History
Wellington's dark history uncovered in tour of sites of murder, execution, suffering
If the the beach is not to your liking, consider a tour of the locations of some of the darkest moments in the capital's history.
Vivienne Westwood Exhibition
Disruptor, activist and one of the most influential designers of the 20th and 21st centuries Vivienne Westwood began designing in 1971 in London, defining street culture of Punk and becoming a symbol… Audio
The Carrington Event: How NZ evaded disaster
The largest solar storm on record lit up skies around the globe in the 1850s - but New Zealand, a technological backwater, escaped the worst of it.
The 'action hero' story behind the 'real' Santa Claus
"This story in particular, it really kind of humanised him for me and made him a far more interesting character than I think he's normally portrayed," says University of Winchester's Brian Thornton. Audio
Santa Claus the action hero
The modern-day Santa Claus can be traced back to a Byzantine bishop named St. Nicholas who had numerous stories and miracles attributed to him. Audio
Move over Santa: Have you heard about the Christmas crow?
"We don't have Santa here, he hasn't visited for about 50 years": Why the Wangkarnal crow brings presents every Christmas in one remote part of Australia.
Silver amulet discovered in Germany could rewrite Christian history in Europe
A small silver amulet discovered by archaeologists in Germany could transform our understanding of how Christianity spread under the Roman Empire.
PM skipping Waitangi 'good first step' - hīkoi organiser
"There's no point in speaking to ears that will not listen to, minds that will not change," Eru Kapa-Kingi says.
History with Dr Grant Morris
Dr Grant Morris from Victoria University has been our guide through history this year. And for his final segment for 2024 he's asking a big question: where do we come from? Audio
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 1: Tom Ah Chee
Whom do we have to thank for bringing the supermarket and drive-through to New Zealand? Find out as Josh and the tamariki revel in the business genius of Tom Ah Chee. Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 2: Te Puea Hērangi
Discover how mana wahine Te Puea Hērangi fundraised and led an entire movement for her people. Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 3: Kate Sheppard
Who is the face on Aotearoa's ten-dollar note, and how did she help to win women the vote? Find out as our tamariki explore the story of Kate Sheppard. Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 4: Tupaia
Who was responsible for making sure Captain Cook didn't get lost on his voyage across the Pacific Ocean? Polynesian explorer, adventurer, and interpreter Tupaia. Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 5: Walter Batty
What do World War II, rugby, tractors, and insurance all have in common? Watch the story of Walter Batty to find out. Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 6: Joseph Pawelka
How does someone escape from prison not once but three times?! This is the story of New Zealand's greatest escape artist, Joseph Pawelka. Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 7: Charlotte Badger
Famous convict and pirate Charlotte Badger stole a ship and sailed it to New Zealand. But is her story all that it appears to be? Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 8: Moehanga
After undertaking a long and dangerous journey from Aotearoa to Britain, what did Moehanga, the first Māori to visit England, think of the place? Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 2 | Episode 1: Emily Hancock Siedeberg
Find out all about New Zealand's first female doctor and the struggles she faced from her teachers, classmates, and even patients. Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 2 | Episode 2: Clive Collett
When the silk parachute was invented, someone had to be the first person to test it out. Learn all about our very own crazy daredevil Kiwi, Clive Collett. Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 2 | Episode 3: Wiremu Toetoe & Te Hemara Rerehau
From a free six-month boat trip to Europe, to starting New Zealand's first te reo Māori newspaper, find out about the travel and adventures of two Māori pioneers. Video
