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• Lloyd Burr | The Pike River Report

  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.Watch the video version of the episode here.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.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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• Dana Johannsen | The System that Broke Olivia Podmore

  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.Content warning: This podcast discusses mental health and suicide.Watch the video version of the episode here.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.Lifeline: 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.Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (24/7) or text 4202Samaritans: 0800 726 666 (24/7)Youthline: 0800 376 633 (24/7) or free text 234 (8am-12am), or email [email protected]'s Up: 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 Asian Family Services: 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.Rural Support Trust Helpline: 0800 787 254Healthline: 0800 611 116Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155OUTLine: 0800 688 5463 (6pm-9pm)If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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• Jonathan Milne | Hiding from Nazis

  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.Watch the video version of the episode here.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.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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• Te Aniwa Hurihanganui | Treaty Principles Bill

  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.Content warning: contains violent and racist language.Watch the video version of the episode here.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.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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• Elesha Gordon | How Are You, Really?

  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. After 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.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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