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8:10 PM.Following President Trump's re-announcement of 100 percent tariffs on foreign films, Emile Donovan speaks to the President of Screen Producers NZ Irene Gardiner. Read more Audio

9:25 PM.In just over three weeks' time, the Republic of Ireland will elect a new president. The three official candidates were announced over the weekend - so who's the smart money on? And what does the… Read more Audio

8:50 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 Read more Audio

8:40 PM.RNZ Sports reporter and Nights' regular Jamie Wall returns to Nights to break down the big sporting news after the weekend. Read more Audio

8:30 PM.We're probably all still feeling it, and if you're not, you've no doubt heard someone grumbling about daylight saving time today. Turns out, though, we've been complaining about daylight saving for… Read more Audio

8:10 PM.New Zealand's earthquake rating system is set for a major overhaul, with the government saying it will now focus on buildings that truly put lives at risk. Read more Audio

9:30 PM.An array of eclectic music.  Read more Audio

8:40 PM.Nights' resident screen critic joins Mark Leishman to talk about One Battle After Another (in cinemas) and a new "secret cinema" initiative from AroVision in Wellington. Read more Audio

8:20 PM.Richard McChesney is a New Zealand ultra-distance race-walker competing in the first ever six-day Ultramarathon which starts on Monday in Christchurch. Read more Audio

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

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

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

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

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

8:20 PM.Coffee businesses are finding things a real grind lately - much like the wider hospitality industry. Read more Audio

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

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

8:37 PM.Do pets tend to prefer human food? Is it naughty to give it to them?  Read more Audio

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

8:12 PM.The new Reserve Bank governor will be announced by Finance Minister Nicola Willis tomorrow. Read more Audio