Cynthia Morahan

Documentary The Eulogy is an “epic tale and musical legacy of one of the greatest pianists Australia never really knew”. Director Janine Hosking delves into the life of Geoffrey Tozer. Video, Audio

There’s a first for everything and for visiting Russian pianist Denis Kozhukhin there will be a whole bunch when he tours the country with the NZSO over the coming weeks Audio

It was a big risk for The Court Theatre to stage something as flamboyant, fabulous and confronting as Hedwig and The Angry Inch, but it’s what Christchurch, and New Zealand, needs right now. Audio

A new New Zealand work with a libretto by Witi Ihimaera and a score by Kenneth Young, inspired in part by the garden paintings of Karl Maughan, debuts at the Auckland Writers Festival next week. Audio

Residents are told to stay put as Civil Defence crews assess flooding in the Clutha District. A multimillon dollar facelift for South Auckland's medical facilities. Audio

A terrifying lift plunge for Kiwi tourists in Chicago. Melbourne Police have arrested three men suspected of plotting a "terrorist act". Audio

A sub-station switchboard fault leaves most of Taupō without power. The government proposes surprise audits, and higher teacher numbers for early childhood centres. Audio

New Zealand composer Gareth Farr explains how he's added a stunning soundscape to Dylan Thomas' words for Under Milkwood. Audio

the Show me Shorts NZ International Short Film Festival is underway. Director Gina Dellabarca gives us a sneak peak of the festival's creation and what to expect this year. Video, Audio

The NZSO announces its 2019 subscription series, we mark the passing of Italian maestro Claudio Scimone and we continue celebrating 2018 Gramophone winners.

You’ll know it when you hear it. One of the vibrant choruses from Verdi’s famous Requiem has accompanied TV shows and advertisements, and was used in the NZ film “Hunt for the Wilderpeople”. Audio

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…

Hundreds of Auckland homeowners may need new resource consents. Burger King is penalised after failing to pay a worker the minimum wage . Audio

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

Simon Bridges insists the inquiry into who leaked his expenses must go ahead. Malcom Turnbull's leadership remains in limbo in Canberra. Audio

Single use plastic bags are being banned. A one point five billion dollar plan for the foreign student industry. Audio

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…

After more than 10 years of negotiation, the TPP is finally a reality. Donald Trump signs off on controversial new tariffs. Audio