Nights for Tuesday 30 September 2025

8:10 Could new tariffs put New Zealand's film industry at risk?

The movie industry has been left shaken by Donald Trump's plans to impose 100 percent tariffs on any movies made outside of the United States.

The tariffs announced by the President today could be devastating for New Zealand's film industry and the country as a whole.

Emile Donovan speaks to the President of Screen Producers NZ Irene Gardiner.

8:30 Why is it so hard to sculpt a face?

A new statue honouring music legend Tina Turner has attracted headlines for all the wrong reasons.

The criticism: it doesn't look like her at all.

So how hard is it to create a sculpture in someone's likeness - particularly the person's face?

Joanne Sullivan is a sculptor in New Zealand whose work includes sculptures of Sir John Walker, Phar Lap and more recently Sir Keith Park. She speaks to Emile Donovan.

8:40 European correspondent Christian Smith

Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan to discuss news making headlines in Europe, including the crisis surrounding the UK Labour Party ahead of its annual conference, JK Rowling kicks off at Emma Watson, and Turkey wants to give special status to the doner kebab.

8:50 Shower Thought: Can I increase my spice tolerance?

Every Tuesday we find an expert to answer our curious questions about the world and how it works.

Why is it that some people can eat the spiciest food, and others just can't cope with any kind of heat? And is there any way we can train ourselves to be able to eat really spicy food?

Dr Farhana Pinu from the Bioeconomy Science Institute is here to help answer all of these questions.

9:05 Nights Quiz

Do you know your stuff? Come on the air and be grilled by Emile Donovan as he dons his quizmaster hat.

If you get an answer right, you move on to the next question. If you get it wrong, your time in the chair is up, and the next caller will be put through. The person with the most correct answers at the end of the run goes in the draw for a weekly prize.

9:25 Raybon Kan on 30 years of comedy 

For over three decades, Raybon Kan has been one of New Zealand's most distinctive comedic voices.

From his early days performing in Wellington's nascent comedy scene to sold-out shows around the world, Raybon has made audiences laugh, offering sharp and thoughtful observations on life, culture, identity and politics.

In addition to all that, he is also a three-time winner of the IQ game show Test the Nation.

He's about to embark on a nationwide anniversary tour, aptly named Raybonanza, celebrating more than 30 years in stand-up. He joins Emile Donovan.

9:45 Pacific Waves

A daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

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10:17 The Detail

The final report from the Ministerial Advisory Group on Organised Crime is delivered today, and it makes for frightening reading.

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10:45 The Reading

Paul Horan begins a 6-part story with the intriguing title 'Garibaldi Did Not Sleep Here'.

Paul Horan travels to Italy to try to discover the truth about his illustrious and somewhat eccentric ancestor Colonel Peard who was known as Garibaldi's Englishman.

11:07 Worlds of Music

Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of trans global music, fusion and folk roots.