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Why go to school? Expert says NZ needs a rethink
10:18 PM.With new classrooms being scrapped, achievement rates stagnating, and attendance dropping, Professor John Morgan says the nation needs a debate on the purpose of schools. Read more Audio
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New Zealanders encouraged to get out and meet their neighbours
9:40 PM.Over the past few decades, New Zealanders have shifted the way they live to lead more individual lives. Neighbours Aotearoa wants to change that. Read more Audio
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'I felt like I was just living and breathing Middle Earth'
9:15 PM.On 29 February 2004, Lord of the Rings: Return of the King won every single category it was nominated for at the Oscars, with a record-breaking 11 trophies. Read more Audio
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Extinct bird gets new prosthetic leg
10:45 PM.Stolen from the Dannevirke Gallery of History and returned legless, the lucky stuffed huia now has a new lease on life thanks to Wētā Workshops. Read more Audio
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New Zealand's gnarly wāhine celebrated in new surf film
10:30 PM.Over the Undertow aims to disrupt assumptions that women surfers aren't as brave or capable as men. Read more Audio
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Not all smiles for World Rugby's smart mouthguards
10:18 PM.The tech is intended to protect rugby players from serious head injuries, but the rollout is being scrutinised by players and coaches. Read more Audio
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Midweek Mediawatch
9:30 PM.Midweek Mediawatch - Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Nights. Colin Peacock talked to Emile Donovan about the sudden and startling news of Newshub's impending demise in a 'proposal' from the global… Read more Audio
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The language of thanks
9:15 PM.Where do the words 'thanks', 'churr', and 'ta' come from? Sociolinguist Julia de Bres joins Nights to share the origins of how we express gratitude. Read more Audio
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The storied, storeyed history of Premier House
10:45 PM.The official residence of the prime minister on Wellington's Tinakori Road - now well over 150-years old - is in need of some serious renovations. Read more Audio
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League fan tackles commentators’ mangled pronunciation
10:30 PM.Nearly fifty percent of Rugby League players have Māori and Pasifika heritage. Stephen Gallagher is doing his bit to make sure commentators say their names right. Read more Audio
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Deadly avian flu detected on Antarctic mainland
10:18 PM.Professor Jemma Geoghegan says the flu has already killed millions of animals globally and there are fears it could pose a real threat to Aotearoa's endangered bird life. Read more Audio
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Politics by Night with Thomas Coughlan
9:30 PM.NZME deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan joins Emile Donovan to cover the government's education review and a controversial Bill ushered through the House under urgency. Read more Audio
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Shower Thoughts: Why aren't clothing sizes consistent?
9:15 PM.Trudy from Christchurch asks: Why do women's sizes start at 6 and go up in increments of 2? Why is a size 10 in New Zealand different in Australia, the UK, and America? Read more Audio
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BBC World Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
10:45 PM.Jonathan Frewin looks at the events making headlines internationally, including Sweden's bid to join NATO, a World Trade Organisation conference in Abu Dhabi, and elections in both Iran and Mexico. Read more Audio
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Sports with Suzanne McFadden
10:30 PM.Suzanne McFadden recaps the highs and lows of the Rugby Sevens finals in Vancouver, and a groundbreaking duo of Kiwi speed climbers set for the Paris Olympics. Read more Audio
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US Marines' time on the Kāpiti Coast celebrated
10:18 PM.During World War II, Paekākāriki village was home to 500 locals and about 15,000 US Marines. A new website shares their history. Read more Audio
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Life with a rare disorder
9:30 PM.Deb Beazley is one of more than 300,000 New Zealanders living with what is called a 'rare disorder'. Read more Audio
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Whakataukī of the Week with Kereama Wright
9:15 PM.Documentary-maker Kereama Wright's chosen whakataukī means 'respond to evil with kindness'. Read more Audio
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Out Lately with Finn Johansson
10:30 PM.New music from West Virginia rock group Tucker Riggleman and the Cheap Dates, American rapper Tierra Whack, and Norwegian jazzy beats-maker Ol' Burger Beats. Read more Audio
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Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
9:30 PM.Nights' resident film critic, Dan Slevin, reviews Oscar nominee The Zone of Interest (2024) and new Ethan Coen lesbian crime comedy Drive Away Dolls (2024). Read more Audio
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This Weekend: Flood-devastated rugby club has grand re-opening
9:20 PM.A year after the Richmond Rovers RLSC was hit by the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods, the refurbished club is holding a community day with kai and music. Read more Audio
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This Weekend: 3,000 rubber ducks for mental health
9:15 PM.Anyone can sponsor a duck for the race down Taranaki's Huatoki stream, with the money going to a local mental health charity. Read more Audio
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Global Democracy Index shows Asia-Pacific in an age of conflict
10:40 PM.More than half of the countries in Asia saw their democracy scores go down, with concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and political pluralism. Read more Audio
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Sirens of the Silver Screen sashays into Auckland's Q Theatre
10:30 PM.Drag trio Les Femmes are currently staging their comedy cabaret drag extravaganza at Auckland's Q Theatre. Read more Audio
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Who is to blame when a chatbot gives a wrong answer?
10:18 PM.A customer was able to secure a cheap flight when a Canadian airline's AI chatbot incorrectly offered him a discount. Read more Audio