Marcus Lush Nights

Murray's moved somewhere where his phone no longer works, but can't get out of the phone plan. More and more people want to see Kiwis in the wild. And Barry has possibly the greatest idea Marcus has heard on talkback in a long time. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we still using newspaper to dry wet shoes? And who got married on a Sunday?  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Paroa the kiwi in the news yesterday, and Marcus hearing about Pablo the Russell Macaw, we hear stories of other great bird encounters. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not for a while has NZ rallied around a single issue: Paora the Kiwi needs to come back from Miami Zoo . That opened up a whole conversation about whether zoos do more harm than good, and whether councils should be involved in funding their operations. Oh, and how good are crunchie bars?! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the  Fast & Furious  films worth getting into, or should Marcus be grateful he's managed to avoid the whole thing until now? And how annoyed were Aucklanders when the bridge kept closing over the weekend? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday free-for-all in great form tonight, covering new websites, raffles, tattoos, and talkback itself. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In what might be a turnaround of opinion on whether cash is any good, Marcus makes the case for more commemorative coins being rolled out - because if Aussie can have ones marking 100 years of Vegemite, we can do better here surely! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you still have your kids birthday party at McDonalds? Or more to the point - if you can, why would you?? Also talk on building a fence (including NZ fencing royalty!), and kidney stones. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you have any luck ordering things from the back page of the comics back in the 80s and 90s? We also remember Barry Jenkins, and talk about phone numbers you no longer use. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus leaves no potato unturned while discussing how best to make NZ's most loved dish. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All things aviation - the unique planes and flights you've been on or know about, and the pilots who flew them. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus (with a "C", not a "K") takes calls on annoying misspellings of names. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first big wintry blast hits the South Island, just as a massive band of thunder and lightning rolls across the top of the North Island. Also, it turns out a lot of people repair their own shoes! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wrapping your experience of 'Torrential Tuesday', how to make batteries last a little longer, what to do when the police make a mess of your place, and Don McLean's best song. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This one-in-a-generation event was watched by millions around the world... which is why it's a shame our state broadcaster really dropped the ball with its build-up coverage. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is set to ban the importation of most vapes, introduce plain packaging, and strip them from convenience store shelves under world-first reforms - so should we adopt similar restrictions this side of the Tasman? And if you have used vapes to quit smoking (which is what they were originally intended for), how's  that gone for you? LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Canadian guitarist/vocalist Tim Bachman – who joined legendary rock outfit Bachman-Turner Overdrive in 1972 – has died at the age of 71. Also, a new toll road is being built north of Auckland. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Friday free-for-all covering parking and driving, Eden Park, and rare illnesses.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show that covered getting tattoos, making your own ice cream, and heating water. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With news of Harry Belafonte dying at age 96 , Marcus takes calls remembering the entertainer and activist. Unsurprisingly, the conversation quickly turns to bananas. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following this weekend's announcement from the Australian government, Marcus gauges interest from NZers about making the move across the ditch. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your Friday free-for-all includes praise for NZ's healthcare system, detecting speed cameras, the state of the building industry, and needing a driver's license to get a job. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Kmart in Manukau re-opening as a 24/7 retailer, Marcus talks about the places around NZ where you still get good customer service, and the places around NZ you can still get a good leather belt. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been floated that NZ could host the 2034 Commonwealth Games - so should we do it? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus rounds up the latest scams, reminisces about country pubs, and wonders how they decide who makes the coronation invite list. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.