History
The real treasure of New Zealand's 2500 sunken ships
The real treasure hidden in the wrecks of some 2500 ships buried along New Zealand's coasts isn't jewels or gold bars.
Alex Nathan - The Artist E2
Alex Nathan spent 20 years leading the Te Roroa claim. The tiny, cash-strapped iwi were accused of arson, part of a widely publicised campaign to discredit the tribe and undermine the Waitangi… Audio
Black Sheep S9 E1 Elspeth Kerr (Part 1)
Elspeth Kerr was a beloved local nurse in 1930s Devonport, but when her husband died suddenly and her foster daughter fell into an inexplicable coma, locals discoverd the shocking truth. Nurse Kerr… Audio
The treasure's in the tales
The real treasure hidden in the wrecks of some 2500 ships buried along New Zealand's coasts isn't jewels or gold bars - but the stories of the people who were on board. Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
For many of you summer might mean beach time, BBQs, camping and evening strolls. For Dr Grant Morris summer means road trips with a twist - a history road trip. Audio
Sir Tipene O'Regan - The Chairman E1
Sir Tipene O'Regan describes the fire-bombings of his marae in the mid '90s as the "cheerful actions of our fellow citizens." The Ngai Tahu negotiator looks back to when, amid a hostile media, the… Audio
Colin Carruthers KC on his heroic uncle - a WWII merchant seaman
In 1942 a German U-boat approached the entrance to New York's Lower Bay - surprised to see the lights of Manhattan blazing as usual. Audio
A History of Student Radio - Episode Five
In this new bonus episode Yadana Saw looks at the challenges facing the Student Radio Network and how the stations are staying alive and relevant in an increasingly digital first, music streaming… Audio
Humanity’s oldest known cave art
Professor Renaud Joannes-Boyau led the team that discovered handprints more than 67,000 years old in Indonesia. Audio
Our enduring fascination with Stonehenge
Stonehenge expert Julian Richards will be at the Whanganui Regional Museum this Thursday to give a public talk about one of the world's enduring mysteries, and the emerging science telling us its… Audio
Small Histories with Emma Kay
Tonight she's talking about our somewhat complex web of provincial anniversary days. Audio
Black Sheep Season 9 | Trailer
Black Sheep returns for its 9th season with a new cast of rogues, villains and controversial characters: Murderous nurses, foul-mouthed goldfield barkeepers, sly grogging kāuri gum dealers and more… Audio
Museum Stop: Wellington Museum
Senior curator Ian Wards joins Anna Thomas for a trip to the capital's museum. Audio
Museum Stop: Clapham Clock Museum
Today we're off to a place where time definitely doesn't stand still. The Clapham Clock Museum in Whangarei is home to over 1700 clocks and timepieces and is one of the largest collections of clocks… Audio
Museum Stop: Buried Village of Te Wairoa
The 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera lasted six hours and caused massive destruction. More than 120 people were killed and the famous tourist attraction the Pink and White Terraces were lost forever… Audio
Saveloys out, spinach in: Here's how our spending habits have changed
If you think about what you - or your parents - were spending your money on 30 years ago, it might be quite different to how you spend it now. Audio
Russell Radio marks 75 years
This year, 2026, marks the 75th anniversary for a very special radio station. Russell Radio was established in 1951 - but it's not your typical radio station - no music and no talkback - although they… Audio
Museum Stop: Woolshed Museum
For many years New Zealand was said to 'live off the sheep's back'. Our museum stop today takes us to the heart of the Wairarapa to the Wool Shed Museum in Masterton to find out all about the… Audio
Museum Stop: Te Toiuku Clay Museum - Crown Lynn
Auckland's famous Crown Lynn pottery works closed down more than 35 years ago, but a fascination with its cups, plates, jugs and ceramics endures at the Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn Clayworks Museum and… Audio
Introducing: The Negotiators
For many New Zealanders, Treaty settlements are an aspect of our history that is shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. Take a closer look at the conversation, through the eyes of seven lead… Audio
