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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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Why psychedelics are back on the medical research table
Eighty-three years after the first LSD trip, psychedelics are again being explored for their potential therapeutic benefits.
Shower Thoughts: Is the chance of having a boy or a girl baby actually just a 50/50 chance?
Tonight's question: Is the chance of having a boy or a girl baby actually just a 50/50 chance?
Industry plant claims resurface as Geese digital marketing campaigns come to light
Long-time music journalist Chris Schulz joins Emile to discuss the growing debate around whether Geese’s rise reflects organic fan momentum or increas...
Luxon faces leadership questions after caucus meeting as speculation swirls over National unity
Former National minister and Attorney-General Chris Finlayson joins Emile Donovan to discuss a noisy few days for Christopher Luxon.
Wisden Almanack 2026 released as editor raises concerns over cricket politics
The latest edition of the Wisden Almanack, cricket’s long-running annual record of statistics and analysis, has been released, with editor Lawrence Bo...
Sports with Richard Irvine
Writer and sports fan Richard Irvine joins Emile Donovan to talk about what's been happening in the world of sport.
Small Histories with Emma Kay
It's a Monday night, which means it's time to dive into history with Nights' resident historian, Emma Kay.
Positive signs in fight against yellow-legged hornet pest
Professor Phil Lester, an ecologist and entomologist at Victoria University of Wellington, joins Emile Donovan to discuss the latest developments and...
State of emergency declared in Wellington
Emile Donovan speaks with Wellington Mayor Andrew Little for the latest weather updates across the Wellington region.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music.
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights’ resident screen critic Dan joins Emile Donovan to review Fuze (in cinemas), Blind Panic (digital rental) and Heat (TVNZ+).
Kauri Gum photographic exhibition takes place in Auckland
Kauri gum’s rich history in Aotearoa is the focus of a new Auckland exhibition, and expert David Pickens joins Emile Donovan to discuss.
This Weekend: Pro Wrestling
Emile Donovan speaks with Impact Pro Wrestling training coordinator Jake Sheehan about their Auckland open day and what it takes to become a pro wrest...
Entertainment giant Live Nation found operating illegally as a monopoly
Emille Donovan discusses the possible impact on Aotearoa with Layton Lillas, president of the New Zealand Promoters Association.
Celebrity status and political ambition
Richard Shaw, Professor of Politics at Massey University, joins Emile Donovan to discuss.
Hats, Status, and Social Rules
Bernard Capp is Emeritus Professor of History, University of Warwick and joins Emile Donovan to talk about ‘hatiquette’ through the years.
Enhanced Games raises questions over future of elite sport
Dr Adam Storey from AUT, who researches athlete performance and health joins Emile Donovan to discuss the implications.
Kiwi founded shoe company Allbirds pivots to AI
Fashion writer Emma Gleason joins Emile Donovan to unpack what’s behind the shift.
European correspondent Christian Smith
We look at the latest international news making headlines
Julia de Bres.on the language of the 'manosphere'
Tonight Julia looks at the language of the Manosphere.
Amendment to remove Trump ‘a long shot’
Dr. Maria Armoudian is an associate professor in politics and international relations, at University of Auckland and joins Emile Donovan.
How do you absolutely, positively kill a well-resourced capital city?
Danyl McLauchlan says it is not a sudden collapse, but the result of decades of decisions
Can a fuel crisis accelerate electrification?
Mike Casey, chief executive of Rewiring Aotearoa and a leading advocate for electrification, joins Emile to discuss.
Shower Thoughts: How does radio actually work?
RNZ’s Transmission Manager Steve White joins Emile Donovan to explain.
What would happen if you threw a coin off the Sky Tower?
Richard Easther, professor of physics at the University of Auckland joins Emile Donovan.
History is made at the Sydney Royal Easter Show dog competition
A standard poodle named Anton made history as the first ever back-to-back winner of the competition.
Are we becoming a nation of strangers?
Rob Campbell chats to Emile Donovan about why we are becoming socially isolated.
Are we heading towards a new kind of 'Space Race?'
Priyanka Dhopade is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Auckland and joins Emile Donovan.
How long should a bath towel last?
When do you know when it's time to say goodbye to your favourite towels, and how long can we realistically expect our bath towels to last for?
Small Histories with Emma Kay
Tonight, we’re turning back to April Fools and the pranks that once fooled a nation.
Could private finance help solve our flood protection challenges?
Newsroom Pro managing editor Jonathan Milne has been looking into this issue and joins Emile Donovan.
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic joins Emile Donovan with his picks for the weekend.
The joy of older technologies
Music journalist and writer Simon Sweetman joins Emile Donovan to explain why turning off the algorithm every once in a while, can be good for us all,...
Civil Defence on staying safe as Cyclone Vaianu approaches
John Price is the Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management at NEMA and joins Emile Donovan.
Latest from MetService ahead of Cyclone Vaianu
MetService Meteorologist John Law joins Emile Donovan.
Hollywood blockbuster highlights the wahine Māori behind famous waiata
We find out about the life and work of Erima Maewa Kaihau.
Historian on new evidence in the notorious Bill Sutch spy case
Sarah Gaitanos has written about this new material in a piece on the RNZ website and joins Emile Donovan.