
Farewell Guangdong | Episode 5: Ho Yuke So
"My parents couldn't afford to keep us, so we two girls were sold. I was sold as a maid to the Chan family from Sun Gai." Video
Farewell Guangdong | Episode 6: Fong Toy Gee
Fong She lost three children to poverty in Sui Nam, Canton, before enduring a perilous journey across land and sea to be reunited with her husband in Dunedin. Video
Farewell Guangdong | Episode 7: Shew Shee
When the Japanese invaded Chung Shan County, Shew Shee and daughter Rita (Ho Bik Wun), age 11, fled for their lives. They made it to Hong Kong, where they boarded a boat headed for New Zealand. Video
The historic stadium that could become an economic saviour
Eden Park's CEO says his is the only option for Auckland's main stadium. But to survive, it will need to be more than a rugby park.
Behind the scenes with Eden Park's CEO
Eden Park's CEO says his is the only option for Auckland's main stadium. But to survive, it will need to be more than a rugby park. Audio
Leaders to listen to Auschwitz survivors at 80th anniversary of camp's liberation
World leaders were not due to make speeches, but to listen for perhaps the last time to those who suffered.
Sacred urupā in Canterbury to be handed back to local iwi
An urupā in Banks Peninsula will be handed back to local iwi after more than a century of talks. Audio
Puzzling fossils unearthed in China may rewrite the human story
A cache of human-like fossils from China has perplexed scientists for decades, defying explanation or categorization.
Napier 1931 quake memorial to be held a day earlier
A memorial service will be held in Napier a day earlier this year so more people can attend.
Meet the people behind Tauranga's $128m museum
Work has begun on Tauranga's first museum, expected to open in 2028, but the city's heritage collection was started in 1969. So what will the museum house, and what's happening behind the scenes?
Fired IT worker partly shuts down British Museum
The London venue, best known for housing the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon Marbles, said police had arrested the suspect.
Farewell Guangdong director Lynda Chanwai-Earle
Lynda Chanwai-Earle, the director of Farewell Guangdong, joined Susana from the RNZ Wellington studio. Audio
Survivors centre stage for 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
Some of the few remaining survivors of Auschwitz will gather at the site of the Nazi death camp as the world marks the 80th anniversary of its liberation in the final months of World War II.
Privatising health care would hurt those on lower incomes - Advocate
Unions and patient advocates have urged the prime minister to rule out coalition partner suggestions of privatising the nation's health system.
So you think you know Sumeria? Kids and their clothes
Assyirologist David Hilder joins Ellie once again to break down what life might have been like for kids in ancient Mesopotamia. Audio
Museum stop: Steampunk HQ
Housed in a stunning limestone building, the museum takes you inside the fascinating world of steampunk - a Victorian view of the future where everything is powered by steam. Audio
