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Tune in to Nights with Emile Donovan every weekday from 8pm to midnight for a delectable buffet of creative ideas, open-minded conversations, music, musings and daily stimulation.

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00:11:49

A new season for the Wāhine Warriors

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2026/07/03

Six players could make their NRL Women's debut this weekend as the Wāhine Warriors start the new season.

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00:10:51

Tongan Kiwi filmmaker on being invited to The Academy

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2026/07/02

Vea Mafile’o has spent years putting Pasifika stories on the big screen. Now, she's one of 529 film professionals invited the Academy this year.

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00:14:19

The Extraordinary History of Mac n Cheese

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2026/07/02

The history of the meal is more interesting than you might have ever considered.

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00:11:20

The forgotten pioneering women of the New Zealand...

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2026/07/02

Tonight, we're talking about a book which unearths the forgotten stories of the women who shaped New Zealand's goldfields.

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00:11:55

Politics with Natalia Albert

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2026/07/02

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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00:14:34

Teen Life in Aotearoa Gets a Supernatural Twist

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2026/07/02

The new series, Please Don’t Break Anything: The First Night, lands on TVNZ+ this Friday.

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00:13:58

European correspondent Christian Smith

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2026/07/01

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

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00:11:16

Small Histories with Emma Kay

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2026/07/01

This week Emma is talking about NZ's chaotic first attempt at a Parliament.

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00:09:34

What should we do with fallen trees?

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2026/07/01

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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00:08:02

Te reo Māori names given to five Auckland regional parks

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2026/06/30

The aim is help recognise and preserve both Māori and European histories for future generations.

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00:13:03

Another wave of displacement for Grey Lynn residents

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2026/06/30

Tigilau Ness says the project represents another wave of displacement for Māori and Pasifika whānau in Auckland's central suburbs.

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00:14:57

Shower Thoughts: what does English actually sound...

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2026/06/30

Specifically, we’re looking at what it sounds like to Mandarin speakers.

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00:06:39

How did Artemis II navigate through so many satellites?

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2026/06/30

To answer this and resulting questions, Susana is joined by University of Auckland astro-physicist Professor Jan Eldridge.

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00:13:23

Where have all the trees gone?

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2026/06/30

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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00:11:40

Military nurse receives recognition six decades later

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2026/06/29

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 recognition she earned. A restored headstone for Sister Ethel Maude Thomas was unveiled at Levin's Old Cemetery on Saturday, with previously omitted First World War honours now finally included. The work was led by the New Zealand Remembrance Army, alongside the Levin Returned Services Association and Horowhenua College.

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00:14:42

Has human progress 'ruined' the Night sky?

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2026/06/29

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 our view of the universe. He set up a time lapse of the snow-capped Mt Taranaki beneath the night sky, but when the final image emerged, he was stunned to see hundreds of satellites criss-crossing the sky above the mountain. Brendan speaks with Susana Lei'ataua about our impact on the night sky.

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00:09:26

Sports with Ben Strang

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2026/06/29

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 England, who are without captain Ben Stokes who has just retired mid series.

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00:10:47

A new chapter for Wellington's indie bookshop scene?

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2026/06/29

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 relocated four times before settling at its current location - 57 Willis Street. It has just been joined by romance bookstore XO Book Co, which opened last weekend. Aurelia Books is set to open next month. So what's behind this reading renaissance? New Zealand children's writer and The Spinoff's book editor Claire Mabey discusses with

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00:06:14

No Boundaries, Just Blisters

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2026/06/29

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 fundraise, he was planning to run 100 kilometres in 24 hours. But with a catch...he was only going to wear gumboots. Harry is back on Nights to tell Susana how it all went.

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00:14:57

Day 99 of 100: A job search like no other

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2026/06/29

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 dressing up as a cow to get noticed. For the past 99 days, the Napier marketing creative has been showcasing her skills, creativity and personality in the hope of landing her next full-time role. She speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the journey so far, and the challenges and realities of the modern job search.

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