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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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Encore! A love letter to live music 25.06.2026 11:43

An exhibition in Auckland Central Library explores how live music has shaped the city.

How to keep your house warm 25.06.2026 13:13

New research shows some kiwis are living in homes that are so cold during winter that they can see their breath.

The Good Sex Project is back again 24.06.2026 15:31

The podcast is back for a third season.

European correspondent Christian Smith 24.06.2026 10:17

Tonight - Keir Starmer resigns, England draws against Ghana in the FIFA World Cup, and the UK and Europe are sweltering through a heatwave.

Wellington's building problem 24.06.2026 14:12

The capital’s Golden Mile project is officially cancelled, after City councilors voted overwhelmingly to scrap the long-awaited urban redevelopment project.

The NZ Garden Bird Survey is back again 23.06.2026 11:51

Aotearoa/New Zealand’s longest-running citizen science project is about to kick off again.

Remembering the Great Snow of 1976 23.06.2026 11:15

Fifty years ago this week, Aotearoa New Zealand was hit by a snowstorm for the ages.

Shower Thoughts: How do you classify an R18 movie and an 18 rating for streaming? 23.06.2026 12:03

Have you ever been standing in the shower when suddenly the noise in your brain clears and, in its place, appears the perfect thought?

All about The Southern Hemisphere Fiction 100 23.06.2026 14:06

The academy of New Zealand literature has now published a Southern Hemisphere Fiction 100 list.

How do we keep our data safe? 23.06.2026 11:28

It seems data breaches are becoming a common occurrence, as more organisations store sensitive information online

Food companies might be creating fussy eaters 22.06.2026 19:32

It's often treated as a parenting problem - but new research suggests we may just be looking in the wrong direction.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns 22.06.2026 10:26

He resigns after less than two years in office.

Small Histories with Emma Kay 22.06.2026 9:06

This week, with the World Cup in full swing, Emma is looking back at the history of football in New Zealand.

Nī Dekkers-Reihana on acting, directing and creating 22.06.2026 13:59

The Māori/Dutch actor, theatre director, and artist is making their television debut in a lead role on 3 Now and directing their first play at Silo Theatre.

Deadly strain of bird flu confirmed in Australia 22.06.2026 8:41

Professor James Russell joins the show to discuss what this means for Aotearoa and whether or not we're prepared to cope with an outbreak.

Out Lately with Finn Johansson 19.06.2026 18:42

He's back, and ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music.

Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin 19.06.2026 10:45

The Nights' resident screen critic joins Susana Lei’ataua with his latest reviews.

Celebrating Jules Topp 19.06.2026 17:36

Singer Tami Neilson was among those who gathered in Auckland for a final send off to musician Dame Jools Topp.

Best in fiction, poetry and non-fiction showcased in 2026 New Voices of Aotearoa list 19.06.2026 8:52

Louise Ward is a bestselling author and co-owner of Wardini Books, and one of the judges behind this year's selections.

Meet the New Zealander spending three months at NASA 19.06.2026 7:38

AUT PhD student Laura Franssen is the first microbiology researcher to receive the New Zealand Space Scholarship.

The gossips of ancient Rome 18.06.2026 20:30

Author of Behind Caesar's Back, Caillan Davenport joins Susana Lei’ataua.

Lord of the Rings actor on new role in fandom inspired short film 18.06.2026 10:42

Bruce Hopkins, who is best known for playing Gamling in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy plays the lead role in Wise Sam Gangees

Politics with Natalia Albert 18.06.2026 11:00

Tonight, the Immigration New Zealand saga, Labour awakens from its 'political coma' and the case for a fiscal commission.

What is a polycrisis and what does it mean for Aotearoa? 18.06.2026 14:05

Dr Catherine Knight is one of the organisers of The Reality of Everything symposium, and she joins Susana Lei’ataua.

Behind the stereotype of the crazy cat lady 17.06.2026 14:43

Dennis Turner, an animal behaviorist at the University of Zurich Irchel in Switzerland, has spent more than 40 years studying human-cat relationships.