History
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.
Beastly Truth: the story of George Howe
In the 1900s a series of lurid headlines were published in the New Zealand Truth about George Howe, a "Beastly Brothel-keeper". But what Truth found most "beastly" about Howe, is that he was Chinese… Audio
Museum turns to crowdfunding to keep taonga from being trashed
Irreplaceable treasures valued at $20 million are a few sandbags and plastic sheets away from ruin. Audio
NZ Sporting History: Yvonne Willering, champion netballer
Yvonne Willering joins Jesse for sporting history. The Netball superstar has been involved in the sport for six decades. Audio
Shackleton's medal
A rare medal belonging to Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton is set to be displayed in New Zealand after a battle with the British government. Audio
Iwi's challenge to Seymour: Kill the Treaty Principles Bill or front up
An iwi says it's disappointed by the ACT leader's "divisive rhetoric" and he needs to change course.
Rare Ernest Shackleton medal heading to NZ after battle with British government
Canterbury Museum has secured a rare medal, which the British government fought to keep in the UK.
Medal given to Sir Ernest Shackleton gifted to Canterbury Museum
A medal given to the explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton in recognition of his Antarctic expeditions has been gifted to Canterbury Museum. Canterbury Museum chairperson David Ayers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…'Irreplaceable' naval memorabilia stolen from cadets base
The Training Ship Godley Navy Cadets' building was broken into over the weekend of 10 and 11 August.
Norman Kirk's last public appearance: 'The PM is dying'
The PM was worried about his health, but still went "the second or third mile" to open a school 50 years ago today. Two weeks later he was dead. Video
Highwayman: the story of Robert Wallath
In 1892 a masked figure in a bizarre uniform began a crime spree, robbing people at gunpoint in and around New Plymouth. When he was finally arrested and unmasked, residents were dumbfounded to… Audio
