History
Wellington Indians celebrate century milestone
The Wellington Indian Association is marking the 100th anniversary of its founding on Saturday. Audio
Documentary screening gives audiences a second chance to understand Girmit legacy
Girmit: The Fields of Sadness delves into the lives of Indian labourers who were brought to Fiji under the indenture system, offering new insight into their struggles and contributions.
Farewell Guangdong: Documentary recounts harrowing journey of early Chinese refugees
The web series combines re-enactments, interviews and historical archive material to bring accounts of seven Chinese families fleeing China during the Second Sino-Japanese War to life.
Chinese and Māori artists unite to remember Hokianga wreck
Whangārei exhibition explores the shared history of two cultures that has been evolving ever since a cargo steamship carrying the remains of Chinese men sank in 1902.
The New Zealand names of Indian origin
From Wellington's Khandallah to Christchurch's Cashmere, New Zealand's urban centres are full of names with origins that can be traced to India. Audio
Tracing the history of Indian migration to New Zealand
The Auckland Indian Association is hosting an exhibition in the country's largest city to celebrate the community's rich history. Audio
'To grow roots where they land': Early Chinese refugees recall arduous journey
More than a dozen refugees who fled China in the 1930s and '40s gathered in Auckland to mark the 85th anniversary of their incredible journey to New Zealand.
A poignant tribute to a Chinese gold miner who was murdered a century ago
An Auckland-based Bangladeshi singer has released a song lamenting Joe Kum Yung's death in a bid to raise awareness about racism in New Zealand. Video
The century-old legacy of Indian participation in NZ's dairy industry
Kiwi Indians have played a leading role in making Waikato the country's dairy production powerhouse since the 1960s.
Highwayman: the story of Robert Wallath
In 1892 a masked figure in a bizarre uniform began a crime spree, robbing people at gunpoint in and around New Plymouth. When he was finally arrested and unmasked, residents were dumbfounded to… Audio
Iconic Hong Kong ‘taxi’ triggering feelings of nostalgia in Auckland
A bright red vehicle with an illuminated light on its roof is turning heads in the country's largest city.
Trustees appointed to Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust
Minister for ethnic communities Melissa Lee has appointed eight trustees to the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust.
Young Indo-Fijians yearn to know more about the girmit era
Three Fijians of Indian descent living in New Zealand express a desire to learn more about their shared history as the community marks Girmit Day.
Remembering the Asian troops who fought at Gallipoli
Lest we forget the Chinese and Indian military personnel who fought alongside ANZAC forces in World War I.
Historian James Ng was a pillar of the community
Prominent Otago historian was celebrated for numerous national and community roles, founding the New Zealand Heritage Research Charitable Trust.
Poll tax apology: To know our history is to know ourselves
On the anniversary of the poll tax apology, Eda Tang explores how the history of Chinese New Zealand can help shape its future.
Kiwis killed during WWII honoured in Dutch village: 'What happened will be remembered'
A small village in the Netherlands has honoured five airmen of World War II, including two New Zealanders who lost their lives when their bomber was attacked on only its second operational flight.
Rugby League in New Zealand: From exclusion to corporate sponsorship
Ryan Bodman has spent the past few years researching, writing and thinking about Rugby League's impact on social movements and working class culture. His book Rugby League in New Zealand: A People's… Audio
Mysterious artefact helps forge stronger Tamil-Māori community connections
A ship's bell sitting in Te Papa Museum that contains an inscription in Tamil has long puzzled historians in New Zealand.
Gender Bender: the story of Hjelmar Dannevill
In the 1910s, Hjelmar Dannevill wowed high society with gripping tales of adventure as a medical researcher and journalist. But suspicions over her fantastical stories and insistence on wearing men's… Audio
