Cynthia Morahan
Upbeat for Thursday 6 September
Instagram bans classical music and Israel public radio apologises for playing Wagner. Verdi’s Requiem is brought to life by Orchestra Wellington and we continue celebrating the 2018 Gramophone…
Midday News for 29 August 2018
Hundreds of Auckland homeowners may need new resource consents. Burger King is penalised after failing to pay a worker the minimum wage . Audio
Midday News for 28 August 2018
The Prime Minister says government policies will not stunt economic growth. Footage of a prison guard kicking a subdued inmate 3 times in the head is shown in court. Audio
Midday News for 27 August 2018
The Government is proposing big changes to renting laws. The police in Napier admit it is hard to shut down all the sellers of synthetic cannabis. Audio
Midday News for 24 August 2018
Simon Bridges insists the inquiry into who leaked his expenses must go ahead. Malcom Turnbull's leadership remains in limbo in Canberra. Audio
Midday News for 10 August 2018
Single use plastic bags are being banned. A one point five billion dollar plan for the foreign student industry. Audio
Upbeat for Monday 21 May
Tony Vercoe, the head of Kiwi-Pacific Records died last week aged 98. We listen to his last interview with Upbeat. We play some music from the royal wedding, celebrate Kiwi organist Thomas Gaynor and…
Midday News for 9 March 2018
After more than 10 years of negotiation, the TPP is finally a reality. Donald Trump signs off on controversial new tariffs. Audio
Midday News for 19 February 2018
Metservice issues severe weather warnings as Cyclone Gita approaches. The Education Review Office urges schools to stop grouping children by maths ability. Audio
Midday News for 9 February 2018
New Zealand's sharemarket dips as Wall Street tumbles again. A property manager has been jailed for a 52 million dollar fraud scheme. Audio
Midday News for 22 December 2017
The minimum wage is to rise by 75 cents an hour. The man accused of driving into Melbourne pedestrians has been talking to police. New Zealand shoppers are breaking records with the number of… Audio
Midday News for 21 December 2017
A Chinese company's bid to buy UDC Finance has been knocked back. Four new roads could be tolled. Audio
Midday News for 15 December 2017
Vehicles are lined up in Kaikoura to drive down the newly repaired State highway 1 road. A new report shows New Zealand doesn't have a plan to deal with the impact of climate change. Audio
Midday News for 14 December 2017
34 property owners in the Bay of Plenty have to abandon their unsafe homes after a council vote. A former Police officer has pleaded guilty to murdering his estranged wife. Audio
Midday News for 24 October 2017
Details of the deals Labour struck are about to be revealed and abuse is hurled at a man charged with a West Coast murder. Audio
Midday News for 20 October 2017
Labour makes its ministerial picks this afternoon. A referendum on recreational marijuana will take place under the new government. Audio
Review: Auckland Symphony Orchestra’s Synthony
Electronic Dance Music was given a symphonic twist by Auckland Symphony Orchestra in front of a heaving Auckland Town Hall on Saturday Night. Reviewer Tony Stamp was in the glow-stick waving crowd. Video, Audio
Well-travelled maestro takes us to Italy
Former NZSO music director Emeritus Maestro James Judd is back in New Zealand to conduct the orchestra’s next concert Travels in Italy. The conductor was the NZSO’s Music Director for almost a decade… Audio
Midday News for 22 September 2017
Doubts cast on when the Northland fuel line was ruptured. Steven Joyce says National's campaign has gained momentum in its home stretch. Audio
Business briefs
Fonterra has appointed Marc Rivers to the role of chief financial officer, who will take over the role from March. Audio