7:12 Transmission lines, substations and towers.

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We talk to Mark Ryall, Transpower's Grid Service Delivery General Manager about the work done by the state owned enterprise's engineers.

7:35 Upbeat

Red Priest is in New Zealand. The quartet popped into the studio last week to talk with Upbeat's David Morriss. David started by asking harpsichordist David Wright about why he choose that instrument.

Red Priest

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8:10 Night Mail

To get in touch, email nights@radionz.co.nz , you can text us from your mobile on 2101 or you can find us on Facebook.

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8:15 Dateline Pacific

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RNZ Pacific's daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news.

8:30 Window on the World

A firefighter watches as a building burns during the Mendocino Complex fire in Lakeport, California

A firefighter watches as a building burns during the Mendocino Complex fire in Lakeport, California Photo: AFP

With some of the most destructive fires in history hitting California, Roland Pease meets the experts hoping to explain what's changing.

9:10 Nights Sport

Rieko Ioane scores an early try for the Blues.

Rieko Ioane scores an early try for the Blues. Photo: © Copyright Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Photosport Ltd 2019

Sportscaster Dana Johanssen joins us to touch on Eden Park's plan to lure the Warriors away from Mt Smart Stadium, Northern Mystics' high school prodigy Grace Nweke, and the Blues first victory against a New Zealand team in two years. 

9:30 Insight

Huge stack of cryptocurrencies in a circle with a golden bitcoin in the middle. Cryptocurrencies in blockchain concept. 3D illustration

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This week Insight dives into the world of crypto currency and the scandals that have left some people penniless.

10:17 Lately

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Lately with Karyn Hay is a late night radio show on RNZ National, with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories.

11:07 Nashville Babylon

Son Volt

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On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark previews new material from Reb Fountain and Son Volt, spins classic country courtesy of Hank Williams and plays birthday tunes for show favourites Aretha Franklin and Nick Lowe.