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Tune in to Nights with Emile Donovan every weekday from 8pm to midnight for a delectable buffet of creative ideas, open-minded conversations, music, musings and daily stimulation.
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What can we learn from Lebron James' longevity
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
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 pasta...
Metservice on weather warnings and watches
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?
Mike Grimshaw is a sociologist at the University of Canterbury and joins Emile Donovan to put the case.
Mazbou Q on spreading the joy of hip hop
Rapper, producer and educator joins Emile Donovan in our Auckland studio.
Shower Thoughts: Could I survive being lost at sea?
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
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
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.
Small Histories of New Zealand with Emma Kay
Tonight she's chatting about letters to the editor sent by dogs.
Rubbish collection plan causes a stink
Some residents are not happy at a rubbish collection trial being proposed in parts of Auckland
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic joins Emile Donovan to review Black Phone 2 (2025), PIRAHNHA DD (2012) streaming for free on ThreeNow, and Kim's Video ...
This Weekend: Bananagrams Bananza
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
Dunedinites are being encouraged to don their finest tweeds and spring frocks for the 10th anniversary of Dunedin's Tweed Ride. Co-organiser Ruth Bart...
Most successful season on record for Otago toroa
A total of 38 chicks have fledged from Pukekura/Taiaroa Head colony - the most on record. The Department of Conservation's Coastal Otago albatross ran...
The rise of 'Healthization'
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?
Newsroom's Jonathan Milne has been investigating, and he joins Emile Donovan to answer this question and more.
Myth Takes with Ben Jackson
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?
Professor Richard Easther, from the University of Auckland joins Emile Donovan to explain.
Guyon Espiner reflects on Jim Bolger's years in politics
The former prime minister died yesterday.
Explainer: The world of gemstones
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
A Low Hum's Ian Jorgensen joins Emile Donovan to talk about the project.
Big news from New Zealand's coolest sport
New Zealand Men's curling team skipper, Anton Hood joins Nights.
New device set to reduce plastics pollution at beaches
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?
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.
Community book fair left with hefty bill
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?
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
Professor Joe Boden joins Mark Leishman to discuss the issue.
BBC World News
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
RNZ's Jamie Wall joins us to take a look at the weekend that was in sport.
Dame Gaylene Preston on Pike River film
The movie is having its New Zealand premier in Greymouth tonight.
Could compulsory voting be an answer to dismal turnout for Local Body Elections?
Andy Asquith is a keen local politics watcher and governance scholar, a New Zealander but residing in Australia and he joins Mark Leishman.
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic joins Mark Leishman for some weekend recommendations.
This Weekend: National Bookshop Day
Louise Ward from independent bookshop Wardini Books joins Mark Leishman.
Napier launches dog-friendly status with 'pawrade'
Pip Thompson from the local business association joins Mark Leishman to discuss this pawsome initiative.