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Nights

Society EN ↓ 129 episodes

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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RNZ

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Society

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www.rnz.co.nz

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

The forgotten pioneering women of the New Zealand goldfields 02.07.2026

Tonight, we're talking about a book which unearths the forgotten stories of the women who shaped New Zealand's goldfields. 

Politics with Natalia Albert 02.07.2026

It's time for our weekly politics catch-up with political scientist, writer, and former deputy leader of The Opportunities Party, Natalia Albert.

Teen Life in Aotearoa Gets a Supernatural Twist 02.07.2026

The new series, Please Don’t Break Anything: The First Night, lands on TVNZ+ this Friday.

European correspondent Christian Smith 01.07.2026

Christian Smith dials in from London with news from the other side of the world.

Small Histories with Emma Kay  01.07.2026

This week Emma is talking about NZ's chaotic first attempt at a Parliament. 

What should we do with fallen trees? 01.07.2026

When a tree falls, council often turn them into woodchips, firewood, or mulch for public parks. But should this approach be reconsidered?

Te reo Māori names given to five Auckland regional parks  30.06.2026

The aim is help recognise and preserve both Māori and European histories for future generations.

Another wave of displacement for Grey Lynn residents 30.06.2026

Tigilau Ness says the project represents another wave of displacement for Māori and Pasifika whānau in Auckland's central suburbs.

Shower Thoughts: what does English actually sound like to non-English speakers? 30.06.2026

Specifically, we’re looking at what it sounds like to Mandarin speakers.

How did Artemis II navigate through so many satellites? 30.06.2026

To answer this and resulting questions, Susana is joined by University of Auckland astro-physicist Professor Jan Eldridge.

Where have all the trees gone? 30.06.2026

University of Auckland PhD student Justine Skilling has been investigating what’s really standing in the way of creating greener suburbs.

Military nurse receives recognition six decades later 29.06.2026

A very special event took place in Levin over the weekend. After six decades, one of New Zealand's pioneering military nurses has finally been given the full recognition she earned. A restored headstone for Sister Ethel Maude Thomas was unveiled at Levin's Old Cemetery on Saturday, with previously omitted First World War honours now finally included. The work was led by the New Zealand Remembrance...

Has human progress 'ruined' the Night sky? 29.06.2026

There are now tens of thousands of satellites orbiting Earth and New Plymouth photographer Brendan Larsen wanted to capture just how much they are affecting our view of the universe. He set up a time lapse of the snow-capped Mt Taranaki beneath the night sky, but when the final image emerged, he was stunned to see hundreds of satellites criss-crossing the sky above the mountain. Brendan speaks wit...

Sports with Ben Strang 29.06.2026

Journalist and commentator Ben Strang with the latest sports news, including the All Whites' FIFA World Cup exit and the Black Caps ongoing test match against England, who are without captain Ben Stokes who has just retired mid series.

A new chapter for Wellington's indie bookshop scene? 29.06.2026

Wellington's Willis Street will soon be home to not one, not two, but THREE independent bookshops. Unity Books opened in the capital in the sixties and relocated four times before settling at its current location - 57 Willis Street. It has just been joined by romance bookstore XO Book Co, which opened last weekend. Aurelia Books is set to open next month. So what's behind this reading renaissance?...

No Boundaries, Just Blisters 29.06.2026

Last week Nights spoke to Harjinder 'Harry' Chander who told Susana about his plans to raise money for the Clutha Valley Stingers, his beloved cricket club. To fundraise, he was planning to run 100 kilometres in 24 hours. But with a catch...he was only going to wear gumboots. Harry is back on Nights to tell Susana how it all went.

Day 99 of 100: A job search like no other 29.06.2026

Fed up with waiting for the perfect career opportunity to appear on job sites, Anna Catley decided to turn herself into her own marketing campaign, even dressing up as a cow to get noticed. For the past 99 days, the Napier marketing creative has been showcasing her skills, creativity and personality in the hope of landing her next full-time role. She speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the journey so...

Out Lately with Finn Johansson 26.06.2026

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

Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin 26.06.2026

Nights' resident screen critic joins Susana Lei'ataua to review: Supergirl (In cinemas), One Hundred Years of Solitude (Netflix), and Would I Lie To You (TVNZ+ and ThreeNow). 

Inside The Bayleys Sheep Dog Trials 26.06.2026

The event brings together some of Aotearoa's top handlers alongside their dogs for a day of competition in Taupō.

The evolution of laughter 26.06.2026

New research suggests great apes have been laughing with a similar rhythm to humans for at least 15 million years.

Matariki in the Heart of the City 26.06.2026

With Puanga ma Matariki season underway, Auckland's city centre is coming alive.

Who was Robin Hood? 25.06.2026

You probably have an image in your mind of who he was. But where did that version come from?

Christchurch School of Music finds forever home 25.06.2026

After more than a decade without a permanent home, the Christchurch School of music has been funding towards a new building. 

No Boundaries, Just Blisters  25.06.2026

Harjinder Chander is raising money for his beloved Cricket Club by running over 100 kms.

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