History
Bressa Creeting Cake - Bressa Creeting Cake
Bressa Creeting Cake came of out of West Auckland in the mid-1990s with an album full of sonic and songwriterly surprises. Nick Bollinger takes a close listen and talks to members Geoff Maddock and… Audio
A-Z of Aotearoa: K for Kauri
It's time to return to the A-Z of Aotearoa. We've been making our way through the alphabet to look back at the iconic people and cultural touchstones that form New Zealand. We've arrived at 'K' today… Audio
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger's funeral held in Paraparaumu
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger's funeral took place in Paraparaumu on Thursday afternoon. RNZ reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
A tiny fossil offers clue on lost-lost bird species
Technologies such as micro-CT scanning are now helping to reveal the secrets of some of New Zealand's smallest birds. Video
The Great NZ Sell-Off
From Telecom to Air New Zealand, the BNZ to today’s Chorus debt debate. New Zealand’s history of asset sales still shapes our politics. This week on Context, Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner trace four… Video, Audio
History and archaeology 'chose me' - Professor Atholl Anderson
For decades the Ngāi Tahu archaeologist and historian has explored the origins and historic migration of peoples around the Pacific. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 October 2025
Fire and emergency New Zealand is stepping up efforts to fight multiple fires around Kaikoura, as weather forecasts predict worsening conditions; New Zealand video game developers will have more… Audio
Plans to make Oamaru Victorian precinct an historic landmark
Oamaru's Victorian precinct and port could become New Zealand's third National Historic Landmark, if a proposal gets enough support from the public. Audio
Small Histories of New Zealand with Emma Kay
Tonight she's chatting about letters to the editor sent by dogs. Audio
Ongaonga shows out for 150th jubilee in style
More than a thousand people flocked to the small rural village in central Hawke's Bay at the weekend to celebrate its 150th year with a parade, markets, singing, dancing and even a golf tournament. Audio
Ongaonga in Central Hawkes Bay celebrates 150th jubilee
Ongaonga, in Central Hawke's Bay celebrated its 150th jubilee over the weekend - with a parade, markets, singing, dancing, and even a golf tournament. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook… Audio
Regional Wrap goes to Analogue Aotearoa in Te Aroha
Every week on our Regional Wrap we travel to a different place around the country and, today, nestled in the Waikato below the Kaimai Ranges it's the historic town of Te Aroha. Audio
What to do with the old family silver?
Teaspoons, teapots, trophies, vases, trays and napkin rings. Silver objects have long been prized as a way of celebrating and commemorating. Audio
Ironbark - the wood as hard as steel
Ever wondered what happened to some of the damaged timber from the Lyttelton wharves after the Canterbury earthquakes? The tough ironbark they were made from was too good not to be rescued and… Audio
Sunken WWII shipwrecks a 'ticking time bomb' for Pacific island nation
The Federated States of Micronesia's biggest tourism asset has become one of its largest threats.
Myth Takes with Ben Jackson
In our monthly chat with classics educator and enthusiast Ben Jackson, we are meeting the ancient world's furry friends. Audio
Parliament pays tribute to 'Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger
A towering figure in New Zealand's political history. A leader of conviction and a servant of the people. Audio
Jim Bolger: The master of the 'smoke-filled room'
Analysis: The former prime minister was never afraid of expressing his opinion, even when facing brutal polling and stormy political seas, but he was skilled at picking his fights. Audio
'Essential integrity': Bolger believed in doing 'the right thing' by Māori
Jim Bolger often stood up to his own team when overseeing the fractious process that led to a Treaty settlement, a Ngāi Tahu leader says. Audio
What makes next week's 'mega strike' so mega
Tens of thousands of workers have had enough and will down tools in a week's time for a nationwide walkout.
