History
Chatham Islands' waka dated back to 1400s
The waka was unearthed by father and son Vincent and Nikau Dix.
Hunt for one-tonne Peace Bell continues
The bronze bell was discovered missing by Auckland council staff.
Stefan Fatsis: Why dictionaries are thrilling
Stefan Fatsis is a journalist, scrabble player and author of Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat To) the Modern Dictionary. He talks to Emile about his love of words - and lexicons. Audio
When I met Metallica
As American metal heavyweights Metallica rock out Eden Park tonight, Kiwi fan Ben Sheeran shares his story of meeting the band backstage in the 90s. Audio
The MacLeods epic overland journey
In 1962, Dunedin farmer Alan MacLeod said to his wife Joan and six kids, 'how about going for a drive'?' Audio
Gary Stevenson
Gary Stevenson went from selling cannabis in East London to becoming Citibank's most profitable trader in the world. But in 2011, he realized something his wealthy colleagues couldn't see: rising… Video, Audio
Historic voyaging waka welcomed to Tāmaki Makaurau after 40 years
Hōkūleʻa, the Hawaiian double-hulled voyaging canoe, has reached the shores of Auckland.
Small Histories with Emma Kay
Tonight she's talking about the origins of the New Zealand accent. Audio
Hawaiian waka arrives in NZ a week early after 17-day crossing
Hawaiian waka Hokulea arrived a week earlier than expected after a 17-day crossing from Rarotonga. RNZ Pacific's Tiana Haxton reports. Audio
Could this be this country’s finest map?
There is much joy to be had poring over a great map. And this particular map may be the finest in New Zealand to pore over of them all. It's a map of Wellington city first made in 1891 by surveyor… Audio
Regional Wrap: Te Whare Taonga o Kawhia - Kawhia Museum
Regional Wrap: Te Whare Taonga o Kāwhia - Kāwhia Museum. Audio
Living the High Country Life
There's a romance attached to living in the Mackenzie High Country, but does it still exist? For Simon Williamson it is the only life he knows. He grew up through the harsh winters and hot summers and… Audio
Myth Takes: The Roman soldier
Classics educator and enthusiast Ben Jackson talks to Emile Donovan what it took to run the Roman army. Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
Dr Grant Morris is here to talk all things history, and this week he's turning his attention to languages, specifically the history of official languages in New Zealand. Audio
A-Z of Aotearoa: L for Lamb
Time for the latest installment of our A-Z of Aotearoa and today it is L for Lamb. From humble beginnings as a new immigrant in the 1800's, at one point there were more than 20 per capita! Robert… Audio
Some schools defy government move on Te Tiriti o Waitangi
One says upholding the treaty is the right thing to do and part of its "civic responsibility".
Hawaiian waka returns to Waitangi after 40 years
Hōkūleʻa's historic 1985 journey helped spark the revival of Māori ocean voyaging. Audio
Iconic racehorse Phar Lap reimagined in new musical
The production's writer and composer Steven Kramer joins Emile to share where Phar Lap sits in the pantheon of Australian cultural icons and why he chose 'electro-swing' for the music. Audio
Simon Winchester's new book
The power of the wind is something best-selling author Simon Winchester knows a lot about. He's investigated it in a thought-provoking book called The Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of the… Audio
Capturing Shackelton's Trans-Antarctica Expedition
Sir Ernest Shackleton's Trans-Antarctica Expedition - between 1914 and 1917 - has been described as one of the greatest adventures of all time. While photos were taken during the expedition - the full… Audio, Gallery
