History
Ōkaihau Branch Railway remembered on centenary
Plans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of New Zealand's northernmost railway are picking up steam.
Jesmyn Ward: the hell of American slavery
Two-time US National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward's latest novel Let Us Descend tackles the hellish reality of life as a chattel slave. Modelled on Dante's Inferno, and based on extensive historical… Audio
'They don't know the history' - NZers know more about foreign wars than our own
Experts say commemorations of the New Zealand Wars are at risk of passing by unnoticed outside of Māori circles.
National day of commemoration for NZ Wars risks being forgotten
Te Pūtake o te Riri - the national day of commemoration of the New Zealand Wars takes place on Saturday.
But experts say the event is at risk of passing by unnoticed outside of Māori circles.
Pokere… Audio
Rugby League in New Zealand: From exclusion to corporate sponsorship
Ryan Bodman has spent the past few years researching, writing and thinking about Rugby League's impact on social movements and working class culture. His book Rugby League in New Zealand: A People's… Audio
Collectors' Corner: Vintage Arms with Des Barnes
Collectors Corner is where we meet passionate people who've taken their fondness for a certain thing to new heights. And today we're talking to Des Barnes about vintage arms. He's got a fascinating… Audio
Almost 28 years since last All Blacks vs Springboks final
The Springboks and the All Blacks face off in the Rugby World Cup final, a heavyweight clash not seen for nearly three decades.
That year was 1995, and South Africa's president was Nelson Mandela.
… Audio
'We're on the precipice of change' - Remembering Aotearoa's history
Tauranga is hosting this year's Te Pūtake o te Riri - the national commemoration of the New Zealand Wars. Audio
Memories of '95 final as All Blacks prepare to take on Springboks
As the All Blacks prepare to take on the Springbok this weekend many are remembering their last battle for World Cup glory 28 years ago in Johannesburg in 1995.
Rugby great Frank Bunce was on the… Audio
Tauranga prepares to host Te Pūtake o te Riri
This week on Māpuna we speak to Tauranga community leader Charlie Rahiri as Tauranga Moana prepares to host Te Pūtake o te Riri, the national commemorations for the New Zealand Wars. This year is the… Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
Dr Grant Morris talks to Jesse about the history of government changes in New Zealand. Audio
Solving the World's Problems
Dave Armstrong talks to Jesse about solving the worlds problem in the region of Wellington. Audio
Wellington Town Hall rebuild could be twinned to offset ballooning costs
In a bid to offset a multimillion-dollar blowout to redevelop Wellington's Town Hall, the council is considering doing it at the same time as a neighbouring building.
The origins of the humble burger
Where did the term 'smash burger' come from? What makes an authentic cheese burger? How did burgers become America's favourite food? Cam Blanchard has spent years researching the origins of the burger… Audio
Business owners hopeful fire will force resolution on heritage Toomath's building
The owner of a central Wellington store says a fire may have broken the stalemate that saw a nearby heritage protected building gradually swamped by tagging, temporary earthquake protection and vines.
David & Conor Kershaw: 150 years of Martinborough's P&K store
This month marks 150 years of business for a Wairarapa store that's been in the hands of one family for four generations. Martinborough's Pain and Kershaw traces its origins to the late 19th century… Audio
New museum to honour NZ soldiers opened in France
Dignitaries have gathered in a small town in France for the opening of a new museum to honour New Zealand soldiers who died in Europe during the first World War.
Le Quesnoy was liberated by New… Audio
Sydney Museum exhibition explores Australia's colonial ties with Pacific
Museum exhibition in Sydney explores Australia's ties with the Pacific. Audio
Mummified man identified and buried after 128 years on display
A mummified man lying in an open coffin in Pennsylvania, known only as "Stoneman Willie" to the public, got two things he went without for 128 years - a burial and his real name.
'Vegetables have something to do with it' - centenarian
Alan Wilcox of Pukekohe celebrated his 100th birthday. He walks down a lifetime and legacy of growing with Country Life. Audio
