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Tune in to Nights with Emile Donovan every weekday from 8pm to midnight for a delectable buffet of creative ideas, open-minded conversations, music, musings and daily stimulation.
Episodes
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Politics with Natalia Albert
It's time for our weekly politics catch-up with political scientist, writer, and former deputy leader of The Opportunities Party, Natalia Albert.
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Teen Life in Aotearoa Gets a Supernatural Twist
The new series, Please Don’t Break Anything: The First Night, lands on TVNZ+ this Friday.
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European correspondent Christian Smith
Christian Smith dials in from London with news from the other side of the world.
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Small Histories with Emma Kay
This week Emma is talking about NZ's chaotic first attempt at a Parliament.
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What should we do with fallen trees?
When a tree falls, council often turn them into woodchips, firewood, or mulch for public parks. But should this approach be reconsidered?
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Te reo Māori names given to five Auckland regional parks
The aim is help recognise and preserve both Māori and European histories for future generations.
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Another wave of displacement for Grey Lynn residents
Tigilau Ness says the project represents another wave of displacement for Māori and Pasifika whānau in Auckland's central suburbs.
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Shower Thoughts: what does English actually sound like to non-English speakers?
Specifically, we’re looking at what it sounds like to Mandarin speakers.
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How did Artemis II navigate through so many satellites?
To answer this and resulting questions, Susana is joined by University of Auckland astro-physicist Professor Jan Eldridge.
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Where have all the trees gone?
University of Auckland PhD student Justine Skilling has been investigating what’s really standing in the way of creating greener suburbs.
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Military nurse receives recognition six decades later
A very special event took place in Levin over the weekend. After six decades, one of New Zealand's pioneering military nurses has finally been given the full…
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Has human progress 'ruined' the Night sky?
There are now tens of thousands of satellites orbiting Earth and New Plymouth photographer Brendan Larsen wanted to capture just how much they are affecting…
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Sports with Ben Strang
Journalist and commentator Ben Strang with the latest sports news, including the All Whites' FIFA World Cup exit and the Black Caps ongoing test match against…
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A new chapter for Wellington's indie bookshop scene?
Wellington's Willis Street will soon be home to not one, not two, but THREE independent bookshops. Unity Books opened in the capital in the sixties and…
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No Boundaries, Just Blisters
Last week Nights spoke to Harjinder 'Harry' Chander who told Susana about his plans to raise money for the Clutha Valley Stingers, his beloved cricket club. To…
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Day 99 of 100: A job search like no other
Fed up with waiting for the perfect career opportunity to appear on job sites, Anna Catley decided to turn herself into her own marketing campaign, even…
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Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music.
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Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic joins Susana Lei'ataua to review: Supergirl (In cinemas), One Hundred Years of Solitude (Netflix), and Would I Lie To You (TVNZ+…
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Inside The Bayleys Sheep Dog Trials
The event brings together some of Aotearoa's top handlers alongside their dogs for a day of competition in Taupō.
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The evolution of laughter
New research suggests great apes have been laughing with a similar rhythm to humans for at least 15 million years.
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Matariki in the Heart of the City
With Puanga ma Matariki season underway, Auckland's city centre is coming alive.
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Who was Robin Hood?
You probably have an image in your mind of who he was. But where did that version come from?
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Christchurch School of Music finds forever home
After more than a decade without a permanent home, the Christchurch School of music has been funding towards a new building.
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No Boundaries, Just Blisters
Harjinder Chander is raising money for his beloved Cricket Club by running over 100 kms.
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Encore! A love letter to live music
An exhibition in Auckland Central Library explores how live music has shaped the city.
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How to keep your house warm
New research shows some kiwis are living in homes that are so cold during winter that they can see their breath.
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European correspondent Christian Smith
Tonight - Keir Starmer resigns, England draws against Ghana in the FIFA World Cup, and the UK and Europe are sweltering through a heatwave.
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Wellington's building problem
The capital’s Golden Mile project is officially cancelled, after City councilors voted overwhelmingly to scrap the long-awaited urban redevelopment project.
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The NZ Garden Bird Survey is back again
Aotearoa/New Zealand’s longest-running citizen science project is about to kick off again.
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Remembering the Great Snow of 1976
Fifty years ago this week, Aotearoa New Zealand was hit by a snowstorm for the ages.
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Shower Thoughts: How do you classify an R18 movie and an 18 rating for streaming?
Have you ever been standing in the shower when suddenly the noise in your brain clears and, in its place, appears the perfect thought?
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All about The Southern Hemisphere Fiction 100
The academy of New Zealand literature has now published a Southern Hemisphere Fiction 100 list.
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How do we keep our data safe?
It seems data breaches are becoming a common occurrence, as more organisations store sensitive information online
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Food companies might be creating fussy eaters
It's often treated as a parenting problem - but new research suggests we may just be looking in the wrong direction.
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Small Histories with Emma Kay
This week, with the World Cup in full swing, Emma is looking back at the history of football in New Zealand.
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Nī Dekkers-Reihana on acting, directing and creating
The Māori/Dutch actor, theatre director, and artist is making their television debut in a lead role on 3 Now and directing their first play at Silo Theatre.
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Deadly strain of bird flu confirmed in Australia
Professor James Russell joins the show to discuss what this means for Aotearoa and whether or not we're prepared to cope with an outbreak.