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Spectrum
An iconic documentary series which captured the essence of New Zealand from 1972 to 2016.
RNZ said a fond farewell to Spectrum in 2016, but you can continue to enjoy many hours of listening here.
Alwyn Owen and Jack Perkins began Spectrum in 1972. During its first 20 years or so, the series often included first-hand accounts of New Zealand life as far back as the 1890s and is recognised as one of New Zealand’s most valuable libraries of oral history.
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Barry Brickell turns 80
A grand old man of Coromandel looks back on his life. Read more Audio
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Spectrum for 8 November 2015 - Waikeria Prison
Earlier this year, Waikeria Prison won a Corrections Leadership award from Arts Access Aotearoa for facilitating activities including kapa haka, whakairo (carving), music, poetry, raranga (weaving)… Read more Audio, Gallery
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Spectrum for 22 November 2015
Stories from mothers for whom pregnancy brought unexpected fears in a story about Perinatal depression, 'More than the Baby Blues'. Audio
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Teaching the 'sweet science' of boxing
This week, we're off to Lower Hutt - north of Wellington - where boxing coach Billy Graham has devoted his life to teaching young boxers at his Naenae Boxing Academy. Read more Audio
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Going begging
RNZ producers David Steemson and Jason Te Kare reflect on an afternoon spent asking for money on Auckland's Queen Street. Read more Video, Audio
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Centennial Street Shuts
A long term fixture at Auckland Museum is going 'virtual'. Read more Audio
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Elevation by Doug Kelly's Radio Band
They've got more than 300 years of jazz experience between them. And yet Christchurch musicians, Doug Kelly, Doug Caldwell, Harry Voice and Gerald Marston still struggle to pin down the mysterious… Read more Audio
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When Jazz Came to Town
This week on Spectrum: It may be elusive but when its good, everyone knows it. We're talking about jazz. Next Sunday, Heritage Week in Christchurch pays tribute to the city's early jazz musicians with… Read more Audio
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Rangitoto Ships Recycled
It's been one man's quest to record the whereabouts of ships scuttled on Rangitoto island before they vanish. Read more Audio, Gallery
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