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Auckland Philharmonia: La Traviata
The central question of Verdi's La Traviata is whether true love is worth sacrificing a life of luxury. This is the choice made by the protagonist, Violetta Valéry, who abandons her world as a… Audio
Suppé, Franz von: Morning, Noon & Night in Vienna, Overture
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Shiyeon Sung at their Classic Series - Tchaikovsky's Violin concert on 25 September 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
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New portal lets Aucklanders assess beach conditions
Aucklanders can now check out conditions at the beach before they even leave the house thanks to a new online tool. Audio
Auckland councillor Richard Hills on housing intensification vote
Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs. Auckland councillor Richard… Audio
Auckland councillors vote in favour of housing intensification plan
Auckland councillors have voted in favour of a housing intensification replacement plan that will see 10-15 storey high rises built around public transport hubs. Victor Waters explains. Audio
New apartment block to rent out all 77 units
Whetū, Ockham's latest building in Auckland's Point Chevalier will be build to rent Audio
Soweto Gospel Choir perform HOPE
Listen to the Soweto Gospel Choir's performance of 'HOPE' at the Auckland Arts Festival in 2025. Hailing from Soweto, South Africa, the choir is known for its powerful blend of African gospel music… Audio
Kate Moodabe's decades-long fight for health equity
After starting her health career as a community pharmacist, Kate Moodabe has spent decades finding solutions for health inequities that ruin people's lives and cause preventable deaths. Audio
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
Simon reports on ructions in campaigning for the local elections, the government's plans for Eden Park and the housing density argument rumbles on. Simon Wilson is a Senior Writer NZ Herald Audio
Treading Lightly - shoelaces made from sheep and salad
Meet Jacob Smith, the 21-year-old turning wool and veggie scraps into fashion-forward biodegradable shoelaces. It started as a university project and has turned into a commercial venture sourcing wool… Audio
Pro-equity programmes still needed to fix health workforce inequities - doctor
A study has found Māori and Pacific medical students going through a long-standing admissions programme are graduating at a higher rate than students in other faculties.
Auckland shop owner wants compo as CRL kills business
An Auckland store owner who says her business has been brought it knees during construction for the city rail link wants proper compensation for the ongoing distruption. But Annie Quan, the owner of… Audio
Ravel, Maurice: String Quartet, 2nd movement
Performed by the Takács Quartet at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert on 30 August 2025 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Performers were: Edward Dusinberre (violin), Harumi Rhodes (violin), Richard… Audio
Beethoven, Ludwig van: String Quartet In C Op 59 No 3
Performed by the Takács Quartet at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert on 30 August 2025 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Performers were: Edward Dusinberre (violin), Harumi Rhodes (violin), Richard… Audio
Ngwenyama, Nokuthula: Flow
Performed by the Takács Quartet at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert on 30 August 2025 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Performers were: Edward Dusinberre (violin), Harumi Rhodes (violin), Richard… Audio
Haydn, Franz Joseph: String Quartet G Minor Op 74 No 3, Rider
Performed by the Takács Quartet at the Chamber Music New Zealand concert on 30 August 2025 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Performers were: Edward Dusinberre (violin), Harumi Rhodes (violin), Richard… Audio
Going Global Music Summit 2025
This week, international music specialists have congregated for the Going Global Music Summit 2025. The evenings were a showcase of our vibrant emerging talent, and the days were full of the nitty… Audio
Graham Leonard: Latest research on flooding
Volcanologist and Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist, Graham Leonard is back this week covering the challenge of flooding in Aotearoa. Audio
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
Simon discusses in the latest in the mayoral contest, housing density, a rural rates revolt and reclaiming land at the Port of Auckland. Simon Wilson is a Senior Writer NZ Herald Audio
Böhme, Oskar: Sextet
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia brass players at their In Your Neighbourhood - Tuba Tones concert on 21 August 2025 at the St Luke's, Remuera.
Performers were: Alexander Jeantou (tuba), Drew… Audio
