Frank Ritchie talks about life as a Europe correspondent with journalist Lisette Reymer Photo: Stephanie Soh Lavemaau
When 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.
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