History
WWI 'always part of our family histories' - Dame Cindy Kiro
Dame Cindy Kiro says 109 years after the landing at Gallipoli, Anzac Day still holds a deep significance for New Zealanders.
Blue Smoke: New Zealand music during wartime
In this special Anzac Day episode of Blue Smoke, Chris Bourke explores New Zealand music during wartime, from the First World War to the Korean War, uncovering overlooked gems and forgotten songs… Video, Audio
ANZAC Day: Ancestors memorialised in online cenotaph
The Online Cenotaph is a vast collection of old photos, beloved memories, diaries and records supplied by the public for all to access - from family members to historians and academics. Audio
NZDF luggage lost on way to Gallipoli
There's bitter disappointment and the role of the New Zealand Defence Force at ANZAC commemorations in Gallipoli is up in the air, after the group's luggage was lost in transit. Chief Executive of the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 April 2024
On today's episode, the Labour Party says the government's first changes to the Resource Management Act are short-sighted, leader Chris Hipkins joins us, lawyers are pushing back against the… Audio
Calls for Asian NZers involvement in WWI to be commemorated
As New Zealand prepares to commemorate Anzac Day, there are calls for more research into Asian New Zealanders' involvement in the First World War. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu reports. Audio
RSA says NZers in recent conflicts need to be remembered
The Returned Services Association says New Zealanders' service in recent conflicts needs to be remembered in tomorrow's Anzac Day commemorations. Bill Hickman has more. Audio
Defaced Te Tiriti exhibition at Te Papa replaced
The wooden panel which was damaged last December has been replaced by a temporary digital display. Te Papa Chief Executive Courtney Johnston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZDF loses bags on way to Gallipoli for ANZAC Day service
For the first time in history, the role of the New Zealand Defence Force in the Gallipoli ANZAC day dawn service is up in the air. Newshub's Europe correspondent Lisette Reymer spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Season 2 | Episode 3: Papa Tom Davis, From the Seas to the Stars (Rarotonga) | Untold Pacific History
Papa Tom, an extraordinary Cook Islander who smashed new frontiers in space and the ocean in a life that spanned many fields of work. Video, Audio
Iconic Game Boy console turns 35
While the Game Boy would eventually be surpassed by newer, faster and better consoles, its cultural impact was huge: even today, it's sought after by collectors, with original games and the console… Audio
'Emotional moment' as spears taken by Captain Cook returned
Four spears stolen by Captain James Cook and his crew after he arrived at Botany Bay more than 250 years ago have been repatriated to their traditional owners.
Call for input on revamped treaty exhibition at Te Papa
The removed panel will be stored by the museum, and no decision has been made about its future.
Anzac Day: How to mark the day in your town
At dawn on 25 April, Kiwis will gather at their local war memorial to commemorate the day, participating in various civic ceremonies, wreath-laying, and community events to pay respects.
Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
On April 25 each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?
NZ Remembrance Army cleaning memorials ahead of ANZAC day
A charity dedicated to cleaning the graves of returned servicepeople has been busy preparing for ANZAC Day this Thursday. Returned serviceman and the charity's managing director Simon Strombom spoke… Audio
Video Trailer | NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana
NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana recounts the events that unfolded in the Bay of Plenty and their far-reaching consequences for future generations. Video
Introducing: NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana
On the morning of 29 April 1864, British colonial forces opened fire on Pukehinahina Gate Pā. This was the first engagement of a military campaign waged against the iwi of Tauranga Moana and their… Audio
The untold story of WWII’s last female spy
Award-winning historical documentary producer and writer Jude Dobson, shares the incredible story of Phyllis "Pippa" Latour, who parachuted into occupied France in 1944 as an undercover agent. Audio
That's so last century
From harem pants to scandalous hemlines, Auckland Library's latest exhibition showcases what we wore in the 1950s through 1990s Audio