History

Re:visit - Castle Street riots

Well, that escalated quickly. In 2009 the Undie 500 went out with a bang as hundreds of drunk students wreaked havoc on Dunedin's Castle Street.

Re:visit - Hudson & Halls

The bond shared by Hudson & Halls was truly spectacular. A love story for the ages ?

Re:visit - Invasion of Parihaka

In 1881 1,600 government troops invaded the West Taranaki settlement of Parihaka. 135 years after the invasion, a reconciliation ceremony took place between ngā tāngata o…

Re:visit - Georgina Beyer

Georgina Beyer is a groundbreaking, fearless woman; never afraid to speak her mind and stand up for what she believes in ???

Transgender: did you know?

Here are something things to know about trans history and the every-strengthening community.

IntRe:pid - Albanians were once completely isolated from the rest of the world

Coming out of a dark past, Albania has been reborn and is celebrated for its strong sense of hospitality and varied and incredible landscapes.

A history of our asylums, and where are they now?

Back in the day, those labelled 'undesirables' were put into mental asylums and kept in isolation. Today, those houses of horror have been refurbed for entertainment.

Nana's Old Wise Tales #5 - Reacting to jams

Nana reacts to the sounds of today. It's a big yes for Lorde and David Dallas but unfortunately Rihanna doesn't get the tick of approval ?

What's in the attic of the Christchurch Art Gallery?

Inside the dark recesses of Te Puna o Waiwhetu is an amazing collection of local and international art. And also maybe a raincoat that once belonged…

A hoon deep inside the Civic Theatre

Tāmaki Makaurau's The Civic is one of the seven remaining atmospheric theatres in the world which basically means it's really beautiful and is decorated with much…

TrueBliss- the story of the world's first reality TV popstars

"It was us against the world and then all of a sudden that was shattered." - Joe Cotton chatted with us about the whirlwind that was…

Nana's Old Wise Tales #6 - Bodies

Nana's back and this time she makes us feel bad about enjoying nuggets by reminding us that she grew up on rations. Well played, Nana.

Re:visit - Parliament erupts into song when same-sex marriage is legalised in NZ

In 2013 same-sex marriage was legalised in Aotearoa and Parliament burst into a moving rendition of Pokarekare Ana.

The LGBT FLAG

"Our job as gay people was to come out, to be visible, to live in the truth as I say, to get out of the lie.…

A history of Maungakiekie, One Tree Hill

This maunga has seen more than its breath-taking view. From politically-charged tree chopping, to boy racers, Maungakiekie, or One Tree Hill, has its fair share of…

What 'What Now?' Dreams Are Made Of

Kiwi kids around the country grew up dreaming of being gunged. Which 'What Now?' era do you come from? Props Boy? Camilla the Gorilla? Thingy?!