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Nights

Nights

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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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This Weekend: The Regent Theatre 24 hour book sale

This Weekend: The Regent Theatre 24 hour book sale

Convenor of the Regent Theatre 24 Hour Book Sale in Dunedin, Kathleen Wallace joins Emile Donovan.

2026-02-20 07:25:00 00:07:53
What constitutes a superhero?

What constitutes a superhero?

Auckland-based comic book enthusiast and superman superfan Stein Dando joins Emile Donovan.

2026-02-20 07:10:00 00:13:45
Who is Japan's new leader?

Who is Japan's new leader?

Japan's Sanae Takaichi has been reelected as Japan's leader with her ruling party consolidating power.

2026-02-19 08:25:00 00:16:38
The world's only crab museum?

The world's only crab museum?

We're off to Margate in the South of England to speak to Ned Suesat-Williams, who is co-founder and director of the Crab Museum.

2026-02-19 07:45:00 00:07:36
Have fringe festivals lost their way?

Have fringe festivals lost their way?

Some would say they have morphed into something quite different from the original concept.

2026-02-19 07:30:00 00:16:11
The House

The House

Our report from Parliament with Louis Collins who looks at what Parliament's newest MP Georgie Dansey said in her maiden statement.

2026-02-19 07:25:00 00:05:59
American military buildup in Middle East - is war imminent?

American military buildup in Middle East - is war imminent?

Reports indicate President Donald Trump has deployed enough air and naval forces to the region to launch an attack in the coming days.

2026-02-19 07:10:00 00:17:10
The growing popularity of admin parties

The growing popularity of admin parties

It's the brainchild of American writer Chris Colin, who joins Emile Donovan.

2026-02-18 08:25:00 00:14:16
European correspondent Christian Smith

European correspondent Christian Smith

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

2026-02-18 08:10:00 00:14:15
Inside the world of online prediction markets

Inside the world of online prediction markets

Dan Weijers from Waikato University wrote his post-doctorate on the ethics of using prediction markets to forecast terrorist attacks, and joins Emile...

2026-02-18 07:10:00 00:17:30
The remarkable story behind the NZ Liberation Museum

The remarkable story behind the NZ Liberation Museum

Jacob Siermans from the New Zealand Liberation Museum joins Emile Donovan.

2026-02-17 08:25:00 00:16:10
Shower Thoughts: Can bugs can survive in the vacuum cleaner?

Shower Thoughts: Can bugs can survive in the vacuum cleaner?

Dr Jenny Jandt is a Senior Lecturer in Zoology at the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka and joins Emile Donovan to answer this question.

2026-02-17 07:40:00 00:08:39
Generational portrait project captures how we age

Generational portrait project captures how we age

Artist Charlie Fox joins Emile Donovan to discuss his time lapse portrait project.

2026-02-17 07:35:00 00:10:14
The drive to get New Zealanders living abroad to vote

The drive to get New Zealanders living abroad to vote

Tracey Lee is the founder of Every Kiwi Vote Counts, an initiative to drive up overseas voting, and she joins Emile Donovan.

2026-02-17 07:15:00 00:15:47
Update on storm and flooding

Update on storm and flooding

It's been another day of wild weather across the country. We update the latest information.

2026-02-17 07:10:00 00:05:34
Outrageous backstage riders with promoter Brent Eccles

Outrageous backstage riders with promoter Brent Eccles

Brent Eccles joins Emile Donovan to talk about some memorable backstage dressing room requests-

2026-02-16 08:25:00 00:16:24
Sports with Richard Irvine

Sports with Richard Irvine

Writer and sports fan Richard Irvine joins Emile Donovan to talk about what's been happening in the world of sport.

2026-02-16 07:40:00 00:11:01
Small Histories with Emma Kay

Small Histories with Emma Kay

Tonight, she has love on her mind.

2026-02-16 07:35:00 00:06:51
Why car indicators seem out of synch?

Why car indicators seem out of synch?

AA Principal Policy Adviser Terry Collins joins Emile Donovan to explain.

2026-02-16 07:30:00 00:06:22
Are we ready for AI this election year?

Are we ready for AI this election year?

Public law specialist Marcus Ganley has been looking into AI regulation in elections overseas and joins Emile Donovan.

2026-02-16 07:15:00 00:11:17
Latest on severe weather

Latest on severe weather

RNZ reporter Krystal Gibbens joins us with the latest information.

2026-02-16 07:10:00 00:04:09
House burping - social media trend or healthy habit?

House burping - social media trend or healthy habit?

Dr. Vikram Niranjan joins Emile Donovan to discuss whether the trend actually makes a home healthier.

2026-02-13 07:30:00 00:05:41
The legacy of architect Pip Cheshire

The legacy of architect Pip Cheshire

Professor Andrew Barrie from the University of Auckland's School of Architecture & Planning joins Emile Donovan.

2026-02-13 07:20:00 00:10:31
Latest on the wild weather

Latest on the wild weather

We talk to Tairāwhiti Civil Defence controller Ben Green and Met Service Meteorologist, John Law for the latest.

2026-02-13 07:10:00 00:07:58
New tool to identify flood-prone Auckland properties

New tool to identify flood-prone Auckland properties

It aims to give potential buyers better information about a property's flood risk level.

2026-02-12 08:35:00 00:12:05
How the rocket lettuce reveals the history of Italian migration

How the rocket lettuce reveals the history of Italian migration

Matt Absalom is a Senior Lecturer, Italian Studies at the University of Melbourne and joins Emile Donovan to explain.

2026-02-12 08:20:00 00:07:38
In defence of Te Papa and its unseen national art collection

In defence of Te Papa and its unseen national art collection

Art critic, curator, writer and academic Dina Jezdic joins Emile Donovan. 

2026-02-12 07:45:00 00:13:38
The geography of personal tax

The geography of personal tax

Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen joins Emile Donovan to explain the regional variations in tax takes.

2026-02-12 07:35:00 00:12:41
The implications of the rise in the space launch limit

The implications of the rise in the space launch limit

Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry at the University of Canterbury Laura Revell joins Emile Donovan to discuss the change, and the rise of space indus...

2026-02-12 07:10:00 00:09:50
Auckland academic on Epstein files link

Auckland academic on Epstein files link

Brian Boyd joined Emile Donovan to talk about being named in the files and to reflect on the legacy of Lolita and the sharply differing readings the n...

2026-02-11 08:20:00 00:23:52
European correspondent Christian Smith

European correspondent Christian Smith

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

2026-02-11 08:10:00 00:10:33
The challenges of being a centrist political party in New Zealand

The challenges of being a centrist political party in New Zealand

University of Canterbury associate sociology professor Dr Mike Grimshaw joins Emile Donovan.

2026-02-11 07:10:00 00:18:26
The death of the paperback

The death of the paperback

What's behind the demise of what used to be the most popular reading format in the world?

2026-02-10 08:25:00 00:18:44
Shower Thoughts: Why are we more exposed to sunburn than the rest of the world?

Shower Thoughts: Why are we more exposed to sunburn than the rest of the world?

Ben Liley is an atmospheric scientist at Earth Science's Lauder research station and joins Emile Donovan to explain.

2026-02-10 07:40:00 00:09:34
Reversing the flow on toilet inequity

Reversing the flow on toilet inequity

Architect Daniel Thompson joins Emile Donovan to discuss the issue of inequality when it comes to toilet queues.

2026-02-10 07:30:00 00:13:12
Why is the Christchurch mosque shooter back in court?

Why is the Christchurch mosque shooter back in court?

Public law expert professor Andrew Geddis from the University of Otago joins Emile Donovan.

2026-02-10 07:10:00 00:14:00
Could you be the government?

Could you be the government?

Amidst a swathe of government shutdowns and mass redundancies in the United States of America, Alexandra Petri decided she would find out for herself....

2026-02-09 08:25:00 00:18:52
Sports with Jamie Wall

Sports with Jamie Wall

RNZ sports reporter Jamie Wall joins Emile in the studio to talk about the sports stories making the news, including Super Bowl Monday.

2026-02-09 07:40:00 00:14:31
Small Histories of New Zealand with Emma Kay

Small Histories of New Zealand with Emma Kay

This week Emma looks at the history of school holidays and how we ended up with the four-term system in use today.

2026-02-09 07:20:00 00:10:41
Where to now for Auckland's flip-flop housing plan?

Where to now for Auckland's flip-flop housing plan?

Bill McKay is Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland and joins Emile Donovan to discuss uncertainty around Aucklan...

2026-02-09 07:10:00 00:14:51
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