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Nights

RNZ New Zealand

Tune in to Nights every weekday from 8pm to midnight for a delectable buffet of creative ideas, open-minded conversations, music, musings and daily stimulation.

Location:

Wellington, United States

Description:

Tune in to Nights every weekday from 8pm to midnight for a delectable buffet of creative ideas, open-minded conversations, music, musings and daily stimulation.

Twitter:

@RNZNights

Language:

English

Contact:

+64 (0)4 474 1469


Episodes
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’Preparing for the inevitable’ The work of a death doula

8/27/2024
End of Life Doula Alliance Aotearoa chair, Treza Gallogly joins Emile Donovan.

Duration:00:13:40

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Kiwi lecturer at Harvard on misinformation, and the right to be told the truth

8/27/2024
Matt Macdonald lectures in ethics His PhD looks at misinformation, and the right to be told the truth. He's back in the country for a few weeks, and he joins Emile Donovan.

Duration:00:11:08

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Kiwi's turning back to domestic media says new survey

8/27/2024
Duncan Grieve from The Spinoff joins Emile Donovan to discuss the findings of the New Zealand on Air "Where are the Audiences?" survey.

Duration:00:14:47

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Nights Politics with Thomas Coughlan

8/27/2024
Deputy Political Editor at the New Zealand Herald Thomas Coughlan joins Emile Donovan to talk about the big political stories of the week.

Duration:00:11:06

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Shower Thoughts: How do I protect myself from lightning?

8/27/2024
Professor Craig Rodger is from the Space Physics Group at the University of Otago and joins Emile Donovan.

Duration:00:16:24

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BBC World Lookahead with Pete Ross

8/26/2024
BBC World's Pete Ross joins Emile Donovan to look at the events making headlines internationally, including the WHO's declaration of a global emergency over the spread of a new strain of mpox, the latest polling from the US elections, and the Paralympic Games are set to kick off this week.

Duration:00:14:14

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Sports with Bryan Waddle

8/26/2024
Nights' sports correspondent Bryan Waddle joins Emile Donovan to discuss Lydia Ko's shining month, the All Blacks' coaching strife, new rules for rugby's National Provincial Championship, and the America's Cup.

Duration:00:12:18

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Billionare CEO of Telegram app to appear before court

8/26/2024
While Telegram supporters label Durov a 'free-speech hero', his app has caused concern about the spread misinformation, extremism and illicit activity, like drug sales and child pornography.

Duration:00:12:52

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What machines can learn from the dung beetle

8/26/2024
In 2013, researchers discovered that the humble dung beetle was using the Milky Way as a navigational guide to roll its signature balls of dung. Now, engineers in Australia have been taking notes.

Duration:00:22:26

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Whakataukī of the Week with Haupai Puha

8/26/2024
Haupai Puha is a darts superstar. Ranked number one in the country, he's the first New Zealander to qualify for the world professional darts circuit.

Duration:00:10:21

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Out Lately with Finn Johansson

8/23/2024
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music.

Duration:00:26:47

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Remembering Janet Frame on her birthday centenary

8/23/2024
Writer, editor and critic Catherine Taylor joins Emile Donovan to reflect on the work and legacy of the acclaimed author.

Duration:00:14:07

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Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin

8/23/2024
Nights' resident screen critic is back with three tips for your weekend viewing pleasure.

Duration:00:15:39

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This Weekend: The Bitches' Box

8/23/2024
Amelia Dunbar is one half of comedy duo and joins Emile Donovan to talk about their shows this weekend.

Duration:00:07:58

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Are running clubs the new Tinder?

8/22/2024
Running clubs across the world are reporting increasing numbers of people joining, as many singles ditch the on-line options for finding a partner.

Duration:00:08:03

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Australia's new 'right to switch off' laws to kick in

8/22/2024
Associate Professor John Hopkins, from the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia joins Emile Donovan to explain how they will work.

Duration:00:12:32

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What's behind the shock departure of AB's assistant coach?

8/22/2024
Sports journalist Jamie Wall joins Nights to discuss Leon MacDonald's call to quit the role.

Duration:00:15:52

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Maddie Dai on cartooning for the New Yorker and writing 'We Were Dangerous'

8/22/2024
Emile Donovan talks to the screenwriter behind New Zealand feature film We Were Dangerous from her home in London.

Duration:00:17:37

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The 'cult of toxic happiness'

8/22/2024
Why do we feel the pressure to stay happy and positive - and is the wellness industry to blame?

Duration:00:12:48

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Scholarships aim to ease financial burden on student nurses

8/21/2024
Head of nursing at AUT, Dr Jan Dewar, joins Emile Donovan.

Duration:00:10:32