RNZ100: A Century of Stories
Episodes
Wealth and Work
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the desperate struggle for employment during the Great Depression to the rise of iconic exports like wool, kiwifruit, and dairy, this episode div...
Crisis and Conflict
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the battlefields of Crete to the panic of Marmageddon, this episode looks at how New Zealanders have faced some of their darkest, proudest, and o...
Art and Culture
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the ways culture, creativity, and storytelling have built a uniquely New Zealand identity. From the revival of traditional Māo...
Animals and Nature
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand’s landscapes are beautiful but also volatile. Earthquakes have shattered our towns, volcanoes have darkened our skies, and mountain aval...
Health and Wellbeing
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores how New Zealand’s approach to health and wellbeing has transformed over the past century, from state-run health camps and free...
Rebellion and Innovation
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A collection of stories rooted in ingenuity and resistance: Ngā Tamatoa’s fight for te reo in schools, Dame Whina Cooper’s historic land march an...
Introducing: RNZ100: A Century of Stories
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RNZ100: A Century of Stories is a six-part podcast celebrating 100 years of broadcasting in Aotearoa New Zealand. Hosted by Mike McRoberts, it showcas...