In My Day

This week on In My Day, we remembered now-derelict hospitals, our best injury stories, and the GPs we had for decades.  Caller Grace shared her experience of maternity wards in the 1950's versus today, some elements much stricter, and others much more lenient.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on In My Day caller and former lighthouse keeper Kevin shared his experience witnessing the infamous Kaikoura lights.  The Kaikoura lights refers to a series of UFO sightings in the skies above the Kaikoura mountain ranges in December 1978. A television crew from Melbourne's Channel 0 were able to capture footage of the lights while onboard a Safe Air plane that was making a newspaper run from Wellington to Christchurch. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on In My Day caller Anna reminisced about pneumatic tubes, also known as Lamson Tubes, in department stores, and their modern-day use in emergency departments.  Pneumatic transportation was invented around 1800 and was used in offices to transport small packages and mail, but were largely phased out of stores in the 1970's. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on In My Day, we remembered when Fiordland National Park was established 122 years ago on February 23, 1904, and the deaths of 49 people at a prisoner of war camp in Featherston 83 years ago on February 25, 1943. Caller Leoni spoke to Roman about a school trip to the Marlborough Sounds, and early memories of the Japanese prisoners of war marching past her home in Featherston.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this very special Valentines Day, Miles Davis joined Roman to talk about all thing romance! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, caller Maureen spoke to Roman about her experience working with ticker tape - the earliest electrical financial communication system.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In My Day caller Boo reminisced on memories of living next door to Australian musician, environmentalist, activist and former politician Peter Garrett of Midnight Oil. His bandmate Rob Hirst died at 70 years old following a struggle with cancer earlier this week.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winnie joined Roman to share her stories of sheep-shearing in Great Barrier Island from her 90-years of life - from seeing the wool shipped off to Auckland, her husband's cousin winning the Golden Shears in 1974 (Norman Blackwell), to her son and grandchild inheriting the skill. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On tonights show we asked callers to share their best tips and tricks for cleaning the house!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight we chatted about first cars and great roadtrips. What car did you learn to drive in and who taught you? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On tonights show, Roman spoke to many people who have memories and experiences with the Mt Erebus disaster. We couldn't pick just one. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on In My Day, A witness to the sinking of the MS Mikhail Lermontov opened up about the experience, and there was some extra commentary about visiting the wreck via diving. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter joined Roman to share his moment of fame being featured in his local newspaper! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on the show Roman asked the callers about gardening, who they learned from, and what they're growing. Sue chats about what she's learned over the years, what crops she has in her yard, and what she does with the fruits of her labour. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on the show Roman asked the callers what their favourite puddings were and whether hot puddings are going out of fashion. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on In My Day, Roman asked callers to tell him stories about their first bikes! We had so many great calls we couldn't pick just one.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate joined Roman to share her stories of surviving power cuts in the Wairarapa and the games she would play with her family. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TVNZ 2 recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, and famed newsreader Jennie Goodwin is looking back on the role she played within the network. Goodwin made history as the nation's first female prime-time newsreader, and she's looking back on a lengthy broadcasting career. She joined Roman Travers to look back on the company's evolution. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine emptying your rubbish bin and seeing Eddie Rayner? That's what happened to Chopper! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you remember when the first McDonald's opened in NZ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know NZ had it's very own M.A.S.H? Neither did Roman!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanessa joined Roman to talk about her family life and what Mother's Day means to her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the passing of Sir Michael Hill earlier this week, Roman asked his callers to ring up with their Michael Hill memories! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.