History
February 25 1943: Featherston's darkest day
On this day in 1943, 48 Japanese prisoners of war and one New Zealand guard were killed at the POW Camp just outside the Wairarapa town of Featherston. Audio
Nights at the Museum: Cyril Callister Museum
The name Cyril Callister may be unfamiliar, but the Australian scientist's work is not: Cyril invented Vegemite back in 1923. Audio
Steve Jones: Here come the Sex Pistols
It's been nearly 30 years since the Sex Pistol have performed in New Zealand - but they are on their way! Guitarist Steve Jones joins Jim to chat about the tour and what is important to him today....
…Artefact returned to Antarctica's Scott's Discovery Hut
The well-thumbed novel was given to the trust by an anonymous donor, covered in sooty fingerprints and the smell of seal blubber that fuelled explorers' stoves and lamps.
Dr. Paul Meighan-Chiblow: Colonialingualism
UNESCO predicts the global community will lose as many as 3000 indigenous languages by the end of the century. Scottish Gael sociolinguist Dr. Paul Meighan-Chiblow speaks to Mihi. Audio
In the shadow of a rainbow
Recent events in Auckland have resurfaced memories of when being gay was considered a neurotic personality disorder. Audio
100 years of Disney animation artwork on display in Wellington
100 years of Disney animation sketches and concept artwork will be on display in Wellington from tomorrow. Disney: The Magic of Animation has toured cities from Paris to Melbourne and is now on its… Audio
Saving community newspapers of the past
The Preserving Local History and Educational Trust is calling for the public to assist in their mission to preserve old newspapers. Audio
Whanganui's iconic paddle steamer celebrates double anniversary
Whanganui's iconic paddle steamer - the Waimarie - is celebrating a double anniversary of sorts this year. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along for a cruise. Audio
Moriori ancestors returned to Aotearoa
Two repatriations earlier this week marked a signifcant milestone for the Moriori community, and was marked with a special pōwhiri and ceremony at Te Papa.
Dogpedia: An A to Z of fascinating dog trivia
Jessica Pierce's compendium of canine curiosities is a gateway into the astonishing world of dogs. Audio
Robert Wiremu adapting Erebus disaster to Mozart
Maori bass baritone and vocal coach Robert Wiremu has developed a work which commemorates the Erebus air disaster in Antarctica through the lens of Mozart. Air New Zealand Flight TE901 was on a sight… Audio
Robert Wiremu adapting Erebus disaster to Mozart
Maori bass baritone and vocal coach Robert Wiremu has developed a work which commemorates the Erebus air disaster in Antarctica through the lens of Mozart. Air New Zealand Flight TE901 was on a sight… Audio
High school student curates photo exhibition about Waihī's history
A new photo exhibition about Waihī's history has opened, but its curator did not come from a big city museum, and has not even finished high school.
NZ Sporting History: Mere Baker
She was once the captain of the Aotearoa Māori Sevens team and was with them through five victories at the Hong Kong Women's Sevens tournament. Audio
Devastating fire won't stop historic cinema showing films
A bit of history was destroyed last week when the oldest continuously operating movie theatre in the southern hemisphere was razed by fire. Audio
FBI discovers new files on JFK assassination
The FBI has discovered about 2400 new records following an executive order from President Donald Trump.
Nights Science: Debunking myths around early human hunters
Most of us were taught there was a clear division of labour when it came to early hunter gatherers. Men did the hunting and women did the gathering. But new research suggest the roles were shared much… Audio
What Civilization VII holds in store for players
The latest edition of the popular empire-building game that's captured the attention of the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk will be released soon. Video, Audio
Roxburgh cinema's (near) record-breaking run remembered
Fire put a sudden stop this week to what was potentially the longest continuous run of any cinema in the world.
