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Media chaplain and broadcaster Frank Ritchie sits down with top New Zealand journalists to unpack that one story that most impacted them, personally and professionally.

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Vaimoana Mase | The 2009 Samoa tsunami
20 oct 2026, 16:00 · 58 min
At just 23 years old, Vaimoana Mase was sent to cover the 2009 Samoa tsunami, where the widespread suffering also touched her own family. In those times, she both questioned and leaned on her faith.Season 6 Episode 3Content warning: contains discussion of death and natural disasters.Watch the video version of the episode on the <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/video/re_covering">RNZ website</a> or on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3lS2qVBadNOUQyJ4L-Hg1bDqMiOTpbXF">YouTube.</a><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=26373c9d-cd13-43f4-a153-509ca7d5c019">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Chris Lynch | Failures in the health system
13 oct 2026, 16:00 · 43 min
After a friend contacted him, Chris Lynch took on a story where a woman's bowel cancer treatment had seen several delays. Health NZ apologised, but the woman had already passed away. That story shaped him, and led to a campaign to raise awareness. Season 6 Episode 2Content warning: contains discussion of sexual assault.Watch the video version of the episode on the <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/video/re_covering">RNZ website</a> or on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3lS2qVBadNOUQyJ4L-Hg1bDqMiOTpbXF">YouTube.</a><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=ed7095c8-646b-45f5-aa51-1a1ac7b23c30">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Mei Heron | The 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake
6 oct 2026, 16:00 · 56 min
When Mei Heron touched down in Turkey as the 1News Europe Correspondent, nothing could have prepared her for the devastation she would encounter. After finishing, she felt immense guilt for leaving and returning to normal life. Season 6 Episode 1Content warning: contains discussions of death and covering major disastersWatch the video version of the episode on the <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/video/re_covering">RNZ website</a> or on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3lS2qVBadNOUQyJ4L-Hg1bDqMiOTpbXF">YouTube.</a><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=a16af03b-61d7-472c-ac2f-a3d000e4fb5c">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
re_covering Season 6 | Trailer
4 oct 2026, 21:39 · 44 s
Media chaplain and broadcaster Frank Ritchie sits down with top New Zealand journalists to unpack that one story that most impacted them, personally and professionally. This season he speaks with Jesse Mulligan, Mei Heron, Frances Cook and more. Listen on your favourite podcast app, the RNZ website or watch on YouTube.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=40e61704-e853-48a1-bc47-7b986c8ca2e1">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Melissa Chan-Green | Til Death
2 sept 2025, 17:00 · 57 min
After his bride’s death just hours after their wedding, a devastated groom struggles to process his grief. Five years later, he turns to Melissa Chan-Green to tell his heart-wrenching story for the first time.Season 5 Episode 8Content warning: contains discussion of death and loss, and sexual assault.Watch the video version of the <a href="https://youtu.be/e0eK9ro5CaE">episode here.</a>A day after their wedding, a mourning groom struggles to process the death of his bride. A few kind words from Melissa Chan-Green brought him comfort, but her offer for him to tell his story was gently turned down.Five years later, he would get back in touch with Melissa – ready to talk for the first time about the trauma of that day, and to channel his grief into raising awareness of the dangers of meningitis, the disease that claimed his beloved wife’s life.In this conversation with Rev Frank Ritchie, Melissa reflects on the skill of being a human first and a journalist second, how she handled two young kids and a morning TV show on little sleep, and her career pivot after Newshub’s collapse.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=c49d1e88-3079-452c-8ecf-bcbf20366863">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Jack Tame | Trump's Rise to Power
26 ago 2025, 17:00 · 56 min
Standing at Hillary Clinton’s election night ‘victory’ party in 2016, Jack Tame realised the real winner was elsewhere. Donald Trump’s rise to power exposed his blind spots as a reporter and fundamentally changed his journalism.Season 5 Episode 7Watch the video version of the <a href="https://youtu.be/a460gNcwj8Q">episode here.</a>On election night 2016, Jack Tame joined the throngs of media at Hillary Clinton’s victory party. But as the results filtered through, it quickly became clear they were in the wrong place.The real party was across town. Underdog Donald Trump had won.Like many journalists, Jack had overlooked the discontent precipitating Trump's rise to power, and the experience rattled him – drawing attention to his blind spots as a reporter and fundamentally changing the way he covered major stories.In this conversation with Rev Frank Ritchie, Jack Tame speaks about being 1NEWS’ US correspondent in the Trump era, the radio skills that have helped him excel on TV, and how he landed a chance interview with Sir David Attenborough in Antarctica.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=114a985e-f374-4ede-be29-3a4dc9aea7c1">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Amanda Gillies | An Angel in Te Kuiti
19 ago 2025, 17:00 · 49 min
Amanda Gillies was on the way to an interview when she got a call confirming Newshub’s closure. Despite the shock, she continued on – and in the telling of a brave Te Kūiti amputee’s story was reminded what had first drawn her to journalism.Season 5 Episode 6Watch the video version of the <a href="https://youtu.be/GQetfToK2pc?si=XHWmfXDYOSukXwZD">episode here.</a>After a tip-off, Amanda Gillies drove to Te Kūiti to meet Bev McIndoe – a woman who had survived a catastrophic accident that left half her body amputated, and who now faced losing her home after an ACC funding cut.But just five minutes from her destination, Amanda’s phone rang with news that turned her own world upside-down: Newshub was closing.In shock, she decided to push on – and in sharing Bev’s story of grit and generosity, found her own perspective shifting and a timely reminder of why she became a journalist in the first place.In this kōrero with Rev Frank Ritchie, Amanda Gillies opens up about the moment she learned her workplace of 23 years was shutting its doors, reflects on her time fronting The AM Show, and talks about her new role hosting RNZ’s The Detail.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=12f7128a-5f53-4345-af92-88095cfbd280">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Tommy Livingston | Trials and Tribulations
12 ago 2025, 17:00 · 46 min
A late-night dispute ended in tragedy when a young man killed his abusive father. Tommy Livingston’s sensitive reporting of the ensuing murder trial captured its emotion and complexity – and ultimately led him to leave journalism for good.Season 5 Episode 5Content warning: Discusses suicide, domestic violence, abuse and violent themes.Watch the video version of the <a href="https://youtu.be/qxLeMi6caZg">episode here.</a>While reporting on the trial of a man accused of murdering his violent father, reporter Tommy Livingston became consumed by the case and the heartbroken family’s story, turning up to court even on his days off.Through discerning coverage of a complex death – one that both shattered a family and freed it from generations of abuse – Tommy earned their respect, but also came to the realisation journalism was no longer for him.In this kōrero with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Tommy talks about the toll reporting took on his mental health, what he’s learned about trauma, and his new career as a counsellor.Where to get help:Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.nz/">Lifeline</a>: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friends.<a href="http://depression.org.nz/">Depression Helpline</a>: 0800 111 757 (24/7) or text 4202<a href="http://www.samaritans.org.nz/">Samaritans</a>: 0800 726 666 (24/7)<a href="http://www.youthline.co.nz/">Youthline</a>: 0800 376 633 (24/7) or free text 234 (8am-12am), or email talk@youthline.co.nz<a href="https://whatsup.co.nz/">What's Up</a>: free counselling for 5 to 19 years old, online chat 11am-10.30pm 7days/week or free phone 0800 WHATSUP / 0800 9428 787 11am-11pm <a href="https://www.asianfamilyservices.nz/services#AsianHelpline">Asian Family Services</a>: 0800 862 342 Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm or text 832 Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Languages spoken: Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and English.<a href="http://www.rural-support.org.nz/">Rural Support Trust Helpline</a>: 0800 787 254Healthline: 0800 611 116<a href="https://www.ry.org.nz/">Rainbow Youth</a>: (09) 376 4155<a href="https://outline.org.nz/">OUTLine</a>: 0800 688 5463 (6pm-9pm)If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=cea9ee3d-2deb-4ecd-bb5b-0d1aef0a9773">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Lloyd Burr | The Pike River Report
5 ago 2025, 17:00 · 51 min
As politicians lost interest in seeking a resolution for the Pike River families, Lloyd Burr took up their cause. His tireless reporting exposed injustice and turned a waning news story into a pressing election issue.Season 5 Episode 4Watch the video version of the <a href="https://youtu.be/qFIZqpzGiN8">episode here.</a>Six years on from the Pike River Mine disaster, hope was fading that the remains of the 29 men who lost their lives would ever be found. Politicians insisted it was too dangerous to re-enter the mine, and media interest in the story was waning.But when Lloyd Burr came across a report suggesting re-entry was possible, he started to probe. His tireless reporting brought the issue back into the public consciousness and created renewed political will to seek justice for the Pike River families.In this conversation with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Lloyd talks about calling out injustice, what it’s like being made redundant twice in just over a year, and his hopes for the future of the media industry.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=566195ab-e4cf-47f1-a179-ea23db585072">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Dana Johannsen | The System that Broke Olivia Podmore
29 jul 2025, 17:00 · 54 min
The death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore confirmed warnings journalist Dana Johannsen had long been hearing about the mental health risks for elite athletes. Her reporting would go on to expose the dark underbelly of high-performance sport in NZ.Season 5 Episode 3Content warning: This podcast discusses mental health and suicide.Watch the video version of the <a href="https://youtu.be/3O4pqgXxvxo">episode here</a>.When Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore died in 2021, journalist Dana Johannsen was shocked – but it wasn’t completely out of the blue. For years, athletes and their advocates had been sounding the alarm over a silent mental health crisis gripping elite sport in Aotearoa.As speculation over the death swept the nation, Dana’s unrelenting coverage sought to understand how the system had failed a gifted athlete so badly at what should’ve been the prime of her career.In this kōrero with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Dana also discusses reporting on the America’s Cup and Olympics, the reality of working in lockdown, and her love of home DIY.Where to get help:Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.nz/">Lifeline</a>: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friends.<a href="http://depression.org.nz/">Depression Helpline</a>: 0800 111 757 (24/7) or text 4202<a href="http://www.samaritans.org.nz/">Samaritans</a>: 0800 726 666 (24/7)<a href="http://www.youthline.co.nz/">Youthline</a>: 0800 376 633 (24/7) or free text 234 (8am-12am), or email talk@youthline.co.nz<a href="https://whatsup.co.nz/">What's Up</a>: free counselling for 5 to 19 years old, online chat 11am-10.30pm 7days/week or free phone 0800 WHATSUP / 0800 9428 787 11am-11pm <a href="https://www.asianfamilyservices.nz/services#AsianHelpline">Asian Family Services</a>: 0800 862 342 Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm or text 832 Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Languages spoken: Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and English.<a href="http://www.rural-support.org.nz/">Rural Support Trust Helpline</a>: 0800 787 254Healthline: 0800 611 116<a href="https://www.ry.org.nz/">Rainbow Youth</a>: (09) 376 4155<a href="https://outline.org.nz/">OUTLine</a>: 0800 688 5463 (6pm-9pm)If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=7503b561-5023-4ad1-a10a-7aae015eed08">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Jonathan Milne | Hiding from Nazis
22 jul 2025, 17:00 · 50 min
Sixty years after the Battle of Crete, a Kiwi WWII veteran travelled back to Greece to find the family of the men who sheltered him from Nazi soldiers. Journalist Jonathan Milne chronicled their emotional meeting.Season 5 Episode 2Watch the video version of the <a href="https://youtu.be/n-T4THXPMaw?si=LzoZsTaO_3MSiGfX">episode here</a>.On a flight to Greece in 2001, journalist Jonathan Milne met a Kiwi veteran determined to find the Cretan locals who sheltered him from German troops for a year in Nazi-occupied Crete during World War II.With only two names on a scrap piece of paper, Jonathan helped facilitate the reunion of Alan Hepburn with the family of his heroes – and uncovered a surprising New Zealand connection.In this kōrero with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Jonathan also discusses his award-winning career, journalism’s problems with revenue and public trust, and why it’s healthy for reporters to own their mistakes.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=999b0909-bcce-4522-a5d1-b303af807cf1">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Te Aniwa Hurihanganui | Treaty Principles Bill
15 jul 2025, 17:00 · 45 min
When Te Aniwa Hurihanganui received a leaked document revealing details about the Government’s ill-fated Treaty Principles Bill, it sparked a political firestorm that would dominate headlines in 2024.Season 5 Episode 1Content warning: contains violent and racist language.Watch the video version of the <a href="https://youtu.be/N9KG3-gBGuU">episode here</a>.TVNZ Māori Affairs Correspondent Te Aniwa Hurihanganui was on her way to a hui-a-motu when she received a leaked document revealing key details about the Government’s Treaty Principles Bill.Pivoting quickly from her original planned coverage, Te Aniwa got an immediate reaction to the document from arriving leaders, marking the start of a political firestorm that would dominate headlines over the next year.In this interview with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Te Aniwa Hurihanganui also discusses the racism she has faced in her work, the sense of responsibility she carries in her reporting, and how she switches off.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=448b462d-9d33-43aa-a7de-4f7e9b5a5a7f">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Elesha Gordon | How Are You, Really?
13 ago 2024, 17:00 · 40 min
When Elesha Gordon opened up publicly about her workplace anxiety, she discovered many other journalists in the same boat. Now she’s leading Media Chaplaincy, tackling burnout, trauma, and stress in the industry. Season 4 Episode 8After years of threats, stresses and traumas as a reporter, Elesha Gordon shared her personal story in a blog. She was surprised to see how many fellow journalists had similar struggles, revealing the widespread pressures faced by those who work in news.Now at the helm of Media Chaplaincy NZ, Elesha leads a nationwide team of chaplains who are committed to providing confidential support and encouragement to media personnel at no cost.In this conversation with broadcaster and fellow media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Elesha discusses her experiences in journalism, how she’s helping others remain in media, and her long-term vision for mental health in the industry.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=c34f1314-e012-41ab-8233-5b301c58c118">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Heather du Plessis-Allan | Locked Down, Left Behind
6 ago 2024, 17:00 · 42 min
Struck by the disconnect between Wellington bureaucrats and frustrated Aucklanders stuck in Covid lockdown, Heather du-Plessis Allan held the country’s leaders to account in tenacious style.Season 4 Episode 7When Heather du-Plessis Allan visited the capital in 2021, she was taken aback by how indifferent Wellington bureaucrats seemed about the frustration building among Aucklanders trapped in a months-long Covid lockdown.Fueled by a frustration with the lack of scrutiny on the lockdown’s effectiveness, and strong backing from her Newstalk ZB audience, du-Plessis Allan’s persistent questioning of New Zealand’s top officials helped keep them accountable.In this conversation with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Heather reflects on her adaptation to talkback host on Newstalk ZB, her redundancy from Mediaworks, and how a shouting match with Jacinda Ardern helped form her into a tough interviewer.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=82f509ed-5512-4131-a62e-27530f85173b">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Abigail Dougherty | Terror in the Garden City
30 jul 2024, 17:00 · 51 min
When the call came in about a mass shooting, visual journalist Abigail Dougherty jumped on the first plane to Christchurch. The images she captured powerfully communicated the sorrow of New Zealand’s darkest day.Season 4 Episode 6As Abigail Dougherty prepared to clock off for the week, a call came in about a mass shooting in Christchurch. Put on the next flight with nothing but her camera, her task was to capture the anguish of what would later be known as New Zealand’s darkest day.Abigail’s heart-wrenching photos and videos for Stuff in the aftermath of the mosque terror attack captured the horror of what occurred that day, providing a visceral accompaniment to reports of the shockwaves it was sending through the community.In this conversation with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Abigail recounts her surreal, emotional coverage of March 15, how she manages covering traumatic events, and how an unexpected trip to Papua New Guinea gave her a start in visual journalism.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=651fde6c-0a90-40e1-8ad0-a387f597912e">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Shayne Currie | A Tribute to Jodi
23 jul 2024, 17:00 · 42 min
As broadcaster Simon Barnett came to terms with his wife Jodi’s fatal illness, Shayne Currie came alongside the family to tell their story. His tender piece allowed the family to process their grief and honour Jodi’s life.Season 4 Episode 5When it was clear his wife Jodi had just weeks to live, broadcaster Simon Barnett called NZME Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie to let him know it was the right time for an interview.Shayne’s sensitive and compassionate story – which enabled Simon and their four daughters to tell Jodi’s story, and reflect on her legacy of love – gave space for the family to process their grief and pay tribute to a “perfect” wife and mother.In this interview with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Shayne talks about the care he took communicating Jodi’s story, takes a look back on his impressive career, and analyses the rapidly changing face of journalism.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=78e67e33-6edf-41e1-b4f4-6107f6dff2d0">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Indira Stewart | The Hidden Cost of Poverty
16 jul 2024, 17:00 · 45 min
As politicians argued about solutions to poverty during the election cycle, Indira Stewart took the discourse to street level, giving a voice to teens working full-time on top of schooling to support their whanau.Season 4 Episode 4Most aspiring reporters don’t have to juggle university, solo motherhood and a benefit to get their start in journalism. But Indira Stewart knew she was born to be a storyteller, and her determination to make it a reality against the odds would ultimately land her in one of the industry’s top jobs.Despite her success, Indira has never forgotten her roots, using her platform to highlight marginalised groups whose stories too often go unheard. During the 2023 election cycle, this saw her give voice to teens working full-time on top of schooling to support their whānau.In this kōrero with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Indira discusses her journey from reality TV star to journalist, her determination to be a role model to Pasifika women, and the courage required to tell truths that are hard to hear.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=7ab69d32-9831-4420-97b6-c03b3027204f">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Lisette Reymer | The Human Face of War
8 jul 2024, 17:00 · 54 min
When Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, Lisette Reymer risked her own safety to report from the frontline. Her empathetic, award-winning coverage expertly captured the human face of the conflict.Season 4 Episode 3When Lisette Reymer landed her dream job as Newshub’s Europe Correspondent, she had to hit the ground running amid massive stories like the Covid-19 pandemic, the Queen’s death, and humanitarian crises in Turkey and the Middle East.But it was Lisette's courageous, empathetic reporting from the frontlines of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that marked her out as a special talent. Her coverage, capturing the human face of war, saw her win the coveted title of Best Reporter at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards.In this conversation with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Lisette discusses the stress of reporting from a warzone, how she’s navigated traumatic stories, and reflects on her time at Newshub ahead of a move to Stuff.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=150e2512-5f3b-4750-b227-b17a2946ab6f">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Aaron Smale | The Terrible Legacy of Lake Alice
1 jul 2024, 17:00 · 1h 6m
A surprise phone call from a sister Aaron Smale never knew existed led to an investigation into state abuse. His questions would ultimately result in an award-winning exposé of the heinous goings-on at Lake Alice Hospital.Season 4 Episode 2When Aaron Smale received a phone call from a sister he never knew existed one Christmas Day, it left him with more questions than answers.Aaron’s subsequent investigation into state welfare abuse, and the racist underbelly that enabled it to go unchallenged for years, would ultimately lead to his award-winning exposé of Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital – an epicentre of some of New Zealand’s most shameful abuse.In this kōrero with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Aaron discusses his personal experience in the state system, the Abuse in Care Inquiry his journalism brought about, and the personal toll of telling stories involving immense trauma.Where to get help:Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.nz/">Lifeline</a>: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friends.<a href="http://depression.org.nz/">Depression Helpline</a>: 0800 111 757 (24/7) or text 4202<a href="http://www.samaritans.org.nz/">Samaritans</a>: 0800 726 666 (24/7)<a href="http://www.youthline.co.nz/">Youthline</a>: 0800 376 633 (24/7) or free text 234 (8am-12am), or email talk@youthline.co.nz<a href="https://whatsup.co.nz/">What's Up</a>: free counselling for 5 to 19 years old, online chat 11am-10.30pm 7days/week or free phone 0800 WHATSUP / 0800 9428 787 11am-11pm <a href="https://www.asianfamilyservices.nz/services#AsianHelpline">Asian Family Services</a>: 0800 862 342 Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm or text 832 Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Languages spoken: Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and English.<a href="http://www.rural-support.org.nz/">Rural Support Trust Helpline</a>: 0800 787 254Healthline: 0800 611 116<a href="https://www.ry.org.nz/">Rainbow Youth</a>: (09) 376 4155<a href="https://outline.org.nz/">OUTLine</a>: 0800 688 5463 (6pm-9pm)If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=538dee94-a0df-4006-9e3e-bcea4acebc66">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Mark Crysell | A Stopover in North Korea
25 jun 2024, 17:00 · 51 min
With decades of experience as one of New Zealand’s most prominent television journalists, Mark Crysell recounts gaining unprecedented access to follow a set of unlikely New Zealanders into North Korea.Season 4 Episode 1Mark Crysell’s love of television and passion for telling a good yarn has led to him becoming one of New Zealand’s most prominent journalists.He has reported for TVNZ’s Sunday programme since 2003, been TVNZ's Europe Correspondent based in London and won multiple awards including Best Current Affairs Reporter at the Qantas Media Awards, Best Weekly Current Affairs Report at the NZ TV awards in 2012, and Broadcast Reporter of the Year at the 2021 Voyager Media Awards.In this episode, Mark tells media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie of his early career highlights and then takes us behind the scenes of how he and his team gained unprecedented access into North Korea.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=2e5be8bd-5049-4bb0-ad6f-ef7af7963307">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Cameron Bennett | The New Zealand Wars
16 may 2023, 17:00 · 47 min
After decades as one of the country's best-known journalists, Cameron Bennett took on a unique new challenge: to educate the nation on the New Zealand Wars and help tell Māori stories.Season 3 Episode 8A legendary figure in New Zealand journalism across several decades, Cameron Bennett is revered for his ability to tell a compelling story, his courage to report from some of the world's most dangerous places, and his broadcasting brilliance.But his most recent work has presented a unique challenge. As well as helping tell the stories that matter to Māori for a Māori audience on Te Ao with Moana, Cameron has played a key role in producing an award-winning documentary series about the New Zealand Wars.In this kōrero with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Cameron talks about being a Pākehā journalist at a Māori news organisation, regales us with tales of reporting from warzones, and lifts the lid on Paul Holmes' infamous interview with Dennis Conner.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018889720">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Anna Burns-Francis | The Right to Work
9 may 2023, 22:08 · 44 min
As fast-food workers suffered under the indignity of zero-hour contracts, Anna Burns-Francis stepped up to tell their stories. Her tireless reporting forced corporations to put employee welfare over greed.Season 3 Episode 7When Anna Burns-Francis began her investigation into zero-hour contracts, she was gobsmacked. Fast-food giants had been hiring Kiwis without guaranteeing them any work, all while preventing them getting another job. Anna's tenacious reporting exposed how greed was being prioritised at the expense of worker wellbeing, pressuring some of the world's wealthiest corporations into changing their policies and setting the wheels in motion on a groundbreaking law change.In this conversation with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Anna discusses taking on the big guns while at Campbell Live, the demands of being TVNZ's US correspondent, and how approaching a story with curiosity can foster care for each other.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018888668">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Simon Wilson | The Cancer Diaries
2 may 2023, 17:00 · 42 min
A shock diagnosis forced Simon Wilson to come to terms with his own mortality. Rather than let it derail his work, the veteran journalist made the bold call to bring readers along on each step of his gruelling cancer journey.Season 3 Episode 6Just before Christmas 2017, veteran journalist Simon Wilson received a life-changing phone call. He had prostate cancer, and it wasn't looking good.Having just taken a job at the Herald, he bravely decided to let New Zealand have a peek behind the hospital curtain by penning his Cancer Diaries. Keeping a record of each brutal moment of his illness brought him catharsis and his readers comfort.In this kōrero with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Simon discusses coming to terms with his own mortality, his experiences as the editor of several of New Zealand's top magazines, and the conundrum of paywalled journalism.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018888169">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Anusha Bradley | A Breach of Privacy
25 abr 2023, 17:00 · 40 min
As stories tumbled out about ACC's handling of sensitive client data, Anusha Bradley was there holding the agency to account. Her award-winning coverage prompted an independent review, policy changes and legal reform.Season 3 Episode 5When Anusha Bradley first reported on ACC staff's mishandling of a couple's sensitive case details, she had no idea she was about to be inundated with story after story about the Crown agency's failures.Anusha's dogged and award-winning reporting exposed a lax approach to privacy and other systemic issues, prompting a review into how ACC handles private information and major law reforms for women who suffer birth injuries.In this kōrero with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Anusha talks about the burden of carrying people's stories, her experience holding ACC to account, and why she's feeling buoyant about the future of journalism.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018887326">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Michael Morrah | The Heavy Toll of War
18 abr 2023, 17:00 · 51 min
Plunged into lawless South Sudan in 2017, Michael Morrah overcame danger and personal trauma to report on the brutal realities of life in the wartorn nation.Season 3 Episode 4When Michael Morrah was plunged into lawless South Sudan in 2017, evidence of brutality was everywhere - from filthy protection of civilian camps, to malnourished families, to child soldiers wielding assault rifles.Spurred on by a desire to raise awareness of the scale of desolation and need in the wartorn nation, Morrah overcame danger and personal trauma to report on the plight of the people who lived there.In this conversation with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Michael discusses his difficulties reintegrating to normal life after South Sudan, the elusive quest for work-life balance, and the changing culture of New Zealand's newsrooms.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018886557">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Olivia Shivas | Cruelty in Care
11 abr 2023, 17:00 · 36 min
A wheelchair user all her life, Olivia Shivas' coverage on people with disabilities suffering horrific abuse in care hit uncomfortably close to home. Her courageous reporting would help expose injustice and give survivors a voice.Season 3 Episode 3Having used a wheelchair all her life, Olivia Shivas' coverage on people with disabilities suffering horrific abuse in care hit uncomfortably close to home.But pushing through the personal mental toll of the hearings, the Stuff journalist's courageous reporting would help expose injustice and give survivors a voice.In this conversation with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Olivia discusses her experiences as a journalist with a disability, the fight to overcome stereotypes, and how good-quality media coverage can give dignity to others with disabilities.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018884979">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Justin Latif | Occupying Ihumātao
4 abr 2023, 17:00 · 47 min
Long before it made national headlines, Justin Latif faced an uphill battle to convince his bosses the occupation of Ihumātao was worth covering. The ensuing reportage opened up a national conversation about identity, land ownership and Māori rights.Season 3 Episode 2Long before it made national headlines, Justin Latif faced an uphill battle to convince his bosses the occupation of Ihumātao wasn't just some "small local thing" - and was actually a story worth covering.But what began as a report about a few dissidents taking a stand against a property developer would soon spark conversations across Aotearoa about identity, land ownership and Māori rights.In this kōrero with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Justin discusses the power of community journalism, overcoming work-induced panic attacks, and how the media can be a force for good.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018884416">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Barbara Dreaver | Measles Outbreak in Samoa
28 mar 2023, 16:00 · 49 min
During the 2019 measles outbreak in Samoa Barbara Dreaver reported on an ill-equipped healthcare system, complex tensions between traditional and western medicine, and the tragic and preventable loss of life.Season 3 Episode 1When the measles virus travelled from New Zealand to Samoa in September of 2019 Barbara Dreaver followed. On the ground, she found herself telling stories of an ill-equipped healthcare system compounded by complex tensions between traditional and western medicine. This formed the backdrop to the raw and tragic loss of 83 lives, with the majority of casualties being children. In this conversation with media chaplain and broadcaster Rev. Frank Ritchie, Barbara opens up about the profound impact those stories had on her, as well as her distinct experiences of being detained in both Fiji and Nauru.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018883138">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Susie Ferguson | Stepping into the Unthinkable
30 ago 2022, 17:00 · 49 min
Through the telling of one couple's devastating story, Susie Ferguson lifted the lid on the grief suffered by the hundreds of Kiwi families who lose a baby each year. The veteran broadcaster reflects on helping break NZ's final taboo.Season 2 Episode 10Horrified at witnessing multiple friends and co-workers grieve the loss of a baby, veteran RNZ broadcaster Susie Ferguson struggled to understand why it seemed to be something no one was talking about.Her bewilderment led to The Unthinkable, an award-winning podcast series examining the intense anguish the death of a newborn causes, and why it remains a taboo topic in New Zealand despite affecting hundreds of families here every year.In this conversation with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Susie reflects on making the series and the trauma of covering the Iraq War, and breaks down why she's stepping away from breakfast radio.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018856744">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Moana Maniapoto & Hikurangi Jackson | Ganglands
24 ago 2022, 0:26 · 44 min
Disheartened by one-dimensional coverage of gangs in Pākehā media, Moana Maniapoto and Hikurangi Jackson set about delving into the issue themselves. The Whakaata Māori mother-son duo's empathetic coverage captured the complexity and humanity of Aotearoa's gang landscape.Season 2 Episode 9Frustration over shallow media coverage of Aotearoa's gang landscape led Whakaata Māori colleagues and mother-son duo Moana Maniapoto and Hikurangi Jackson to launch an in-depth investigation into the issue themselves.Their empathetic one-hour special on gangs for Te Ao with Moana uncovered a complex and multifaceted situation and brought the human faces of those caught up in gang life to the fore, alongside leading experts.In this conversation with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Moana and Hikurangi discuss their path into journalism and how their Māori lens has opened doors with those who'd normally be suspicious of media.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018855268">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Barry Soper | Breakfast with Mandela
16 ago 2022, 17:00 · 40 min
Having joined the press gallery as its youngest member in 1980, Barry Soper is set to depart this year one of its veterans. Four decades and ten Prime Ministers on, he reflects on his career-shaping encounters with Nelson Mandela and his years holding power to account.Season 2 Episode 8A very fortunate case of mistaken identity in 1991 culminated in Barry Soper introducing then-NZ Prime Minister Jim Bolger to Nelson Mandela at a Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.The chance meeting led to breakfast and several more encounters with the legendary anti-apartheid activist, culminating in a lifelong fascination with the man who'd go on to become South Africa's first president.In this conversation with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Barry discusses his rendezvous with world leaders, his years holding the powerful to account, and the changing face of journalism.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018853517">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Mike McRoberts | On the Frontline in Gaza
9 ago 2022, 17:00 · 51 min
As missiles rained down on Gaza in 2014, Mike McRoberts lobbied his 3 News bosses to get him to the frontline. The trauma of witnessing destruction on such an enormous scale stayed with him and shaped how he responds to tragedy.Season 2 Episode 7As missiles rained down over Gaza in 2014, Mike McRoberts lobbied his 3 News bosses to get him to the frontline of the war. For weeks, he found himself reporting from the centre of one of the deadliest conflicts between Israel and Palestine in decades.The enormous scale of death and destruction he witnessed first-hand would stick with him, shaping his reporting and his response to future tragedy.In this conversation with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Mike talks about his experiences in the Middle East, his journey to reclaim te reo Māori and his optimism about the future of journalism.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018852311">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Mihingarangi Forbes & Annabelle Lee-Mather | A Question of Trust
2 ago 2022, 20:01 · 53 min
An expose into Te Kohanga Reo Trust by Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee-Mather led to their acrimonious exit from Māori Television. The duo bounced back to form an award-winning media company bringing indigenous storytelling to mainstream audiences.Season 2 Episode 6Having admired each other's work for years, Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee-Mather then formed a powerful journalistic partnership at Māori Television. Together, the duo have broken countless major stories and brought high-quality Māori journalism to the masses.But neither of them could have expected where their mahi would lead them. Amid concerns of editorial overreach while investigating alleged misspending by the Te Kōhanga Reo Trust Board, the pair walked away from Māori TV and launched their own media collective.In this kōrero with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Mihi and Annabelle discuss their working relationship, paving the way for other wāhine reporters, and the news media's role in creating a more equitable Aotearoa.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018851909">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Garth Bray | Chasing Hone in Alice Springs
26 jul 2022, 17:00 · 45 min
A surprise phone call handed Garth Bray a huge scoop as media scrambled to find a runaway Hone Harawira in Australia. His journey to Alice Springs and the fallout back home turned the spotlight on indigenous discrimination.Season 2 Episode 5In 2007, then-MP Hone Harawira absconded from a parliamentary trip to Australia. With journalists asking 'where's Hone?' a phone call out of the blue from the politician handed Garth Bray a surprise scoop. Hone's journey to Alice Springs - and the racist cartoon that followed - turned the spotlight on indigenous discrimination on both sides of the Tasman.Now helping the voiceless speak truth to power on the TVNZ consumer affairs show Fair Go, Garth has been a correspondent in Europe and Australia for TVNZ but credits a regional Māori radio station in the Far North for kick-starting his career.In this conversation with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Garth talks about New Zealand's embrace of Māoritanga and his hopes for a media that's a beacon of truth for the world.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018850739">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Carmen Parahi | Our day of reckoning
19 jul 2022, 19:56 · 46 min
Dismayed by how Māori were being portrayed in the media, Carmen Parahi nearly gave up on journalism for good. Instead, she channelled her frustration into a game-changing re-examination of indigenous news coverage.Season 2 Episode 4Carmen Parahi was at a career crossroads in 2020. While she still loved journalism, two decades of seeing Māori misrepresented and unfairly targeted in the media - not to mention the racism she'd experienced on the job - had taken its toll. She'd grown tired, angry and bitter, and was considering throwing in the towel.But sensing an opportunity for meaningful change under Stuff's new ownership, Carmen garnered the backing of her colleagues in establishing Pou Tiaki, a platform bringing attention to te ao Māori and priding itself on fair representation of all communities.In this conversation with broadcaster and media chaplain, Rev Frank Ritchie, Carmen discusses her struggles as a Māori reporter in a Pakeha-dominated news environment and her vision for a multicultural approach to journalism.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018849984">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Rachel Smalley | A patch in the Beqaa Valley
12 jul 2022, 17:00 · 56 min
When covering the Syrian refugee crisis, Rachel Smalley translated overwhelming statistics of tragedy into stories of living, breathing people. Years later, Rachel still carries the grief of what she witnessed.Season 2 Episode 3Flying into Lebanon to report on the plight of Syrian refugees, Rachel Smalley felt the weight of the assignment. The stories she heard and retold struck a chord with New Zealanders who encountered World Vision's 'Forgotten Millions' campaign. The memories of those people and their stories will remain with Rachel forever.In her role as a radio host, Rachel joined and amplified the chorus of voices urging the New Zealand government to 'raise the quota' of refugees given asylum within our borders.In this conversation with broadcaster and media chaplain, Rev Frank Ritchie, Rachel unpacks some of the suffering she has seen and explores the complex grief she continues to carry.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018848763">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Alison Mau | New Zealand’s #metoo reckoning
9 mar 2022, 16:00 · 51 min
When Alison Mau launched a nationwide project to support victims of workplace sexual abuse and harassment in sharing their stories, critics wondered if the results would even be newsworthy.Season 2 Episode 2After nearly four years of dedicated reporting on sexual abuse and harassment in workplaces across New Zealand, Senior Journalist Alison Mau sensed she was in danger of treating survivors with less compassion if she did not take a step away for a season.The project's momentum, driven by Ali's gritty determination to get the story right, had brought about remarkable change in New Zealand's public discourse. But behind the scenes, there were countless sleepless nights for the victims going public, and the journalists telling their stories.In this interview with media chaplain Rev. Frank Ritchie, Ali touches on her own experience of workplace sexual harassment, how it has shaped her reporting on such a sensitive topic, and her decision to step away from it for a time.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018833353">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Patrick Gower | The price of a miracle
23 feb 2022, 16:00 · 37 min
Cystic fibrosis is a death sentence for those who suffer with it. Encountering their experience, and the miracle drug that's just out of reach, changed Paddy Gower.Season 2 Episode 1It almost never became a story - but a simple email led Paddy Gower to connect with a community of New Zealanders impacted by the genetic condition cystic fibrosis.Cystic fibrosis is often diagnosed in newborns, affecting both the respiratory and digestive systems, with most sufferers unlikely to live to the age of 40.A life-changing new miracle drug is now available, but the price tag keeps it just out of reach for so many.In this interview with media chaplain Rev. Frank Ritchie, Paddy Gower reflects on his own experience of burnout as Newshub's political editor, and the profound impact that the community affected by cystic fibrosis have had on him personally.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018831540">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Jared Savage | The tragedy of Marie Harlick
1 sept 2021, 23:47 · 43 min
What started out as a seemingly straightforward but tragic homicide story for investigative journalist Jared Savage turned into a heart-breaking exposé that changed his reporting and view of the world.Season 1 Episode 6What started as a straight-forward write up of a tragic murder deemed 'absolutely preventable' grew into an extensive exposé chronicling the victim's heartbreakingly harsh life.Marie Harlick was brutally killed by her partner, who'd been released from prison on bail. Her young daughter watched on, strapped into a stroller. When New Zealand Herald investigative reporter Jared Savage began his due diligence to report on the event, he never imagined the impact the story would have on him.In this interview media chaplain Rev. Frank Ritchie speaks with award-winning journalist and author Jared Savage about how reporting on New Zealand's most horrific crimes has shaped his outlook on the world and his work.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018810735">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>
Miriama Kamo | Abuse in care
18 ago 2021, 17:00 · 48 min
In the 1960s and 70s, children as young as eight were placed in Porirua Psychiatric Hospital alongside the most mentally unwell adults. In 2005, Miriama Kamo told their story of startling abuse.Season 1 Episode 5In 2005, TVNZ journalist Miriama Kamo reported on historic abuses of children in state care at Porirua Psychiatric Hospital.A tragic picture emerged of a toxic culture that had developed amongst the staff. Allegations of severe neglect and outright abuse were corroborated by former staff members and even perpetrators.In this interview with media chaplain Rev. Frank Ritchie, Miriama Kamo speaks of the profound impact those stories have had on her personally and the discipline she needed to develop to maintain a level of distance and neutrality, in order to tell the whole story.<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/re_covering?share=elf_audio_2018808731">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a>

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