History
Kiwi actually an Australian immigrant, experts say
Some species long thought to be native to New Zealand are actually Australian immigrants, new research has found. Audio
Species thought to be native to NZ arrived from Australia
New research has found some species long thought to be native to New Zealand - including kiwi, takahe and moa - actually arrived from Australia just a few million years ago. Canterbury Museum's Senior… Audio
Christchurch's Cardboard Cathedral not going anywhere
Christchurch's Cardboard Cathedral was designed as a temporary structure to fill the void left by the damage caused to Christ Church Cathedral in the 2011 earthquake. Audio
Rikki Morris: On being an 80s popstar and finding the perfect ballad
In 1988 New Zealand was riding the wave of 80s pop culture, and at the forefront was Rikki Morris. His hit 'Nobody Else', produced by his late brother Ian Morris, topped the charts here. Rikki has won… Audio
Gallantry star: SAS Commander Jamie Pennell
Former SAS commander Jamie Pennell recounts his experiences in Afghanistan in his memoir, Serviceman J, detailing life in one of the world's elite military forces and the transition to civilian life… Video, Audio
This Weekend: Kiwifruit's 65th birthday
Turning the Chinese gooseberry into the kiwifruit was one of New Zealand's most successful rebrands in its history. This weekend, the kiwifruit capital of Te Puke is gearing up to celebrate the… Audio
Iconic Canterbury heritage site reopens
Awaroa Godley Head near Christchurch has been closed since the contamination was discovered during road repairs in April 2021.
Musket Missionary: the story of Thomas Kendall (part 1)
Early Missionary Thomas Kendall facilitated the sale of hundreds of muskets to Ngāpuhi Māori, helping to enable the bloodiest wars in New Zealand history. But there's more to Kendall's story. He was… Audio
Irreplaceable archive of New Zealand rugby photos up for auction
Over 40,000 images from the waylaid Fairfax Archives are up for auction, featuring over 2,500 individual players from the last hundred years. Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
It's time for a date with history, and that means some quality time with Dr Grant Morris from Victoria University. Dr Grant illuminates New Zealand's long history with the noble and slightly goofy… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Belinda Cordwell
Belinda Cordwell remains New Zealand's highest-ever ranked singles tennis player during the Open Era. In December 1989, the same year she made the Australian Open semifinals, she reached the lofty… Audio
The history of the living wage
Lyndy McInyre has dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of low wage workers... A long-time community organiser.. in 2011 she was a part of a social movement to address "in-work poverty"… Audio
Stonehenge slab originated 700 km away, researchers find
Professor Nicholas Pearce, from Aberystwyth University in Wales, joins Mark Leishman. Audio
Chris Sharratt: The man who wrote Oasis first review
In December 1991 Chris Sharratt was working at Manchester music magazine City Life when he pulled a tape out of the "demo draw". Audio
Music feature: Neil Young
The multitalented Finn Johanssen joins Jesse to talk about Canadian songwriter Neil Young. Audio
Urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing begins over coastal rights
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith wants to make it harder for Māori to make customary claims on coastlines.
Fareed Zakaria: Age of Revolutions
We are living in the age of revolution, where economic and technological change is happening so fast it creates anxiety that spills over into politics. Populism rises along with scepticism about… Audio
The history of Indian farmers in New Zealand
The role of Indian migrants in New Zealand's dairy industry is a largely untold story. Early pioneers faced significant challenges in establishing successful farms during the 1920s, but the 1930s… Audio
Tui brewery in Mangatainoka no longer producing beer
Beer has been brewed at the Mangatainoka site since 1889.
