Edmund Hillary
The school Sir Ed built gets a makeover and wins an architecture award
Following his feat of climbing Everest with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay in 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary returned to the Himalayas to repay the locals for their help - and one his first tasks, was building a… Audio
Ngā Taonga Sound Archives: Ed Hillary and Everest, 1953
Sixty-six years ago this week, a triumphant Sir Edmund Hillary returned to New Zealand after successfully climbing Mt Everest in May. Audio, Gallery
Commemorating Sir Ed's 100 birthday
July 19 marks 100 years since Sir Edmund Hillary was born, and the start of a month of activities to celebrate his life and achievements. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will host an event at Parliament… Audio
60th anniversary of Scott Base
It's the 60th anniversary of the building of New Zealand's Antarctic base - Scott Base. Audio
Ben Schrader: New Zealand's urban history
"For 150 years people have wanted to live in the city and the country at the same time" says historian Ben Schrader. Audio
Saving Sir Ed's hut
The vintage tractor expedition from Piha Beach to Aoraki Mount Cook has cracked more than 600 kilometres. So far Expedition South, has covered about a third of the journey, in two vintage tractors and… Audio
Bridget Ikin: Sherpa
An angry brawl a few years ago between European climbers and a gang of disgruntled Sherpas contradicted everything we thought we knew about the friendly, loyal mountain guides who selflessly assisted… Audio
Scott Base Beginnings
This programme marks the 50th anniversary of Scott Base, New Zealand's science station in Antarctica, which was established in 1957. Audio
Sir Ed's Antarctic Hut to be restored
The race is on to secure a million dollars to restore Sir Edmund Hillary's Antarctic hut, before Scott Base's 60th anniversary in less than two years. Audio
Hillary Everest diary entry for 31 May
Feeling terribly tired on trip down to base camp. Audio
Ed Hillary's diary entries for the ascent of Mt Everest in 1953
In association with the Auckland Museum, and with the kind permission of the Hillary family, Radio New Zealand is marking the 60th anniversary of the ascent of Mt Everest with these diary entries… Audio
Hillary Everest diary entry for 26 May
Thrilled at apparent progress of other climbers, but they return defeated and disappointed. Audio
Hillary Everest diary entry for 24 May
Conditions make for slow progress for other climbers leaving camp seven. Audio
