David Steemson
Forty-four years ain't bad
In this final spectrum Justin Gregory presents a series of Spectrum stories past and present that represent the wondrous array of every day Kiwis. Audio
Gustav Kronfeld Redux
Even after 100 years, they can't cover over G Kronfeld's name! Audio
David Drops the Mic
Spectrum producer David Steemson says he has worked at RNZ since "before the coming of mankind". But in July 2016 he's hanging up his headphones and retiring, at about the same time as Spectrum itself… Audio
Free youth health clinic saved from closure
A pop-up health clinic for young people in Central Auckland has been saved from closure, just for the moment. Audio
Circus Kumarani
For the last 13 years, Whangarei residents of all ages have learnt juggling, acrobatics, rope work and even fire play with Circus Kumarani. Audio
Porridge and coffee
Prisoners at Paremoremo jail are prepared for life outside the bars. Audio
Singing for Natasha
Any week on a Tuesday night at an Auckland marae you'll hear members of the kapa haka group Ahakoa te Aha singing for their dead sister Natasha Allen Hohepa. Audio
Vegan Village
Hundreds of Auckland Vegan food lovers have swamped New Lynn’s night market for its first Vegan Village evening. Audio
Out and Loud
LGBTI singers from both sides of the Tasman sing through a long weekend in Auckland. Audio
Life 101
The Life 101 course was first designed for school-leavers. Now it's helping prisoners at Auckland Prison at Paremoremo to prepare for life on the outside. Audio
HIV Gone
New Zealand could halt the spread of HIV – it would just take some will and a lot of money. Audio
Miranda Bird Centre
The drop in migratory birds numbers in New Zealand may well be given some relief by an increasing interest in conservation among the burgeoning middle class in China.The Bar Tailed Godwit which has… Audio
The Best Biryani
David Steemson scours Auckland's 'Little India' for the secrets behind one of South Asia’s celebrated signature dishes. Audio
Going begging
RNZ producers David Steemson and Jason Te Kare reflect on an afternoon spent asking for money on Auckland's Queen Street. Video, Audio
Centennial Street Shuts
A long term fixture at Auckland Museum is going 'virtual'. Audio