Anniversary
US marks 15th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Americans have been paying tribute to close to 3000 people who died 15 years ago in the Twin Tower attacks on 9/11. Our correspondent William Denselow joins Checkpoint from New York. Audio
9/11 terror attacks remembered across the US
Tears and memories have been the features of emotional ceremonies across the United States as people gather to mark the 15th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks Video, Audio
Centenary of the Battle of the Somme
It's one hundred years since 15 thousand New Zealand soldiers joined the Battle of the Somme in Northern France. It was one of the country's bloodiest military engagements ever. Audio
Celebrations underway as Tonga's oldest school marks 150 years
Money rained from the sky in Tonga's capital, Nuku'alofa as part of the lavish celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Tupou College. Indira Stewart has more about the festivities at Tonga's - and… Audio
Verdi & Shakespeare: From Tragedy to Comedy
Elizabeth Hudson examines the inspiration that the English playwright was for the Italian composer. Audio
Verdi & Shakespeare: Early Encounters
Elizabeth Hudson examines the inspiration that the English playwright was for the Italian composer. Audio
Ten Year Anniversary
On Monday 19 September 2005, the current team of Bryan Crump and Robyn Rockgirl Walker started a weekday evening public service radio show called Nights on Radio New Zealand National. You may have… Audio
Fifth anniversary of Canterbury earthquake
The seven point one magnitude earthquake that rocked Canterbury five years ago today was for many a milder taste of the havoc to come, but for some communities it has left scars that still cause pain… Audio
Niue
Wallace talks to Toke Talagi, the premiere of Niue, which celebrates 40 years of independence in free association with New Zealand this week. Audio