History
Iwi marks milestone in Parliament after 'a very long struggle'
The Whakatōhea Treaty Settlement Bill received its inaugural reading in the halls of Parliament on Thursday.
NZ Sporting History: Wynton Rufer
Today in sporting history we're getting into the football spirit, looking back at the All Whites' successful 1982 World Cup bid. It was the first time New Zealand's men's football side had qualified… Audio
60 songs that explain the 90s - Rob Harvilla's podcast
he Ringer Music writer and '90s survivor Rob Harvilla takes listeners through the soundtrack of his youth in the podcast 60 Songs that Explain the 90's. He shares his memories. Audio
Dr Grant Morris: The history of judicial independence in NZ
There has been a lot of criticism of our judges in recent months, especially in relation to criminal sentencing. But what is the actual role of a judge? Should the government and the public be able to… Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Today author, playwright and columnist Dave Armstrong talks to Jesse about some problems in Wellington with earthquake prone buildings in the CBD, council tenants facing rent increases and some… Audio
NZ Sporting History: David Tua's boxing career
For NZ Sporting History today, we 're talking about the greatest heavyweight boxer to have never won the belt. David Tua retired with a 52-win, five-loss record. Audio
Hidden WWII history on Waiheke and Whangaparaoa Peninsula
During World War Two the New Zealand government commissioned three top secret military tunnels to be built. Fort Stony Batter on Waiheke, Whangaparaoa Peninsula, and Wrights Hill in Wellington. Audio
'It's a sin' - Historic nurses home defiled by vandals
Heritage enthusiasts and former residents are horrified vandals are running amok in a historic building in New Plymouth while its future is still up in the air.
Historic tunnel through Southern Alps marks milestone
A historic rail tunnel, which connects the West Coast to the rest of Te Waipounamu, is marking its centenary this year.
Bringing historic NZ photographs to life
A collection of 200 stunning retouched photographs appear in the book Our Land in Colour. Audio
Behind the book which inspired the movie Oppenheimer
From the moment Film Director Christopher Nolan read a Pulitzer Prize winning biography about the leader of the Manhattan Project laboratory, he wanted to tell his story. Now Oppenheimer is exceeding… Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris: Most iconic NZ sporting moments
Hannah Wilkinson provided NZ with another iconic sporting moment when she scored against Norway in the FIFA Women's World Cup last week. But how does this rank amongst our all-time most iconic… Audio
NZ Sporting History: America's Cup with Glenn Ashby
Today's NZ Sporting history is with the yachtsman dubbed "New Zealand's favourite Aussie". Glenn Ashby's got 17 world championships to his name, an Olympic silver medal and three America's Cup titles.
…Cricket's one test wonder hits 50th anniversary of career
One of New Zealand's most intriguing cricket mysteries is how Rodney Redmond can score a test hundred on debut and never play for his country again. The now-78-year-old's brief international career… Video, Audio
'Historical gem' lighthouse gets protection status
Baring Head Lighthouse in Wellington has been added to the New Zealand Heritage List.
Real Thai food and how to replicate it in your kitchen
Two food lovers have teamed up to bring the taste of Thailand right into your kitchen. Chawadee - or Chow - Nualkhair is a Bangkok-based food writer and author of food blog Bangkok Glutton who teamed… Audio
Johnny Green’s 11,000-strong egg cup collection
At the Easter of 1939, on the cusp of WW2 and when Aucklander Johnny Green was just nine years old, his mother gifted him an egg cup. It featured three ceramic chicks, contained a single chocolate… Audio
Kawakawa's Hundertwasser toilets now a significant building
A toilet block in a small Northland town is now officially one of New Zealand's most significant buildings.
NZ Sporting History: Eric Murray
Today on NZ Sporting History we speak to one half of one of our most successful Olympic duos. With Hamish Bond, Eric Murray won back-to-back gold medals in the men's coxless pair rowing events at the… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Eric Murray
Today on NZ Sporting History we speak to one half of one of our most successful Olympic teams. Along with Hamish Bond, Eric Murray won back-to-back gold medals in the men's coxless pair rowing events… Audio
