History
Myth Takes: Mythbusting Julius Caesar
Was caesar salad named after the famous dictator? What about the caesarean section? Audio
Vintage car restored after being swamped by Cyclone Gabrielle
It's taken hundreds of hours, but a vintage car that was swamped in silt and water in Cyclone Gabrielle has been lovingly restored to its former glory and is back on the road. The 1934 Plymouth Coupe… Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
Today, Grant presents the history of New Zealand and NATO. Audio
NZ Sporting History: Megan Compain
Today on NZ Sporting History Jesse speaks to a true pioneer, Megan Compain. Audio
'New Zealand's Ned Kelly': The story behind the legend of James Mackenzie
Today marks one hundred and seventy years since one of New Zealand's most enduring folk heroes was arrested for rustling sheep. Historian Annette Bulovic joins Mark Leishman. Audio
Ancient waka discovered on Rēkohu/Chatham Islands
A father and son have made the discovery of a lifetime - an ancient ocean-voyaging waka on Rēkohu/Chatham Islands. Vincent Dix spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Father son duo makes ancient waka discovery
Buried in the sand and floating down the river, pieces of an ancient waka have been found, but their origin and age remains a mystery.
What Anatoly Liberman Thinks of The English Language
Kim Hill sits down with linguist and etymologist Anatoly Liberman to talk about words – their meaning, their history and how languages evolve. Audio
Regional Wrap: culture and heritage in Hokianga village Kohukohu
Kohukohu, a village on the Hokianga Harbour was according to Te Tai Tokerau tradition so named by legendary Polynesian explorer Kupe. Angry at food from a hangi being insufficiently cooked, Kupe swore… Audio
The discovery of a feminist Iron Age society
A rare discovery in the UK, an Iron Age burial site in southern England has revealed that the ancient community was centered around the female line. Audio
Indians in Wellington: More than just Diwali and overstaying
A new book promises to lift the lid on the history of the capital's Indian community, as its association turns 100.
Celebrating 100 years of Indians in Wellington
A new book promises to lift the lid on the history of Wellington's Indian community in ways that would surprise most people. Audio
Sick in the spotlight: Being one of New Zealand's first Covid-19 cases
Jenene Crossan contracted the virus in 2020 while heading home from a business trip before New Zealand's borders closed. Audio
Autographed architrave open's window to the past
A Taranaki man's home renovation has opened up a window into the past dating back more than a century. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more. Audio
Celebrating 40 years of New Zealand rock history
'For Today' is one of the classic Kiwi anthems. The song's writer, Nick Sampson, joins Mark Leishman to reflect on a rockin' legacy. Audio
Auckland Mayor re-commits $15m to restore St James Theatre
Mayor Wayne Brown says he has mixed feelings about the project.
NZ Sporting History: Hamish Kerr
In this segment we often go way back in time, but today we are doing something rare and focusing on the now. Audio
What happened to NZ birds the last time the climate changed
When humans arrived in New Zealand they set about dramatic changes to the landscape, which in turn impacted birdlife. Audio
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
