Auckland
The Detail for Friday 7 November 2025 WEB
This nasty pest can be destroyed, but it will take government resources and extreme vigilance from the public to do it. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Beethoven Quartets
A stunning live concert recording of two Beethoven masterpieces, performed by Auckland Philharmonia section principals: Concertmaster Andrew Beer, Minglun Liu (Violin), Robert Ashworth (Viola), and… Audio
Medical equipment company director sentenced for payments to DHB manager
William MacKenzie arranged for his company to make 28 payments totalling more than $170,000 to the manager.
Hornets found building nest on Auckland's North Shore
It is the first time a yellow-legged hornet queen has been found in the country.
Auckland Philharmonia: Nightscapes
Explore the shifting moods of evening, from Viennese elegance to profound passion, in this live recording from the Auckland Philharmonia. "Nightscapes" features musical director and conductor Giordano… Audio
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Central Auckland hotel evacuated after fire breaks out
The blaze started in the laundry room.
Auckland Philharmonia: Love Stories
Iconic tales of passion and conflict come to life in this concert recording from the Auckland Philharmonia, "Love Stories." Conducted by Antony Hermus, the performance is anchored by Tchaikovsky's… Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Tchaikovsky's Violin
Together with violinist Chloe Chua and conductor Shiyeon Sung, the Auckland Philharmonia presents Tchaikovsky's powerful Violin Concerto. The full concert programme also includes Franz von Suppé’s…
Auckland Transport brings back Pothole Promise
Auckland Transport is resurrecting its "Pothole Promise" campaign, pledging to fix 95% of the potholes on the city's arterial and high-volume regional roads within 24 hours. Auckland Transport's… Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Daphnis et Chloé
Experience a spectacular night of French masterpieces, live from the Auckland Town Hall. Conductor Jun Märkl leads a journey from the sun-drenched exoticism of Saint-Saëns' 'Egyptian' Concerto… Audio
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
Simon covers the Local Government election results, including what appears to be the background to Wayne Brown's big win. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Spanish Rhythms
This is a live recording of the Auckland Philharmonia's concert 'Spanish Rhythms', performed at the Auckland Town Hall on 31 July 2025. Audio
How Auckland restaurant Fatima's became a Foo Fighter's fave
Popular Auckland restaurant Fatima's 30 years on and now with a new cookbook. Audio
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo goes Down Under
2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and fans can see it in Auckland next year. Audio
Digital twins and testing possible treatments - leading bioengineer, Merryn Tawhai
Digital twins and the era of personalised medicine - Professor Merryn Tawhai, the director of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, on reimagining healthcare with virtual doubles. Audio
Shostakovich, Dmitri: Symphony No 9
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Shiyeon Sung at their Premier Series - Mozart & Mischief concert on 2 October 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer:… Audio
Ravel, Maurice: Jeux d'eau
Performed by Benjamin Grosvenor as an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's Premier Series - Mozart & Mischief concert on 2 October 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer:… Audio
Mozart, Wolfgang Amaedus: Piano Concerto No 21
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Benjamin Grosvenor, conducted by Shiyeon Sung, at their Premier Series - Mozart & Mischief concert on 2 October 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by… Audio
Respighi, Ottorino: La Boutique Fantasque
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Shiyeon Sung at their Premier Series - Mozart & Mischief concert on 2 October 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer:… Audio
Moment of Calm: For whom the bell tolls.
There's something soothing about the sound of a town hall clock on a Sunday morning. This one is in Auckland. Audio
