History
Meet the people behind Tauranga's $128m museum
Work has begun on Tauranga's first museum, expected to open in 2028, but the city's heritage collection was started in 1969. So what will the museum house, and what's happening behind the scenes?
Fired IT worker partly shuts down British Museum
The London venue, best known for housing the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon Marbles, said police had arrested the suspect.
Farewell Guangdong director Lynda Chanwai-Earle
Lynda Chanwai-Earle, the director of Farewell Guangdong, joined Susana from the RNZ Wellington studio. Audio
Survivors centre stage for 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
Some of the few remaining survivors of Auschwitz will gather at the site of the Nazi death camp as the world marks the 80th anniversary of its liberation in the final months of World War II.
Privatising health care would hurt those on lower incomes - Advocate
Unions and patient advocates have urged the prime minister to rule out coalition partner suggestions of privatising the nation's health system.
So you think you know Sumeria? Kids and their clothes
Assyirologist David Hilder joins Ellie once again to break down what life might have been like for kids in ancient Mesopotamia. Audio
Museum stop: Steampunk HQ
Housed in a stunning limestone building, the museum takes you inside the fascinating world of steampunk - a Victorian view of the future where everything is powered by steam. Audio
Farewell Guangdong | Trailer
Seven stories of love, humility, and sacrifice. An intergenerational celebration of women from our Chinese New Zealand community. Video
The volunteers behind the Waiheke Musical Museum
Waiheke Musical Museum was founded by Lloyd and Joan Whittaker in 1996, and houses a variety of antique instruments, many of which have an unusual backstory. The museum is in Oneroa on Waiheke Island… Audio
Ian Martyn: Medals Reunited
Ian Martyn founded Medals Reunited 15 years ago. He not only traces their history, and discovers some of the incredible stories behind them, but reunites them with their families. Audio
Museum stop: New Zealand Police Museum
With over 20,000 visitors a year, the New Zealand Police Museum contains evidence from some of New Zealand's most infamous crimes - and while the adults are busy with that, the kids can try on police… Audio
Two Auckland heritage hotels granted near $100k for future proof
Two of Auckland's heritage hotels have been given a financial boost in the latest Auckland Council Regional Historic Heritage Grant.
Museum stop: Bill Richardson's Transport World
One of the world's largest private automotive museum began life as a truck display but has expanded to include 300 vintage vehicles. Audio
A genealogy breakthrough with Dr Fran Tyler and Deb Morris
Marlene Whetton got in touch with Summer Times wanting to trace the birth family of her maternal grandmother, Violet, who was adopted out and died when Marlene's mother was only three months old. Audio
Shakespeare gets a gangster makeover
Fresh versions of the Bard's legendary plays Richard III and The Taming of the Shrew will make up this year's annual summer Shakespeare run. Audio
So you think you know Sumeria? The first complaint letter
Assyriologist David Hilder joins Ellie Marsden on 8 'til Late for another installment of So you think you know Sumeria? This episode: The infamous Ea-Nasir Complaint Tablet Audio
Half a century of Aussie rockers Cold Chisel
A successful solo career and considered one of the best guitarists to come out of Australia, Ian Moss is a driving force behind the band's huge success and numerous hits. Audio
Museum stop: New Zealand Maritime Museum
Current and upcoming exhibits include Antarctica as seen through the eyes of a group of young artists or perhaps you'd like to see it for yourself through the magic of virtual reality. And for those… Audio
Museum stop: Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Marlborough is one of the world's largest private collections of wartime aircraft and artefacts. Audio
SS4 - OCW - Black Sheep - Bird Bandit: the story of Freddie Ang
Freddie Angell was New Zealand's most notorious wildlife smuggler. His repeated attempts at stealing and exporting native wildlife in the 1990s, including kea and tuatara, made him all but a household… Audio
