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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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Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back for the last time in 2025, 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 joins Emile Donovan to review the year in movies.
When things go wrong for Santa
RNZ Producer Angie Skerrett has been looking at times when things haven't quite gone according to plan.
Why does time seem to go so fast?
Hinze Hogendoorn is a Professor in Visual Time Perception at the Queensland University of Technology and he joins Emile Donovan..
How do I stop spiders living in my wing mirrors?
Pest control expert Heiko Kaise joins Emile Donovan to answer this question.
Science with Ezzy Pearson
Tonight, some Xmas themed science research, including the science of cooking the perfect turkey.
Christopher Tubbs on DJing, the vibe, the music and why dancing is for everyone
The DJ, producer, and 'godfather of Kiwi club culture' joins RNZ Nights.
End of year reflections with RNZ Nights' Tim Miller
Our executive producer pops along with some sage reflections on the nature of sport and success in this his final show of the year
A mega ministry merger to rule them all
Dr Tim Welch is a Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland and joins Emile Donovan to discuss the new mega ministry.
Why Jane Austen still connects with readers
Associate Lecturer in English Literature, Dr Naomi Walker explains why the author's connection with her readers is as strong as ever.
What does voter fraud claims mean for future of local body election voting?
Otago University Professor of Law, Andrew Geddis joins Emile Donovan.
The art of playing the triangle with NZSO percussionist Sam Rich
Sam joins Emile Donovan from our Wellington studio for a live performance to showcase the triangle.
Shower Thoughts: How did the backstage lounge the 'Green Room' get its name?
TV icon Jason Gunn joins Emile Donovan to answer tonight's Shower Thought question.
How to set and keep New Year resolutions
Professor Kirsty Ross is Head of the School of Psychology at Massey University and joins Emile Donovan to share some tips.
Sports with Jamie Wall
RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to look back on the biggest sports stories of 2025.
World News with the BBC
Correspondent Rob Hugh-Jones looks at some of the events making international headlines.
Yodelling hits a high
UNESCO has officially recognised the singing style as part of the world's intangible cultural heritage. Peter Cairns teaches the art of yodelling and...
Small Histories of New Zealand with Emma Kay
With Christmas just around the corner, Emma has been trawling the newspaper archives to uncover some delightfully strange, surprising, and long-forgot...
What the Bondi attack tells us about gun law reform
The terrible events cross the Tasman have once again put the spotlight on firearms control. Waikato University's International Law Professor Al Gilles...
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights’ resident screen critic joins Emile Donovan to look at what’s new on the big screen as well as a few things worth watching from the comfort of...
Can an octopus really play the piano?
An octopus named Takoyaki or Tako, for short, has become an internet sensation after Swedish YouTuber Mattias Krantz rescued him from a fish market an...
Christchurch welcomes big new sports and aquatic centre
Emile Donovan speaks to Warren and Mahoney architect Brett Diprose about what it takes to design and build such a colossal community asset.
Is true crime as a form of entertainment ethical?
Jen Eastwood is a writer, reader, and host of the Sick Sad Lit podcast and joins Emile Donovan.
Why some typefaces feel different
Lecturer in Psychology, Edge Hill University Andrea Piovesan has been exploring how the shapes of letters can subtly influence our feelings.
What is a Silent Divorce?
Amanda Cox registered psychotherapist and co-founder of Auckland City Therapy and spoke to Emile Donovan.
Myth Takes with Ben Jackson
Ben is taking us on a festive time-travel adventure through the toys and games kids played with in the ancient world.
Glyphosate safety paper retraction exposes ghostwriting in science
New Zealand-based scientist Dr Sasha (Alexander) Kaurov formally requested the retraction, and he joins Emile Donovan.
Award winning criminal justice advocate's call to the next generation
Tā Kim Workman joins Emile Donovan.
European correspondent Christian Smith
A round up of the European news making the headlines.
Century-old voices reveal evolution of New Zealand accent
Postdoctoral fellow Dr Brooke Ross from the University of Auckland joins Emile Donovan.
Day one of Australia's social media ban for under-16s
Leo Puglisi is chief anchor and managing director at 6 News Australia and he joins Emile Donovan for his thoughts.
Shower Thoughts: How did the 111 emergency number come about?
MOTAT Telecoms Volunteer Brian Potter joins Emile Donovan to talk about the history of emergency phone services in New Zealand.
The internal journey of the injested Fabergé egg
Dr Cameron Schauer is a gastroenterologist, interventional endoscopist and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland and he joins Emile...
What is a culture war? Nights expert Dr Julia de Bres explains
Our resident science expert, Dr Julia de Bres, sociolinguist and senior lecturer at Massey University has been giving this some thought and joins us.
The Richardson v Willis fiscal boxing match
Deputy political editor at The Post Henry Cooke joins Emile Donovan to discuss the challenge.
The clouded legacy of Dr Truby King
Emeritus Professor of History Barbara Brookes, who wrote King's entry for the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography joins Emile Donovan.
BBC World News with Rob Hugh Jones
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 sports journalist Jamie Wall talks with Emile Donovan about the biggest stories in the sporting world.