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I Was There When: Christchurch held the world's first Gnome Convention
9:15 PM.You may not read about it in many history books, but back in 1995, over 10,000 people turned out to celebrate the humble garden gnome in a world-first. Read more Audio
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Citizen scientists asked to get their cameras out this April
10:45 PM.The City Nature Challenge is back for 2024, with the goal of getting citizen scientists to document the plants and animals they find in their urban jungles. Read more Audio
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Historic oral diaries from NZ prime ministers abruptly ended
10:20 PM.There are thousands of hours of conversation with the likes of David Lange, John Key and Helen Clark. But no one has ever heard them, and now the project. run by the Alexander Turnbull Library, is… Read more Audio
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Taiwan earthquake: Correspondent William Yang
10:18 PM.Nights' Taiwan correspondent William Yang gives us the latest on the 7.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Taiwan earlier today. Read more Audio
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Agony Aunt: 'I'm a chronic rubbish-hider'
9:15 PM.Comedian Courtney Dawson gives advice to a listener who's been dumping her rubbish in her neighbours' bins, and a disgruntled flier who had their seat stolen over the long weekend. Read more Audio
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What workplace kitchens say about office culture
10:45 PM.Who takes responsibility for the unwashed cups, the sink full of food scraps, or even when the dishwasher is emptied and by whom, can all be catalysts for larger workplace disputes, says Dr Libby… Read more Audio
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From Speyside to Reefton: Scotch whisky expert Gareth Morgan
10:30 PM.Gareth Morgan has been behind some of the finest whiskies in Scotland. His new challenge is on the West Coast of the South Island. Read more Audio
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The Kiwi rolling out the World Marbles Champs
10:18 PM.After helming her fifth British and World Marbles Championships, Julia McCarthy-Fox is packing up the little glass balls for another year. The annual event – held every Good Friday in an English pub… Read more Audio
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What lived experience adds when working in the addiction field
9:45 PM.Jo Leach wasn't always the leader, mother and friend she is now. She spent 12 years battling addiction and getting involved with the wrong crowd. Read more Audio
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Politics by Night with Anna Whyte
9:30 PM.Stuff political reporter Anna Whyte joins Emile Donovan to examine what public sector job cuts will do to Wellington, and look ahead to the National-led government's climate adaptation law reform. Read more Audio
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Shower Thoughts: Why is it so important to cook chicken properly?
9:15 PM.Why don't we have the same health concerns when cooking other meats? Professor of food safety Steve Flint explains all. Read more Audio
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'Tally ho tweeders!': Cyclists swap lycra for tweed
10:45 PM.Organiser of this weekend's Tweed Ride, Adam Blackwell speaks to Emile Donovan.
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'That's so last century': A look back at fashion in Aotearoa
10:30 PM.A new exhibition at Auckland's Central Library is showcasing fashion - and ways it has impacted different parts of our society. Read more Audio
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Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
9:35 PM.Nights resident film critic Dan Slevin shares his picks for what you should be watching this long Easter weekend. Read more Audio
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I Was There When: The Wellington Trades Hall bombing
9:15 PM.We talk to someone who was on the scene in the immediate aftermath of the explosion 40 years ago. Read more Audio
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Iconic cereal brands set to go
10:45 PM.With news that Sanitarium is looking to discontinue some of its iconic cereals, RNZ Nights enlists the help of Anna from ‘Just A Mum's Kitchen' for some for some DIY cereal recipes. Read more Audio
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'The oldest national netball body in the world': Netball NZ turns 100
10:30 PM.Netball New Zealand is celebrating 100 years this May. RNZ reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe has been looking into the sport's history, legacy and challenges. Read more Audio
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How are New Zealand couples navigating working from home, together?
10:17 PM.New research looked at the experiences of professional couples who work from home and in the office. University of Auckland researcher Dr Joanne Mutter speaks to Emile Donovan. Read more Audio
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Midweek Mediawatch
9:35 PM.Colin Peacock joins Emile Donovan to debrief the week in media. Read more Audio
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Call goes out for writers for Scotland residency
9:15 PM.Applications are open now for writers looking to spend three weeks on a windswept island in Scotland. Read more Audio
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New book marks 50 years of windsurfing in New Zealand
10:45 PM.The history of windsurfing has been captured in a new book, In the Footstraps of Giants. Author and former grandmaster windsurfing world champion Bruce Trotter speaks to Emile Donovan. Read more Audio
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Wellington's 'Tuesday Night Dinners' celebrates 25 years
10:17 PM.Every week, for 25 years, a group has eaten dinner together on a Tuesday. Founder and organiser of Tuesday Night Dinners Mike Eastwood speaks to Emile Donovan. Read more Audio
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Nights Politics
9:30 PM.Ben McKay from the Australian Associated Press joins Emile Donovan to talk about the big stories in New Zealand politics. Read more Audio
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Shower Thoughts: Why do we still need witnesses at weddings?
9:15 PM.To help us answer this questions we've enlisted the help of Celebrants Aotearoa president Rachel Clarke. Read more Audio
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Sport with Jamie Wall
10:30 PM.Nights sports correspondent Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to catch-up on the latest in sport Read more Audio