Lisa Thompson
Russians Down Under
Russia is once again the West's bogeyman. But what does this renewed hostility mean for Russians here in New Zealand? Produced by Lisa Thompson. Audio
Auckland's approach to begging
Why does it appear that there are more people asking for money or for food on the streets of our towns. As part of this Nights study looking at the reasons for the apparent increase of Begging in New… Audio
The Tin Man of Tirau
When Henry Clothier wanted to rejuvenate the public toilets in the small South Waikato town of Tirau, he knew just the man for the job - his son Steven. That's because no-one else wanted to tackle… Audio, Gallery
Designer Health
In a New Zealand first, design students from AUT are working in-house at Auckland City Hospital to help improve the health and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors. Video, Audio, Gallery
Weaving the past into the future
Spectrum's Lisa Thompson travelled to Lake Rotoiti to meet a couple devoted to maintaining tradition and authenticity through the art of conservation. Audio, Gallery
Willing to spend a penny?
New Zealand Society lifts the lid on the history surrounding Auckland's heritage toilets. Audio, Gallery
Keeping cyclists and trucks from being on a collision course
Finds out what happens when truck drivers and their managers swap the cab for a bicycle saddle. Video, Audio, Gallery
Sir George Grey Special Collections – Religious treasures from Auckland City Libraries
Exploring the special collections of the Auckland City Libraries, and some of the religious treasures that lie within it. Audio
Sharing some sweetness with Good Bitches Baking
New Zealand Society spends the morning with Good Bitches Baking - a group of Wellingtonians who are spreading some sweetness on the Capital's most deserving. Audio
On a wing and a prayer
"Every three minutes an MAF plane is taking off or landing somewhere around the world…we fly to more destinations than any airline - over 2,500 worldwide." - Mark Fox, CEO MAF New Zealand Video, Audio
A Stitch in Time
For over seven years a dedicated group of volunteers have been passing on their quilting and life skills to prisoners at Auckland Region Women's Correctional Facility. The group is led by Mary Ann… Audio, Gallery
The Pallet Kingdom - turning wooden trash to treasure
Not many people can claim that by breaking a table, it leads them to a unique social and business opportunity. However, that's exactly what happened when Gabriel Acuna-Carvajal sat on a table in a… Audio
Shakespeare-era London
University of Auckland's Professor Tom Bishop and a group of post-graduate English students have been allocated the task of researching a Sixteenth Century building believed to be the first… Audio
Tony Forster, an “accidental” Berliner
Eyewitness producer Lisa Thompson hears the serendipitous story of Tony Forster; a New Zealander who was one of the first to cross through Checkpoint Charlie the night the Berlin Wall started coming… Video, Audio, Gallery
Tokanui Cemetery – The paddock below the woolshed
A project to properly remember the 500-plus people buried in Tokanui Cemetery is calling for help from the public. Audio
Starting a Food Revolution!
New Zealand Society meets a Waikato food rescue service that has saved 10 tonnes of food from going to the landfill, in only six months. Audio
Strong man of the bush marks kiwi conservation milestone
On New Zealand Society, find out how one Kiwi 'chick' flew home to help another on its way. Audio
New Zealand’s darkest day in test cricket
Archived audio courtesy of The New Zealand Archive of Film, Television and Sound - Contains commentary of New Zealand's first-ever cricket test victory: against the West Indies in Auckland on 13 March… Audio
Spiritual Outlook for 22 March 2015
On Spiritual Outlook: celebrating Nowruz or Persian New Year. Audio
Tactics for Tight Times
With low forecast milk prices and tough climactic conditions, New Zealand Society heads to rural Northland to see how farmers are helping each during volatile times. Audio