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Nights

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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00:11:07

The value of public art

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2026/07/27

Should we be expecting a fiscal return on public art or pieces bequeathed into public collections? Jenny Harper, former director of the Christchurch Art Gallery, joins to discuss.

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00:18:29

What's the deal with data centres?

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2026/07/27

They're mundane in many ways - warehouses built to store digital infrastructure - yet they're quickly becoming a contentious topic.

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00:15:44

The finale of The Good Sex Project

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2026/07/22

Over the past month or so, journalist and podcaster Melody Thomas has been joining us to unpack season three of her podcast Good Sex.

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00:14:52

Is gossiping really that bad?

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2026/07/22

It's time for our fortnightly chat with Nights' resident sociolinguist, associate professor Julia de Bres.

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00:07:02

Meet Aotearoa's Galactic Kiwi

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2026/07/22

The Palmerston North astrophotographer, Evan Mckay, has now earned a place on the shortlist for the world's biggest astronomy photography award.

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00:15:31

What can Aotearoa learn from Andy Burnham?

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2026/07/22

Former mayor of Christchurch, Lianne Dalziel, looks at what lessons we can take from his approach when it comes to fixing our broken local councils.

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00:20:22

Becoming an accidental archivist

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2026/07/21

Jon Olav Stokke climbed into his parents' attic looking for a few family photographs. Instead, he uncovered a forgotten family archive.

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00:09:49

Shower Thoughts: Why can we read jumbled words?

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2026/07/21

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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00:10:43

How Sir Sam Neill inspired a generation...

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2026/07/21

Sam Neill's portrayal of Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park impacted one profession in particular - palaeontologists.

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00:08:20

On the ground in Ukraine

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2026/07/21

ReliefAid Founder and Executive Director Mike Seawright shares what it was like being on the ground as Russia launched one it's largest attacks on Ukraine in recent months.

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00:11:34

What's stopping landlords from going electric?

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2026/07/21

Mike Casey, CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, joins the show to break this issue down.

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00:17:27

Reading The Classics

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2026/07/20

The Odyssey and other classics can demand patience and persistence. So how should we approach stories that have shaped Western literature?

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00:10:33

Sports with Ben Strang

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2026/07/20

Journalist and commentator Ben Strang joins the show with the latest sports news.

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00:07:18

Small Histories with Emma Kay

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2026/07/20

This week Emma is taking a look at the history of political scandals in Aotearoa.

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00:17:25

Who are the politicians actually getting things done?

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2026/07/20

Writer Danyl McLauchlan has put together a list of the country's most effective political operators for The Listener.

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00:10:19

How do we define consent?

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2026/07/20

Our laws still don't clearly define what consent is. Instead, they focus on what consent is not.

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00:14:44

Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin

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2026/07/17

Nights' resident screen critic joins Emile Donovan to review The Odyssey and Propeller One-Way Night Coach.

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00:11:35

Previewing the 2026 Pacific Fusion Fashion Show

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2026/07/17

New Zealand Fashion Week for 2026 kicks off in a months' time. From August 17th - 22nd, local designers will have their creativity on display at Auckland's Shed 10. Notable brands such as Juliette Hogan, Twenty Seven Names and Caitlin Crisp are confirmed to appear. Another eagerly anticipated showing is the Pacific Fusion Fashion Show on August 21st. The show is celebrating it's 10th anniversary this year and is all about showcasing the vibrant world of Pacific fashion. Joining the show to tell

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00:15:27

Could NZ ever co-host the FIFA Men's World Cup?

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2026/07/17

This time Monday, the men's FIFA World Cup for 2026, will be over, with either Argentina or Spain taking out the much coveted trophy. The most watched sporting event in the world will be back in 2030 with Morocco, Portugal and Spain co-hosting, alongside three centenary games in South America, while Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 tournament. But what about 2038 and beyond? ... We can't let the rest of the world have all the fun - so could we ever co-host the tournament ourselves? Joining

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00:14:57

The secrets to showing The Odyssey its full 70mm glory

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2026/07/16

We're going to talk a little trip - an Odyssey perhaps - to the projection room of Imax in Melbourne. It's the domain of , Dan Drobik, he's tasked with looking after the very precious 15/70mm of the Christopher Nolan's new epic, The Odyssey. Imax Melbourne is one of only 41-cinemas worldwide, and the only one in the Southern Hemisphere, that are equipped to show the movie in it's film format - and purists are flying in from everywhere to view the movie the way Nolan intended. Susana speaks with

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