History
Young Indo-Fijians yearn to know more about the girmit era
Three Fijians of Indian descent living in New Zealand express a desire to learn more about their shared history as the community marks Girmit Day.
Remembering the Asian troops who fought at Gallipoli
Lest we forget the Chinese and Indian military personnel who fought alongside ANZAC forces in World War I.
Historian James Ng was a pillar of the community
Prominent Otago historian was celebrated for numerous national and community roles, founding the New Zealand Heritage Research Charitable Trust.
Poll tax apology: To know our history is to know ourselves
On the anniversary of the poll tax apology, Eda Tang explores how the history of Chinese New Zealand can help shape its future.
Kiwis killed during WWII honoured in Dutch village: 'What happened will be remembered'
A small village in the Netherlands has honoured five airmen of World War II, including two New Zealanders who lost their lives when their bomber was attacked on only its second operational flight.
Rugby League in New Zealand: From exclusion to corporate sponsorship
Ryan Bodman has spent the past few years researching, writing and thinking about Rugby League's impact on social movements and working class culture. His book Rugby League in New Zealand: A People's… Audio
Mysterious artefact helps forge stronger Tamil-Māori community connections
A ship's bell sitting in Te Papa Museum that contains an inscription in Tamil has long puzzled historians in New Zealand.
Gender Bender: the story of Hjelmar Dannevill
In the 1910s, Hjelmar Dannevill wowed high society with gripping tales of adventure as a medical researcher and journalist. But suspicions over her fantastical stories and insistence on wearing men's… Audio
Dr Paul Fairie: History repeating itself
If you think men today are too feminine, kids today are spoiled, and we need to get back to teaching the basics, Paul Fairie's says we've seen it all before. Audio