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How do touchscreens actually work?
9:35 PM.They're everywhere! But have you ever wondered how touchscreens actually work? Dr Fakhural Alam is a professor of engineering, computer, and mathematical sciences at AUT.
He is currently developing a… Read more Audio
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The dangers of driving while distracted
9:25 PM.How big a role does distraction play in New Zealand's poor youth road safety record compared to things like speed, alcohol, or inexperience? Read more Audio
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Philosophy Now with Dan Weijers
8:30 PM.Every month on Nights, University of Waikato philosophy lecturer Dan Weijers unpacks some of life's big issues - whether it's love, death, happiness, or whether it's morally right to keep a pet… Read more Audio
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Making the outdoors accessible for everyone
8:20 PM.Getting into the outdoors is one of the best things we can do for our bodies and minds. But for many people, there are hurdles such as the fear of being alone, not knowing where to start, or simply… Read more Audio
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Can low voter turnout numbers be solved?
8:10 PM.Voting rates have been falling for at least 30 years, affecting local democracies both here and overseas, but what can be done to encourage more people to turn up at the ballot box? Read more Audio
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Science with Ezzy Pearson
9:25 PM.Science correspondent Ezzy Pearson on alien life, the toll of ultra-long-distance running, and what our four-legged friends can teach us about ageing. Audio
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Local coffee businesses facing blend of issues
8:20 PM.Coffee businesses are finding things a real grind lately - much like the wider hospitality industry. Read more Audio
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The legalities of using the insanity defence in NZ courts
8:10 PM.The insanity defence has been in the headlines recently, but for many of us it's not entirely clear what it means in practice. Read more Audio
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A chat with New Zealand's chief censor Caroline Flora
9:25 PM.What does a chief censor do? Sit there in a comfortable room with a popcorn machine watching new-release movies and reading new release books all day? We were dying to know, so we invited Caroline… Read more Audio
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Shower Thoughts: Treadmill or Outside?
8:46 PM.What's better for performance? Hitting the pavement outside or getting those kilometres in on the trusty treadmill at the gym? Read more Audio
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Why do pets seem to prefer human food over their own
8:37 PM.Do pets tend to prefer human food? Is it naughty to give it to them? Read more Audio
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Is it hygienic to sit on public toilet seats?
8:29 PM.What if the seat looks dirty like its not being cleaned for weeks? Do you brave it? What if it looks clean? Read more Audio
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Who will the new Reserve Bank governor be?
8:12 PM.The new Reserve Bank governor will be announced by Finance Minister Nicola Willis tomorrow. Read more Audio
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Why Astrology Still Captures Our Imagination
9:25 PM.Astrology has been around since ancient Greece and the Middle East, and even after centuries of scientific progress, it remains hugely popular today. To discuss why, British astrologer and historian… Read more Audio
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BBC World Service with Rob Hugh-Jones
8:53 PM.We cross to our friends at the BBC World Service to take a look at some of the events making international headlines. Our correspondent tonight is Rob Hugh-Jones, who is talking about the UN General… Read more Audio
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Regular Sports with Jamie Wall
8:40 PM.RNZ Sports reporter and Nights' regular Jamie Wall returns to Nights to break down Otago's historic Ranfurly Shield win, the Black Ferns' next steps after their semi-final loss, and why international… Read more Audio
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Weird Sports with Tim Miller
8:30 PM.The world stone-skipping championship is rocked by a cheating scandal. Audio
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Hayden Donnell on why Wayne Brown might surprise you
8:15 PM.The Spinoff's Hayden Donnell chats with Emile Donovan on Wayne Brown's election strategy and his unexpected stance on issues you wouldn't usually associate with him - including support for cycle lanes… Read more Audio
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Out Lately with Finn Johansson
9:15 PM.Featuring new music from Brandon de la Cruz, Stella Donnelly, and Kassa Overall. Read more Audio
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Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
8:40 PM.Nights' resident screen critic joins Emile Donovan to review the American fantasy comedy horror film Sketch and looks back at the work of the late Robert Redford and selects five titles that are… Read more Audio
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The Quiz Appendix: Double-barrel names and "discoveries"
8:30 PM.Producer Bonnie Harrison joins Emile in the studio to review the week of quizzes. Read more Audio
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This Weekend: Black Ferns watch party in Auckland
8:20 PM.Sarah Drewsbury is organising a watch party at Blues HQ in Auckland for the Black Ferns' 6:00am semifinal against Canada. Read more Audio
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How your dirty license plate could help climate science
8:10 PM.What if the insects that end up splattered on your car could actually help scientists study climate change? Dr Richard O'Rorke and Dr Aimee van der Reis join Emile Donovan to explain. Read more Audio
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New Zealand's new generation of donor-conceived children
9:25 PM.Four in five children born from donor assistance have been told about their origins. Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Cindy Farquhar from the University of Auckland joins Emile Donovan. Read more Audio
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New maps reveal New Zealand's network of paper roads
8:40 PM.To explain how we ended up with so many, and what rights the public have to use them, field adviser David Barnes from the Outdoor Access Commission joins Emile Donovan. Read more Audio
