History
If this is the Golden Age, how do we make the most of it?
Humans have periods of great success followed by decline and eventual collapse. It's what we do. Golden Ages lose their shine. We are living in the greatest Golden Age of all time and what happens… Audio
The volunteers trying to save the historic ferry SS Toroa
The ferry SS Toroa turns 100 this year and passionate volunteers are asking for help to get her restoration complete, and see the steam boat back on the Waitemata. Audio
Untold Intimacies: The story of sex workers in New Zealand as they changed the world
Untold Intimacies tells the story of sex work and its transformation in Aotearoa over thirty critical years. Audio
Millions of NZ's most precious historic documents to be moved
The huge task of moving millions of New Zealand's most precious documents to their new home begins in Wellington this week. Archives New Zealand is moving just across the road from its current… Audio
Chatham Islands waka find detailed in new report
Questions around the exact age and size of the waka remain, but experts say the find is of global significance.
Smith and Caughey's auction decorations from Santa's Grotto
Auckland's former flagship department store Smith and Caughey's, which recently closed after 145 years, is selling off its shop fittings and surplus stock in an auction starting on Monday. Acting… Audio
Antarctic clues on how life survived the ice age
Antarctica's harsh otherworldly climate gives a glimpse into the simple microscopic communities that dominated Earth for much of its history, and insights into how life survived the global ice age.
How smelly was ancient Rome?
Ancient Rome would have been an olfactory assault of "rotting, decaying" human waste, wood smoke and animal waste, an archaeologist says.
War veteran's grandson reunited with medals after theft
A a parcel containing the medals was allegedly stolen from his mailbox.
Decorative Arts History through Second Hand Shopping
As avid op shoppers will know, secondhand and antique stores still turn up treasures. Audio
How smelly was ancient Rome?
Ancient Rome stank to the high heavens, according to Dr Thomas Derrick from Australia's Macquarie University. Audio
Why real 'de-extinction' is unlikely to fly
The announcement that New Zealand's moa nunui (giant moa) is the next "de-extinction" target has caused widespread alarm among scientists.
History with Dr Grant Morris
The word "Tory" is thrown around quite a lot, most publicly and recently by Chris Hipkins making a reference to media company NZME's "Tory owners". So, what is a Tory, and why is it being used here in… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Ric Salizzo, on playing the long game
When it comes to sport and to broadcasting, there isn't much Ric Salizzo hasn't done. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 10 July 2025
In today's episode, an independent reference group set up by the Ministry for the Environment released a suite of recommendations on Wednesday to help the government shape climate adaptation… Audio
Forty year anniversary of Rainbow Warrior bombing
Forty years ago on Thursday French agents bombed the Rainbow Warrior killing one person on board. The Greenpeace protest ship was docked in Auckland - due to sail a few days' later for the French… Audio
Rainbow Warrior: 40th anniversary warning on nuclear expansion
On the anniversary of the bombing of the protest ship, anti-nuclear advocates warn the Pacific region is facing expanding nuclearism through developments like AUKUS.
Forty years since Rainbow Warrior bombed in Auckland
It's 40 years since the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Journalist recalls last voyage on the fateful Rainbow Warrior
The 10th of July marks 40 years since the Rainbow Warrior was bombed by French agents. Audio
Are claims of de-extincting the moa more hype than science?
Emile Donovan speaks to Associate Professor Nic Rawlence, Director of the University of Otago's Palaeogenetics Laboratory. Audio
