Cynthia Morahan
Midday News for 3 July 2017
Teina Pora heads back to court over compensation payout. New information highlights the shortage of psychiatrists and mental health workers. Audio
Midday News for 2 June 2017
Trump withdraws - and the world deplores. Legalised medical cannabis comes a step closer. Audio
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No 6 in F, Pastoral
From the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington, 7 April 2017. Introduced by Cynthia Morahan. Audio
A change of direction for Dunedin writer Paddy Richardson.
Dunedin writer Paddy Richardson is an established crime writer - but her 7th novel you'll find in the "Historical New Zealand fiction section" of your local bookshop, library or online site. Audio
Midday News for 24 April 2017
New Zealand eyes US style security vetting for travellers from Muslim countries and a Headhunters gang figure is jailed for eight years on methamphetamine charges. Audio
Midday News for 13 April 2017
'The most powerful storm in decades' bears down on New Zealand. We'll cross live to our reporters in the field as the country prepares for Cyclone Cook. Audio
Midday News for 12 April 2017
Three more former CERA staff are under investigation and Bay of Plenty residents urged to batten down as Cyclone Cook approaches. Audio
Funny women
Women are funny. Full stop. That’s what Hens’ Teeth is all about. It began 30 years ago, when female comedians were considered to be as scarce as hens’ teeth. Women, from all walks of life, and… Audio
Drawing inspiration
As we get older many of us see drawing as something only children do. But its power to communicate and impact on art and the national psyche is something British cartoonist Steve Bell knows only too… Audio
Fond NZSO memories
BBC Broadcaster Dr Paul Oestreicher, originally from Dunedin, has many fond memories of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. He attended a National Orchestra concert in the southern city, and that… Audio
Looking for mass appeal
Expanding audiences for classical music and opera is at the heart of two upcoming events. Next weekend opera is coming to Cuba Street as part of the Cubadupa Festival in the form Stravinsky’s Renard… Audio
Midday News for 2 February 2017
A woman whose son was infected with campylobacter says Havelock North residents are still showing signs of being infected by the water contamination from last year and the creation of new salmon… Audio
Midday News for 1 February 2017
Blood testing starts for children who may have been exposed to contaminated water at a Pukekohe dental clinic and a German woman is found safe and well after two nights in the open on Mt Taranaki. Audio
Midday News for 31 January 2017
Immigration numbers soar to a new high and pressure mounts on Donald Trump to withdraw his contentious travel ban. Audio
Midday News for 27 January 2017
America reveals how it will make Mexico pay for the border wall and calls for the Government to do more to curb online hate speech. Audio
Midday News for 26 January 2017
New Zealand tourists may be in for a tougher time visiting the United States and a Havelock North water poisoning report exposes flaws. Audio
Midday News for 25 January 2017
An arrest warrant is issued for trans-Tasman sailor Alan Langdon and the police hunt a man who attacked two officers with a metal pipe. Audio
Midday News for 24 January 2017
Trade boosters lament the demise of the TPP and political parties make their pitches to the Ratana Church. Audio
Midday News for 23 January 2017
The Prime Minister refuses to bury the TPP and hundreds of Auckland homes are still without power. Audio
Listening Room 5 of 5
Cynthia continues to neglect domestic chores in favour of listening (and preparing for this programme). There's time for Tea for Two, some Sugar Blues, and the smell of coffee in the air with… Audio
