Guyon Espiner (born 31 December 1970) is an investigative journalist at Radio New Zealand. He has worked in print, radio and television for more than 20 years, as a reporter, political editor and anchor.[1][2]
Guyon Espiner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 December 1970 |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Alma mater | University of Canterbury |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
| Employer(s) | Radio New Zealand National; New Zealand Listener |
| Known for | Broadcasting |
| Spouse | |
Career
editEspiner grew up in Christchurch. His mother, Mary Espiner, died in 2001. His father, Eric Espiner, is an endocrinologist in Christchurch.[3] Espiner Jr. began his career at the University of Canterbury, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and a diploma in journalism.[4]
He spent ten years as a newspaper journalist, including a stint as political editor of the Sunday Star Times, before transitioning into television with TVNZ in 2003.[5]
He was appointed TVNZ's political editor in 2006 and anchored several programmes, including Agenda, Q+A, and Breakfast, developing a reputation as a dogged political interviewer.
At the end of 2011, Espiner left TVNZ to join the reporting team of TV3's current affairs programme 60 Minutes. Later he hosted two new current affairs shows on TV3, 3rd Degree and The Vote.[6][7]
In 2014, Espiner left television and took over co-hosting of the prominent daily news programme Morning Report on Radio New Zealand National with Susie Ferguson.[8]
He left hosting duties in 2019 and now works as an investigative journalist for Radio New Zealand and continues to write for Listener Magazine.[9][10][11]
Personal life
editEspiner married Emma Wehipeihana in a private ceremony on 5 February 2012.[12][13] The couple separated in 2023.[14]
He revealed he has Type 1 Diabetes in 2018 after a hospital scare.[15][16]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Noted. "Guyon Espiner talks frankly about politicians, te reo and whānau". www.noted.co.nz. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Guyon Espiner | RNZ National Presenter". RNZ. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ Husband, Dale (29 July 2018). "Guyon Espiner: I'd love a New Zealand where we all embrace te reo". e-tangata. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Noted. "Guyon Espiner talks frankly about politicians, te reo and whānau". www.noted.co.nz. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ Noted. "Guyon Espiner talks frankly about politicians, te reo and whānau". www.noted.co.nz. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Hosts preview TV3's new show, The Vote". 27 March 2013. Archived from the original on 13 April 2013.
- ^ Drinnon, John "Guyon Espiner leaves TVNZ – for TV3", New Zealand Herald, 15 December 2011. Accessed 3 January 2012.
- ^ "Guyon Espiner". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- ^ "Guyon Espiner moves from Morning Report in RNZ changes". RNZ. 14 December 2018. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Guyon Espiner leaves RNZ's Morning Report". Stuff. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Guyon Espiner | RNZ National Presenter". RNZ. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ Tahana, Yvonne "TV stars pop big question", New Zealand Herald, 1 February 2011. Accessed 3 January 2012.
- ^ "TV stars, politicians mix at Espiner wedding". New Zealand Herald. 6 February 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ^ Wadey, Rebecca (28 March 2023). "Guyon Espiner on separation, stress - and not drinking". Stuff. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ "Radio New Zealand presenter Guyon Espiner has Type One diabetes". Stuff. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Guyon Espiner on leaving Morning Report: What I won't be apologising for". RNZ. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.