PODCAST · society
Nights
by RNZ
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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Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music.
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Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic joins Susana Lei'ataua to review: Supergirl (In cinemas), One Hundred Years of Solitude (Netflix), and Would I Lie To You (TVNZ+ and ThreeNow).
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Who was Robin Hood?
You probably have an image in your mind of who he was. But where did that version come from?
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Christchurch School of Music finds forever home
After more than a decade without a permanent home, the Christchurch School of music has been funding towards a new building.
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No Boundaries, Just Blisters
Harjinder Chander is raising money for his beloved Cricket Club by running over 100 kms.
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Encore! A love letter to live music
An exhibition in Auckland Central Library explores how live music has shaped the city.
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How to keep your house warm
New research shows some kiwis are living in homes that are so cold during winter that they can see their breath.
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The Good Sex Project is back again
The podcast is back for a third season.
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European correspondent Christian Smith
Tonight - Keir Starmer resigns, England draws against Ghana in the FIFA World Cup, and the UK and Europe are sweltering through a heatwave.
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Wellington's building problem
The capital’s Golden Mile project is officially cancelled, after City councilors voted overwhelmingly to scrap the long-awaited urban redevelopment project.
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All about The Southern Hemisphere Fiction 100
The academy of New Zealand literature has now published a Southern Hemisphere Fiction 100 list.
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How do we keep our data safe?
It seems data breaches are becoming a common occurrence, as more organisations store sensitive information online
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Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
The Nights' resident screen critic joins Susana Lei’ataua with his latest reviews.
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Celebrating Jules Topp
Singer Tami Neilson was among those who gathered in Auckland for a final send off to musician Dame Jools Topp.
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Best in fiction, poetry and non-fiction showcased in 2026 New Voices of Aotearoa list
Louise Ward is a bestselling author and co-owner of Wardini Books, and one of the judges behind this year's selections.
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Meet the New Zealander spending three months at NASA
AUT PhD student Laura Franssen is the first microbiology researcher to receive the New Zealand Space Scholarship.
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Shower Thoughts: Why is there no direction in space?
Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Auckland Richard Easther joins Emile Donovan to answer tonight's question.
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Student debaters to represent New Zealand at international competition
We speak to two members of the New Zealand team set to travel to Kenya in July.
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Could Aotearoa be the new 'Singapore of the South Pacific'?
Journalist and commentator Anna Fifield joins Emile Donovan to explain.
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The secrets of the deep sea and why we need to protect it
Journalist Jacob Mikanowski, who has been diving into the endless mysteries of the deep sea for his new feature in the Guardian., joins Emile Donovan.
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Sports with Ben Strang
We’re joined by journalist and commentator Ben Strang.
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Small Histories of New Zealand with Emma Kay
This week she's taking a look back at timekeeping in early New Zealand.
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Colin Peacock on surprise editor appointment at The Post
Emile Donovan is joined by the host of Mediawatch for his view on the appointment.
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Should we be able to take politicians at their word?
That’s the question posed by Newsroom managing editor Jonathan Milne.
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Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music.
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105
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to review: Glenrothan (In Cinemas), Devs (Neon), and The Way (Brollie).
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The Weird Horror Film Festival is back
And this year it's even bigger and even weirder!
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The fight to save The Gypsy Tea Room
With the iconic venue facing closure, locals are rallying to save a place they say has become part of the fabric of the neighbourhood.
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Humans prefer to walk counterclockwise but we don't know why
Next time you're in a shared public space, like a supermarket, or museum, take a closer look at the people around you.
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Sports with Ben Strang
It’s Monday night, so it’s time to talk sport.
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Small Histories with Emma Kay
This week, she's here to talk about Kauri gum and the industry which grew around it.
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Out Lately with Finn Johansson
It's a classic science experiment which creates a dramatic result when the mentos sweet reacts in the Coca-Cola.
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Shortcuts with Dan Slevin
The Nights’ resident screen critic joins us for some recommendations ahead of the weekend.
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National Bowling Championship takes off this weekend
.Alex Reed is the publicity officer of New Zealand Indoor Bowls Inc, and he joins Emile Donovan.
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Fifty-plus years in brass bands recognised
Leigh Martin was awarded the King’s Service Medal for services to brass bands. He joins Emile Donovan.
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The Auckland man betting the house on football - literally
Tim Thomas joins Emile Donovan,
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Weight training linked to longer life, study finds
The findings say 90 minutes to two hours of weight training a week can greatly reduce the risk of an early death.
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The science behind the Coca-Cola and Mentos experiment
It's a classic science experiment which creates a dramatic result when the mentos sweet reacts in the Coca-Cola.
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What happens when a few companies control the market?
The Commerce Commission's latest annual grocery report found there has been little observable change in competition.
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Four NZ MPs banned from China for one year after Taiwan visit
The Chinese Embassy said the sanction could be reduced or lifted if the MPs apologised. But what exactly is it that they need to apologise for?
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Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes - but there's a catch
Rachael Horner is an entomologist; she joins Emile Donovan on the show tonight to explain.
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What does late night eating do to your teeth?
Veteran Nelson dentist Andrew Meffan joins Emile Donovan.
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European correspondent Christian Smith
Christian Smith dials in from London with news from the other side of the world.
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Inside the silent book clubs
Kirsty Ren is the host of a silent book club in central Auckland and joins Emile Donovan.
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Is New Zealand happy going nowhere?
AUT Chancellor and former Health NZ chair Rob Campbell joins Emile Donovan.
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How do queens choose their drag name?
Environmentalist drag performer Pattie Gonia is being sued for trademark infringement by outdoor clothing company Patagonia.
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Does poetry have to rhyme?
Poetry met the world of big business this past week when billionaire Jeff Bezos used it as an analogy for layoffs at The Washington Post.
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Shower Thoughts: Is it bad to eat late at night?
Have you ever been standing in the shower when suddenly the noise in your brain clears and, in its place, appears the perfect thought?
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AI boom or AI bubble?
Does AI's sky-high valuations stack up, or are we watching another investment bubble take shape?
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Why is Pauline Hanson polling so well?
A new national opinion poll in Australia has One Nation’s primary vote at 31% – up from 7% just two years ago.
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