Geoff Robinson

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• Geoff Robinson Morning Report introduction 6 June 1975

  6 Jun 1975

  Geoff Robinson joined the then New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation in 1970 and first appeared on Morning Report on June the 6th in 1975, filling in for regular host Joe Kote. Geoff joined Morning… Audio

• Geoff Robinson re: beards under attack - 1989

  15 May 1989

  When a woman wrote a letter to the editor about her dislike of men's beards, Geoff chose not to turn the other cheek. Audio

• Geoff Robinson with resigning PM David Lange August 1989

  8 Aug 1989

  When Prime Minister David Lange announced his resignation in August 1989, both Geoff Robinson and his co-presenter Maggie Barry wanted to do the interview. Geoff won. Audio

• Geoff Robinson presenting Aramoana shootings November 1990

  13 Nov 1990

  Geoff Robinson has been the voice guiding New Zealanders through many major local news events of the past 44 years. Audio

• Geoff Robinson presenting 9/11

  12 Sep 2001

  Over the years Geoff Robinson has brought significant moments of international history to Morning Report listeners. For many, the first they knew of the 9/11 attacks in the U.S. was when they turned… Audio

• Geoff Robinson commentating Sir Edmund Hillary's funeral

  22 Jan 2008

  Geoff Robinson has been the voice guiding New Zealanders through many major local news events over the past 44 years. Here he is commentating Sir Edmund Hillary's state funeral at Holy Trinity… Audio

• Geoff Robinson on location at President Obama's election

  4 Nov 2008

  Geoff Robinson on location at President Obama's election, 4th November 2008. Audio

• Geoff Robinson on location following Christchurch earthquake

  1 Mar 2011

  Geoff's eye-witness account from Christchurch on 1 March 2011 Audio

• Geoff Robinson: retiring radio broadcaster

  31 Mar 2014

  Morning Report presenter Geoff Robinson reflects on almost 40 years at the programme's helm, ahead of his retirement. With Kathryn Ryan. Audio

• Intro to Geoff's last morning report show

  1 Apr 2014

  In case you don't know, it's Geoff's last day on Morning Report - and at Radio New Zealand. Audio

• Morning Report host Geoff Robinson - the early days

  1 Apr 2014

  We'll be looking back this morning at Geoff's career on Morning Report - and at Radio New Zealand. This is how it all began... Audio

• A Pacific Farewell for Geoff and Simon

  1 Apr 2014

  Indira Moala sings a traditional farewell.

  Verse:
  Isa Isa vulagi lassa dina
  Nomu lako au na rarawa kina
  Cava beka ko a mai cakava,
  Nomu lako au na sega ni lasa.

  Isa, Isa you are my only… Audio

• How Geoff Robinson covered 9/11 for Morning Report

  1 Apr 2014

  This morning we are bringing you some highlights of Geoff's career at Radio New Zealand. Audio

• Christchurch earthquake one of most momentous NZ stories

  1 Apr 2014

  And when the devastating 6.3 magnitude quake hit Christchurch, people turned to Radio New Zealand for news. Audio

• Tortuous route to get Rainbow Warrior coverage on air

  1 Apr 2014

  When the French bombed the Rainbow Warrior late one July evening in 1985, here's how Geoff Robinson reported it on Morning Report the next day. Audio

• Going above and beyond after 1987 stock market crash

  1 Apr 2014

  And then there is business..When stock markets crashed all around the world, Geoff reported about the falls on the morning of what became Black Tuesday. Audio

• Geoff Robinson takes his tape recorder on a rollercoaster

  1 Apr 2014

  Back in the late 1970s, I took a ride on a Texan rollercoaster, with my taperecorder. Audio

• Former co-presenters discuss Geoff Robinson's legacy

  1 Apr 2014

  And two of Geoff's co-presenters join us - Sean Plunket who worked with Geoff for thirteen years and his co-presenter from the early 90s, Kim Hill. Audio

• Geoff Robinson first NZ broadcaster to go to North Korea

  1 Apr 2014

  Being a presenter on Morning Report allows you access to places most people don't get to - but then we have the privilege of telling you, the listeners, about it. Audio

• Famous marine biologist one of Geoff's favourite interviews

  1 Apr 2014

  And every now and then you get to interview someone you have long admired. Audio

• Pitching

  1 Apr 2014

  You always hope that interviewees will be on time, but sometimes they can be a little too on time. Audio

• Even the most professional interviewer can be put off

  1 Apr 2014

  Especially when the person you're interviewing won't leave the studio - as happened after Geoff interviewed the comedian Spike Milligan in 1976. Audio

• Listeners farewell Geoff as he says final goodbye

  1 Apr 2014

  And we can't let Geoff go without him hearing from you, the listeners. Audio