History

Senior curator Ian Wards joins Anna Thomas for a trip to the capital's museum. Audio

Today we're off to a place where time definitely doesn't stand still. The Clapham Clock Museum in Whangarei is home to over 1700 clocks and timepieces and is one of the largest collections of clocks… Audio

The 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera lasted six hours and caused massive destruction. More than 120 people were killed and the famous tourist attraction the Pink and White Terraces were lost forever… Audio

This year, 2026, marks the 75th anniversary for a very special radio station. Russell Radio was established in 1951 - but it's not your typical radio station - no music and no talkback - although they… Audio

For many years New Zealand was said to 'live off the sheep's back'. Our museum stop today takes us to the heart of the Wairarapa to the Wool Shed Museum in Masterton to find out all about the… Audio

Auckland's famous Crown Lynn pottery works closed down more than 35 years ago, but a fascination with its cups, plates, jugs and ceramics endures at the Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn Clayworks Museum and… Audio

For many New Zealanders, Treaty settlements are an aspect of our history that is shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. Take a closer look at the conversation, through the eyes of seven lead… Audio

The ASB Classic is one of New Zealand's longest-running international sporting events, and it has a decent history behind it. Here to tell Anna more is Rohan, CEO of Tennis Auckland and the ASB… Audio

Up to a thousand people gathered on a Northland hilltop before dawn yesterday to remember the Battle of Ruapekapeka Pa. Reporter Peter de Graaf. Audio

The phrase "cost of living" has become synonymous with a struggle faced by increasing numbers of Kiwi families just to make ends meet. The news is full of stories about the price of butter, pain at… Audio

Today we're sailing into some maritime history with a stop at the Edwin Fox Museum in Picton. The Edwin Fox is one of the world's oldest surviving merchant sailing ships. The 19th century wooden… Audio

If you're of a certain age, you'll remember the saying 'There's nothing like a Holden'. Today's museum stop will see us pull into the Holden Museum, located in New Plymouth. For ardent Holden… Audio

The head of the private company, Manage My Health, Vino Ramayah, has confirmed his own details were among those leaked in a huge data breach, along with those of his friends and family; Tensions… Audio

A British World War expert will tell a Wellington conference that New Zealand soldiers outperformed Australians in both world wars. The event will explore quirky, controversial, and overlooked stories… Audio