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Colin Peacock is in for Midweek Mediawatch Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about the coverage of two huge disasters in North Africa; political party leaders under heavy scrutiny on TV. Also: a much-hyped weekend of sport which didn't go well for our national teams - and whether pets on planes, trains and buses is really a good idea.
On Sunday more than 350 people gathered in the small Taranaki town of Waverly to celebrate one of New Zealand's most iconic sports star. They were there for the unveiling of a life sized tribute to the racehorse Kiwi, who famously came from behind to win the 1983 Melbourne Cup. Brian Rook, who was the chair of the statue committee and is a South Taranaki District councillor talks to Nights about the journey to get there.
Next month Palmerston North will play host to New Zealand's largest drag show. What started as a small show in the city's Globe Theatre has blossomed into Palmy Drag Fest, a three day celebration of drag culture and the LGBTIQ+ community. Organiser Henrique Beirao speaks to Mark Leishman about the success of the festival and his ambitions to make Palmerston North the capital of drag in New Zealand.
Today marks a significant milestone in both our women's and political history. On this day 90 years ago our first female MP was elected into parliament. Labour's Elizabeth McCombs won a by-election in the seat of Lyttelton after the death of her husband James McCombs who'd held the seat since 1913. Former Prime Minister Helen Clark joins Mark to talk about McCombs' legacy and how being a woman in parliament has changed over the past 90 years.
A new exhibition at the New Zealand Maritime Museum celebrates our connection to Moana Oceania also known as the Pacific Ocean. Always Song in the Water features works from over 40 accomplished artists, delving into unresolved oceanic concerns, themes that are very timely as the world navigates climate change and ocean health. Co-curator and authour of the book the exhibition is based on Greg O'Brien talks to Mark Leishman about his connection to the ocean and where he finds his inspiration.
With warmer weather quickly approaching - fingers crossed - many of us will be flocking to rivers, lakes, and beaches around the country. To help combat the number of drowning deaths and injuries researchers from the University of Otago have been looking at the best way to teach children water safety skills, with a focus on how well skills can be transferred to different environments. Co-authour Kane Cocker talks to Nights about what the study found.
A Hangi master Rewi Spraggon has joined forces with Asian bakery owner Amy Seva to celebrate Maori language week with Hangi Dumplings. Rewi talks to Mark Leishman about the inspiration behind the coming together of different cuisines and why he loves Hāngī.
A home test to detect HPV - the human papilloma virus - is being rolled out this week in New Zealand. Researcher Dr Kendall Stevenson, from Te Tatai hauora o Hine - the National Centre for Women's Helath Research Aotearoa talks to Mark Leishman about why she is hopeful the HPV screening will be a powerful preventative tool.
Nights resident mathematician Dillon Mayhew is back and tonight he's talking about a controversy that has erupted in the world of mathematics around something called the abc-conjecture - which if you don't know what that is you're not alone.
Noise-cancelling headphones are everywhere but can too much silence have unintended side effects? Professor David McAlpine the Academic Director of Hearing at Macquarie University talks to Mark Leishman about what headphone and earplug use is doing to our brains and health
Pet owners in Auckland will welcome the news that their fur babies are now permanently welcome on public transport. Pets will be riding on Auckland's busses, trains and ferries, under a few conditions. Councillor Josephine Bartley, proud owner of a shih tzu called Milo, joins Susana Lei'ataua with news of today's announcement.
Sports commentator Bryan Waddle talks RWC, the newly named cricket squad, Kiwi Erin Routliffe's achievements in the US Open Tennis Champs plus more.
Muso Finn Johansson steps out of his makeshift recording studio to bring us his favourite tracks of the week.
Consumer NZ has revealed the expected lifespan of some household appliances. Over 15,000 people have signed Consumer's petition calling for mandatory repairability labelling, which would tell you how easy it is to repair a product before you buy it. Andrew Wadsworth runs Wellington Appliance Servicing in the Hutt Valley.
It's that time of the week where we check in with our resident film and TV expert Dan Slevin. Tonight, he's got his eye on My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 and season one of crime thriller Dark Winds.
Let's face it: Finding a way to get comfortable on an airplane feels impossible, let alone sleep on one... especially on a long-haul flight... Long-haul flights can feel never-ending, particularly if you don't get any sleep. Leigh Signal is a Professor in Fatigue Management and Sleep Health/Associate Dean, Research, Massey University.
It's missing one crucial element, but a hole in a door at a cathedral in England is thought to be the world's oldest cat flap. According to records, the door at Exeter Cathedral dates back more than 400 years. Cathedral historian and author Diane Walker joins Nights to share the story of the feline-friendly door.
When you think of kumara, you don't really think of gelato. But one patisserie engineer has developed a frozen dessert with toka toka, gold kumara, and is using kilos of produce that could otherwise be chucked out. Island Gelato Company's patisserie engineer Hannah Clarke.
The inaugural National Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarian of the Year award was recently given to a Hawke's Bay vet following her work during cyclone recovery. Anyika Scotland is a Production Animal Vet at Hawke's Bay Vet Services. She's been in the sheep and beef industry her whole life, and is encouraging farmers to "go off farm" for a break from the slog.
An international team of astronomers has discovered a giant 'bubble' of galaxies in the nearby universe. They hope the discovery can fill in some blanks about our understanding of the universe. Team member Dr Cullan Howlett from The University of Queensland's School of Mathematics and Physics talks to Mark Leishman.
Nights culture regular Malia Johnston is joined by choreographer Kayla Paige. Malia is directing the upcoming World of WearableArt (WOW) Show, and Kayla is returning to choreograph the show for a second time.
Sports commentator Bryan Waddle joins us again for a wrap of the latest sport news from the weekend and looking ahead over the next week or so. Tonight, he's got his eye on the All Blacks.
It was the year 2014, and the news making the headlines of British newspapers wasn't about crime or politics - it was the possibility that a crocodile was on the loose in the River Avon in the heart of the city of Bristol. A bus driver alerted the police when he saw what he was convinced was a crocodile swimming in the water. The story is now the subject of a short documentary. But driver Jolyon Rea is adamant he saw a crocodile, and he shares his story with Nights.
A week ago, India set down a robotic probe on the Moon, becoming the first country to land near the lunar south pole. Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander - carrying a rover in its belly - touched down on the lunar soil after a 20-minute, nail-biting finale watched by millions of people across the world. Future missions to this region are planned by the US, China and Russia. So what makes it so fascinating? Astrophysicist and cosmologist Dr Brad Tucker talks to Mark Leishman about all things lunar.
A group of New Zealand scientists hope the work they have done mapping a Wellington aquifer will help others around the world find new sources of drinking water. Instead of resorting to expensive drilling, the group from NIWA used video footage and acoustic soundings of freshwater flowing out from the Waiwhetu Aquifer under Wellington harbour. The project designer Joshu Mountjoy joins Nights to talk about the research and its potential.
This week Colin Peacock talked to Mark Leishman about broadcasters revealing their election coverage plans - and the problem posed by politically motivated hecklers at campaign events. The reaction to the All Blacks record-breaking beating - and claims that Wellington's golden mile is on the decline.
A historic riverboat is set to sail down the Whanganui river once more, after 25 years away. The M.V. Waireka was built especially for New Zealand waters in early 1900s Scotland. Part of a fleet of 12, only four vessels remain. Volunteer project lead Steve McClune is fixing her up, and knows the secrets of this rare riverboat.
It's one of the worst degenerative diseases in existence, and scientist say early detection is paramount to effective treatment. Eye scans powered by artificial intelligence (AI) could detect Parkinson's disease before people have symptoms, a study has suggested. Pearse Keane, is a professor of artificial medical intelligence at University College London and Moorfields eye hospital.
Hunger: It's part and parcel of the human experience. Research reveals that being hungry can also negatively affect our emotions to our cognition and judgement. Dr John Parkinson, Senior Lecturer at Bangor University's School of Psychology, has studied hunger extensively, and talks to Mark about his research.
Cast your mind to when the country was locked down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Stuck at home people turned to news hobbies and activities to fill the time. One family when a step further and created their own DIY television show. Actor Peter Feeney was able to convince his friends and family, including his three children to help make a four part dark comedy series called Blind Bitter Happiness.
Young people are uncertain and worried about their next steps after school, according to research from Monash's University in Melbourne. Forty per cent of the students surveyed said they had "no career direction". Professor Lucas Walsh, Director of the Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice at Monash University, discusses his research with Mark Leishman.
A South Auckland community organisation is helping save derelict homes from the top and at the same time giving young people skills for life. The Ara Education Charitable Trust has been running since 2016. At the moment the moment they're working on nine houses. Ara Trust's carpentry tutor William Malakai joins Nights.
Today, for the first time, parliament debated whether 16-year-old should be allowed to vote in local government elections and be elected as councillors. The government introduced the bill to lower the age for local elections following a decision by the Supreme Court that the voting age of 18 was inconsistent with the Bill of Rights Act. Sage Garrett, Co-director of Make It 16, talks with Mark Leishman.
Researchers at the University of Oxford in the UK and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark have extracted ancient DNA from a 2,900-year-old clay brick. What did they discover? Dr Sophie Lund Rasmussen and husband Dr Troels Pank Arbøll were involved with the DNA extraction and study of the brick.
If you've been to the movies of late, chances are you'll have spotted a costume supplied by Angels Costumes. It's a family firm that has been responsible for providing costumes for some of the most famous films and television shows including Lawrence of Arabia, Star Wars, Dr Who and Downton Abbey. Jeremy Angel is the production director at Angels Costumes in Hendon, north-west London.
It's the talk of social media and health and wellbeing circles, but most of us have probably never heard of it. The vagus nerve. What is the vagus nerve, and what does it do? In broad terms, it's the communication line between the brain and a whole bunch of other organs, structures and processes. Theresa Larkin is Associate professor of Medical Sciences at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
It's fascinated generations of curious minds, but to date, the mysterious Loch Ness monster is keeping its secrets well and truly hidden under water. Armed with drones, cameras, notepads and binoculars, hundreds of volunteers descended on the Scottish Highlands over the weekend for the biggest search for the Loch Ness monster in 50 years. So did they find the elusive creature? Paul Nixon, general manager of the Loch Ness Centre, reveals all.
The Dannevirke Spinners and Weavers Club celebrated 50 years of Craft Cottage over the weekend. The club meets every Friday to spin, knit and crochet. Anne Willis is the club secretary, and she's been a member since 1986.
Canterbury farming couple Dan and Mandy Shands are ditching the paddock and heading off on an epic adventure around the world - on a catamaran.
A "masterpiece" by late Christchurch artist Bill Hammond could become one of the most expensive paintings ever sold in New Zealand when it goes to auction tonight. Charles Ninow, director of art at Webb's auction house, talks to Mark Leishman about the artwork.
Sports commentator Bryan Waddle joins us again for a wrap of the latest sport news from the weekend and looking ahead over the next week or so. Tonight, he's got his eye on the All Blacks.
It's time for Out Lately with Finn Johansson. Finn is back in the studio with a selection of tracks from Dunedin's Robert Scott, the American free jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements, M J Lenderman and Pale Jay.
The Big Sing Finale showcases over 800 talented young singers across three days of competitive recitals in a vibrant celebration of youth and song. Christine Argyle, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Choral Federation, joins Nights to talk about the iconic event.
It's the picture that's been the talk of the world today - that's of course the mug shot of former United States president Donald Trump. But it got us thinking here at Nights: Where did the mugshot come from and what is its history here in New Zealand? Curator of the New Zealand Police Museum, Rowan Carroll talks to Mark Leishman.
According to the somewhat hackneyed old saying, life begins at forty. Not for Joy France. For Joy , life took on a whole new meaning when she turned 60. Joy set herself a challenge and pledged to try sixty new things. One of those things was rap battling. She's now the world's oldest battle rapper.
[picture id="4L3RD9D_park_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"] Any parent will tell you it can be a battle to get the kids off the devices and into the outdoors. But for one Wellington family, turning the outdoors into a playful challenge has become something of a past-time. Over the past six months a group of young adventurers have bagged all of Wellington's playgrounds - over 100 in total. And not only that - but reviewed and ranked their features.
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[picture id="4L3RDCR_huntaway_webp" crop="16x10" layout="full"] The huntaway holds a special place in not only in our hearts and minds, but also, in our economy. Now, close to $2 million is being invested into better understanding this somewhat mysterious breed - with a deep dive into the dog's DNA. Researchers at Massey University are embarking on a project to sequence its genome and finally answer that age-old question … where does it come from?
A proposal to restrict international drivers from a popular tourism highway in the South Island has been causing a bit of a stir. The Milford Opportunities project and the The Department of Conservation are looking for someone to carry out an assessment of the transport systems at Milford Sound. One of those options includes installing a permit system where New Zealanders can self-drive but international visitors must use a park and ride transport system. Joining Nights is the Fiordland community board chair Diane Holmes.
On October 10, 2013, Torbjørn "Thor" Pedersen left his job, girlfriend, and family behind in Denmark to embark on an incredible journey. His goal? To visit every country in the world in an unbroken journey without flying. Thor talks to Nights about his remarkable global journey.
A highly contagious and deadly bird flu is currently sweeping the world - so does New Zealand need to be better prepared for its potential arrival? While New Zealand is seen as being at a low risk of having bird flu arrive on our shores there is a concern the thousands of migratory birds which arrive here each year might bring it with them. Nigel French professor of infectious disease epidemiology and public health at Massey University joins Nights to explain what we can do to be better prepared.
Hayden Donnell hosts this week's Midweek Mediawatch and shares the latest news and happenings in New Zealand's media.
At the iconic fringe festival in Edinburgh the gong for funniest joke of 2023 has been handed out. This year's winner was comedian Lorna Rose Treen, whose gag was voted best by nearly half those responding. She joins Nights to tell us where she got the inspiration for the joke from.
A war is being waged in the back blocks of rural New Zealand - on wilding pines. Despite the valiant effort of many, many of our famous landscapes are at risk of disappearing. If left unchecked, over the next fifty years, 1.8 million hectares of the country could be covered in pine. But with funding dwindling, those on the frontline fear they're already losing hard-fought for ground to the invasive weed. Pete Oswald chair of the Central Otago Wilding Control Group joins Nights to discuss.
Swimming in it was banned for a century, but Paris has announced it will reopen the River Seine for swimming competition during the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic games, and then allow public swimming. Pierre Rabadan, deputy mayor of Paris in charge of sports, talks to Mark about the costly and complex cleanup of one of the world's most romantic rivers.
Aotearoa New Zealand's first pandemic lockdown was a catalyst for change for many. It certainly was for PhD student Nimeesha Odedra - whose family recipes became an internet sensation. She and her mother's 'how to' videos for their authentic Indian curries jumped from 70 followers to almost ten thousand (10,000) by the time lockdown lifted. A business was born - Sobhna's, which left Nimeesha juggling a start-up while also researching an issue close to home.
As humans we're highly attuned to the cacophony of sounds we make and hear in the world around us, but little do we realise that there's a whole symphony of sounds to be heard in the ocean, too. Scientists say listening to the sounds of the ocean can help unravel the mysteries of the deep and paint a complex picture of what life is like beneath the waves. Steve Simpson is professor of marine biology and global change at the University of Bristol in the UK.
A kitten has been discovered stuck behind the grille of a taxi following a whopping 500-mile round trip. The intrepid kitten was spotted by long-distance taxi driver, Tom Hutchings, from South Wales.
For almost 200 years, we've been missing a key ingredient from our native forests - the wetapunga, the largest of New Zealand's 11 species of giant weta. For the past decade Auckland Zoo has been breeding wetapunga, and just last week released over 300 juveniles onto two predator-free islands in the Bay of Islands. Auckland Zoo ectotherm curator, Don McFarlane, says the importance of weta presence for a healthy ecosystem can't be overstated.
After an anxious wait, the snow is finally on the ground at Mt Hutt and skiers and snowboarders are flocking to the slopes, and with them a film crew. After its successful debut earlier this year, filming is once again underway for Mt Hutt Rescue - an unflinching look at the thrills and spills on the mountain - and the team that swings into action when things go south ... The Canterbury skifield is also celebrating its 50th year of operation this week, and with its state-of-the-art technology and new facilities, its fair to say its come a long way in a half-century. Mt Hutt's ski field manager James Mckenzie joins Mark.
They're our closest neighbours and we share a history and culture going back more than 250 years. So should New Zealand formally become part of Australia? That was a suggestion put forward by parting Labour MP Jamie Strange during his valedictory speech last week. Professor of political science at Charles Sturt University in Australia Dominic O'Sullivan, who is also a New Zealander, thinks we should at least think about before rejecting it out right.
Director Paul Oremland describes his most recent film as a 'labour of love'. And no wonder. His second feature 'Mysterious Ways' has been on the road to the silver screen for more than a decade. At it's core, it's a love story about a gay Pakeha vicar and his young Pasifika lover, and what's unleashed when they want to be married in the church. Set in Auckland and shot on a shoestring budget, it could have tipped over at any moment were it not for Paul's passion, and the cast's belief in the project. He speaks to Mark.
It's a disease that causes progressive decline in memory and thinking skills, and behavior. Alzheimer's is a type of dementia, and although exact cause of the disease is not yet fully understood, scientists are striving to find an answer. Researchers in Scotland hope they're one step closer. Professor Craig Ritchie, founder and CEO of Scottish Brain Sciences, talks to Mark Leishman about a deal with a major pharmaceutical company to develop blood tests which could detect Alzheimer's disease in the very earliest stages.
Duncan Blakley is used to turning heads, or at least he is when out in his 1965 Ford Falcon - a beautiful white car with pristine red leather seats and chrome detailing. He's less accustomed, however, to being part of an internet sensation. It's been a few days since a social media post blew up and Duncan learned the Falcon was the subject of a nation-wide search.
The weekend's thirty-seven million dollar Powerball Jackpot - won by a couple on Kapiti Coast - is a staggering amount of money to win, and staggering amount to potentially lose. Which, according to Nick Crawford is the unfortunate fate for many Lotto winners. Nick is a financial advisor at The Private Office, and an expert when it comes to navigating an overnight windfall.
Sports commentator Bryan Waddle joins us again for a wrap of the latest sport news from the weekend and looking ahead over the next week or so.
Paper tickets on the capital city's rail network came to an end when Snapper travel cards were launched at the end of last year. But that history won't be lost after the Greater Regional Wellington Regional Council gave many of the items to the New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society. The society's director Bill Prebble joins Nights.
Just when parts of the country were getting used to some fine weather, the forecast for the weekend is looking decidedly dreary. MetService meteorologist David Miller shares the latest forecast.
It stood for 257 years and became affectionately known as Britain's "wonkiest pub", but the historic Crooked House pub in England's West Midlands has been reduced to a mound of rubble. The 18th-century building was last weekend gutted by fire. Two days later what remained was demolished. Ian Sandall, of the Save the Crooked House campaign, talks to Mark Leishman about the historic pub.
Film fanatic Ryan Howard built a fully-functioning replica of the robot from the 1986 film Short Circuit He built the 200kg robot during lockdown, and says it helped him through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Across the Tasman in Australia two new mammal species been discovered in the Pilbara region of northwest Western Australia. The discovery of the orange-headed and the cracking-clay planigales means there are now six species of the tiny marsupials found in Australia. To help unpack the discovery and explain where the the marsupials have been hiding I'm joined Nights is joined by Dr Linette Umbrello from the Queensland University of Technology.
Right now in Singapore hundreds of Wikipedians, the site's volunteer editors, have gathered for the annual Wikimania conference. It's chance to celebrate the project, discuss important issues, and geek out with other wiki lovers - including a strong kiwi contingent.. Among the New Zealanders attending is Siobhan Leachman from Wellington who was awarded this year's Wikimedia Laureate. She talks to Nights about the award and what motivates her to volunteer her time editing the online encyclopaedia.
When you think of clams, you generally think seafood or perhaps thoughts of a nice chunky chowder but there are clams and there are clams and the freshwater gold clam is not one to cherish and it is starting to cause huge issues in the Waikato. The clams are officially deemed an "unwanted organism" and can damage native species and clog water intakes. And at the weekend the size of the problem became much clearer after the levels at Lake Karapiro lowered. Mighty River Domain manager and Waipa's deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk was there and joins Nights to explain the scale of the problem.
If you've ever had your heart broken, you'll know exactly what that sensation feels like - emotionally and physically. Why is heartbreak so painful? Joining Nights to help unravel that mystery is Dr Freddy van der Veen, Associate Professor of Psychology at Erasmus University in Rotterdam.
Imagine opening a chest - a storage box in this case - and discovering treasure. That's exactly what's happened in the village of Upper Broughton, Nottinghamshire, England. Vilagers have uncovered 16th Century secrets contained in a chest hidden for hundreds of years. And the contents of the chest also have a New Zealand connection. Rosemary Russell, co-chair of Upper Broughton History Group, talks to Mark Leishman about the discovery.
Former Superintendent of the Mt John Observatory above Lake Tekapo in the Mackenzie Country, Alan Gilmore joins Nights for his regular astronomy chat. Tonight, he's talking about black holes orbiting each other, solar activity which has been making a splash down here on earth and how the images coming back from the James Webb Space Telescope continues to surprise.
This week Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman while Australia's Matildas play England's Lionesses in Sydney and break TV viewing records. Also: election fever building in the media here; a frenzy over fruit and vegetables; public media funding changes - and overwrought claims of collusion over the reporting of racial issues.
A pub crawl of a slightly different kind is proving to be quite popular in Whanganui. History buffs who have been lucky enough to secure a spot will be taken around the city's historic pubs and hotels. Whanganui District Council heritage adviser Scott Flutey explains why people in Whanganui are so interested in their pubs of years past.
Yesterday marked ten thousand days left to successfully make New Zealand free of possums, rats, and stoats by the end of 2050. Clever new traps using Artificial Intelligence can instantly tell a kea from a possum are being added to New Zealand's bold campaign to be predator-free. Nights is joined by project lead Dr Helen Blackie.
Pain - it's one of the most important and basic subjective experiences a person can have. But what is pain, why do we experience it, and why is it so hard to measure? Elia Valentini is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Essex, and he joins Nights to talk about his research into understanding and measuring pain.
It's part of the human condition, and there's no running away from it... we're all ageing, but some of us might feel we're ageing at a more accelerated rate than others. Why do some people appear to be more resilient to ageing, while others seem to be much older than their years? Regius Professor, Rose Anne Kenny, author of ''Age Proof'' and Head of the ageing research programme at Trinity College Dublin talks to Mark Leishman on Nights.
The famous windmill which featured in the 1968 film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, is up for sale for the first time in 36 years. It can be yours, for a cool £9 million (NZ$ 19 million).
Bad sideline behaviour and the abuse of both referees and players continues to be a massive problem around New Zealand But a new initiative led by Central Bay of Plenty junior which encourages good behaviour using lollipops and Sideline Sheriffs is already paying dividends. Nights is joined by the association's referee co-ordinator Rees Ureata and junior rugby secretary Nita Asaeli.
Tomorrow a petition with thirteen thousand signatures will be presented to parliament asking politicians to take action against a increasing rate of youth Vaping in the country. Vape-Free Kids, the group behind the petition says the petition shows the high level of concern there is about the issue. To tell us more about what the group is hoping to achieve Nights is joined by spokesperson Charyl Robinson.
More than 43,000 fans packed into Eden Park this evening to watch Sweden and Spain go head-to-head for a spot in the Women's World Cup Final. RNZ sports reporter Felicity Reid was at the game soaking up the atmosphere and she talks to Nights about how it all went.
It's one of the most natural things in the world but how to get a good night's sleep has become the favourite topic of self-help guides and influencers. According to them sleep can help you increase productivity, make you healthier and even help you live longer. But Studies from both here in New Zealand and overseas show that good sleep is not just a matter of making the right choices and is shaped by social and economic circumstances. So to help us unpack what's happening Nights is joined now by Dr Rosie Gibson Massey University's School of Psychology.
It's one of the seven wonders of the natural world, and one of Australia's most remarkable sites of beauty... But the Great Barrier Reef - the world's biggest coral reef system - has been making headlines for some time, because of the serious threat from climate change and pollution. What does the future hold for the Great Barrier Reef? Joining us on Nights is David Wachenfeld, Research Program Director - Reef Ecology and Monitoring, at the Australian Institute of Marine Science.
Across the Tasman, the small community of Leongatha in Victoria is still reeling after a suspected mushroom poisoning led to three deaths. Death cap mushrooms, or Amanita phalloides, are thought to be the cause of the poisoning. So how can you tell if you've been poisoned by a mushroom and what should you do. To help answer that, Nights resident toxicologist Leo Schep joins the show.
During tough economic times businesses and firms looking to reduce costs are usually happier to lay workers off. But a recent survey by research firm Talbot Mills found the majority of people would rather struggling firms cut pay than slash workforce. Professor of experimental economics at the University of Auckland Business talks to Nights about what has the biggest impact on productivity and morale.
Ben James from Herb's Mobile Record Store joins us once again to pick some tracks from the crates. Tonight, he's got a selection of tracks from the Dunedin label Fishrider Records.
Sports commentator Bryan Waddle joins us again for a wrap of the latest sport news from the weekend and looking ahead over the next week or so. Tonight, he's got his eye on the Women's Football World Cup.
Two pieces of British television history a set to go under the hammer later this month. Two immaculate Ford Caprisfrom the hit action show The Professionals are expected to fetch a HUGE price at auction. Arwel Richards from Silverstone Auctions gives us the inside running on the auction.
It's not often that theatre lovers are asked to buy a show ticket and not turn up for the show. But that's what iconic Wellington theatre, BATS is asking patrons to do, as it embarks on a two-month period of maintenance. BATS Theatre cheif executive, Jonty Hendry joins nights to explain what's happening.
It's that time of the week where we check in with our resident film and tv expert Dan Slevin. Dan talks to Nights about the Australian comedy series Fisk, and new look at the story of Dracula and the classic Japanese animated film Whisper of the Heart.
It's Christmas Eve. An older white male and his younger Chinese male lover are waiting for the older white male's half-Chinese daughter to show up . . . What could go wrong? That's the premise for Losing Face, written by award-winning Chinese-Kiwi playwright, theatremaker and performance poet Nathan Joe. Nathan Joe joins us to talk about the production.
While here in New Zealand we're looking forward to longer days as winter starts to give way to spring, there's a group of about 1000 people who are looking forward to their first sunrise in almost four months. Next Saturday the sun will finally rise above the Antarctic horizon for the first time since April.
Abe Gray joins Nights to talk about the Cannabis Museum opening with the hopes of educating and destigmatising the legal use of cannabis.
The number of Kiwi shearers attempting to break records has set a new record in itself. Mark Leishman talks to the secretary of The World Sheep Shearing Records Society, Hugh McCarroll
After the devastating flood events experienced across the East Coast this year, the area was left covered with slash and silt. No one really knew what to do with it. Now, however, a group has found an innovative way to take the debris and turn it into something useful. Thabiso Mashaba is the Edmund Hillary Fellow behind Slash to Cash.
We've all heard of mail being delivered electronically, by foot, by plane or on four wheels - but what about by drone? The Orkney Islands, off the coast of northern Scotland, have become the first location in the UK to have mail delivered by the aerial devices. Alex Brown, director of Skyports Drone Services, joins Nights with all the details.
Travel writer and seasoned author Peter Janssen is a prolific walker and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to exploring New Zealand. Peter's popular book, A Walk A Day, has just been updated and revised to include over 100 new walks in Aotearoa.
Toxicologist Dr. Leo Schepp joins Mark Leishman on Nights to talk about Colchicine, which is used to prevent or treat gout attacks.
Hayden Donnell hosts this week's Midweek Mediawatch and shares the latest news and happenings in New Zealand's media.
Out of the country's 44 Flying New Zealand aero clubs, 28-year-old, Celine Bennison, is the only female chief flying instructor. She spoke with Mark Leishman about her journey to the skies.
More Barbie-mania, as a massive increase in the number of parents to be are searching Barbie-related baby names. Corinne Seals is a Senior Lecturer of Applied Linguistics at Victoria University.
Londoner Roger Mairlot is 74, and he spends his retirement going to gigs - every night. His longest stretch of concert-going spanned 725 nights in a row, before the dreaded pandemic struck.
Artist Dawn Austin, from Derbyshire in the UK, has amassed a collection of more than 800 figurines spanning several decades. She joins Nights to talk about her love of the dolls, and, of course, the Barbie movie.
Amsterdam is using a "bubble barrier" to help remove plastic from the city's canals by capturing trash hidden beneath the surface of the water. Mark Leishman is joined by Philip Ehrhorn, co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of the Great Bubble Barrier
Former British paratrooper Chris Lewis recently completed a thirty-thousand kilometre walk around the UK coast - and it took him six years. The real-world Forrest Gump spoke to Mark Leishman about his journey.
The Loch Ness Centre in Scotland is seeking volunteers to take part in the biggest search that's taken place for Nessie in 50 years.
The top dog competition is in it's eighth consecutive year, highlighting the health benefits of furry friends being present in the work place. There's been over 700 entries so far, between New Zealand and Australia. The competition is run by Frog Recruitment. Managing Director Shannon Barlow spoke with Mark.
Many have been left upset over the deaths of six kiwi, suspected to have been mauled by roaming dogs in the Opua State Forest, in the Bay of Islands. Save the Kiwi Dog Specialist, Emma Craig, spoke with Mark Leishman about the rising problem and what can be done to prevent more deaths. Emma's role as Dog Specialist was specifically created this year in response to the ongoing problem of dogs vs kiwi in Northland.
Josh Donaldson's hobby of clearing rubbish from forests near his home in Arbroath, Angus, has turned him into a social media sensation. His TikTok account 'Earthdr0p' has a following of 1.5 million and thousands of views per video.
What actually is laughter and why is it so important to our wellbeing? Dr Ros Ben-Moshe, a positivity, resilience and laughter-as-therapy academic at La Trobe University in Melbourne shares her secrets and discusses her book 'The Laughter Effect: How to Build Joy, Resilience and Positivity in Your Life'.
Stuart Soroka is a professor in the communications and political science departments at University of California, Los Angeles, and he's a leading authority on negativity in the news and doomscrolling. He spoke with Mark Leishman about why we're drawn to negative news, and how this is impacting on society.
Warkworth company 8 Wired Brewing was the big winner at the New Zealand Beer Awards 2023 held in Christchurch on Saturday night. Not only did they win the overall champion brewery, but their wild Feijoa beer was also judged to be the best in New Zealand.
Nine people were rescued from the Remarkables after an avalanche on the mountain range left one person injured over the weekend. New Zealand Mountain Safety Council CEO Mike Daisley joins Nights to talk avalanche safety tips and preparation.
Every year hundreds of young people test their limits on board the Spirit of Adventure ship - an experience designed to help individuals with their personal development. But, outdoor educators are finding it harder than ever to reach young people due to rising levels of anxiety. CEO of Spirit of Adventure Trust, Bruce Pilbrow.
Joining us on Nights regular and Music Director of the National Band of New Zealand David Bremner. Tonight, he's going to talk to about the national band ahead of its tour to Australia later this year.
Sports commentator Bryan Waddle joins us again for a wrap of the latest sport news from the weekend and looking ahead over the next week or so.
The world got a sneak-peek at the new Wonka film a week or two ago, and it looks like a lavish and delicious production, but not everyone's happy. Nick Franklin, an actor with dwarfism has criticised the makers of the new film for giving the role of an Oompa-Loompa to Hugh Grant. He also has a scrumdiddly-umptious Willy Wonka collection that's probably worth more than a golden ticket
RNZ netball reporter Bridget Tunnicliff joins us from Cape Town to discuss the Netball World Cup.
Dr Kirsty Fairclough is reader in screen studies at Manchester Metropolitan University and co-editor of a forthcoming book called Diva: Feminism and Fierceness from Pop to Hip-Hop.
Over the past three days wine connoisseurs in Marlborough have been sipping, sniffing, and swirling more than 1200 wines from across New Zealand and the world. They've been taking part in the judging of the 2023 New World Wine Awards, with the full results to be announced in October. Nights is joined by Stephanie Maddox, who is a judge in training and was an associate judge.
One of New Zealand's most distinctive architects Claude Megson designed around 40 homes during his 30-year career. Now for only the second time since it was built in the 1970s, one of his best-known homes the Barr House in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank is up for sale. Architect and author Giles Reid joins Nights to talk about Claude Megson's legacy.
Three South Korean researchers claim they have cracked room temperature superconductivity. Their claims have been shrouded by controversy and scientists are sceptical of the claims and are instead waiting on it to be replicated elsewhere. Professor Rod Badcock from the Victoria University of Wellington's Robinson Research Institute talks to Mark.
Pathogens that were once common on Earth - but have been frozen for millions of years inside glaciers, ice caps and permafrost - are now being released from melting ice. So, what's the risk that one of these ancient bacteria or viruses pose a risk to us humans? Biodiversity Scientist Professor Corey Bradshaw from Flinders University in Australia has some answers.
Former MetService Severe Weather Meteorologist, Erick Brenstrum, joins Nights to talk about one of our favourite preoccupations - the weather.
Colin Peacock hosts this week's Midweek Mediawatch and shares the latest news and happenings in New Zealand's media.
One the West Coast of the South Islands the footprints of some intrepid locals have started appearing on the beach. They are of course the sign the tawaki, or Fiordland crested penguins are returning from their massive migration from the sub-Antarctic ocean It's something that has excited Dr Gerry McSweeny every year since he founded the Wilderness Lodge near Lake Moeraki.
Gales, rain and heavy snow are battering many parts of New Zealand as a winter storm moves up the country. MetService forecaster Gerard Bellam has the latest on the inclement weather.
There's plenty of big things going on in the world to worry about to some degree. But there's no doubt that staying positive and having a positive outlook - even when there's a lot going on - can help us focus on what really matters. Faye Edwardes is a positive mindset expert, author, podcast host and founder of the Positive Living Movement.
Charlotte Abbott works at a hospital in Leith, Edinburgh, where the patients aren't of the human variety. She's the manager of the of the doll department at The Leith Toy Hospital.
There's around a one in two million chance of catching one, and fisherman Stuart Brown done it - twice. Stuart from County Down, Ireland, hauled in an extremely rare blue lobster earlier this year - and he described it as the catch of a lifetime. So, he was in for a bit of a surprise when it happened again in the same spot just a few months later.
For more than five years the Auckland Council has been waging a war against Kauri dieback in the Waitakere Ranges. Now as part of a joint project between the University of Auckland and the council a research paper has made the first attempt to evaluate dogs success at detecting the genus of highly destructive plant pathogens. Council plant pathogens advisor Sarah Killick.
Today's a very big day if you're in the pie-making business. The country's top pie maker will be announced tonight at the 25th Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards. Celebrity chef Al Brown is a judge for the Supreme Award this year.
A mysterious object that washed up on a West Australian beach has been perplexing both locals and experts for the past few weeks. But now the Australian Space Agency has determined the large cylindrical object is most likely space debris from a satellite launch vehicle. Dr Alice Gorman, is a space archaeologist and Associate Professor at Australia's Flinders University.
Nights regular and chief economist with The New Zealand Initiative, Eric Crampton, talks to Mark about the removal of GST from food and how we fund infrastructure.
What do Barbie and lunar dust have in common? You might be surprised at the answer. While Barbie's been busy living her best life on the big screen in Greta Gerwig's blockbuster, the ubiquitous doll has also been helping out with space exploration. Ian Wells is a graduate researcher at Washington State University.
An AI dating app replicating genuine human interaction. Would you use it? Human Behaviour Specialist Hayden Brown joins Nights to talk about an app called Replika - one of dozens built to replace the need for face-to-face relationships.
A charging scooter battery exploded in a central Wellington apartment over the weekend, leaving one person in a critical condition. Peter Simpson is the director of battery specialists SimPower, and he joins Mark to talk about the dos and don'ts when it comes to batteries.
Winter is definitely biting back in Aotearoa. After a weekend of relatively settled weather, wind, heavy rain and snow is expected to pummel parts of the country as we head into August. MetService forecaster Tuporo Marsters.
Sports commentator Bryan Waddle joins us again for a wrap of the latest sport news from the weekend and looking ahead over the next week or so.
A public invitation has been put out by Central Otago firm Luv Immigration, for anyone who wants to take part in setting a world record for the largest connect four tournament. Event organiser Zee Luv speaks with Mark about raising awareness for mental health.
An author from Port Chalmers has been surprised to discover his memoir makes an appearance in the new Barbie movie. John Egenes book, 'Man & Horse: The Long Ride Across America' can be seen being read by Ken, played by Ryan Gosling in the film.
Dan Slevin joins us for his weekly spot to talk the usual mix of must-watch movie and streaming goodies. Tonight Dan chats about the new John Farnham documentary.
We chat to Behavioural Colour & Design Psychology expert, Karen Haller, about a women in Edinburgh who's been fighting for the right to keep her pink front door after being ordered to change the colour or face a hefty fine.
How good do you think you are at deciding if someone is telling the truth or not. The reliability or unreliability of confessions and what happens when they don't add up has been the focus for Lawyer and journalist Steven Price for the past five years. In his podcast, Mr Lyttle meets Mr Big which will start playing on Nights next Monday, Steven examines the stories and failings of one of Aotearoa's most controversial 'Mr Big' investigations. Steven joins Nights to talk about the case and the issues surrounding it ahead of the first episode airing on the show next week.
While much of the sporting world is focused on New Zealand and Australia for the football world cup - another world cup is set to get underway in South Africa. The Silver Ferns will start their netball world cup campaign against Trinidad & Tobago tomorrow night. RNZ's Bridget Tunnicliffe is in Cape Town covering the cup.
There aren't not many people who accidentally become daffodil farmers, but that's exactly what happened to Hogan Gill. He's known as "Daffa-dude", and he even has a daffa-dog.
A Dunedin mountaineer is on the way to being one of the first New Zealanders to climb Mt Worsley. 20-year-old Lily Cole, is heading to South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands this September as one of four young mountaineers chosen by the Antarctic Heritage Trust to attempt the climb.
New Zealand's first electric tractor is here, and it's kind of a big deal. It's not much bigger than a ride-on lawnmower, but the Monarch costs about $200,000. Mike Casey is the owner/operator of Forest Lodge Orchard.
Internet-friendly cats in all their feline glory are about to take centre stage at Nelson's historic music auditorium. The Nelson Centre of Musical Arts is about to host what's likely to be the country's first cat video festival.
Nights is off to London tonight - The Tower of London to be exact. Rob Fuller is the New Chief Yeoman Warder at The Tower of London, and he joins us Nights to talk about his role as a Yeoman - or a "beefeater" as they're more commonly known.
Deep below the Antarctic ice, thousands of light sensors are set up to detect tiny, ghost-like astronomical messengers. They're there to help scientists detect and study neutrinos, one of the most abundant particles in the universe. Professor Jenni Adams from the University of Canterbury.
Hayden Donnell hosts this week's Midweek Mediawatch and shares the latest news and happenings in New Zealand's media.
Auckland's student radio station, 95bFM, is asking its listeners to buy part of their record collection in an effort to keep the lights on. General manager Tom Tremewan says it's not a popular decision it's one that had to be made if the station station wants to remain on air.
Canterbury farmer Angela Blair has set up a petition calling on the government to only use wool carpets in its buildings. It comes after the Ministry of Education's decision to fit out hundreds of rural schools with US-made nylon carpet.
Every year competitors from around the world have descent on the town of Llanwrtyd Wells, mid-Wales to take part in the World Bog Snorkelling Championships. Prizes are awarded for the fastest swimmers to complete the 55-metre long trench in the Waen Rhydd bog, without once emerging. Fancy dress is optional but encouraged. Reigning world champion Neil Rutter tells Nights all about the event.
A southern right whale was spotted in Wellington Harbour today. The sighting prompted chatter that Matariki, the whale that enchanted locals with its presence for about a week in 2018, might be back. Mark chats to Greater Wellington Regional councillor Simon Woolf.
She's considered as one of the most innovative and modernist writers of the 20th century, and now one of her precious earlier works has a new lease of life online. Virginia Woolf's copy of her debut novel The Voyage Out, featuring handwritten notes, was recently rediscovered at the University of Sydney and has now been fully digitised for the first time. Mark Byron is a professor in the department of English at University of Sydney.
Harakeke or flax was a vital resource for Maori after arriving in New Zealand. And the natural fibre is still being used in modern innovation today. Tuhura Otago Museum's latest travelling science workshop, is sharing these Maori innovations of the past and present with the aim of inspiring the next generation. To explain what it's all about we are joined by the museum's science engagement co-ordinator Anna Farrelly-Rosch.
Rare and unusual squids have been discovered in NIWA's annual squid survey. Kat Bolstad is an Associate Professor at AUT, and in charge of what she calls the Squid Squad.
A nationally significant fossil site was saved from commercial mining earlier this year. Dunedin City Council reached an agreement to save Foulden Maar back in February. Foulden Maar is the site of a crater lake from 23 million years ago, with the diatomite of the lake preserving a fossil treasure trove. Why is Foulden Maar of such international significance? John G Conran is a Senior Lecturer in Evolutionary Biology, at the University of Adelaide.
Hundreds of baby seahorses have been released into "hotels" in Sydney Harbour, in what local scientists say is the world's biggest ever release of the marine creature into the wild. The White's Seahorse is endemic to Australia's east coast and became endangered in 2020 due to pollution and habitat loss. Mark chats with scientist Mitchell Brennan who helped release the baby seahorses.
In Porirua, a kindergarten group has blossomed into an all-ages health and development hub providing wrap around support to families in the area. Pioneered by Whanau Manaaki, a not-for-profit organisation behind 103 kindergartens across the North island, their CEO Amanda Coulston joined Mark Leishman.
Associate Professor of philosophy Zach Weber from the University of Otago chats to Nights about Critical Thinking and some common "fallacies" of reasoning to look out for.
Truck driving can be a lonely profession, spending hours alone on the road away from family and friends. This was the experience of Stephen Clemens, a truck driver from Ashburton, who had the idea to tackle the declining mental health of our truck drivers by developing an app called Ride Along.
They're an endangered species, The Kakahi General Store is one of the last of its kind remaining in New Zealand. It's been owned and run by the same family since 1937. Mark talks to 81-year-old Manu Lala who owns and runs the store.
E-scooters. Love them or hate them - they've been all over our footpaths since hitting our shores five years ago. NZTA Waka Kotahi is currently consulting on whether it should renew its e-scooter declaration in 2018, which determines whether they are allowed to be used on footpaths. Living Streets Aotearoa's Chris Teo-Sherrel tells Nights why his organisation wants e-scooters off the footpath and out of the way of pedestrians.
Sports commentator Bryan Waddle joins us again for a wrap of the latest sport news from the weekend and looking ahead over the next week or so.
Hot chocolate lovers, pay attention, the second annual 'Sweet As' hot chocolate challenge has just announced it's winners. This years winner is from cafe Espresso High, a small family run buisness on High street in Hutt Central. The winning drink is called 'Ooh, BAE Latte' a purple concoction made using ube a purple yam, common in filipino dishes. Danielle Garcia from Espresso High talks to Nights about their creation
It's set to be a big weekend for the country's Art Deco capital. The three-day Napier Winter Deco Festival kicked off today, and this year holds special meaning as the region recovers from Cyclone Gabrielle. To find out more, Nights is joined by General Manager of the Art Deco Trust, Jeremy Smith.
Some people will go to the end of the earth to get a good night sleep - but what about below the surface? That's what is on offer in north Wales, where people can stay the night 419m deep underground in an disused Victorian slate mine. To tell us more about this subterran venutre Nights is joined by Go Below underground guide and operations manager Mike Morris.
Nights podcast reviewer Lynn Freeman is back to chat to us about what she's been listening to. Tonight she is taking a look at history podcasts.
A New Zealand artist is the first ever Wellingtonian to build an art installation for the famous Burning Man festival, becoming the third-ever New Zealand artist to do so since the festival's inception in 1986. Erin Jaeger-Freeborn forms one half of the artist group Kitsune Collective - the other half is Canadian architect and artist Carly Moore...
It's been more than 20 years since the South Island had inter-regional passenger rail after the Southerner service stopped in 2002. Advocates for the Mainland say it was largely ignored in a recent inquiry by a parliamentary select committee into inter-regional rail services. Otago Business School senior lecturer and rail advocate, Dr Duncan Connors.
More than 40,000 people packed into Eden Park tonight to watch the White Ferns and Norway kick of the 2023 Football World Cup. One of those diehard Kiwi football fans was Tracey Hodge.
An orange alert has been issued for Auckland Harbour Bridge as strong gusts are forecast for tonight. MetService's severe weather forecaster Peter Little joins us to discuss what we're in store for.
From endless applications to nonstop networking, job search burnout can be difficult to avoid. For some thoughtful advice and discussion on this we're joined by International best-selling author and career coach Tom O'Neil.
Phone scams are nothing new, but thanks to artificial intelligence, they are getting more sophisticated and believable. Scam calls using AI to mimic voices of people you might know are now being used to exploit unsuspecting members of the public. Dr. Oli Buckley, Associate Professor of Cyber Security, University of East Anglia.
Two and a half years ago, Denise Mills, a teacher in Christchurch, says she woke up with half of her face looking like it had melted. Denise is one of the few Kiwis living with a rare disease called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.
Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about the media response to the Prime Minister ruling out wealth taxes; Tova O'Brien returns - while other editors go out; a distressing trial - and covering the crimes of Sir James Wallace.
This morning Stuff reported on people eating possum that they've caught and prepared themselves, in an attempt to save money with the rising cost of groceries. But food safety experts are warning the meat could contain bacteria. Hunting expert Shay Williamson.
In May this year, a report confirming parents' worst worries about the harms of social media to the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents was published. Dr Samantha Marsh is a research fellow at the University of Auckland's Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. She talks to Mark about the significance of this report and why she believes it's too important to go unnoticed.
For film lovers and cinema buffs this is quite possibly the best time of the year. The Whanau Marama New Zealand International Film festival kicks off tonight in Auckland, before heading out across the country. RNZ contributor and film buff Nik Dirga.
The World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Auckland this weekend after a Covid-induced hiatus. Mads Nissen is a photographer based in Copenhagen, and is the winner of the World Press Photo Story of the Year for 2023.
Researchers at the Natural History Museum in Rotterdam in the Netherlands have found that birds have been using anti-bird spikes to build nests. And last week, a European team of researchers warned that nearly 200 bird species build nests with potentially dangerous human litter ranging from cigarette butts to plastic bags and fishing nets. Mark talks to Dr Jim Reynolds, an ornithologist at the University of Birmingham and co-author of the study.
As excitement builds on both sides of the Tasman ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup, kicking off on Thursday - There is one couple who are taking their fandom to the next level. Gabi Boyd has wrapped up work for the next month. The Melbourne fan and her partner will go to 17 matches in eight of the nine host cities across Australia and New Zealand.
The 111-year-old toilets known as the Manor Place Conveniences in Dunedin have been placed in category2 on the Heritage New Zealand list. Heritage NZ assessment adviser Alison Breese talks to Mark about the development.
This morning, a dozen trucks laden with 75km of fencing materials arrived at Hastings Showground. A farming community event this Friday aims to help Hawke's Bay get back on its feet after Cyclone Gabrielle. The convoy was organised by the charity Rapid Relief Team (RRT). RRT NZ director Danny Blampied.
The shock announcement today that Victoria was pulling out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games has left athletes here in New Zealand and around the world saddened and unsettled. New Zealand last hosted the games in 1990 when they were held in Auckland. Dr Mel Johnston Senior Lecturer in Sport Management at AUT joins Nights to discuss would it take for New Zealand host the games once again and will this moment lead to a reimagining of how the games are run.
Celebrity chef Delia Smith has told how she added deep-fried jam sandwiches to her menu after sampling one in a fish and chip restaurant. Chef Eric Snaith, who owns three fish and chip businesses in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, developed the recipe. He joins Mark on Nights.
Nights mathematician and Associate Professor at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Te Heranga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington Dillon Mayhew joins us once again. Tonight he's talking to us about the Kakeya needle problem.
Author Maria Gill joins Nights to talk about her new book, Epic New Zealand Adventures. The beautifully-illustrated book includes ten true stories of daring and danger from New Zealand adventurers - some known, some forgotten, and some just discovered.
The BBC's Rich Preston joins Nights to discuss some of the international news across the world, including the Crimea Bridge situation, the USA and China holding talks on climate change and the upcoming election in Peru.
Do you ever struggle to connect someone's face to their name, even if you've met them at work or they're family members? Well, you're not alone and may have a condition called prosopagnosia - better known as facial blindness. To learn more about this condition and how if impacts on people, Nights talks to Harvard psychologist Dr Joseph DeGutis.
Do you ever struggle to connect someone's face to their name, even if you've met them at work or they're family members? Well, you're not alone and may have a condition called prosopagnosia - better known as facial blindness. To learn more about this condition and how if impacts on people, Nights talks to Harvard psychologist Dr Joseph DeGutis.
The Olympics and Commonwealth Games both have their torches and the Fifa World Cups have The Ball. And for the first time the Ball will be taking part in a Women's World Cup. Nights talk to former New Zealand U-20 football international and founder of the Spirit of Football, Andrew Aris who is touring The Ball around the country.
Do you ever struggle to connect someone's face to their name, even if you've met them at work or they're family members? Well, you're not alone and may have a condition called prosopagnosia - better known as facial blindness. To learn more about this condition and how if impacts on people, Nights talks to Harvard psychologist Dr Joseph DeGutis.
This month randomly selected Wellingtonians will receive an invitation to take park in what is thought to be one of New Zealand's first Citizens' Assembly. Much like a jury, a citizens' assembly is a group of regular people chosen by chance to represent their community. To explain how this is all going to work and why the council is taking this approach, Nights speaks to Wellington City councillor Rebecca Matthews.
A road safety campaigner who took some unusual measures to highlight the country's road pothole problem is welcoming a promise by the National Party to address the issue. Geoff Upson made headlines for spray-painting phalluses onto potholes in an effort to get them repaired. He talks to Nights about his thoughts on potholes becoming an election issue.
Nights sporting expert Bryan Waddle joins us to chat about all the highlights from a big weekend of sport, including the emphatic wins by both the All Blacks and the Warriors as well as the Black Ferns post world cup success.
As the country starts to wind down, all eyes are on what the weather has in store for Aotearoa this Matariki long weekend. MetService forecaster Tuporo Marsters joins Nights with the latest forecast.
The pull of a better life across the ditch has led to the largest net migration loss to Australia in 10 years. Last year 33,863 people migrated from New Zealand to Australia, and 20,431 moved from Australia to New Zealand. Chelsea Badger is a digital creator and recently crossed the Tasman with her partner. She tells Nights about the differences she's noticed.
Climate scientists have been telling us for what feels like decades that the climate is changing. Studies now say that global warming is accelerating, with temperatures not just rising but rising faster than ever. Dr Kevin Trenberth is an internationally recognised expert on climate change.
As we lead up to Matariki, we remember and reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future. Writer and illustrator Alistair Hughes joins Nights to chat with Mark about his new book, The New Zealand Night Sky.
Fantasy tabletop role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons have shot up in popularity in recent years, thanks to their inclusion in popular culture. Researchers at the University of South Australia are studying the possibility of using tabletop role-playing games or (TTRPGs) to promote social growth in people. One of those researchers is Dr Susannah Emery. She speaks to Nights about the promise of role-play gaming.
Hayden Donnell hosts this week's Midweek Mediawatch and shares the latest news and happenings in New Zealand's media.
There's just over a week to go until the Women's Football World Cup kicks off in Auckland. So far fewer than half of the 900,000 available tickets to New Zealand matches have been sold. Senior Sports Journalist at Stuff, Zoe George.
Aspartame. It's one of the world's most popular artificial sweeteners, and it recently made the headlines for all the wrong reasons. According to news agency Reuters, the sweetener will reportedly be classified as a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organisation this month after years of conflicting research. Gunter Kuhnle is Professor of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Reading in the UK.
It's been just over a week since riots erupted in Paris after a 17-year-old of north African descent was shot and killed by police. What impact have the latest riots had and why is this form of protest so ingrained in the French. Cultural historian and writer, Professor Andrew Hussey.
Are you an insect lover? Do you prefer them deep fried or baked? Visitors to the International science festival in Dunedin last weekend were treated to three flavours of insect icecream. Ruchita Kavle is a PHD student in the Food Science Department at the University of Otago
Screen time for children is a constant worry for many parents and caregivers. New research published in the New Zealand Medical Journal today has found our kids are spending about a third of after-school time on screens. CEO of the Parenting Place, Dave Atkinson.
It's been dubbed the "Twitter killer", and thirty million people have reportedly signed up for it... Meta's new social media app, Threads, has launched to much fanfare - and Elon Musk isn't happy. Tech commentator Peter Griffin.
Podcast correspondent Lynn Freeman joins Nights with a selection of her favourite podcasts.
As landlines slowly go the way of the dinosaurs, more and more people are opting out of listing their numbers in the phonebook. But if you live in one Central Otago town the choice has already been made for you. When the latest edition of the South Lakes phone book was delivered this month Alexandra residents noticed something missing - their town. Central Otago mayor Tim Cadogan.
A runaway pig has been chomping up Paremoremo residents' lawns for the last week, destroying gardens and making itself a nice new home. Auckland Council Animal Management Officer Candice Vicars.
For the first time since the 1800's, New Zealanders will be able to get a close up view of the only remaining Maori flax seagoing sail in existence. Te Ra, as it is called. is at least 200 years old and has been held in the British Museum - until now. General Manager of Toi Maori Aotearoa, Tamahou Temara.
Increasing the age at which people become eligible for NZ Super is a bit of a political football. Across the ditch Australians now have to wait until they are 67 until they can collect the old age pension. So how did the Aussies do it and should we follow suit? New Zealander Ross Stitt is a former tax lawyer and is a freelance writer with a PhD in political science based in Sydney.
We're all born with one, and it's as unique to us as our fingerprint. Why do our voices change as we get older? Adam Taylor is Professor and Director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre, Lancaster University in the UK.
We all have a family history but many of us will have very little detail about the lives of those who have come before us. One way of rectifying that is by capturing important historical events through family members today and passing that knowledge on to future generations. Dr Jay Prosser from the University of Leeds and is a researcher and teaches family memoir writing.
Rick Wentz is a Chartered geotechnical engineer originally from Northern California who has lived in New Zealand since 2011 - coming here in response to the Christchurch earthquakes. Rick talks to Mark about seismic risk - what it means for the general community and the role of a geotechnical engineering in helping to manage it.
Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about two leaders in the spotlight over their conduct: cabinet minister Kiri Allan and Wellington mayor Tory Whanau. Also - lifting the lid on the abuse of migrant workers and over-the-top coverage of 'pain at the petrol pump'.
A winning Lotto ticket was recently bought at FreshChoice Merivale in Christchurch, and the winner has yet to claim the prize money - $33.5m to be exact. Lotto's head of communications Lucy Fullarton.
New Zealand's most promising young farmers are converging on Timaru over the next three days, hoping to take out the annual Young Farmer of The Year Award. 2022 young farmer of the year Tim Dangen.
Many of us aren't alone in feeling the pinch in the wallet over the past year or so. Sasha Lockley is the co-founder and CEO of Money Sweetspot, a social enterprise focusing on consolidating debt and helping people control their debt and provide financial education.
Sleep apnoea: What is the disorder affecting US President Joe Biden and how is it treated? Consultant Respiratory and Sleep Physician Dr Andrew Davies.
A family of four have been bitten by the van life bug - so much so they don't think they'll live in a house again. About 4 years ago Andrew and Tracey along with their two boys Luke and Brody packed up their home and life in Invercargill and moved into a caravan.
Across the ditch in Australia almost thrity years ago the town of Halls Gap, nestled in the heart of Victoria's Grampians National Park, put a ban on owning cats.
A safety expert is encouraging parents not to to strap their children into a car seat while wearing a puffer jacket.
Two ill-equiped climbers lost on the Remarkables mountain range near Queenstown have a group of volunteers to thank for getting them back to safety.
While most of the country has been experiencing tempestuous weather, the climate in capital city has been calm According to MetService, the month of June was Wellington's calmest in eleven years.
The Snowdon Mountain Railway has been taking visitors up Yr Wyddfa for nearly 130 years. It had been closed since the end of 2019, but is now taking passengers up Wales' highest mountain again.
A growing number of people are discovering that they are autistic in adulthood, leaving some wondering what life would have been like if they'd been diagnosied earlier. A new study has investigated whether getting a diagnosis at a younger age is linked to a better quality of life as an adult.
Cold south-westerly winds sweeping north out of the Southern Ocean has brought heavy snow to areas of the lower South Island Bruce Eade runs a 550 head dairy farm near Tapanui in Eastern Southland, and he says it's the biggest snowfall he's seen in 10 years.
It's been 50 years since Prime Minister Norman Kirk sent the HMNZS Otago and it's 242 crew off on a mission to protest nuclear testing at Mururoa Atoll, in French Polynesia. This Friday will be a ceremony to officially recognise the men's sacrifices, many of whom have been left with serious health issues due to radiation exposure.
Sports commentator Bryan Waddle joins us again for a wrap of the latest sport news from the weekend and looking ahead over the next week or so.
Russia's government is moving to demonstrate it still has control over the country, following a brief mutiny by one of the country's most powerful military groups. Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin flew to Belarus in exile on Tuesday (June 27), after his fighters protested of the Russian Military's handling of the Ukraine conflict. Ukraine hopes the chaos caused by the mutiny attempt will undermine Russian defences, as it presses a counteroffensive to recapture occupied territory. Dr Jack Watling is the senior research fellow for land warfare at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), the world's oldest and the UK's leading defence and security thinktank. Originally from New Zealand, he has spent periods of time since this war began on the ground with the armed forces in Ukraine, and has won international media awards for his analysis.
Muso Finn Johansson steps out of his makeshift recording studio to bring us his favourite tracks of the week. Tonight, he joins us from Ireland.
Cricketers, on the verge of scoring a century, are often described as being in the 'nervous nineties' - a new study uses data to sort fact from fiction.
Each week millions of viewers across the world watch California man Barry Enderwick prepare and then eat a different variety of sandwich. So far he's made and reviewed well over 800 different styles and types, from peanut butter and jelly to bacon apple and everything in between.
Whether it's repression of speech by authoritarian governments or the moderation of social media, the importance of freedom of expression is as hotly contested as ever. A new study seeks to answer who benefits from freedom of speech the most. Arthur Grimes, Professor of Wellbeing and Public Policy, at Te Herenga Waka the Victoria University of Wellington.
A piece of New Zealand surf lifesaving history has been lovingly restored after being found hidden under a hedge in Port Chalmers near Dunedin.
A collaboration between and Auckland School and a clean technology company is is turning waste plastic into desks.
New Zealand's first cold snap of the year is on its way and due to hit this weekend bringing snow, gales and downpours.
It's been nearly 30 years since the last overnight passenger train service between Auckland and Wellington made it's last journey across the North Island.
Singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi recently announced he would stop touring for the foreseeable future, says he needs time to reflect on the impact of his Tourette's Syndrome diagnosis.
Five passengers onboard the submersible Titan died last week after a fatal implosion during its voyage to the wreck of the Titanic. What is it about the wreck of the Titanic that captivates us?
Smart home technology has transformed the way we interact with our living spaces -from voice-activated systems to automated security systems. The tech is apparently more popular than ever.
Hayden Donnell hosts this week's Midweek Mediawatch and shares the latest news and happenings in New Zealand's media.
A new report by Kidney Health New Zealand shows New Zealand's dialysis units are struggling to cope with growing numbers of patients, too few treatment spaces and chronic understaffing. A 30 percent increase in people needing dialysis is predicted over the next 10 years. Kidney Health New Zealand's general manager Traci Stanbury.
For centuries, historians and archaeologists have puzzled over the many mysteries of Stonehenge, the huge man-made circle of standing stones found on England's Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. New research into the prehistoric site's acoustical properties is revealing that the stone circle may have been used for exclusive ceremonies. Trevor Cox, Professor of Acoustic Engineering at the University of Salford.
The Enhanced Games, a new controversial Olympic style competition encouraging the use of drug taking amongst its competitors, is set to take place in December 2024. There's already interest amongst some high-profile athletes. The competition is the brain child of Melbourne-born, London-based businessman, Aron D'Souza, president of Enhanced Games.
There's a growing cohort of people who believe in washing clothes less - or not at all - due to concerns over sustainability and rising electricity costs. They're called the 'no-wash' and 'low-wash' believers. Is it just another internet-driven trend? Or a genuine revolution fuelled by the cost of living pinch? Dr Rebecca Van Amber, Senior Lecturer in the School of Fashion & Textiles at RMIT University in Melbourne.
A 70-year old Taranaki Dairy farmer has become the latest member of a pretty exclusive club. Earlier this month Albie Jane completed his 300th marathon at the Kirikiriroa Marathon in Hamilton.
Most of us are partial to a sausage or two. But what about the vegan variety? The fifth annual Vegan Sausage Awards were held last night, with a Spicy Chorizo sausage made by Wellington based Plant taking out the top prize. Sausage judge and comedian, Tom Sainsbury.
A ground-breaking trial which aims to use psychedelic-assisted therapy to help patients with terminal cancer has been approved. In a first for New Zealand, researchers will administer a MDMA - also known as ecstasy -assisted psychotherapy to help patients struggling with depressive thoughts and emotions.
Fuel prices are set to jump by at least 25 cents on Friday. After more than a year the Government's fuel subsidy is set to expire, adding to the already high cost of living.
The forecast for seeing otherworldly-looking auroras from New Zealand is looking good, according to a seasoned and prominent aurora hunter.
About 30 minutes outside of Gisborne is an area which can be described as a sort of Noah's Ark. But instead of two of each animal, Eastwoodhill Arboretum contains more than 25,000 different species of tree and shrubs.
Back in 2019 the Government committed to a new mental health strategy, and a $1.9 billion Mental Health and Addiction package to improve mental health services. Four years on, where has the money been spent, and have mental health services improved?
Traffic is the talk of the town in Tauranga - for all the wrong reasons. Commuters are frustrated by increasing traffic jams, seen as "worse than Auckland".
Traffic is the talk of the town in Tauranga - for all the wrong reasons. Commuters are frustrated by increasing traffic jams, seen as "worse than Auckland".
Just a week after Ruapehu Alpine Lifts went into liquidation the Government has stepped in with financial support just in time for the ski season.
A crowd of more than 200,000 music fans have formed a temporary city in the middle of the English country side for the annual Glastonbury Festival. Kiwis Amy-Louise and Blair Godby are among them.
The much-anticipated Super Rugby finale is drawing closer. Tomorrow night, the decider between the Chiefs and Crusaders in Hamilton takes place. One man whose blood runs red and black is Jason Gunn, and he joins Mark on Nights.
Podcast fan and former RNZ presenter Lynn Freeman joins Nights with a selection of top podcast suggestions.
Down in Dunedin two mates have combined their love of cycling with what seems to be a booming business idea. Ashley Hayden and Liam Harrison are the founders of Pedals Dunedin a urgent e-bike courier service.
Tomorrow in Auckland hundreds housing advocates will gather as part of a movement to advocate for and promote different ways of designing, building and financing homes in New Zealand.
A state of emergency has been declared for the Tai Rawhiti/Gisborne, where there is a red heavy rain warning in place until Sunday. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz gives and update on the situation in the region.
Fish species around the world are getting smaller as their habitats get warmer, according to research. But why?
Nights regular and forest expert, Dean Baigent-Mercer, talks to Mark about mining on conservation land and native forests.
Colin Peacock hosts this week's Midweek Mediawatch and shares the latest news and happenings in New Zealand's media.
A Canterbury feral cat-hunting tournament which was pulled earlier this year after a national and international outcry is set to return. Organisers of the North Canterbury Hunting Competition have added the category back for this week's competition. Tournament organiser Matt Bailey.
We're just over three months out from this year's general election, which also means we're nearing the end of the three year parliamentary term. But what if we made it a year longer? Associate professor Grant Duncan from Massey University's school of people, environment and planning.
Astronomy isn't something you readily associate with the legal system and a court environment, but those worlds collide for Astrophysicist/Cosmologist Dr Brad Tucker from the Australian National University. He can frequently be found sharing his expertise somewhere you don't expect: in court.
You either love them or hate them. But whatever your views on truffles are, everyone knows they can fetch a pretty penny with a kilo of some varieties selling for up to $8,000.
While the world tries to find significant cuts in greenhouse gas emissions there are now experts who believe that cannot be achieved without active removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
At the South Island powerlifting championship held in Dunedin at the weekend, seventy-seven-year-old Sylvia Clarkson had more than one reason to celebrate.
Parts of New Zealand are in for a soaking, with a low-pressure system expected to move slowly across northern New Zealand on Wednesday.
Listeners will remember him for his portrayal of Jesus in the Australian and New Zealand tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, and he's back in New Zealand performing. Darryl Lovegrove talks to Mark about his long career performing and corporate-speaking.
Communities across the country today have been marking World Refugee Day, and a new survey says New Zealanders show the highest level of support for refugees out of 29 countries surveyed.
The weather is cooling down quickly, and with that comes a raft of new hazards to watch out for. Last year, ACC accepted 856 claims for hot water bottle related injuries - 91 percent of those were from burns.
Whangarei looks set to be the first region to benefit from a transformational new mode of travel. Ocean Flyer: It's not quite a boat and it's not quite a plane.
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed he will meet with China's President Xi Jinping during his trip to the country next week.
RNZ's Latin American music correspondent Mona-Lynn Courteau joins Nights to pay homage to Astrud Gilberto.
Kiwi Olympic rower Robbie Manson has joined adult subscription site OnlyFans to help reignite his sporting dreams. The world-record-holder in men's single sculling has publicly confirmed it - pointing to the financial strain placed on top athletes.
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where after a run-in with a friend, family member or colleague, you just want to slink off into a corner? It turns out 'sulking' is a lot more complex than it seems. Rebecca Roache is a senior lecturer in philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Sarah the Gardener, AKA writer and blogger Sarah O'Neil, has three books to her name and she lives on a small 3 acre lifestyle block in the Waikato. She joins Nights to share what can be done in the garden in what's left of June.
Cromwell photographer and videographer Stephen Patience has a launched a spectacular video production that took him five years to complete. He's condensed thousands of images into a four minute time-lapse of some of the south island's grandest landscapes.
The romantic dream of not being tied to one workplace and using technology to work from coffee shops, hotels, or co-working space sounds idyllic. That's the life of a digital nomad. Who qualifies as a digital nomad? How many of them are there out there? And is the lifestyle all it's cracked up to be?
A group of mates have come together to create one of the southern most gin distilleries in the world.
A 'once in a lifetime' collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts has gone on display for the public today at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. The collection, Egypt: In the Time of Pharaohs, is the biggest collection of ancient artefacts to ever come to New Zealand.
Almost every fan of any sports team has felt at one point, probably many, that their side is getting the wrong end of the stick from the officials. Professor of Philosophy at the University of Auckland, Tim Dare, says it's probably impossible for referees to operate without being any bias unconscious or otherwise - even when they're trying their hardest.
Former Superintendent of the Mt John Observatory above Lake Tekapo in the Mackenzie Country, Alan Gilmore, joins Nights for his regular astronomy chat.
These days, getting a job can involve more than just sending in your CV, scoring an interview, signing a contract and starting on Monday. Today, getting a job can also involve psychometric tests.
It's billed as the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event. For the 55th year, Fieldays is back. The gates opened today, and big crowds were expected. New Zealand National Fieldays Society Chief executive Peter Nation was among them.
It's been nearly a year since former Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt lost his bid re-election But there is still some debate about the best way to honour Sir Tim and his contribution to the city.
As the climate changes and technology advances, it's time to question whether a ring of protection around the border is enough to prevent new pests. Most of our biosecurity detection is concentrated around ships and cargo. But Waikato University's senior lecturer in population genomics Angela McGaughran warns there are other ways in now.
Have you ever felt the need to get off the beaten track and get lost once in a while? Well, so did Cat MacNaughtan, so much so she made a game out of it.
The historic Townsend Teece telescope in Otautahi Christchurch was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake, but has been expertly restored and is now reinstalled back in its central city home at the Arts Centre.
Would you be brave enough to ask your boss to take a DIY gut health test? Tom Riste-Smith from Consumer NZ, asked his CEO to take a DIY health test for the latest episode of their 'Consume This' podcast, which looked into the pitfalls of this type of testing.
El Niño is officially here, and with it an array of strong weather patterns can be expected across the motu.
Nights regular and chief economist with The New Zealand Initiative, Eric Crampton, talks to Mark about the Wellington rates review, and some recent results in urban economics.
Pope Francis is recovering well after going under the knife last week, for a hernia removal. But what exactly is a hernia - and what are the warning signs? They're a lot more common than you might think.
Bachelor of visual arts student, Tristan John McGregor, has been knitting the same scarf, every day, since last September. When rolled up the scarf is 5 ft 3, and weighs between 40 - 50 kgs.
A perfect storm of circumstances has led to a nation-wide shortage of tomatoes, but our friends across the ditch might be able to help us out.
Scammers are impersonating police officers in their latest attempt to deceit and defraud New Zealanders.
National leader Christopher Luxon made a throwaway comment this week which had many raising eyebrows. At an infrastructure conference on Wednesday, he encouraged people to "go out there and have more babies" to deal with the country's declining birth-rate. Does he have a point?
'ABBA Voyage' is a virtual concert which sees hologram-style "Abba-tars" of the pop band performing a full setlist in a purpose-built arena, and it's apparently sold over a million tickets. But a recent study of the "tour" has found a mixture of fan reactions.
Podcast fan and former RNZ presenter Lynn Freeman joins Nights with a selection of top podcast suggestions.
Muay Thai is not a sport for everyone, but for New Zealand Champion Kaitlyn Tucker it's an art-form. She joined Lucky Nine gym nearly a decade ago and is now the Head Coach
From July 1, New Zealand Post is increasing its postage price for bulk mail. The move will affect many people like the rural communites, charities and businesses. Joining Nights to talk about the issue is Gabrielle O'Brien, chief executive of Rural Women New Zealand.
Noise pollution is a stressor for underwater dwellers, and scientists are working to understand the impact of this on marine habitats. Associate Professor Craig Radford is with the Univeristy of Auckland at the Institute of Marine Science.
This week Colin Peacock talks to Todd Zaner about Auckland mayor Wayne Brown antagonising the media...again; a shake-up of Stuff's top brass; TVNZ boosting free-to-air sport; and Nicky Hager honoured for lifting the lid on secrets.
It's the largest publicly-funded dam to be constructed since the Clyde Dam in 1992. The Waimea Community Dam has now reached a big milestone - its culvert closed off, allowing the reservoir to be filled over the next few months.
The Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club (OTMC) is turning 100 in October and members are celebrating for 12 months by going on 100 trips.
Researchers in New Zealand, the US and South America have been working together for the better part of a decade on a transportable MRI scanner in the hopes of making it more accessible and comfortable.
Concrete production reportedly makes up eight per cent of our global carbon emissions worldwide. In 2020 we used 14 billion cubic metres of concrete according the Global Cement and Concrete Association.
The big Christmas countdown is on. And for some, the Christmas trees are already up. For others, tinsel just leaves them in a tangle. Lizz Santos of The Christmas Decorators knows a good tree when she sees one.
Tomorrow's a big day in the community of Kaiparoro. The ANZAC Memorial Bridge, located south of Eketahuna, is turning 100 years old. Glenys Hansen, Secretary of Friends of the Anzac Memorial Bridge, joins Karyn on the programme.
Film critic Dan Slevin shares his selections to kick-start your binge watching this weekend. This week, he sets his sights on Jennifer Lawrence's comeback picture Causeway and a new reality series starring Thor's Chris Hemsworth, Limitless.
It wasn't that long ago you went down to the town hall to meet other single people, or enlist the help of an introductory service. Joy Wickham, co-founder of Country Contacts, joins the show to tell us all about dating before apps.
Jason Morrison from 7News in Australia joins us with the latest news from across the ditch.
New Zealand athletics legend Sir Murray Halberg passed away aged 89 on Wednesday evening. Veteran sports journalist and broadcaster Phil Gifford joins Karyn to talk about Sir Murray Halberg's legacy.
Amanda Brien returns with some more practical nutrition advice. This week she discusses minimizing guilty feelings for eating differently over the holiday season and reducing food waste to keep costs down.
Today is Organ Donation New Zealand's Thank You Day. Napier man Maarty van Booma had a heart transplant in 2020. He shares his story with Karyn.
Colin Peacock speaks with Karyn Hay about how the media responded to anger about violent crime after the death of dairy worker Janak Patel. Also, a new local series asking epic questions about the future; a journalists' strike drawing nearer and unexpected media moments from the controversial Qatar World Cup.
The war on drugs has been raging on and on, is it working? Are we right to even call it a war? Guyon Espiner's documentary Wasted is out today and examines these questions and more. He joins the show to discuss the issue.
Nisa's sewing workshop in Wellington CBD employs people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. They create a range underwear, activewear and swimwear. Founder and CEO Elisha Watson joins the show to talk about local production, the power of employment and bracing for the recession.
Migraine is a common neurological disorder, affecting over one billion people worldwide.
Summer's here, and so are the flies. How do we get rid of them? Pest control expert Shane Warland joins Karyn on the programme.
Fieldays at Mystery Creek in Waikato is back. The gates open tomorrow, and big crowds are expected. New Zealand National Fieldays Society Chief executive Peter Nation will be among them.
A team of scientists examining 70,000 year old food remains has found that ancient humans were seasoning and preparing their food in more complicated ways than previously thought. Dr Ceren Kubukcu is an archaeo-botanical scientist at the University of Liverpool and lead author of the paper Cooking In Caves.
Why do some people blush more than others? Associate Professor Dr Gina Grimshaw at the Victoria University of Wellington Laboratory for Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience explains why blushing is nothing to be ashamed of.
The historic Anderson House in Invercargill is back in business after earthquake safety concerns eight years ago. And it has a new resident in the shape of a grandfather clock - a timepiece Anderson House Trust chairperson Craig Macalister has a personal connection with.
The historic Anderson House in Invercargill is back in business after earthquake safety concerns eight years ago. And it has a new resident in the shape of a grandfather clock - a timepiece Anderson House Trust chairperson Craig Macalister has a personal connection with.
The historic Anderson House in Invercargill is back in business after earthquake safety concerns eight years ago. And it has a new resident in the shape of a grandfather clock - a timepiece Anderson House Trust chairperson Craig Macalister has a personal connection with.
Hip hop ambassador Brad Warrington aka DJ Sticky Fingaz joins the show to chat about the recent Hip Hop Summit in Christchurch, why the genre can be so polarising, where NZ fits in the picture, and of course, spin a few tunes.
Hip hop ambassador Brad Warrington aka DJ Sticky Fingaz joins the show to chat about the recent Hip Hop Summit in Christchurch, why the genre can be so polarising, where NZ fits in the picture, and of course, spin a few tunes.
Hip hop ambassador Brad Warrington aka DJ Sticky Fingaz joins the show to chat about the recent Hip Hop Summit in Christchurch, why the genre can be so polarising, where NZ fits in the picture, and of course, spin a few tunes.
Veteran sports broadcaster and cricket commentator Bryan Waddle joins Karyn on the programme.
Veteran sports broadcaster and cricket commentator Bryan Waddle joins Karyn on the programme.
Veteran sports broadcaster and cricket commentator Bryan Waddle joins Karyn on the programme.
The season of big gigs and festivals is upon us, and after a couple of years of shattered expectations and ticket refunds due to Covid there is bound to be some pent up demand to party. Host of RNZ's Pocket Edition Maggie Tweedie joins us with a bit of a gig guide she's put together.
Rein in our spending, and padlock our wallets - that's the message from the Reserve Bank Governor to try to get the cost of living under control. Greg Harford is the CEO of the Retail Association, and he joins Karyn on the programme.
Film critic Dan Slevin shares his selections to kick-start your binge watching this weekend. This week, we take a look at Middle Earth fantasy series The Rings of Power and Hitchcockian thriller Kimi.
Wetlands can absorb more carbon than forests, but they're under threat. Hugh Robertson is the Principal Science Advisor for Freshwater at the Department of Conversation He's been at the Ramsar convention on wetlands in Geneva. Hugh joins the show.
Lucia Murphy is a sixteen-year-old who's been making care packages for Wellington children in hospital for the past two months. She's set up her own non-profit organisation, The Raindrop Project.
RNZ Senior business reporter Nona Pelletier joins Karyn to share her tips for roasting a turkey.
Southland Monopoly is being officially released on Saturday. Southland Business Chamber chief executive Sheree Carey has all the details.
Barbara's one of only three pregnant female T-rex skeletons ever discovered. She's destined to be a major attraction at the Auckland Museum, where she'll join resident Tyrannosaurus rex, Peter. Auckland Museum's chief executive Dr David Gaimster joins Karyn on the programme.
This week, Alan looks to all the naked-eye planets we can see in the evening sky during early December, and he chats about why it's time-out for leap seconds.
Bruce Hopkins is fundraising by somersaulting for support service Grandparents for Children. He joins Karyn on the programme. You can find Bruce's Givealittle page here.
Hayden Donnell joins Karyn Hay for the latest analysis of New Zealand's media landscape.
Offal isn't for everybody. Karyn sits down with expert butcher Glenn McKendry of Westmere Butchery to find out how you can use it.
It's normal to experience grief when the kids leave home - it's called empty nest syndrome. Karyn talks to psychologist Linda Marieskind about what to do if you're struggling to cope with an empty nest. Linda has been in the field for 35 years and specialises in parenting and life coaching.
Auckland Pride Executive Director, Max Tweedie, has had COVID-19 three times. He tells Karyn what the experience has been like.
The Winchcombe meteorite crashed onto a driveway in the UK last year. Scientists now say the space rock holds key information about how water arrived on Earth... Jim Rowe is one of the authors of a detailed and newly-released analysis of the meteorite
IronMaori TOA is billed as the world's first indigenous full-distance triathlon event. And the countdown is on... because it's happening in early December. IronMaori Founder and CEO, Heather Te Au-Skipworth, joins Karyn.
Renters advocates are warning the government's healthy homes deadline extension will mean more renters are hospitalised with preventable illness. Geordie Rogers is the spokesperson for Renters United.
Auckland-based installation artist Dr Julie Teale is opening a new exhibition this week showcasing a year's worth of found or donated objects. Entitled Koha - Presenting Plentitude, the show starts on Saturday 26 November at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History in Masterton. Julia joins the show to tell us more about her work.
It seems simple. But in a world of "skinfluencers" detailing their 20-step skincare routine - what actually works? Dr Michelle Wong is a cosmetic chemist and science educator with a PhD in Chemistry. She is the founder of Lab Muffin Beauty Science.
The BBC's Eleanor Smallwood discusses Vladimir Putin in Armenia, UN/Iran Latest, and Tutankhamun
Peter Allan is a plumber from Edinburgh, and while cutting a hole in floorboards in a client's house... he found a bottle containing a 135-year-old message.
Eleven Kiwi were released into the Makara hills of Wellington over the weekend - the first step in bringing the national icon back to the nation's capital. Dame Kerry Prendergast is a trustee and funding lead with the Capital Kiwi Project, and the former Mayor of Wellington of course. She joins Karyn on the programme.
The Supreme Court has paved the way for a possible change to the voting age. After failing in the High Court and the Court of Appeal, lobby group Make it 16 took their case to the supreme court earlier this year. The court this morning declared the minimum voting age of 18-years-old is inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act. But the ruling doesn't automatically guarantee the voting age will be lowered - that can be done only by parliament.
Are dinner parties a thing of the past? One person who hosts dinner parties more than most is gastronomad and author Peta Mathias.
Veteran sports broadcaster and cricket commentator Bryan Waddle joins Karyn on the programme.
The Kiwi Ferns will go toe-to-toe with with the Jillaroos in the early hours of Sunday morning - after a stunning performance knocking out England in the semis. A week after the Black Ferns lifted rugby union's World Cup, glory is within reach for the 13-woman code at Old Trafford in Manchester. Commentator Honey Hireme-Smiler competed at World Cups for both the Kiwi Ferns and Black Ferns .
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Bangkok, Thailand. Expectations were she would raise China's human rights record and question its intentions in the Pacific. RNZ Business Editor Gyles Beckford talks to Karyn.
Film critic Dan Slevin joins the show to share his film selections to kick-start your binge watching this weekend. This week, Dan dives into 2009 Oscar-winner Slumdog Millionaire, start-studded The Talented Mr Ripley and dystopian black-comedy Brazil.
The New Zealand health system is under pressure with doctor shortages and long waitlists. Dr Jula Rucklidge is a world-leading expert on micronutrients and the brain, with her research into how nutrition can improve mental health. Dr Rucklidge is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Canterbury. She's the co-author of "The Better Brain: Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition.
Where do memories come from, how are they created... and why do they make us feel? Dr David Hallford is a clinical psychologist and researcher at Deakin University, Victoria.
Annette Howley and her partner Steve sold their home and business in Timaru a few months ago - they've even left the family cat behind. They've opted for a life on the road with their campervan.
Aucklanders are being called on to keep an eye out for sick birds. BirdCare Aotearoa wild bird hospital says avian botulism is affecting birdlife earlier than usual this year, due to unseasonably warm weather. Danielle Miller-Beland is an assistant hospital manager at the charity.
Jason Morrison from 7News in Australia joins us with the latest news from across the ditch.
For decades the global space industry has been dominated by government agencies and big aerospace companies. But over the last five years, there has been a shift towards commercial and private companies. In Aotearoa New Zealand, Rocket Lab continuous to dominate the space industry, but there are a number of space companies being created and a nascent entrepreneurial space ecosystem is beginning to emerge. SpaceBase co-founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom joins the show to explain.
Maurice Greer from The Human Instinct chats with Karyn about the band's time in the UK and Karyn's uncle, Frank Hay, who was the bass player for the Four Fours and early Human Instinct.
Extreme weather and flooding on the east cost of Australia is forcing wombats from their homes and onto the streets.
Colin Peacock joins Karyn Hay for the latest analysis of New Zealand's media landscape.
The demand for music therapists has shot up exponentially in recent years, so much so that there is not enough registered therapists to meet that demand.
Whanganui Councillor James Barron is a man with a dream — a big plane dream that hasn't quite taken off yet.
A venomous sea snake was spotted at the popular marina this morning, and according to experts, it's a long way from home. Clinton Duffy is a technical advisor at the Department of Conservation, and he talks to Karyn.
We're a step closer to winning the battle against kauri dieback disease thanks to a team of scientists who have completed the genome sequence of the pathogen that causes the disease, Phytophthora agathidicida. Dr Nari Williams, Plant Pathologist at Plant and Food Research and co-author of the research, joins the show to discuss.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - or COPD - is the fourth leading cause of death in New Zealand, yet very few people have ever heard of it.
Professor Brian Roper discusses the rise of China and the response from the United States - as well as the implications for New Zealand.
With flyfishing season upon us, one Wellington retiree is looking to get more women into the male-dominated sport.
The BBC's Robert Hugh-Jones joins Nights with the latest new from around the world. Tonight, the annual summit of the G20 nations in Bali, Russian forces withdrawing from a key city in Ukraine, and an eye on Qatar ahead of the opening of the football World Cup.
Wellington's Seatoun Wharf has reopened after extensive repairs and a $2.8m upgrade that took over a year to complete. Richard MacLean, Media Manager at Wellington City Council joins Karyn.
Since billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk took the helm, the social media platform Twitter has been all a-flutter. As former tweeters head over to the new social network Mastodon, we find out how it works.
The Department of Conservation is at a loss as to why anyone would want to steal albatross eggs from a monitored Otago Peninsula reserve. The colony is the only mainland breeding colony of Northern Royal Albatross in the world. But their numbers will be fewer now that four of their eggs are missing. DoC's operations manager of Coastal Otago Annie Wallace is with us.
Zoe George, senior sports journalist at Stuff, joins the show for a breakdown of the latest sporting news.
On November 15, the world's population is projected to reach 8 billion. What does the milestone mean for us humans, and, more importantly, the planet?
Sir Graham has been assisting the Black Ferns coaching team in their preparation for this moment - and what better way to cap off his long and fruitful career in the game than toasting a win for women.
Film critic Dan Slevin joins the show to share his film selections to kick-start your binge watching this weekend.
Andrew Leathem from the Christchurch Polyglots and Language Learners Group shares a few tips on how to pick up a new language.
Glasgow warehouse venue SWG3 has installed a new energy system that captures heat from the club's patrons and recycles it to generate eco-friendly energy. The pioneering BODYHEAT set up will allow the club's owners to completely disconnect their gas boilers, welcome news amid soaring energy prices in the UK. Inventor David Townsend joins the show to explain how it works.
Jenni Falconer the the CEO of Emergency Consult, an urgent healthcare clinic you never walk into - because it's online.
Jason Morrison from 7News in Australia joins us with the latest news from across the ditch.
Tonight toxicologist Dr Leo Schep takes a look at nicotine, the major psychoactive component of tobacco, and its associated adverse effects.
According to new global report, The Chilling, online abuse and violence against female journalists is prevalent, and its authors are calling for action and accountability.
Colin Peacock speaks to Karyn Hay about the Labour Party's conference being overshadowed by the latest political opinion poll - and reporters' fixation on the party leaders.
Australian surfer Vittoria Farmer is the subject of Other Land, a film directed by Alice Ward that follows Vittoria's pilgrimage to Donegal, where she spends the winter surfing in the North Atlantic.
Husband and wife team David and Joy Wickham love everything about caravans - so much so, they're building their own - from scratch.
Why is it that some colours give us a lift and brighten our mood, while others polarise and incite strong emotions?
Non-stick pans are a staple of most Kiwi kitchens. They are durable, frictionless, and easy to cook with and clean - but when they're scratched, how safe are they?
Tonight you can look upward and see a total lunar eclipse - definitely a sight not to be missed. But what's the science behind the spectacle?
Patrick Phelps from Minerals West Coast joins the show once again. Tonight he discusses why miners should continue to have access to apply for conservation land.
Northlander Sacha Williamson is the country's first female freedive instructor trainer, and just one of two nationwide. Freediving is exploring underwater with a single breath.
Alun Kilby is the toast of New Zealand's wine industry, having just won the title of Young Winemaker Of The Year.
Dames Lynda and Jools Topp have been honoured with a special tribute at Auckland's Civic Theatre this evening.
Zoe George, senior sports journalist at Stuff, joins the show for a breakdown of the latest sporting news.
An outbreak of tic disorders among young women has led to doctors identifying TikTok videos as a probable cause. In new documentary Believeng Is Seeing, released this week as part of 2022's Loading Docs, sociologist Dr Robert Bartholomew looks at the spread of psychogenic illness via social media, and the wider implications.
Film critic Dan Slevin joins the show to share his film selections to kick-start your binge watching this weekend. This week Dan checks out the (latest) return of Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek spinoff, Picard. And we also dive into new psychological thriller The Wonder, starring Florence Pugh,
With kitten season well underway, animal behaviourist Dr Elsa Flint joins the show to share some tips and tricks on how to train any new additions, as well as dealing with problematic behaviour from older cats. Send your questions for Dr Flint to nights@rnz.co.nz or text 2101 (texts cost 20 cents).
The question on many bakers' lips at this time of year is 'when should I make my Christmas Cake?'. Beloved Kiwi cook Jo Seagar joins the show to talk us through the ins and outs of making a moreish and moist Christmas Cake.
They're a spectacle when they're lighting up the night sky - but as bright, booming and colourful as they are, fireworks continue to be a source of great debate. Should you still be allowed to set off your own fireworks, or is it high time it was strictly left to the professionals? Whichever side of the fence you sit on, the message is the same: better to be safe than sorry. Fire and Emergency community education manager Adrian Nacey joins us for some friendly safety reminders.
We've all heard the idiom "having an axe to grind", but Krista Mackie is more interested in throwing axes and hitting targets. She's an axe-throwing coach and champion, and she's off to the States in December to represent New Zealand at the World Axe Throwing Championships.
If you suffer from hayfever, checking the pollen forecast will likely be a part of your daily ritual - but chances are you've never thought about where those forecasts come from. Back in August, scientists and meteorologists warned Kiwis should brace for a bad spring and summer, with lots of pollen expected. Has that forecast changed? Pollen forecaster Dr David Fountain joins the show.
Jason Morrison from 7News in Australia joins us with the latest news from across the ditch.
Former Metservice Severe Weather Meteorologist, Erick Brenstrum joins us once again to take a look at weather events around the world. Tonight, Erick looks at the destruction and death caused by Hurricane Ian in Florida, meanwhile the Mississippi River is running at its lowest level on record in many places, as drought in the USA affects much of the country, and he casts an sys over the cold break here in Aotearoa.
Charlotte Ryan heads to the supermarket to buy all the ingredients her Edmonds Cookbooks calls for to make a Christmas Cake. Can you guess how much it cost?
A publicity stunt from Christopher Luxon, Nationals vote against Fair Pay Agreements, and Auckland mayor Wayne Brown eschewing media interviews.
The practice of shinrin-yoku or 'forest bathing' emerged in Japan in the 1980s, as an eco-therapy touted to have both physical and physiological benefits. The practice is one that has been adopted by Dr Geoffrey Handsfield, a senior research fellow with the Musculoskeletal Modelling Group at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute. Dr Handsfield, who originally hails from Nevada, says forest bathing engages the 'rest and digest' parasympathetic nervous system. He joins the show to explain.
Retired couple Don and Marilyn Jessen have been living and breathing caravans pretty much their entire lives. Don's parents founded Liteweight Caravans shortly after World War II, and when Marlyn met him at age 17, she realised loving Don meant also loving his caravans. The pair have written several popular books about these classic motorhomes that are synonymous with New Zealand summer, and now they have a new offering by the title of More Retro Caravans.
It's the month when things can get a little hairy - for all the right reasons and good intentions. Movember is upon us.
Ninety-one-year-old Lang Masters is one of Christchurch's biggest movie buffs, and the former owner of the much-loved Hollywood Cinema in the suburb of Sumner.
We're on a countdown to welcoming the balmier summer weather - but for one Canterbury community, Winter and all of its icy trappings can't come soon enough.
Regular Nights guest Nina Hall, Assistant Professor in International Relations at Johns Hopkins University joins the show to discuss the new Italian government and what changes its right-wing leader might bring.
If you're planning on packing presents and sending them on their merry way overseas, you need to get a wriggle on.
It's dubbed as "the race that stops a nation", but is the whole nation really behind the cup? We put that question to Dr Katie Greenaway, a psychology lecturer at the University of Melbourne.
The government is undertaking a broader review of the licensing system, pricing, and marketing - which could include removing alcohol sponsorship from sport.
A new exhibition is providing a peek behind the curtains at how museum staff work to protect taonga from the likes of hungry silverfish, corrosive fingerprints, pestilence and disaster.
Senior sports journalist at Stuff, Zoe George, joins the show for a breakdown of the latest sporting news.
After a Covid-induced hiatus, popular skate festival Bowlzilla National Bowl Skating Championships is hitting the capital city this weekend. The event, which takes place at Waitangi Park tomorrow, is the country's biggest gathering of skaters from Aotearoa and abroad. In addition to the main competition, there are loads of side-events including a women's learn to ride clinic and the Artzilla art show. Bowlzilla director Chad Ford joins the show from California to tell us all about it.
A draft report from the Future for Local Government Review has a raft of changes to boost participation in local elections. One of the most direct is to lower the voting age for local councils to 16. Co-director of advocacy group Make it 16, Sanat Singh, has been actively campaigning for that change. He talks to Karyn Hay.
Film critic Dan Slevin joins the show to share his film selections to kick-start your binge watching this weekend.
The Butterfly Discovery Project is launching a full study to analyse the DNA of New Zealand's largest group of butterflies. Joining the show to tell us more is project manager and butterfly lover Angela Moon-Jones.
With the holiday season rapidly approaching travel advisor Alex Hannagan has some helpful tips on how to pack for air travel to mitigate any luggage loss - including making sure your carry-on has some contingency items.
Egg prices will likely rise again next month when new welfare standards for hen housing becomes law.
Strawberries are the first of the summer fruits to come in and they're turning up in shops now. But some growers are warning of a strawberry shortage.
Former Superintendent of the Mt John Observatory above Lake Tekapo in the Mackenzie Country, Alan Gilmore joins us for his regular astronomy chat. This week, he looks at the upcoming total eclipse of the Moon, the success of the DART mission, and the biggest explosion ever seen.
After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, the Franklin Road Christmas lights will once again be aglow for Christmas.
Colin Peacock speaks to Karyn Hay about the media in overdrive over the UK's political dramas; more PR problems in the push for the new public media entity; broadcasters getting in the way of the Black Ferns building a World Cup audience - and a talk radio host censured for being mean to a teenager who went on to insult an entire country.
The loss of a loved one can bring about a bittersweet mixture of grief, love, laughter, and sadness. With so much emotion involved, we can overlook a major part of funerals - the cost. Even a relatively simple funeral can cost between $8000-$10,000 according to Citizen's Advice Bureau. Gail McJorrow is an advocate of family-led funerals and the author of Better Send Off - The Ultimate Funeral Guide. The popular book, which is available on her website, aims to empower families with all the information they need to give loved ones an affordable and meaningful send-off.
Nude cyclists will pedal around the Coromandel town of Waihi next month to highlight the vulnerability of road cyclists and protest the overuse of cars. The World Naked Bike Ride - Waihi Beach is believed to be the first event of its kind in the North Island, says organiser Andrew Cook.
Staff engagement surveys - how effective are they? Who do they serve, and why are they so popular... with employees? Here to help answer those questions is Adam Edwards, Regional Director at Hays Recruitment.
Sportscaster Zoe George, senior sports journalist at Stuff, joins the show for a breakdown of the weekend's big sporting news.
World renowned physical theatre and contemporary circus performer Thom Monckton has his hands busy at the moment, touring not one but two shows around the country.
A mystery package arrived at Wellington's Interislander terminal this week, the bright orange buoy accompanied with a regretful note from the thief.
It's been a chaotic and tumultuous twenty four hours on Britain's political scene with Liz Truss resigning after just six weeks as the UK Prime Minister.
Film critic Dan Slevin joins the show to share his film selections to kick-start your binge watching this weekend.
Playing sound while you are sleeping could help to strengthen some memories, while weakening others according to new research from the University of York.
A leading proponent of the art of bonsai in Aotearoa, Joy Morton has been working with the tiny trees for 54 years. her Dunedin backyard and shed are home to more than 100 trees, some of which are decades old. Joy is currently attending the ninth World Bonsai Convention, a virtual get-together of bonsai practioners around the globe who shared their techniques and dive into panel discussions. Joy is also a founding member of the The Otago Bonsai Society, which is holding an exhibition at Dunedin Community Gallery until 24 October.
Thelma Luxton has become the first female president in Taranaki Cricket's 127-year history. Her appointment follows more than 50 years manning the score books for the Taranaki side, as she replaces long-serving president Neville Frampton - who held the position 26 years. Luxton joins the show to share her vision for the club.
Two months on after devastating floods caused extensive damage in Nelson, the rippling effects are still being felt.
Jason Morrison from 7News in Sydney joins the show with some of the latest news from across the ditch.
The Victorian single-storey home was built in 1889 and has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, five en suites, and two garages - all situated on a 5000sq m property.
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a misleading and sometimes fact-free media uproar over a small arts grant, new developments in the Kamahl Santamaria saga, and regional reporting cutbacks at Stuff.
Tricia Thompson is the proud owner of the Eco-Gran Garden in Taranaki and has some great spring gardening tips for us. Tricia can offer particularly helpful advice for people with small plots, those keen on sustainable gardening, and anyone entertaining the idea of getting a few chickens. She will also be hosting a couple of talks are part of the Taranaki Sustainable Backyards Trail in late October and early November. Head over here for more information. Send your gardening questions for Tricia to nights@rnz.co.nz or text 2101 (texts cost 20c).
Artist Simon Ingram has teamed up with contemporary classic ensemble NZ Trio for a special performance as part of Dunedin Arts Festival 2022. Rhythms of the Brain will see the trio - Amalia Hall (violin), Ashley Brown (cello) and Somi Kim (piano) - performing brand new commission 'Asymptote' by local composer Alex Taylor. While performing the trio will be connected to machinery that will interpret their brainwaves into paintings. For more information and tickets about Rhythms of the Brain, head over here.
The search is on for smiling volunteers to welcome visitors to Picton as the town readies itself for its first cruise ship in 955 days.
A highlight of Aotearoa's musical calendar, the APRA Silver Scroll songwriting awards take place tonight at Auckland's Spark Arena. It's the first time in three years the event has been able to take place at full-scale. Charlotte Ryan, host of RNZ's Music 101 show, joins us live for a rundown of the big winners and share some highlights from the evening.
Chief Economist at The New Zealand Initiative Dr Eric Crampton is in the studio to talk economics. Tonight Dr Crampton joins us to discuss inflation and central bank policy, the housing shortage and how we got here, and the Future for Local Government Forum's report which is due out at the end of the month.
Dr Mark Harper is an anaesthetist, researcher and author of Chill: The Cold Water Swim Cure. Based between England and Norway, Dr Harper is an advocate for the benefits of cold water swimming to improve both physical and mental health. In fact, he would like to see it introduced as a public health measure in the UK.
The TSS Earnslaw is a 1912 Edwardian twin screw steamer based at Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand. The ship is one of the oldest tourist attractions in Central Otago, and tomorrow she celebrates her 110th birthday.
Managing director of Bagrie Economics Cameron Bagrie joins the show to discuss what we might expect when Stats NZ releases the latest cost of living figures tomorrow.
Zoe George, Senior Sports Journalist at Stuff, joins us with some of the latest sports headlines.
Tania Gibson is kicking off a second term as the Grey District mayor, having won in an landslide against her only challenger Richard Osmaston, who was running for mayoralty across six different councils. Gibson joins us from Greymouth, where she has spent the day at AgFest inspecting the latest in dairy sheds and gumboots.
Children can be understandably anxious before heading to hospital or having an operation, but a new campaign is looking to quell any concerns kids might have. The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists is aiming to inform parents and caregivers - as well as children - about the vital role anaesthetists play in keeping kids safe and pain-free during their operation. New Zealand's anaesthetists are among the most highly trained specialist doctors on the planet. Dr Dean Frear, clinical director for Starship Anaesthesia in Auckland, joins the show to discuss.
Film critic Dan Slevin joins the show to share his film selections to kick-start your binge watching this weekend. Tonight Dan looks at cosmic David Bowie documentary Moonage Daydream and Spanish satire film The Good Boss - starring Javier Bardem (No Country For Old Men, Loving Pablo).
Billed as a wild true story, A Traveller's Guide To Turkish Dogs is set to make its Auckland premiere next week at Q Theatre. The play, which is based on the overseas adventures of actor Ben Olson, has toured around the country in bursts over the last three years - gathering rave reviews and standing ovations. Director Jonathan Price joins the show to discuss the 'DIY magic' of the production, and why we need to think about theatre as an event.
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test marks humanity's first time purposely changing the motion of a celestial object - in this case the redirection of a stadium-sized asteroid.
New podcast Share The Elevator sheds a light on the inequities and challenges face by young women of colour starting their careers in Aotearoa. Host Gyllian Falute Taei says the people she interviews for the podcast are "redefining what it means to be a diversity tick", sharing raw stories of their experiences navigating the workplace. Head over here to listen to the podcast on Spotify.
Janet Holborrow served the past two terms as the deputy mayor of the Kapiti Coast District, but she scored the top job on the weekend by a precious 250 votes, narrowly edging out colleague Rob McCann. Janet says she's determined to bring a fresh approach to the role.
Newhub Europe correspondent Lisette Reymer joins us from Kyiv to discuss the latest wave of attacks on the Ukrainian capital and other cities.
William Yang joins us from Taipei, tonight he'll be discussing Taiwan reopening its borders to tourists for the first time in more than two years, in her speech for Taiwan's National Day the president is calling on China to respect the island's democratic way of life, and the country is preparing for a month of Pride celebrations.
Mention the words "earthquake" in the same brief as "remediation" and it's enough to strike fear in the hearts of all New Zealanders, particularly those in Christchurch and other earthquake prone areas of the country. Now we find the chances of the ground shaking more violently in a quake is much higher than previously thought for large parts of the country. In some places it has doubled or even trebled. What are the ramifications of this new found knowledge? Joining the show to discuss is Michelle Grant, President of the Structural Engineering Society New Zealand, and Matt Gerstenberger, Principal Scientist and Seismologist at GNS Science
They've campaigned and raced to win. Some have stepped out, while others have stepped in. But what's it actually like to be a mayor? South Waikato's first mayor of Maori descent Gary 'Puku' Petley is new to the job, but will no doubt have some insights to share.
Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about the fallout from the local elections - and what it means for the whole country. Also: the Women's Rugby World Cup generates media excitement - in spite of competition, local TV documentaries make a prime-time comeback, and speculation about who will lead the new public media entity next year.
A congregation of weird and wonderful creatures are currently on display at the Central City Library in Auckland as part of an exhibition entitled Yokai Parade: Supernatural Monsters from Japan. The exhibition introduces the audience to folkloric imaginary monsters known as yokai - which embody a culture that extends from Japan's ancient Edo period to the present day in various forms - picture scrolls, prints, movies, and toys. Joining the show to tell us more about the exhibition - and yokai culture - is Auckland Council's Arts & Culture Programmer Annie Bradley and Dr Lawrence Marceau - a retired academic specialising in Japanese Art and Culture. Head over here for more information around various events taking place as part of the exhibition.
Christchurch-based children's author Bill Nagelkerke is releasing his new book The Ghost House this week, following on from his 2020 offering Ghosts on the Hill. The new title is a tale of resilience and recovery, centering around a deserted house set in Christchurch's Red Zone. The Ghost House launches at The Children's Bookshop in Wellington on Friday 14 October, where Bill will be joined conversation with Kate de Goldi about what makes a good ghost story.
Chris McKinnell is grandson of world-famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, whose experiences spawned the deeply spooky Conjuring movie franchise.
Fifty years of Aotearoa's Gay Liberation Movement is being celebrated with the Pride and Protest exhibition as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival.
As restrictions lift and people start heading back to the workplace, they are looking for some of the creature comforts of home. Enter the hot new trend of "resimercial" design.
Craig Mackle won a big vote of confidence from his constituents, scoring a second term as mayor with more than two-thirds of the vote.
Four new species of tardigrade - also known as water bears or moss piglets - have been discovered in the glaciers of the Southern Alps.
The BBC's Jonathan Frewin joins Nights with the latest new from around the world. Tonight, the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party is underway in Beijing, in Washington the annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund kick off, and the Japanese government is relaxing entry rules for tourists.
Dr Imogen Bassett talks us through some of the weeds to watch out for in your neighbourhood, including climbing asparagus, moth plants, Japanese knotweed, and the dreaded wandering willy.
The local government elections are over and now the real work starts for all the newly-elected councillors and mayors across the motu. Communication and a community-focused approach is what Waipa District Council's first female mayor, Susan O'Regan, joins the show to share what she has up her sleeve for her first term.
Photographer Raymond Sagapolutele joins us once again with an update from South Auckland.
Zoe George, Senior Sports Journalist at Stuff, is our sportscaster tonight, looking at some of the latest sports headlines. Tonight, it was a massive weekend for the Rugby World Cup and New Zealand are on the board after a nervy start against Australia, Kiwi Shane van Gisbergen made history yesterday with a second Bathurst victory, and and the Silver Ferns are back in Action this week for the Constellation Cup.
Megaland is a colossal inflatable obstacle course, measuring an epic 300 meters long with 43 challenging obstacles along the way.
A cannabis grower who has multiple convictions for possession, supply, and cultivation tells Karyn that none of his convictions have held him back in life. He now grows for legal operations on the East Coast. His comments come as US President Joe Biden pardons thousands of American citizens with prior federal convictions for marijuana possession.
Film critic Dan Slevin joins the show to share his film selections to kick-start your binge watching this weekend.
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Art and Life in Modern Mexico encompasses Kahlo's striking self-portraits and Rivera's prized easel paintings, alongside more than 150 artworks by leading Mexican artists.
There's probably a bad stretch of road near you - a tight bend, poor visibility, rugged surface - perhaps it's riddled with potholes. But the stretch of State Highway ONE just south of Cambridge is dubbed a death-trap - and local authorities are calling on the Prime Minister and senior Government Ministers to urgently implement safety measures. The particular part of the road is a chicane which, to put it simply, is a snake-like bend and it's claimed three lives in as many weeks. Waikato Chamber of Commerce CEO Don Good is joining the chorus of voices calling for immediate action.
The chess world is reeling after revelations American teenager Hans Niemann (Nee-min) has benefited from "illegal assistance" in more than 100 online games - and four of the world's top 100 grandmasters have also privately confessed to cheating. So how do you cheat at chess? NZ Chess Federation President Nigel Metge explains.
Retailer Michael Hill Jeweller is trialling DNA sprays in its stores to combat burglaraies. The jewellery stores have been targeted by ram raids and smash n grabs several times in the past year most recently in Auckland's Albany on Friday night. DNA spray is just one of the remedies available along with the use of fog cannons. Co-director of Selecta DNA Graham Zuill explains how DNA sprays and Fog Cannons work.
Our regular teen tech correspondent Charlie Cuff joins the show to discuss VR Simulators and their growing roles in the workplace. Simulators are now being deployed for a whole range of roles such as training for people piloting large ships or allowing real estate agents to provide digital home tours.
Thirty years since its last makeover, Te Aroha's historic and prized Coulter Bridge is finally getting a paint job, thanks to a band of local volunteers helmed by Matamata Piako mayor Ash Tanner. Coulter Bridge in Te Aroha was built in 1928 and named after Robert Coulter, a former mayor of Te Aroha for 20 years. It spans the Waihou River and connects thousands of vehicles each day to the Waikato and Coromandel.
Hayden Donnell joins the show for Midweek Mediawatch. This week: pictures of journalists in urinals, racism in the media, and TVNZ is in the gun over its new show FBoy Island.
There's a cold snap moving up the country tonight, and the lower South Island is getting a good dusting a snow. We have a man on the ground in West Otago, farmer Bruce Fairleigh, ready to tell us how the weather's behaving.
Melbourne-based perfume reviewer Marcelo Oillataguerre joins the show to share some tips on picking a long-lasting fragrance - and what part of our body we should be spraying it on - spoiler, it's not the neck.
An estimated 130 million pieces of space debris are travelling in orbit at speeds of thousands of kilometres per hour. And to date, not a single piece has been recovered from space successfully. But several methods are in development to reduce the overpopulation of Earth's orbit by man-made debris. Professor emeritus Ralph Cooney joins the show to discuss why space junk is such a problem, and the top strategies currently being developed to deal with it - one of which is a giant harpoon.
It's not the best time to get a mortgage, with banks lifting their test mortgage rates.
Stand Strong, Walk Tall (SSWT) is a pilot programme providing specialist therapeutic services for adults in Aotearoa New Zealand who experience sexual attraction to children/young people aged under 16. The pilot is government-funded, and began in June of this year. Gwenda Willis is an associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist at the University of Auckland, and talks to Karyn about the aim of the programme - to prevent offending in the first place.
The month of October would normally mark the middle of spring, but it looks like spring is on pause. Forecasters are warning that a polar blast will sweep across Aotearoa this week and make it feel more like mid-winter.
Puppy season is upon us and those early days are an important time to get your new furry family member well socialised and learning good habits. Canine behaviourist Darran Rowe is the owner of Mindfulness4dogs and President of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers New Zealand. He joins the show to discuss how positive reinforcement training can have a massive impact on your dog's ability to learn. Darran has some tips for both training puppies and working with older dogs.
Strokes are the second leading cause of death in New Zealand. Around 9000 people have a stroke each year, and as our population grows and ages that number is on the rise.
Pete Ross joins Nights with the latest on Liz Truss' upcoming trip to the Inaugural European Political Community summit, the Ukraine, and the Minister of Taiwan's visit to Lithuania
Annette Howey and her partner Steve have sold their Timaru home and moved into a campervan. We spoke to Annette few months back.The couple have given up their jobs and their home - they've even left their cat behind. When we first spoke to Annette, she didn't seem that excited about the adventure - even nervous Tonight is her third night in the campervan. She tells us how she's going.
Do you have a pile of voicemail alerts stacked up on your phone? Well, only 30 per cent of people check their messages.
Zoe George, Senior Sports Journalist at Stuff, is our sportscaster tonight, looking at some of the latest sports headlines.
To mark his 4001 Nights - give or take on RNZ National, Bryan takes a look back on 17 years in his life as a broadcaster, and 17 years in the life of the planet. These are the events and interviews which shaped Nights with Bryan Crump.
To mark his 4001 Nights - give or take on RNZ National, Bryan takes a look back on 17 years in his life as a broadcaster, and 17 years in the life of the planet. These are the events and interviews which shaped Nights with Bryan Crump.
To mark his 4001 Nights - give or take on RNZ National, Bryan takes a look back on 17 years in his life as a broadcaster, and 17 years in the life of the planet. These are the events and interviews which shaped Nights with Bryan Crump.
Photographer Raymond Sagapolutele joins us once again with an update from South Auckland.
Photographer Raymond Sagapolutele joins us once again with an update from South Auckland.
Photographer Raymond Sagapolutele joins us once again with an update from South Auckland.
Our forest correspondent, Dean Baigent-Mercer joins us for a discussion about swamp forests which are the biggest missing type of forest system from New Zealand's landscape.
Our forest correspondent, Dean Baigent-Mercer joins us for a discussion about swamp forests which are the biggest missing type of forest system from New Zealand's landscape.
Our forest correspondent, Dean Baigent-Mercer joins us for a discussion about swamp forests which are the biggest missing type of forest system from New Zealand's landscape.
Dr Julia de Bres, sociolinguist and senior lecturer at Massey University is back and is looking at our linguistic and cultural identity, including her own dutch heritage.
Dr Julia de Bres, sociolinguist and senior lecturer at Massey University is back and is looking at our linguistic and cultural identity, including her own dutch heritage.
Dr Julia de Bres, sociolinguist and senior lecturer at Massey University is back and is looking at our linguistic and cultural identity, including her own dutch heritage.
Economist Brian Easton returns with more economic insights looking at China's belt and road initiative, the legacy of the Soviet Union's last leader Mikhail Gorbachev and the first budget from UK's new Prime Minister Lizz Truss.
Economist Brian Easton returns with more economic insights looking at China's belt and road initiative, the legacy of the Soviet Union's last leader Mikhail Gorbachev and the first budget from UK's new Prime Minister Lizz Truss.
Economist Brian Easton returns with more economic insights looking at China's belt and road initiative, the legacy of the Soviet Union's last leader Mikhail Gorbachev and the first budget from UK's new Prime Minister Lizz Truss.
Chief Economist at The New Zealand Initiative Dr Eric Crampton is in the studio to talk economics. Tonight he's talking competition and antitrust laws.
Chief Economist at The New Zealand Initiative Dr Eric Crampton is in the studio to talk economics. Tonight he's talking competition and antitrust laws.
Chief Economist at The New Zealand Initiative Dr Eric Crampton is in the studio to talk economics. Tonight he's talking competition and antitrust laws.
Tonight Professor Dillon Mayhew discusses his research into matroid theory. Matroids are abstract mathematical objects that can be thought of as finite geometrical configurations.
Tonight Professor Dillon Mayhew discusses his research into matroid theory. Matroids are abstract mathematical objects that can be thought of as finite geometrical configurations.
Tonight Professor Dillon Mayhew discusses his research into matroid theory. Matroids are abstract mathematical objects that can be thought of as finite geometrical configurations.
Podiatrist Emma Worthington is back to talking about preparing for three of the most common activities in spring and summer: running, walking and tramping.
Podiatrist Emma Worthington is back to talking about preparing for three of the most common activities in spring and summer: running, walking and tramping.
Podiatrist Emma Worthington is back to talking about preparing for three of the most common activities in spring and summer: running, walking and tramping.
Amanda Brien returns with some more practical nutrition advice. This week how to minimise overspending and food waste.
Amanda Brien returns with some more practical nutrition advice. This week how to minimise overspending and food waste.
Amanda Brien returns with some more practical nutrition advice. This week how to minimise overspending and food waste.
Our Cultural Ambassador from the world of contemporary dance, Malia Johnston joins us once again. Tonight she's looking at the dance components of the World of Wearable Arts.
Our Cultural Ambassador from the world of contemporary dance, Malia Johnston joins us once again. Tonight she's looking at the dance components of the World of Wearable Arts.
Our Cultural Ambassador from the world of contemporary dance, Malia Johnston joins us once again. Tonight she's looking at the dance components of the World of Wearable Arts.
Our man in the Manawatu Peter Lampp joins us to share his insights into latest events in the sporting world.
Our man in the Manawatu Peter Lampp joins us to share his insights into latest events in the sporting world.
Our man in the Manawatu Peter Lampp joins us to share his insights into latest events in the sporting world.
For the last 30 years Keith Morfett has lived 4km from Hokitika on the Blue Spur, the ridge separating the Arahua river from the Hokitika river. He joins the show to discuss life on the Coast, why people live there, and how it has changed over the years.
For the last 30 years Keith Morfett has lived 4km from Hokitika on the Blue Spur, the ridge separating the Arahua river from the Hokitika river. He joins the show to discuss life on the Coast, why people live there, and how it has changed over the years.
For the last 30 years Keith Morfett has lived 4km from Hokitika on the Blue Spur, the ridge separating the Arahua river from the Hokitika river. He joins the show to discuss life on the Coast, why people live there, and how it has changed over the years.
Philosopher Ann Kerwin turns the tables and asks Bryan some probing philosophical questions.
Philosopher Ann Kerwin turns the tables and asks Bryan some probing philosophical questions.
Philosopher Ann Kerwin turns the tables and asks Bryan some probing philosophical questions.
Mary Livingston recently retired from a 40-plus year career in marine science. Her work has taken her around the world including South America and the Antarctic.
Mary Livingston recently retired from a 40-plus year career in marine science. Her work has taken her around the world including South America and the Antarctic.
Mary Livingston recently retired from a 40-plus year career in marine science. Her work has taken her around the world including South America and the Antarctic.
Our overseas correspondent in Canada, Peggy Revell joins us from Medicine Hat, Alberta.
A series of short films exploring stories from the Auckland Libraries heritage collections is screening as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs 1-16 October.
A series of short films exploring stories from the Auckland Libraries heritage collections is screening as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs 1-16 October.
A series of short films exploring stories from the Auckland Libraries heritage collections is screening as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs 1-16 October.
The James Webb Space Telescope, which is producing a wealth of images and information as it peers deep into space to capture some mind-blowing images. Also, a look at the life of SETI pioneer Frank Drake, of 'Drake Equation' fame, who has died aged 92.
The James Webb Space Telescope, which is producing a wealth of images and information as it peers deep into space to capture some mind-blowing images. Also, a look at the life of SETI pioneer Frank Drake, of 'Drake Equation' fame, who has died aged 92.
The James Webb Space Telescope, which is producing a wealth of images and information as it peers deep into space to capture some mind-blowing images. Also, a look at the life of SETI pioneer Frank Drake, of 'Drake Equation' fame, who has died aged 92.
Maurice Shadbolt was a trailblazer for professional writing in Aotearoa. The Auckland Council recently voted to transfer the Titirangi house once belonging to the novelist Shadbolt to the Going West Trust.
Maurice Shadbolt was a trailblazer for professional writing in Aotearoa. The Auckland Council recently voted to transfer the Titirangi house once belonging to the novelist Shadbolt to the Going West Trust.
Maurice Shadbolt was a trailblazer for professional writing in Aotearoa. The Auckland Council recently voted to transfer the Titirangi house once belonging to the novelist Shadbolt to the Going West Trust.
The Shanghai Mimi band blends together Chinese folk and American jazz fusion in shidaiqu - or "songs of the era" - from a city where musicians from every corner of the world lived and worked.
The Shanghai Mimi band blends together Chinese folk and American jazz fusion in shidaiqu - or "songs of the era" - from a city where musicians from every corner of the world lived and worked.
The Shanghai Mimi band blends together Chinese folk and American jazz fusion in shidaiqu - or "songs of the era" - from a city where musicians from every corner of the world lived and worked.
Experimental social psychologist Brett Waggoner from the University of Otago says and a legacy can be seen as a way to overcome death and gain "symbolic immortality".
Experimental social psychologist Brett Waggoner from the University of Otago says and a legacy can be seen as a way to overcome death and gain "symbolic immortality".
Experimental social psychologist Brett Waggoner from the University of Otago says and a legacy can be seen as a way to overcome death and gain "symbolic immortality".
Military historian Damien Fenton joins the show to discuss the 1942-43 Battle of Guadalcanal and the rest of the WWII Solomon Islands campaign in view of what's happening there today.
Military historian Damien Fenton joins the show to discuss the 1942-43 Battle of Guadalcanal and the rest of the WWII Solomon Islands campaign in view of what's happening there today.
Military historian Damien Fenton joins the show to discuss the 1942-43 Battle of Guadalcanal and the rest of the WWII Solomon Islands campaign in view of what's happening there today.
Flight Sergeant Gaylene Wanrooy (now McCarroll) was Royal Flight Stewart of the Royal Tour aircraft in 1986 and served the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh in the VIP compartment.
Flight Sergeant Gaylene Wanrooy (now McCarroll) was Royal Flight Stewart of the Royal Tour aircraft in 1986 and served the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh in the VIP compartment.
Flight Sergeant Gaylene Wanrooy (now McCarroll) was Royal Flight Stewart of the Royal Tour aircraft in 1986 and served the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh in the VIP compartment.
Our overseas correspondent is Gregor Thompson. He joins us once again from Paris - where the French government is writing laws and building incentives to reduce energy consumption across the country as the Russian gas being cut off.
Forensic Accountant Amanda Gore joins us once again - she has just landed back in NZ for a month from Las Vegas! She wants to talk about the work she was doing there around money laundering via casinos.
Forensic Accountant Amanda Gore joins us once again - she has just landed back in NZ for a month from Las Vegas! She wants to talk about the work she was doing there around money laundering via casinos.
Forensic Accountant Amanda Gore joins us once again - she has just landed back in NZ for a month from Las Vegas! She wants to talk about the work she was doing there around money laundering via casinos.
We talk to Kate Breach is a founding member, and current President of the Committee, of Women in Space Aotearoa New Zealand (or WISANZ); a professional network formed in 2021 by women working in the New Zealand space sector.
We talk to Kate Breach is a founding member, and current President of the Committee, of Women in Space Aotearoa New Zealand (or WISANZ); a professional network formed in 2021 by women working in the New Zealand space sector.
We talk to Kate Breach is a founding member, and current President of the Committee, of Women in Space Aotearoa New Zealand (or WISANZ); a professional network formed in 2021 by women working in the New Zealand space sector.
Researcher, anthropologist and founder of DistanceFamilies.com, Helen Ellis shares ideas, resources and stories to arm readers with the wisdom to maintain rich and fulfilling relationships with their Distance Family in her hew book Being a Distance Son or Daughter.
Researcher, anthropologist and founder of DistanceFamilies.com, Helen Ellis shares ideas, resources and stories to arm readers with the wisdom to maintain rich and fulfilling relationships with their Distance Family in her hew book Being a Distance Son or Daughter.
Researcher, anthropologist and founder of DistanceFamilies.com, Helen Ellis shares ideas, resources and stories to arm readers with the wisdom to maintain rich and fulfilling relationships with their Distance Family in her hew book Being a Distance Son or Daughter.
Three Kiwi women get raw and honest about their personal struggles with fertility in the new book When Sex Is Not Enough. .
Three Kiwi women get raw and honest about their personal struggles with fertility in the new book When Sex Is Not Enough. .
Three Kiwi women get raw and honest about their personal struggles with fertility in the new book When Sex Is Not Enough. .
A hundred years ago a workers movement changed the face of politics. What movement will force the establishment to give up wealth and power now? Where will it come from? Associate Professor Brian Roper from Otago University's Politics Departmant joins us once again.
A hundred years ago a workers movement changed the face of politics. What movement will force the establishment to give up wealth and power now? Where will it come from? Associate Professor Brian Roper from Otago University's Politics Departmant joins us once again.
A hundred years ago a workers movement changed the face of politics. What movement will force the establishment to give up wealth and power now? Where will it come from? Associate Professor Brian Roper from Otago University's Politics Departmant joins us once again.
The announcement of Britains new Prime Minister is only an hour or so away - BBC's Rich Preston is with us now
Auckland neuroscientist Christine Ozolins joins us - she's been looking into how men and women experience pain differently - New research published in the journal 'Brain' reveals that men and women are in fact wired differently when it comes to how genders respond to pain.
Another chat with someone from Heritage New Zealand - Pouhere Taonga. Tonight Listing Advisor, Annie James joins me to talk about Rarangi Korero The New Zealand Heritage List.
In light of a recent coroner's report regarding a death following the ingestion of ethylene glycol (antifreeze), toxicologis Leo Schep gives us a brief summary of three common alcohols that are toxic.
We talk to Dr David White, an Associate Professor at AUT, who co-leads their BioDesign Lab. He's part of a team of academics from AUT, Auckland and Otago University that has developed the Kiwi injector - a device that delivers dental anaesthetic without a syringe and needle.
We talk to Scottish broadcaster, film-maker and outdoor swimmer, Calum MacLean about his new book "1001 Outdoor Swimming Tips" - a huge collection of small tips to improve your outdoor swimming, whether you're a novice or experienced wild swimmer. Everything from biosecurity and safety to cold-water swimming, recovery, the essential gear you'll need and training is covered.
We talk to wine critic and multisensory researcher Dr Jo Burzynska about her event at Christchurch's WORD Festival called Words/Wine/Sound about the fascinating relationship between the wine, sound and words and how they intersect - and about how different kinds of music affect the taste of certain wines.
Journalist Harrison Christian talks about his new book Coming in August is Should We Fall to Ruin which looks at the untold story of a remote garrison of Allied soldiers who stood up to the Japanese in New Guinea. Harrison believes there is a dearth of history about the Pacific War that's written from an Anzac perspective, rather than a US point of view. He also sees some interesting parallels with China's current moves in the Pacific .
Patrick Phelps from Minerals West Coast joins us once again. He believes the manner in which environmental issues, big and small, are dissected in the public discourse (conversations in media, social media) leaves room for improvement.
Kyrylo Kucherov and Kateryna Samokisha are part of the Ukrainian Comminuty in Auckland who have curated the exhibition Ukraine: The Cost of Freedom, a contemporary photojournalism exhibition taken from the frontline in Ukraine. which opened yesterday (Ukrainian Independence Day) at Auckland Museum.
Erick Brenstrum takes a look a the record high temperatures we're seeing around the world and talk about the reintroduction of beavers in Devon, England.
Alistair Woodward from the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland talk to us about how, in a climate crisis, we need to treat businesses that profit from carbon pollution?
Entomologist Dr Antoine Felden is studying how the recently discovered virus in the varroa mites may lessen the effects of another crippling bee disease, deformed wing virus (DWV) which affects the bees' ability to fly and leads to their early demise.
We speak to Cherida from the Aotearoa New Zealand Sex Workers' Collective about their work and their business.
We talk to Dr Simone Rodda, Associate Professor in Psychology and Neuroscience at the AUT School of Clinical Sciences about a recent report she co-authored looking at the number of people seeking help with problem gambling.
Cricket - Ross Taylor's book Black & White. A heck of a read except it needs to be read twice there are so many anecdotes. Rugby - NPC upsets, not that Manawatu is close to causing any just yet. - Storm weeks a nonsense. - All Blacks gone quiet after Foster reappointment but it will only take one loss against Argentina or Australia to reignite.
We talk to Geraldine Murphy, Spokesperson on Seismic Matters for Inner City Wellington and Mel Johnston, apartment owner and Body Corporate Chair of an earthquake-prone apartment building in Wellington about the impacts of the earthquake-prone legislation on residential owners.
Eimer Egan is a Freshwater Fish Ecologist with NIWA based in Christchurch. She joins me to talk about the recently published Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment done for 10 freshwater taonga species.
Economist Brian Easton joins Bryan for his final chat on the show: The Rise of The Market Economy.
Professor Vincent Reid is Head of the School of Psychology at the University of Waikato and he's leading some groundbreaking research into how human vision starts to develop in the womb
We chat to BBC Journalist John Escolme, the producer of a very special two-part podcast we'll be playing on Nights called Voice From The East.Then at 9:30 - we'll have part 1 of .-
Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Waikato, Andreea Calude has been looking at the linguistics of our tweets and social media interactions over lockdown.
Anthropologist and Child Health researcher, Dr Julie Spray joins us once again. Tonight she's taking a look at Rheumatic Fever - how it impacts children and what the best interventions are for them.
We're joined by Professor David Lont, from the Department of Finance at the University of Otago, who is part of a research team that's been looking into the financial effects of extreme heat spells for businesses.
We talk to Associate Professor Grant Searchfield who is part of a team from the University of Auckland that after 20 years searching for a cure for tinnitus are excited by 'encouraging results' from a clinical trial of a mobile-phone-based therapy.
Theatre-maker Amy Atkins who is well known for her ASMR videos is taking them to the stage into with the help of her ASMRtist persona Letitia Lickkit. RAW! ASMR explores the silly side of this phenomenon,
We talk to New Zealander Nick van Halderen AKA Taipei Popcorn, one of Taiwan's most famous drag queens about their meteoric rise including club performances, Vogue photo shoots and art films.
Eric Crampton, Chief Economist at the New Zealand Initiative joins us once again. Tonight he takes a look at the balancing act between individual freedom and social responsibility from a libertarian perspective.
Our Electronic Music afficionado, Paul Berrington joins us once again. Tonight he introduces us to the revisionist boogie and house music of Mark Seven and Parkway Records.
Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tamaki Director Anne O'Brien joins us with a preview of the 2022 festival.
Our Overseas Correspondent from Taiwan, William Yang joins us from Taipei, where he will have the latest on the fallout from the visit of the speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.
15-year-old Neith Absalom plans to educate people on the importance of recycling through his skateboard business, Over The Top Recycling he has found a way to reuse plastic bottle tops by melting them down to make skateboard decks.
Michelle Grant, president of Structural Engineering Society of New Zealand joins us once again to talk about something that's a bit of a hot topic at the momement Seismic Assessments and earthquake prone buildings.
The host of Nights on RNZ National, Bryan Crump has announced that he will wrap up his incredible innings on the show to host a new afternoon drive-time programme for RNZ Concert.
After a career in palliative care nursing Lisa Adler decided she wanted a change of scenery and pursued a degree in English Literature. Now she is New Zealand's Best Emerging Bookseller.
At the first UN ocean conference only five years ago, an ambitious target was proposed to map the entire seabed by 2030. Just shy of 25% has been accumulated and uploaded for all to see last year alone, some 10 million square kilometres added.
Louise Richards Vice President of the New Zealand Geographical Society joins us once again. She's joined tonight by Dr Gail Tipa who will be one of the keynote speakers at the New Zealand Geographical Society conference in Christchurch in November. They will be discussing Maori engagement in freshwater management.
Helene Elliot from the LA times talks about Novak Djokovic's effort to enter the United States for the US Open, the NFL is set to kick off with the defending champions the LA Rams preparing to defend their title and the popularity of another type of football - or soccer - continues to grow
Photographer Raymond Sagapolutele joins us once again with an update from South Auckland this week he looks at the Auckland mayoral election and the Pacific music awards.
Poet laureate David Eggleton and Pacific Daren Kamali are about to embark on their month long Mad Doggerel Cabaret tour combining a comical and lyrical portrait of Aotearoa New Zealand and its place in the South Pacific today.
Our overseas correspondent in Japan, Motoko Kakubayashi joins us from Tokyo. including the country recording it's highest number of covid-19 cases, the continuing fallout from the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo.
Lecturer, curator, potter and ceramics judge Richard Fahey joins me to talk changes to the pottery economy and context since the 1980's.
Our teen tech correspondent Charlie Cuff is here to talk NFTs verify ownership and authenticity of valuable items.
If you think shifting house is complicated, try moving a Museum. Canterbury Museum staff have begun planning the challenge of packing up up 2.3 million taonga (treasures) ahead of a major redevelopment. Museum Registrar Scott Reeves explains how to safely move a museum.
Nick Wallingford has been awarded Apiculture New Zealand's busiest bee award for his work digitising more than 24,000 pages for the New Zealand beekeeping Digital Archive.
This weekend the New Zealand Society of Authors will mark the 50th birthday of Witi Ihimaera's groundbreaking collections of short stories, first published in 1972. Bryan spike to Witi ahead of the celebration.
Lecturer in Climate Science at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington, Kyle Clem takes a look at how Tropical thunderstorms affect Antarctic melting.
Sociolingust Julia De Bres joins us once again - she'll be joined by her identical twin Helena De Bres. They're currently working on a book exploring the philosophy of twins, which Helena is writing and Julia is illustrating.
Malia Johnston joins us once again - she's joined tonight by dancer and choreographer Tairoa Royal ahead of the re-staging of a work they co-directed called Mana Wahine at the Hawkes Bay arts festival this weekend.
Chris Casey, Chair of the Point Chevalier Social Enterprise Trust joins us to talk about their a national research survey on Housing for artists & creatives.
We're going bush with our Forest Correspondent, Dean Baigent-Mercer. He'll be talking Lazarus species - those species we think of as gone then we're lucky enough to find a few again and in the heart of a wet winter what's going on in the forest.
Rev Frank Ritchie talks about the new season of his "Re-Covering" podcast - where he sits down with some of New Zealand's top journalists to unpack the one story from their career that has most impacted them, personally and professionally.
Head of Psychology at University of Canterbury, Professor Don Hine gives us a crash course on the psychology behind environmental campaigns like Plastic Free July.
Nights' Philosopher Ann Kerwin is back. Tonight she takes a look at the essay by American ethicist Henry Frankfurt called THE IMPORTANCE OF WHAT WE CARE ABOUT.
We talk to Rich Preston from BBC World in London where they're waking up to what the tabloids are calling Meltdown Monday and Blowtorch Britain as a red alert heatwave is set to send temperatures beyond 40C
We speak to the team behind the feature film Shut Eye - a coming of age drama exploring the world of ASMR or autonomous sensory meridian response, which is an online phenomenon where streamers use sound therapy to connect with audiences.
Our overseas correspondent tonight is Sri-Lanka based journalist and author Fidel Fernando.
Nutritionist Amanda Brien makes her debut as a science regular on the show - she'll be talking about efforts to restrict advertisements for junk food and sugary drinks near schools and how areas of high deprivation were the most concentrated markets for fast food suppliers.
Dillon Mayhew, Associate Professor from the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Te Heranga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington joins us once again. The Fields Medals for 2022 have just been awarded. Dillon will talk us through the work of this year's winners.
Our overseas correspondent in Canada, Peggy Revell joins us from Medicine Hat, Alberta.
We chat to Catherine Leonard, Head of Library and Learning Services at Auckland Council Libraries about the benefits or having a library card.
We're joined once again by former Mt. John Observatory superintendent, Alan Gilmore. Tonight he's taking a look at The Gaia mission, a spacecraft that is tracking nearly two billion stars, and has released a vastly improved map of the Milky Way.
Ahead of a new exhibition at The Dowse Art Museum, we talk to curator about the enduring appeal of Paua.
We chat to Massey University photography lecturer Helen Mitchell ahead of her exhibition of photographs taken at the Wellington Tattoo Convention.
Military Historian Damien Fenton joins us once again in the Wellington studio taking a look at the 80th anniversary of the First Battle of El Alamein happening this month.
There are some strange mushrooms popping up in Aotea Square as part of Elemental Auckland - we talk to artist and creator Simone Chua about making public art that people can interact with.
Making his Nights Debut as our Overseas Correspondent in Paris, Gregor Thompson is a New Zealand writer living in The City of Light. He'll talk us through some French politics - with Emmanuel Macron is trying to form a coalition and of course, Tour de France starts on Friday.
Amanda Gore, forensic accountant with the Centre for Global Advancement joins us to talk about a wildlife investigation in which she was involved in Cote d'Ivoire.
On Asteroid Day, SpaceBase co-founder Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom asks if Asteroids will be Humanities doom or salvation.
Nicolas Bosetti from Centre for London, a thinktank that looks for new solutions to London's critical challenges joins us to talk about the growing number of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in the city and Centre for London's recently published report on their effectiveness and safety.
Associate Professor Brian Roper from Otago University's Politics Departmant is back. Tonight he asks if emissions trading and the promotion of EVs will be effective in reducing emissions.
Stephen Gibbs was a teacher, musician and music director, a journalist and event manager - as well as a husband, father and grandfather. He was a voracious reader, a fluent writer and confident speaker. In 2015, he suffered a stroke which left him with aphasia. With expert therapists in speech, music and eurhythmy he has re-invented himself as an author.
Our Overseas Correspondent from Estonia, Silver Tambur is on the line from Tallinn - where they're celebrating midsummer.
Toxicologist Leo Schep takes a look at liquorice and the associated risks of toxicity when too much is consumed.
From Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, Rosemary Baird editor of the Aotearoa Unearthed Podcast and Development Advisor, Niki Patsch talk to us about a new podcast by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga to celebrate Matariki.
Dr Philip Slavin, Associate Professor of History at the University of Stirling in Scotland talks to us about his recent research into the Origins of the Black Death.
Composer Anthony Ritchie joins us to announce the winners of this years Dunedin Youth Orchestra Audrey Reid Composition Competition.
Former Superintendent of the Mt John Observatory above Lake Tekapo in the Mackenzie Country, Alan Gilmore joins us with a quick guide to the solstice.
Documentary Filmaker John Ball joins us to talk about his film "Man in Wheelchair - Just a Matter of Fate" screening in Taupo this Thursday.
Patrick Phelps from Minerals West Coast is back again - he wants to talk about the social and economic benefits of mining in New Zealand - higher wages and higher productivity in a country that he says, struggles with both.
Going West Festival's James Littlewood joins us to talk about a special new podcast featuring a recording of the late Keri Hulme reading her unpublished novel "Bait" at the festival in 1997.
Ben James from Herb's Mobile Record Store is back again to pick some more tracks - tonight he plays muic from bands he's seen live and been blown away by.
We talk to Director Marcus Palmer about his film, playing at theis year's Doc Edge Festival called Disco Bloodbath which follows the core performers and managers of the eponymous iconic Tamaki Makaurau underground drag and cabaret show where almost completely nothing was off-limits.
Former Metservice Severe Weather Meteorologist, Erick Brensturm joins us once again to take a look at weather events around the world. His topics tonight include record-breaking hurricaine agatha, Iberian droughts, the heatwave in India and Pakistan and a book on climate chance called "On Time and Water",by Icelandic author Andri Snaer Magnason.
Associate Professor of Classics, Mark Masterson joins us to talk about his new book 'Between Byzantine Men', which uses evidence never used before to make a presentation of sex and desire between men in the middle centuries of the Byzantine Empire, when there were ritual brotherhoods between men that mimicked marriage.
Ahead of its New Zealand Premiere at this year's Doc Edge Festival, we talk to Director Lars Ostenfeld about his film INTO THE ICE in which he accompanies three of the world's leading glaciologists on pioneering scientific expeditions to and into the Greenland ice sheet.
Nina Hall, Assistant Professor in International Relations at Johns Hopkins University joins us once again to chat about her new book, Transnational Advocacy in the Digital Era, and give us her take on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's latest trip to the US.
Our overseas correspondent from Scotland, Andrew Learmonth joins us once again from Glasgow.
Dr Darren Parsons, Niwa marine ecologist and fisheries scientist talks about "Catch Sampling" to ensure New Zealand fisheries are sustainable.
Economist Brian Easton joins us once again to ask if we are reaching the stage of the 1870s, the 1930s and the 1970s of growing unease about the state of the New Zealand economy. Will we have another 'Think Big' and if so, what will be the balance between the private and public involvement?
We talk to Dr Sarah Flanagan, Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at University of Canterbury about how some of our native species are adapting to climate change?
Invercargill music enthusiast Neil McDermott is to receive the Queen's Service Medal for services to music promotion and the community in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Chris Humphrey is a journalist, editor and photographer based in Hanoi. and he'll be giving us an insight into the fishing communities along Vietnam's coastline that worship Cá Ông, the whale god they believe brings them luck and protection.
We talk to master's student Sarah Chamberlain, about "cat-containment" how to protect our native wildlife and how to keep our cats safe.
We talk to master's student Sarah Chamberlain, about "cat-containment" how to protect our native wildlife and how to keep our cats safe.
Emily Arthur, Biodiversity Projects Co-ordinator at the University of Canterbury joins us to talk about the steps we can take as invdividuals, communities and workplaces to improve biodiversity.
The 2022 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults shortlists are announced today - we talk to finalist and former judge Steph Matuku.
We're joined by Don Carson from the Forest Owners Association to talk about the role of non-native forests in reaching our carbon emissions targets.
Eric Crampton, Chief Economist at The New Zealand Initiative joins us once again to talk about his very favourite economist, Gordon Tullock.
Making her debut as our sportscaster tonight is Dale MacDonald, Paralympic New Zealand's Para Sport Pathway Manager.
We're joined by author Bill Angus who looks at the connections between Shakespeare and the foundational soul-selling myths of blues and rock music in his new book A History of Crossroads in Early Modern Culture.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's highly anticipated meeting with US President, Joe Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris will take place next week as Ms Ardern wraps up her 'back in business tour'. NZ Story is part of the business delegation travelling with the Prime Minister, and Anna Thomas got Chief Executive David Downs up early for a chat.
What is going on in our prison system? Nine corrections staff at Rimutaka prison including the deputy director have been suspended while an investigation is underway. Fraud and Corruption specialist Sam Labone speaks with Anna Thomas about "bent screws" and how inmates turn them. He says it can be hard for some prison officers with the pressure they're put under.
Michelle Grant, president of Structural Engineering Society of New Zealand joins us once again. She'll be bringing along Lisa Oliver, a structural engineer and sustainable design expert and the'll be looking at what The governments Building for Climate Change programme means for Structural Engineers.
It's the world's most famous flower show, and the medals have just been handed out. The Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower show is on and open to the public in London. Someone who has had and continues to have a close association with the Chelsea Flower Show is Botanist Janet Cubey, who joins us on the line from Christchurch.
Wednesday night means mid-week Mediawatch. Tonight the team look at the coverage of the Australian election, and we talk the 'c-word', Covid coverage.
The pressure is on Police to try and calm gang tension after a spate of drive-by shootings in Auckland last night. Community leaders are concerned someone is is going to get caught in the crossfire. National Party Police spokesman Mark Mitchell joins the programme to discuss the issue.
Festival organisers, Ania Upstill and Jess Ducey give us the low-down on Wellington's inaugural Queer Arts Festival kicking off at the end of this month.
Dr Paul Hume, MacDiarmid Institute affiliated postdoctoral fellow working at Victoria University of Wellington Symbiotes from the Spiderman Franchise.
Louise Richards Vice President of the New Zealand Geographical Society joins us once again. She's joined tonight by Sandi Ringham, the Maori Resource Management and Environmental planning pukenga/lecturer the University of Waikato Environmental Planning programme and Geography Programme. They'll be exploring Maori Geography in the context of environmental planning.
Our Techie Teen, Charlie Cuff joins us once again. Tonight he looks at AI companions and their possible uses in the aged care industry.
Fergus Grady joins us from the Cannes Film Festival - we find out how that's going after 2 years of virtual screenings and we'll also look ahead to this year's French Film Festival Aotearoa: 21 thoughtfully curated, fabulous French flicks coming to a cinema near you soon.
Ahead of the upcoming Blue Dragon Book Fair in Wellington, we Speak to Australian, Michael Brosowski who in 2002 founded the Blue Dragon Children's Foundation based in Hanoi Vietnam with the aim of ending child trafficking in the area through education, advocacy and even football.
Our Military Historian, Damien Fenton is back - he'll be taking a look at Finland and the Winter War of 1939-40 where the Finns amazed the world with their brave - and highly effective - resistance against the invasion by Stalin's Red Army.
Helene Elliot from the LA times is chasing the Los Angeles hockey team, The LA Kings in the ice hockey playoffs, and they are likely to move on to the next round of the playoffs.
Tonight's piece of audio to calm our souls comes from a listener. If you'd like to send us some audio email us: nights@rnz.co.nz.
Our Overseas Correspondent from Canada, Peggy Revell joins us from Medicine Hat Alberta.
David Bremner, Music Director of the National Band of New Zealand joins us ahead of their concerts next week in in Upper Hutt, Wellington, Palmerston North and New Plymouth, as well as recording works with the NZSO for later streaming.
Our forest correspondent, Dean Baigent-Mercer joins us for a discussion on permanent carbon sinks in the Emissions Trading Scheme which the Govt is about to announce. This discussion has often been framed as pines vs natives, but Dean thinks there is a way reshape this binary thinking with four categories of carbon sinks.
We talk to Rhianna Rees, from the Seaweed Academy at the Scottish Association for Marine Science. The Seaweed Academy is the UK's first dedicated seaweed industry facility, using the research knowledge generated at SAMS to offer advice to start-ups, train workers and share the latest research to help businesses develop.
Sound historian Sarah Johnston discusses her research into the wartime recordings of the mobile broadcasting unit that travelled with the New Zealand Division during World War II.
Nights Philosopher Ann Kerwin looks at a book by former Google strategist turned Oxford-trained philosopher, James William called Stand Out of Our Light: Freedom and Resistance in the Attention Economy.
Dr Kieran Davis is the new dean for the Australasian Faculty of Pain Medicine. He is a pain medicine physician and anaesthetist at Auckland City Hospital and he wants to see a more equitable service for the one in five Kiwis who suffer from chronic pain.
Our Overseas correspondent in India, Shoba Naryan joins us from Bengaluru where it's Mango season.
Podiatrist Emma Worthington joins us once again. She'll be looking at heel pain in active children. And how to prepare for the up coming winter sport season to prevent injury.
Every year in New Zealand, 2.2 million tonnes of waste is generated via food manufacture – much of which ends up in landfills. This organic biowaste could be used to improve our soils instead of damaging our environment, says environmental scientist Brett Robinson.
Lisa Kane joins us from her apartment in Shangai where she's been in lockdown with her partner and daughter for 35 days now - and she's pretty stoic about it.
Dillon Mayhew, Associate Professor from the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Te Heranga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington joins us once again. Tonight he's looking at how AI and reinforcement learning may be able to help us to understand some mathematical problems.
University of Canterbury medieval historian Dr Chris Jones introduces us to Aotearoa's "Wicked" Bible.
Our Overseas Correspondent in Taiwan, William Yang joins us from Taipei as more signs emerge that Taiwan is moving away from the zero-Covid strategy.
Tim Barnett from Auckland Libraries joins us to talk us through Kura - their online heritage collection of manuscripts, photos, rare books and oral history. Anyone can access it and it's free.
We look to the night skies once again with astronomer, and former Mount John Observatory superintendant, Alan Gilmore.
Terressa Kollat has been living off the land her whole life. Born and raised on the Islands in the Hauraki Gulf, she's no stranger to remote living and has always been close to the sea, thanks to her lighthouse-keeper parents. These days she lives in South Island - Wallacetown near Invercargill and she has become a Tik Tok star - famous for her content around hunting, kaimoana gathering, and is being watched by millions all over the world.
We chat to Wendyl Nissen Her new book called 'Natural Care' - is out now and essential reading for all of us needing some comfort, after two pretty tough years of Covid.
Charlotte Ryan is joined by Sociolingust, Julia De Bres who tonight will discuss with us 'Terms of Address'. What do you prefer Mrs or Miss? Mr or Bro? Are you Doctor - Do you use it? Do you prefer formal or informal?
Hannah Darroch, Principal Flute of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra joins us to chat about a new chamber music series launching at Three Boys Brewery in Christchurch.
Jan Bolwell and Kate JasonSmith talk to us about their solo shows opening at Circa this ANZAC weekend Based on two remarkable stories set during WW2.
Emeline Paat-Dalstrom, co-founder of SpaceBase joins us once again. She's been thinking about the topic "Sustainable Space" as a brand New Zealand should aspire to.
Ahead of ANZAC Weekend, we talk to Maria Gill about her children's book The King's Medal' which tells a little-known story of a group of brave Kiwi soldiers who rescued the Greek King, Prime Minister and the rest of their party on a Greek Island during World War II.
Our mainly Marxist political historian, Associate Professor Brian Roper from Otago University's Politics Departmant joins us once again. Tonight's topic: 'The US Response to China's Rise as a Major Power'.
Liz Bigwood from Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga joins us. Liz is their property manager for the Kerikeri Mission Station, This year is the 200th anniversary of Kemp House, which is part of the Mission Station in Kerikeri. An important milestone!
Canterbury Museum Senior Curator Natural History Dr Paul Scofield joins us to chat about a new exhibition Dinosaur rEvolution: Secrets of Survival showcases recent discoveries that have revolutionised the way we picture dinosaurs.
Multiple award-winninng author, Juliet Batten joins us to chat about her new book, The Pomegranate Journal. for anyone, irrespective of age, who is curious about growing old and what may lie ahead. Juliet shares the gifts and surprises of growing older, as well as the challenges.
Patrick Phelps from Minerals West Coast joins us once again, examining some of the claims being made about New Zealand's performance on climate change in the past 30 years.
Our Cultural Ambassador from the world of contemporary dance, director and choreographer Malia Johnston is joined tonight by Aerial choreographer Jenny Ritchie.
Amanda Gore is a forensic accountant and the founder of the Centre for Global Advancement, normally based in Nairobi, Kenya but is home in New Zealand for a visit. She joins us to tqalk about following the money linked to the trafficking of protected wildlife species, illegal logging and mining, and fisheries crime.
Mohamad Ali Harissi, AFP Deputy Bureau Chief for Gulf & Yemen based in Dubai brings us up to date with the situatiuon in Yemen.
Erick Brenstrum is back again with an update on the weather stories from around the world.
We're joined by NIWA Marine Geologist, Kevin Mackay who is part of a group of NIWA scientists setting sail to Tonga to survey the seabed around Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano in the aftermath of its eruption earlier this year.
Earth scientist from the University of Wollongong Nicolas Flament on the emerging science of "massive blobs" under the earth's surface.
Permaculture designer Ami Kennedy of The Germinate Collective talks about their new Germinate Workbook which offers a week-by-week guide for beginner gardeners.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused huge uncertainty in the fuel market. We're joined by Massey University Emeritus Professor Ralph Sims to look at the impact of this and how it fits in with today's IPCC Working Group III report.
What do we know about vampires and where does that lore come from? This year marks the centenary of a very special piece of Hollywood history. Professor of Film and Popular Culture at AUT Lorna Piatti-Farnell takes Bryan back in the world of Nosferatu in popular culture over the last hundred years.
Entries have opened for the Sargeson Prize short story competition. The ultimate winning author will carry away a hefty purse of ten thousand dollars, but it's a great opportunity for New Zealand writers to practise and celebrate the form. It's a literary form with a proud heritage and promising future in Aotearoa. Bryan is joined by New Zealand Author and Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Waikato Catherine Chidgey to discuss the health of the short story in 2022.
Otago University's Dr Nic Rawlence talked to Bryan says about the impact of climate change and human contact.
In tonight's episode of Sci Fi/Sci Fact Canterbury University Physicist Rodrigo Martinez Gazoni investigates Batman franchise and the science behind the wide variety of gadgets featured in it.
Bryan is joined by economist Dr Brian Easton to discuss what inflation actually is. Brian will also be looking at how we talk about inflation, what our current position is in Aotearoa and try and work out what exactly is meant by "stag-flation".
Helene Elliot from the LA Times is our sportscaster this evening. She joins Bryan to discuss events in world sport over the last week.
In breaking news, the sun is hot. But they way it is hot has confused scientists for decades. Bryan speaks to Dr Jonathan Squire of the Department of Physics at The University of Otago who has teamed up with colleagues from Princeton and Oxford and solved a key part of one of the greatest unanswered questions in astrophysics - why the Sun's atmosphere is hotter than its surface?
As Australia finally accepts New Zealand's offer to take refugees from Nauru, we talk to Paul Power, CEO of The Refugee Council of Australia.
Anthropologist and Child Health researcher, Dr Julie Spray joins us once again to talk about her Pandemic Generation research project. She has been interviewing and making comics with Auckland kids aged 7-11 about their perspectives on the covid-19 pandemic.
We get a Slam Poetry lesson with spoken word artist, Rikki Livermore (aka RikTheMost) ahead of the Poetry Slam at Your Place Grand Finals next weekend.
Francis Fukuyama's influential essay 'The End of History?' announced the triumph of liberal democracy and the arrival of a post-ideological world. I ask Eric Crampton if we're witnessing the recommencement of history.
How would we build shelter and infrastructure on Mars? We chat to University of Canterbury Associate Professor of Engineering, Allan Scott about the possibility of "Marscrete".
Michelle Grant, president of Structural Engineering Society of New Zealand joins us once again. She'll be talking about making changes to your house.
New Zealander, Steve Asplin who speaks Russian and Ukrainian spent the last 10 years living in Kyiv. He's now in Turkey with his family. He joins us to give his perspective on what's happening in the Ukraine and why.
Louise Richards Vice President of the New Zealand Geographical Society joins us once again. Tonight she has invited alon Professor John Overton, from School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences at VUW to dicuss the Geography of Wine.
Wai Ching Chan and Tessa Ma'auga chat to us about their new exhibition Kapuia nga aho Using the language of threads and knots, the exhibition explores ancient Chinese narratives in connection with people, materials, and relationships in Aotearoa.
Shoba Narayan joins Bryan from Bengaluru in India to discuss the Covid-19 situation there and how Indians are feeling about the conflict in Ukraine.
Lecturer, curator, potter and ceramics judge Richard Fahey joins Brian to talk about the proliferation of pottery clubs around Aotearoa.
Our teen tech correspondent Charlie Cuff has been doing some 3D printing and it's got him thinking about how it could be used by everyone.
The story of the HMS New Zealand in WWI has captured imaginations in Aotearoa for over 100 years. Lewis Griffiths has written a new novel titled The Bell That Never Rang which imagines the life on board a truly huge ship.
Philosopher Ann Kerwin joins Bryan to discuss time amangement in the 21st century, and whether or not it really exists!
Australian sporting journalist Shannon Byrne joins Bryan to discuss the reaction to the death of Shane Warne, the beginning of the Women's World Cup cricket tournament and Finals footy in Darwin.
Aotearoa artists turn out a staggering amount of work, of a consistently high quality. The Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare O Rehua Whanganui is celebrating ten years of that work in its region with an exhibition titled Whanganui Arts in Review: A Survey of Past Award Winners 2011-2021. It's a look back at the Whanganui Arts Review's main award winners from the last decade and includes the work of 23 local artists. Bryan is joined by the Sarjeant Gallery's Curator And Public Programs Manager Greg Donson and Whanganui based artist Glen Hayward.
Motoko Kakubayashi joins us from Tokyo with an update on the latest news from Japan and an introduction to the minefeild that is schoolbags for japanese children!
Professor Lorna Piatti-Farnell, Professor of Film and Popular Culture at Auckland University of Technology joins us to chat about the true rise of streaming and SVOD (subscription video on demand ) platforms like Netflix, Apple TV, and Amazon prime as content producers.
University of Canterbury Ahorangi Professor Bronwyn Hayward, is a coordinating lead author of the 2022 IPCC report and co-leading the global chapter on Cities and infrastructure. She joins us to talk about how we might shape our cities in the future.
Professor Steve Brusatte, a paleontologist in the School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh and the National Museums Scotland joins us to talk about the recent discovery on the Isle of Skye of a fossil of the largest Jurassic pterosaur yet known.
Over the last month or two, there has been a lot of press coverage of the new James Webb Space Telescope, and quite a lot of that coverage has mentioned the fact that the telescope is going to "sit at a Lagrange point". Dillon Mayhew talks us through this mathematical concept.
NIWA's Craig Stevens is just back from another trip to the Ross Ice Shelf - discovering an under-ice river and some unexpected marine life.
Our overseas correspondent in Canada, Peggy Revell joins us from Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Podiatrist Emma Worthington is back to make sure we're all looking after our feet - post summer.
Nights' Forest Correspondent, Dean Baigent-Mercer joins us once again. Tonight he takes a look at new native forests - the fire-resistant ones be need to plant as permanent carbon sinks and the native forests that are coming back by themselves and the help they need.
Writer Diana Noonan, author of more than 100 titles for children and young adults, is the 2022 winner of the Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal for lifetime achievement and outstanding contribution to New Zealand's literature for young people.
Sociolinguist and Senior Lecturer at Massey University, Dr. Julia De Bres takes a look at sensory linguistics - exploring the connections between language and the five senses.
LA Times Sportsjournalist, Helene Elliot chats to us from Beijing on her final day at the Winter Olympics.
As Auckland Botanic Gardens celebrates it's 40th anniversary, we chat to Jack Hobbs gardens' manager who was there at their opening.
We talk to Grammarian and linguist Dr Andreea Calude co-authorof a new book Mysteries of English Grammar - A Guide to Complexities of the English Language, launched this week at the University of Waikato.
Nights' Astronomer, retired superintendent of the Mt John Observatory at the University of Canterbury, Alan Gilmore is back once again. Tonght he takes a look at what the James Webb Space Telescope will look at, a lone black hole found in the Milky Way and a third planet found orbiting Proxima Centauri.
We speak to author Matt McEvoy about his new book 30 Queer Lives: Conversations with LGBTQIA+ New Zealanders
Toni White is a social researcher for Plant and Food Research - we find out about her work making the scientific solutions work for the communities that need them.
Our mainly Marxist political historian, Associate Professor Brian Roper from Otago University's Politics Departmant joins us once again. He takes a look at the current protests outside parliament.
We speak to Brett Cotter organiser of The Big Bike Film Night - A film festival celebrating all things bicycle across 42 locations from Kerikri to Invercargill.
The Freedom Convoy is the latest in a string of international protest movements to land in Aotearoa. We chat to Dylan Reeve about how the internet facilitates this trend.
Following the recent flooding on the West Coast of the South Island, Dr Daniel Kingston, Senior Lecturer at the School of Geography at the University of Otago joins us to talk about the science behind the floods.
Bryan talked to Associate Professor Sandy Mandic about research from the University of Otago that found heavy school bags are a "significant" issue for teenagers, with one-third of them thinking their bag is too heavy to walk or bike to school.
Bryan gets to grips with a yarborough and a singleton with Allan Morris, Chairman of NZ Bridge ahead of their upcoming Congress event.
Kyle Mullin is a Canadian freelance music writer based in China - he wrote an article about the feud between some major artists and Spotify and how it has overlooked the problems faced by artists with less power and finances for The Guardian last week.
Military Historian Damien Fenton takes a timely look the history of Ukrainian efforts to fight for their independence since WWI.
Found in the cauldron of Macbeth's witches and the demise of Socrates - toxicologist Leo Schep takes a look at the toxicology of hemlock.
After a 7-year hiatus, bestselling British author, Freya North is back with Little Wing, a book that she was inspired to write after visiting the Hebridean island of Harris.
Dr Ian Hyslop, a senior lecturer in social work at the University of Auckland joins us to talk about his new book A Political History of Child Protection - Lessons for Reform from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Nina Hall, Assistant Professor in International Relations at Johns Hopkins University joins us for her first chat of 2022. She's taking a look at the role of the World Health Organisation and the global response to COVID-19.
Peter Lampp joins us once again and with many events in the Manawatu lost to Covid, he's thankful for his TV and the Australian Open tennis.
We speak to Sonny Southon, who after years as an artist, songwriter, vocal coach, recognized that however talented musicians are, unless they had the correct mindset and passion along with good well-being habits, music careers would struggle.
We talk to Plant Breeder, Dr Greg Reeves who's seven years of research into grafting grass-like plants monocrots has landed him a job at The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research in Motueka.
Some of th topics Erick takes a look at tonight include the record temperatues in Australia, the melting of Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica and the recent snow in Grerece and Turkey.
We find out about the Whale Tales Project, an incredible immersive public art trail celebrating Aotearoa, art, and marine conservation with Livia Esterhazy, CEO of World Wide Fund for Nature - New Zealand.
We follow up on our interview from last night with Patrick Phelps about the extension of OceanNAGold's mine at Wharekirauponga in the Coromandel . Lots and lots of you were moved to get in touch - in fact it's been a while since we've had so much correspondence following an interview. One of those who emailed was Catherine Delahunty, Chaiperson Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki. We'll speak to Catherine and hear the concerns her group has about the proposed mine.
Our first guest if Chef (and former Depute Mayor of Queenstown) Margaret McHugh. She joins us to talk about her new book, The Real McHugh. Part memoir, party cookbook it's a guide to her eventful life and some of her favourite dishes.
Patrick Phelps from Minerals West Coast joins us once again. he's taking a look at the extension of OceaniaGold's mine at Wharekirauponga, 10 kilometres north of Waihi. in the Coromandel which is causing a lot of controversy in the region and beyond.
Our Cultural Ambassador from the world of contemporary dance, director and choreographer Malia Johnston is joined tonight by Ross McCormack for a chat about being back in the rehearsal room and preparing for shows again after what feels like a 2 year break.
On Wellington Anniversary Day, Historian Andre Brett takes a look at the New Zealand provincial system of government. We find out how it worked, why we dumped it, whether it cast any more of a legacy than the provincial holidays, and why we even choose to mark them.