History
The social history of whaling
Lindsay Alexander is a NZ whaling historian based in Kororareka, Russell. He has been researching the topic for more than 12 years and has written a number of books based on the real often forgotten… Audio
Stephen Stone acquitted of murder after serving 25 years
Stephen Stone was imprisoned in 1999 for the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys, as well as the rape and murder of Leah Stephens. Private investigator Tim McKinnel spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Abuse in care survivors given King's honours
The Governor-General has bestowed King's honours on twelve people whose experiences shaped the Inquiry into Abuse in State and Faith-based Care. Kate Green has the story. Audio
Aside from Anzac Day, NZ has been slow to remember military veterans
Expansion of the term 'veteran' will add 100,000 service people, without automatically changing existing entitlements.
Derek Leask, on his atlas of the New Zealand wars
Former career diplomat, Derek Leask, has used maps, sketches and prints to illustrate how the New Zealand wars unfolded in the mid nineteenth century in an atlas. Audio
Doves, deaths and rations: Papal elections over time
Cardinals electing Pope Francis's successor will have an easier time than many of their predecessors, who endured spartan conditions and were even locked up for so long that some of them died.
100-year-old veteran: 'I felt it was my duty'
Arthur Driver never saw active duty due to illness and accidents but the 100-year-old says his part in World War II still affects him.
Modern Maori Quartet's Anzac tribute
The Modern Maori Quartet - Maaka Pohatu, Francis Kora, Matariki Whatarau and James Tito - have performed in the US, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, China and South Korea. They've composed their own waiata… Audio
The Tibbles: celebrating a hero
The Tibble family are in Faenza, Italy commemorating their ancestor Te Rauwhiro Tibble this Anzac Day. Audio
Mary Kisler: Dad's post-war trauma
Art historian Mary Kisler on how her father's PTSD from the war changed him Audio
'I just about burst into tears' - Kiwi WWII hero's last flight found
Anzac Day has been particularly poignant for one Gisborne man, after learning just weeks ago that his uncle's World War II plane was found.
The Chronicles of Skychips
Presenting The Chronicles of Skychips: the story of chips left on the roof at a supermarket started a moderately viral craze on NZ Twitter. Audio
Watch: PM speaks at Gallipoli, Chunuk Bair services
The prime minister says the name Gallipoli is etched into New Zealand's national identity.
So You Think You Know Sumeria? “___” walks into a bar
Assyriologist David Hilder returns, and helps Ellie decipher the first ever “___ walks into a bar” joke. Audio
In pictures: Dawn services across Aotearoa honour past sacrifices
Here are some of the best photos from dawn services across Aotearoa honouring servicemen who fought and died in war.
100-year-old veteran shares wartime memories
Stanley Welch reflected on his time in World War II, living in London during the Blitz, and his encounter with former US president Dwight D Eisenhower.
As it happened: Anzac Day around the world
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has spoken at the Anzac Day dawn service in Gallipoli, Turkey.
Hanmer Springs Soldiers' Block formally reopens for Anzac Day
After two decades of silence, the historic Soldiers' Block at Queen Mary Hospital in Hanmer Springs reopened on Anzac Day.
Anzac Day Sonic
RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump digs into the archives, as well as the station’s record collection to bring you music and voices revolving around our national experience of war, and aspiration for peace.
…Nikau Grace on musical collaboration in honor of 28th Māori Battalion
A new bilingual waiata has been released to mark the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Maori Battalion, after Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies died last year. The waiata, titled 'He Aha… Audio
