Nights
Episodes
The case for home economics in school
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the proposed high school curriculum, home economics would cease to be a stand-alone subject and instead be taught within health. Home economics tea...
Weather update with reporter Lauren Crimp
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to RNZ journalist Lauren Crimp about the latest on the wild weather which hit much of the country today.
What can we learn from Lebron James' longevity
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is his secret? How has he stayed at the top for so long, Flinders University sports scientist Dr Dylan Hicks joins Emile Donovan to explain.
Science with Ezzy Pearson
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, the 2025 Ig Nobel winners, does a mother eating garlic change the smell of their breast milk, and how physics can help cook the perfect pas...
Metservice on weather warnings and watches
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to the Metservice for an update on the red weather warnings in place across the country for tomorrow.
Should we end school zoning?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Grimshaw is a sociologist at the University of Canterbury and joins Emile Donovan to put the case.
Latest on the extreme weather
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp joins us from Wellington.
Mazbou Q on spreading the joy of hip hop
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rapper, producer and educator joins Emile Donovan in our Auckland studio.
Shower Thoughts: Could I survive being lost at sea?
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest Alec Frydman is a carpenter in Laguna Beach, California and joins Emile Donovan to share how he survived for 13 days lost at sea.
Why we go bananas for bananas
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Harker is a principal scientist at Plant and Food Research, and a banana enthusiast. He joins Emile Donovan.
Former FBI investigator on brazen Louvre jewel heist
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Carpenter is the former lead investigator of the FBI's Art Crime Team in the US and speaks to Emile Donovan from the States.
World News from the BBC
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Ross looks at some of the events making international headlines.
The science of earworms
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some songs get stuck in our heads so easily?
Sports with Jamie Wall
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We recap the weekend in sport.
Small Histories of New Zealand with Emma Kay
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight she's chatting about letters to the editor sent by dogs.
Rubbish collection plan causes a stink
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some residents are not happy at a rubbish collection trial being proposed in parts of Auckland
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nights' resident screen critic joins Emile Donovan to review Black Phone 2 (2025), PIRAHNHA DD (2012) streaming for free on ThreeNow, and Kim's...
This Weekend: Bananagrams Bananza
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Run by The Open Fort for Auckland's Play Month, the tournament is part of Midtown Market happening across the CBD this weekend.
This Weekend: Celebrating 10 years of the Dunedin Tweed Ride
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dunedinites are being encouraged to don their finest tweeds and spring frocks for the 10th anniversary of Dunedin's Tweed Ride. Co-organiser Ruth Bar...
Most successful season on record for Otago toroa
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A total of 38 chicks have fledged from Pukekura/Taiaroa Head colony - the most on record. The Department of Conservation's Coastal Otago albatross ra...
The rise of 'Healthization'
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This phenomenon is the subject of a new book by social anthropologist Professor Susanna Trnka from the University of Auckland.
Who invented the mince and cheese pie?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newsroom's Jonathan Milne has been investigating, and he joins Emile Donovan to answer this question and more.
Myth Takes with Ben Jackson
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our monthly chat with classics educator and enthusiast Ben Jackson, we are meeting the ancient world's furry friends.
What is more efficient - filling the kettle with cold water or hot water?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Richard Easther, from the University of Auckland joins Emile Donovan to explain.
Guyon Espiner reflects on Jim Bolger's years in politics
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The former prime minister died yesterday.
Explainer: The world of gemstones
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Kennedy is a Professor at the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Canterbury. and joins Emile Donovan.
Twenty- five years of art from New Zealand indie music
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Low Hum's Ian Jorgensen joins Emile Donovan to talk about the project.
Big news from New Zealand's coolest sport
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Men's curling team skipper, Anton Hood joins Nights.
The new Mayor in favour of rates rises
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mayor-elect Nandor Tanczos joins Emile Donovan.
New device set to reduce plastics pollution at beaches
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each year, an estimated 4 million tonnes of plastic waste from urban and industrial centres ends up in marine environments. Rivers and waterways act l...
Shower Thoughts: What is life like without vision?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Shepherd is part of Blind Low Vision New Zealand, where he works as the General Manager of Community and Inclusion. He joins Mark Leishman.
News from Europe
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our European correspondent Christian Smith joins Mark Leishman from London.
Community book fair left with hefty bill
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Driscoll is from the Rotary Club of Ashburton, he's one of the people behind the Bookarama, and he joins Mark Leishman.
Are our political leaders unlikable?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Grant Duncan is a research associate with the Public Policy Institute at the University of Auckland, and he joins Mark Leishman.
New report recommends decriminalisation of illicit drugs
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Joe Boden joins Mark Leishman to discuss the issue.
BBC World News
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Hugh Jones from the BBC World Service joins Nights to take a look at some of the events making international headlines.
Sports with Jamie Wall
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RNZ's Jamie Wall joins us to take a look at the weekend that was in sport.
Dame Gaylene Preston on Pike River film
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The movie is having its New Zealand premier in Greymouth tonight.
Could compulsory voting be an answer to dismal turnout for Local Body Elections?
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Asquith is a keen local politics watcher and governance scholar, a New Zealander but residing in Australia and he joins Mark Leishman.