History
NZ Sporting History: Mark Richardson
Mark Richardson reflects on his time in cricket and broadcasting. Audio
NZ's role in shaping Malaysian doctors and teachers
In the 1950s newly independent Malaysia needed educated leaders and professionals to provide services. This is where the Colombo plan came in: a co-operative agreement with New Zealand to boost… Audio
What you need to know about Treaty principles
Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Otago Andrew Geddis joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Myth Takes: Politicians and debates
Classics educator and enthusiast Ben Jackson joins us for his monthly Nights chat. Audio
Made in NZ: WW1 rotary engines
Today we're touching down at Omaka Aerodrome, just outside Blenheim. For the last twenty years Tony Wytenburg has been running 'Classic Aero Machining Service'. He manufactures bespoke aircraft parts… Audio
Musket Missionary - the story of Thomas Kendall - Part 2
Early NZ missionary Thomas Kendall arrived in London in 1820 with the Ngapuhi Rangatira Hongi Hika. He would return to Aotearoa a year later with the first ever written dictionary of Te Reo Maori, a… Audio
The ‘what ifs’ of dazzling New Zealand modernist painter Edith Collier
The paintings that Whanganui painter Edith Collier created in England 100 years ago remain to this day, utterly fresh. At that time, there was no one in Aotearoa New Zealand painting with such… Audio
Robert Harris: Precipice
Bestselling British author and former journalist Robert Harris' new novel is Precipice, delving inside WW1 British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith's scandalous affair with a much younger woman. But… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Bruce Trotter
It's been 50 years since the first windsurfing board was imported onto our shores. The crazy new sport which combined surfing and sailing proved popular with Kiwis and brought the country Olympic… Audio
Historian on history of the Kiingitanga movement
Historian Vincent O'Malley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the history of the Kiingitanga movement. Audio
Forgeries, a hidden nude and protecting our art
After 40 years as an Auckland art conservator, Sarah Hillary speaks about uncovering art forgeries, stripping away the layers and why preserving our taonga takes time and care. Audio
Kiwi actually an Australian immigrant, experts say
Some species long thought to be native to New Zealand are actually Australian immigrants, new research has found. Audio
Species thought to be native to NZ arrived from Australia
New research has found some species long thought to be native to New Zealand - including kiwi, takahe and moa - actually arrived from Australia just a few million years ago. Canterbury Museum's Senior… Audio
Christchurch's Cardboard Cathedral not going anywhere
Christchurch's Cardboard Cathedral was designed as a temporary structure to fill the void left by the damage caused to Christ Church Cathedral in the 2011 earthquake. Audio
Rikki Morris: On being an 80s popstar and finding the perfect ballad
In 1988 New Zealand was riding the wave of 80s pop culture, and at the forefront was Rikki Morris. His hit 'Nobody Else', produced by his late brother Ian Morris, topped the charts here. Rikki has won… Audio
Gallantry star: SAS Commander Jamie Pennell
Former SAS commander Jamie Pennell recounts his experiences in Afghanistan in his memoir, Serviceman J, detailing life in one of the world's elite military forces and the transition to civilian life… Video, Audio
This Weekend: Kiwifruit's 65th birthday
Turning the Chinese gooseberry into the kiwifruit was one of New Zealand's most successful rebrands in its history. This weekend, the kiwifruit capital of Te Puke is gearing up to celebrate the… Audio
