Chatham Islands
Excavating a historical waka, and the story that goes with it
The discovery of a waka buried on the coastline of Rekohu/ Chatham Islands has caused a century-old tension to resurface. Audio
Huge restoration project planned for three of NZ's largest islands
The $202 million project would rewild Rakiura-Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands and the Auckland Island.
Archaeologists called in after waka uncovered
"With the vulnerability of the waka to the elements, time is of the essence," Heritage New Zealand says.
Man dies after motorcycle crash in Chatham Islands
A man has died after a motorbike crash in the Chatham Islands.
10:45 Around the motu : Tess Brunton in Dunedin
An independent investigation has found Invercargill's Nobby Clark mayor seems willing to deliberately and provocatively use racial and homophobic slurs. And The Chatham Islands is grappling with an… Audio
Helping to revitalise Moriori culture
A Moriori musician, an ethnomusicologist and the Hokotehi Moriori Trust are part of a team helping to revitalise Moriori culture with 3D-printed replicas of traditional bone flutes from Rēkohu the… Audio
Helping to revitalise Moriori culture
A Moriori musician, an ethnomusicologist and the Hokotehi Moriori Trust are part of a team helping to revitalise Moriori culture with 3D-printed replicas of traditional bone flutes from Rēkohu the…
AudioFunding for renewable energy on the Chatham Islands
A renewable energy source is to be established on the Chatham Islands, with funding announced in the budget yesterday. Noel Brown, CEO of the Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust, talks to Jesse. Audio
Is honey from the Chatham Islands special?
Scientists at the University of Waikato are testing honey from the Chatham Islands to see if it has unique properties.
Chatham Islands' only brewer
Chatham Islands fresh seafood and pristine honey have a reputation for unbeatable quality, but those lucky enough to visit are also getting a chance to sample locally brewed beer. Simone Croon started… Audio
More than 200 pilot whales euthanised after stranding on Chatham Islands
More than 250 whales that stranded on the Chatham Islands have died or had to be euthanised.
Should museums return culturally significant items?
European museums are stacked with cultural treasures taken from their former colonies. New thinking could change that. Audio
Should museums return culturally significant items?
European museums are stacked with cultural treasures taken from their former colonies. New thinking could change that.
AudioChatham Islands seafood business recognised for quality kai
A Chatham Islands seafood business has been named Supreme winner of this year's Outstanding Food Awards. The Chatham Islands Food Co took gold medals for its blue cod, pure paua mince and paua pies… Audio, Gallery
History with Dr Grant Morris
Historian Dr Grant Morris has just returned from a research trip to the Chatham Islands and joins Jesse for a chat. Audio
Covid-19: Chatham Islands extra isolated
Isolation is normal for people in the Chatham Islands but they're still having to don masks and remain at home like the rest of New Zealand in lockdown.
The community - 800 kilometres from the… Audio
Covid-19 and the Chathams: Vaccinating NZ's most isolated community
The programme to vaccinate some of the most isolated New Zealanders kicked into fifth gear today.
A steady stream of Chatham Islanders have been making their way to the small medical centre in the… Video, Audio
Fishing in the Chathams with Delwyn Tuanui
Delwyn Tuanui, from Chatham Island Food Co.speaks to Jesse about fishing in the Chathams. Audio
Cotton used to track German wasps on the Chathams
A simple piece of cotton has helped biosecurity officers avoid 'environmental catastrophe'. It's been used as a tool to track and eliminate German wasps on the Chatham Islands. Audio
