Newstalk ZB

Marcus Lush Nights

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Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most on Newstalk ZB.

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Newstalk ZB

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News

Podcast website

www.newstalkzb.co.nz

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

We haven't had a ram raid in a while (15 May 2025) 15.05.2025

Marcus wants to know what would necessitate having a helicopter on your front lawn, and how on Earth butter getting even MORE expensive? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Literally running it up the flagpole (14 May 2025) 14.05.2025

Ten years on from the referendum that divided a nation, Marcus checks in on whether there's still any appetite for change. Plus bringing back the commuter train service from Auckland to Tauranga seems like a no brainer, right? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'd look like Shrek (13 May 2025) 13.05.2025

Marcus has a theory about New Zealand's trend of footwear favouritism, and wants to know if you can still get turned away from places for not being dressed up enough. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sandwich would be better with bread (12 May 2025) 12.05.2025

Marcus talks burgers, whether New Zealand has the ratio of pubs to golf courses right, chipped windscreens, and disposing batteries. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh air fortnight (9 May 2025) 09.05.2025

With Mother's Day this weekend, Marcus collects cryptic (and often threatening) lines your mother would say, and keeps a close eye on a band of heavy rainstorms heading down the North Island. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's snails for you (8 May 2025) 08.05.2025

It's World Donkey Day, Marcus is either lazy or a psychopath, a Russian satellite is falling out of orbit (and might land in Ashburton again), and a brand new country music station is coming on air in New Zealand! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love the french press (7 May 2025) 07.05.2025

What is the most dangerous appliance at your place? And what household item does Marcus hate the most? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good luck, Sven! (6 May 2025) 06.05.2025

Marcus is very much in favour of a proposed under-16 social media ban, and wants to know if anyone's ever won anything of note from a claw machine. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plastic in your head (5 May 2025) 05.05.2025

Marcus talks the proposed reopening of an infamous prison, and gets advice on in-home help.  Then Kathy has the mother of all questions about fences.... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's big on cloves (2 May 2025) 02.05.2025

Marcus talks slow cookers, duck shooting, and getting your eyebrows tattooed. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm quite versatile in the family home (1 May 2025) 01.05.2025

More weather coverage (this time focusing on Wellington and Christchurch), plus what can you use when you've run out of laundry soap? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What about washing woollens (29 April 2025) 29.04.2025

Marcus has a question about swanndri, and also talks ice-skating tours and the sinking of of the Titanic. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One long day on the Inter City (28 April 2025) 28.04.2025

Marcus neighbours who feed birds, expensive domestic flights, and even more expensive airport parking! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bedding abomination (23 April 2025) 23.04.2025

Marcus talks table tennis, terrible bed sheets, cooking in an air fryer, and what to do when council keeps shifting bin day around! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's laden with moisture (22 April 2025) 22.04.2025

In this weird 'inbetween two long weekends' week, Marcus covers the upcoming funeral of Pope Francis, cleaning lawn mowers, and getting your Dangerous Goods license. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She could hide in the empty spa pool (17 April 2025) 17.04.2025

The Waitotara Pub has been destroyed by fire, there's talk of a possible snap election in NZ, and Jason's not a fan of the road cones! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you need a passcode for (16 April 2025) 17.04.2025

Marcus gets reports as ex-tropical cyclone Tam starts to impact the upper North Island, and makes sure that everyone has their TV connected after last night's satellite switchover special. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're all taupe aren't they (15 April 2025) 16.04.2025

Marcus helps people impacted by the Sky TV satellite switch over, and talks about why you'd get bullied for having a certain colour of hair. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wildest scam call in a long time (14 April 2025) 14.04.2025

Glenn starts off the night with a call about mushrooms, but things take a quick wild turn... Plus, Marcus is all okay with the proposed changes to how NZers get their driver's license. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a pile of mess (11 April 2025) 11.04.2025

A Friday free-for-all edition of Marcus Lush Nights, that covers chip scoops, the new road through the Manawatu Gorge, and 8-track tapes. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gadgets of shame (10 April 2025) 10.04.2025

Marcus talks the useless gadget you thought was going to be amazing, leaf blowers, and marks the anniversary of the Wahine disaster in 1968. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think we've reached peak pillow (9 April 2025) 09.04.2025

Big news for folks who've always wanted to be on our favourite quiz show, and some excellent tips on how to get to sleep if that's something you struggle with. And Marcus tries to give George a phone number. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm terrified of that (8 April 2025) 08.04.2025

What extinct creature would you want to see brought back to modern times? And can you answer Marcus' out-of-the-blender interview question? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No apple for me either (7 April 2025) 07.04.2025

Marcus reckons we ought to keep Daylight Saving Time on permanently when we switch it back on in September. Also, what do you 'see' when you close your eyes? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up goes the giant dish (4 April 2025) 04.04.2025

A classic Friday free-for-all show that covers chocolate milk, daylight saving ending, wasps, Norway, and the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Monowai Hydro Station. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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