History
Historian Jock Phillips on War Memorials
Jock began working on war memorials in the 1980s and has been fascinated by the subject ever since. On the eve of Anzac Day, he joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Aside from Anzac Day, NZ has been slow to remember military veterans
Expansion of the term 'veteran' will add 100,00 service people, without automatically change existing entitlements.
NZ veterans band reunite for ANZAC day shows
The award winning New Zealand Veterans band has reunited for a spree of shows to mark ANZAC day, this year in Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland. One of the co-founders Retired Major Tim McDavitt spoke to… Audio
Pioneering Māori pilot aims for message of aroha in Anzac Day speech
The city's service will include a speech from the country's first female Māori RNZAF pilot. Audio
ANZAC Day marks 110 years since Gallipoli landings
Along with the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, Anzac Day, this year, is also 80 years since the end of World War 2. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
ANZAC day commemorations set to take place across the country
This year's ANZAC Day marks the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. RSA President Sir Wayne Shelford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Report recommends partial remediation option for Petone wharf
Hutt City Council has a maximum budget of $12 million for the wharf, but full restoration will likely cost $14.2 million.
New waiata released to commemorate Māori Battalion
A new bilingual waiata has been released to mark the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion, after Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies died last year. Video, Audio
Song to mark first ANZAC day with no living Māori Battalion members
A new bilingual waiata has been released to mark the first ANZAC day without the any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion after Sir Robert Bom Gillies died last year. Singer is Nikau Grace spoke… Audio
Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
On April 25 each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?
What it's like to live on Easter Island during Easter
West Aucklander turned Rapa Nui resident Marc Shields, gives a run-down on the island also known as Easter Island. Video, Audio
Hot cross bun expert Tom Hishan
Easter is a time of many traditions and treats, and one of the most beloved is the Hot Cross Bun. Audio
Life on Easter Island with Marc Shields
Marc Shields hails from West Auckland but is a long-term resident of Rapa Nui - he tells Paddy what life is like on the island. Audio
A cultural history of bagpipes
From the Roman Empire to Russian Tsars and the Scottish Highlands, Richard McLauchlan's new book explores the mythology, history, and global reverberations of the iconic instrument. Audio
A cultural history of bagpipes
From the Roman Empire to Russian Tsars and the Scottish Highlands, Richard McLauchlan's new book The Bagpipes: A Cultural History explores the instrument's huge impact across the centuries. Audio
Kiwi team rebury Gallipoli remains exposed by wildfires, flooding
The human remains were unearthed after wildfires last August exposed World War I trenches. Audio
The search for missing Māori Battalion photos
Work is underway to rebuild the B Company exhibition at the Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa.
How New Zealand kept its treasures safe during World War II
The largest-ever museum collection evacuation happened just over 80 years ago. Audio
A garden to munch on
Landscape designer and market gardener Cath Goodrick enjoys showing how people to incorporate kai into their gardens. Audio
The evacuation of our libraries and museums in WWII
Tens of thousands of priceless artworks, sacred Māori artefacts, and irreplaceable documents were ushered out of our cities over fears the South Pacific could become the next target of enemy attacks.
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