Justin Gregory
Justin Gregory with what's in store with Auckland's Arts Festival
The Arts takes over Auckland until the 26th of March - Justin Gregory brings us up to date with what to expect and what not to miss. Audio
'She's a good chap'
On Valentine's Day 2007 Georgina Beyer brought down the curtain on her 8 year career in government. The first transsexual in the world to be elected to parliament, her short time in national politics… Audio
From wine waste to safer food packaging
University of Auckland researchers are using tannin-rich wine waste to create safer food packaging that has antibacterial properties. Audio
From wine waste to safer food packaging
University of Auckland researchers are using tannin-rich wine waste to create safer food packaging that has antibacterial properties.
AudioFrom Zero - Why Is Weed So Popular In New Zealand?
Marijuana is by far the most commonly-used illicit drug in New Zealand. Nearly half of all adults say they've tried it and a recent poll found that nearly two thirds of us favour decriminalisation or… Audio, Gallery
Copying nature to find new drugs
Margaret Brimble has been awarded the Marsden Medal for developing new drugs from natural bioactive substances. One of her new drugs is being fast-tracked in clinical trials. Audio
Copying nature to find new drugs
Margaret Brimble has been awarded the Marsden Medal for developing new drugs from natural bioactive substances. One of her new drugs is being fast-tracked in clinical trials.
Audio'Milk on a disc'
Shining a light on milk to reveal its secrets will allow 'point of cow diagnostics' about the quality of milk and the health of individual dairy cows. Audio
'Milk on a disc'
Shining a light on milk to reveal its secrets will allow 'point of cow diagnostics' about the quality of milk and the health of individual dairy cows.
AudioForty-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
RNZ's Spectrum ends afer 44 years on air
After 44 years, Spectrum ends this weekend after 1,945 programmes - and a huge range of stories of ordinary and not so ordinary New Zealanders. RNZ's Justin Gregory talks about what will be in the… Audio
Billy's Bootcamp
Bootcamp has begun for the six young boys cast in the lead roles of Auckland Theatre Company's production of Billy Elliot the Musical. Aged 10-14, they've come together for an intensive, two-week… Audio
Buffaloes in Cow Country
'Buffaloes are beautiful' - that's the motto of Phil Armstrong and Annie Armstrong-Wills who raise a herd of water buffaloes just north of Auckland. They hit upon the unusual idea some years ago while… Audio
Buffaloes in Cow Country
'Buffaloes are beautiful' - that's the motto of Phil Armstrong and Annie Armstrong-Wills who raise a herd of water buffaloes just north of Auckland. They hit upon the unusual idea some years ago while…
AudioThe Vivian
About an hour north of Auckland is a small private gallery offering a little more than just white walls and spot lighting. The Vivian is set on former farmland in the holiday hotspot of Matakana… Audio
Jason Te Kare and Rawiri Paratene
Twenty years ago Jason Te Kare was a nervous new actor making his debut in Hone Kouka's play, Waiora - Te-u-ko-pai. Also in the cast was the hugely experienced Rawiri Paratene. Fast forward to now and… 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
Xin and Tane
Budget 2016 contained some good news for three of our major arts organisations. The Royal New Zealand Ballet, Te Matatini Kapa Haka Aotearoa and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra all received… Audio
Can a late harvest help the hungry?
Every year in New Zealand more than $800 million worth of good food goes to waste while families in need go without. At a time when lines for food banks seem to be growing longer, what can be done to… Audio
Taking on the Challenge of White Water Rafting
A $37 million dollar white water rafting park caters to both the enthusiastic amateur and the established pro but it also offers students from low decile schools the chance to learn water safety. Audio, Gallery
