History
Craig Brown: A Voyage Around the Queen
In his latest book, A Voyage Around the Queen author Craig Brown turns his attention to one of the most famous and defining figures of our time, Queen Elizabeth II. Audio
Their Majesty: The battle to save Timaru's phantom movie theatre
The Majestic Theatre hasn't screened a film in more than a quarter of a century, but the building still stands - for now.
Review: Paul McCartney & Wings: One Hand Clapping
Screening in select NZ cinemas is a new documentary about Paul McCartney and Wings - One Hand Clapping. The one hour doco shows long-lost footage of Paul McCartney in the studio in the early 70s with… Audio
Center pass - a century of netball in NZ
This year marks 100 years of 'Netball New Zealand', the oldest netball association in the world. Audio, Gallery
NZ Sporting History: Hamish Carter
While most athletes burden themselves with mastering one discipline, triathletes are another breed entirely. Audio
All Black history : The Invincibles
We rewind 100 years of sporting history to look at the All Black team that blitzed its rivals. Historian, Dr Jock Phillips has spent a career uncovering and documenting Aotearoa New Zealand's past… Audio
Wellington's Hidden Chinatown
A hundred years ago Haining and Frederick Streets in central Wellington were the heart of the capital's Chinese quarter. Today, all but a few fragments are gone. Wellington Chinese Historian Lynette… Audio
Wellington's Hidden Chinatown
A hundred years ago Haining and Frederick Streets in central Wellington were the heart of the capital's Chinese quarter. Today, all but a few fragments are gone. Wellington Chinese Historian Lynette…
AudioAuckland's past staying alive at St Kevin's Arcade
Since 1924, St Kevin's Arcade has been a mecca for retail, hospitality and inner city culture. Video, Audio
The first place kūmara was grown in NZ
New research has uncovered the unlikely location of one of the earliest securely dated sites of kūmara cultivation in Polynesia.
An arcade of history
A building which is a big part of the social fabric of Karangahape Road in Auckland is celebrating its centenary with a series of special events to mark its 100 years. St Kevin's Arcade has seen its… Audio
The last United Video store owner
Wilfred Buser is the Morrinsville man responsible for keeping the doors open at the country's last remaining franchise video store. He's owned United Video for 22 years and has no plans to shut up… Audio
NZ Listener, NZ Woman's Weekly mags to be digitised
Both magazines have been published every week since the 1930s. Audio
Still a mystery after 50 years: The controversial spy story of Dr Bill Sutch
It's 50 years since Dr Bill Sutch was arrested on a rainy night in Wellington's Aro Valley. RNZ's Black Sheep podcast takes a look back at the controversial Cold War spy story.
Spy Scandal: the story of Dr Bill Sutch
On 27 September 1974 New Zealanders woke to the news Dr Bill Sutch, a famous economist, historian, and former senior government official had been arrested and accused of spying for Soviet Russia. He… Audio
Iconic NZ magazine to be digitised
The National Library's Director Content Services, Mark Crookston joins Emile Donovan to talk about the adding of the New Zealand Listener to the archive site Papers Past. Audio
NZ Sporting History: The only twin to play in a RWC Final
Alan Whetton had an illustrious career as a Rugby Union player and All Black. He was part of the team that won the inaugural 1987 Rugby World cup. He played in that tournament alongside his brother… Audio
The mystery store demolition that simply stopped
A eye-catching store has been sitting partially demolished for months. What's going on?
SIX The Musical - Henry and his six wives
Headlining the Te Ahurei Toi o Tamaki Auckland Arts Festival, SIX the Musical tells the story of the six wives of Henry VIII with an empowering take on history. Audio
