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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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Episodes
The rules have changed but do barriers still remain for ADHD treatment? 01.10.2026 14:18
According to our guest, who's been writing about this for The Conversation, these changes have highlighted a new issue, that "having more potential prescribers does not necessarily mean people can get assessed or treated."
Julia de Bres marks 50th Nights' appearance 30.09.2026 11:19
It's time for our fortnightly chat with Nights' resident sociolinguist, associate professor Julia de Bres.
European correspondent Christian Smith 30.09.2026 15:05
Christian Smith dials in from London with news from the other side of the world.
The teenage boys with their own sewing club 30.09.2026 11:33
Every Monday after school, a handful of Westlake boys swap their blazers for sewing machines.
How can we get our birth rates up? 30.09.2026 14:55
Countries all around the world are dealing with a shared challenge... ageing populations and fewer babies.
What's It Like Living in the Faroe Islands? 29.09.2026 11:06
Made up of 18 islands in the North Atlantic, the Faroes can feel like a world of their own. Lucky for us, we've got just the person to give us the lowdown.
Where to next for New Zealand’s economy? 29.09.2026 7:22
Earlier today we got a look at Treasury's Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update. So what is going on? Where ARE we heading?
Shower Thoughts: How do you prepare a cricket pitch? 29.09.2026 7:24
Joining Emile on the show, from the Palmerston North City Council, is Sports Grounds Team Leader, Andy May.
The Dial-Up with Anna Rawhiti-Connell 29.09.2026 13:05
It's time for us to get up to speed. To tune into the zeitgeist. To chat about what's happening in pop-culture and the world wide web.
Retro toys take over Tauranga at Toytopia 29.09.2026 10:06
Many of us have fond memories of Care Bears, Jem Dolls, Barbies, Sega, GI-Joes... but Tauranga's Melody Wehipeihana has taken it to the next level.
Are we blurring the line between smoking & vaping? 29.09.2026 17:27
We all know that by definition, they're different. But according to our guest tonight, blurring the lines between the two could be harmful.
The Stanford Prison Experiment gets a reality TV makeover 28.09.2026 17:10
If you cast your mind back you might remember the infamous 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment which saw a group of students divided into prisoners and guards ... It was meant to run for 14 days, but was hastily abandoned after things got bad ... we'll get more into what exactly went down soon. Well, Netflix is now giving the experiment a reality TV make-over, with 30 people will enter a quote "real p...
Sports with Ben Strang 28.09.2026 9:10
Journalist and commentator Ben Strang joins the show with the latest sports news. Tonight, we're talking about Man City's charges, South American cricket and the Black Ferns.
Small Histories with Emma Kay 28.09.2026 9:34
Every Monday, we take a moment to look back with our resident historian, Emma Kay. Emma runs Small Histories of New Zealand, where she digs up curious stories, funny articles, and lost treasures from our past and shares them on social media. This week Emma is taking a look at how we got to our current daylight saving system.
Family recipes needed for Auckland Heritage Festival 28.09.2026 6:11
Auckland's Heritage Festival has just kicked off - and amongst the many events that will run for the next two weeks, one special display has caught our eye. It's called Grannie's Goodies and can be found at the Orewa Library. It's all about celebrating those cherished family recipes passed down through generations. But turns out the display needs more contributions... Joining Emile is festival spo...
What's going on with the ozone? 28.09.2026 14:46
It's time to chat about something that fascinates kiwis young and old - it's the ozone layer. Turns out there's a giant ozone hole above the Antarctic right now. This month it peaked to a cool 27 million square kilometers, the biggest in 20 years. So, is this as alarming as it sounds and what is going on with our efforts to protect it? Joining Emile for a chat is Postdoctoral Fellow in Physics at...
Out Lately with Finn Johannson 25.09.2026 37:47
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music.
From farming to country singer: Triggar Happy's story 25.09.2026 8:27
His albums Talk Is Cheap and Love Loyalty Respect both hit #1 on the Top 20 Aotearoa Album Charts and he's recently dropped his latest single, Crank It Up.
The Southland couple keeping heritage apple varieties alive 25.09.2026 15:00
Some people love to collect stamps. For others, its old records... maybe comic books, or even action figures. For our guests tonight - it's apples.
Photographer John Miller at the 18th Biennale of Contemporary Art 25.09.2026 14:26
The 76-year-old has photographed some of the most significant events in Aotearoa New Zealand in the past 60 years.
Stars shine at Alexandra's Blossom Festival 25.09.2026 7:39
As well as parades - decorated floats - a motorcross display - and the World Panning Championships... legendary kiwi performer Sharon O'Neil will be taking the mainstage tomorrow night.
Why we mix up words and phrases 24.09.2026 13:54
According to our guest it's all pretty common - even for native English speakers - and processes in our brains might be to blame.
Short-cuts with Dan Slevin 24.09.2026 16:03
Nights' resident screen critic joins to review: Hill Street Blues (Disney+), Heart of the Beast (In Cinemas), and Fantastic Mr Fox (ThreeNow).
As we age, is the home we have still the home we need? 24.09.2026 12:39
How can you make wise decisions around this tricky topic - knowing what to change, what to keep, and when it's time to downsize or move on.
‘Head start’ council amalgamations paused until after election 24.09.2026 16:36
It's a non-decision that's left many around the country fuming.
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