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10:45 PM.BBC reporter Rich Preston joins Emile Donovan to look at the events making headlines internationally, including France's world-leading move to enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution, and… Read more Audio

10:30 PM.A politically-charged haka from Hurricanes Poua, a thrilling world-title performance from Kiwi high jumper Hamish Kerr ahead of the Olympics, and the Black Caps' resounding defeat at the hands of… Read more Audio

10:18 PM.A pilot using 10,000 homes with solar and battery storage showed that the technology can be used during peak demand periods over winter to plug the national grid supply. Read more Audio

9:50 PM.Known among the student population for its enormous ice creams, Rob Roy Dairy's owner Liz Watson is hanging up her scoop after 16 years. Read more Audio

9:35 PM.Hearing loss is the second most common cause of disability, with up to one in six New Zealanders affected. Read more Audio

9:30 PM.MetService meteorologist Karl Loots provides an updated forecast as a deep low wracks the country. Read more Audio

9:15 PM.The Tumu Māori at RNZ has picked her favourite whakataukī: "With your basket and my basket, the people will thrive." Read more Audio

10:30 PM.Featuring British producer and DJ Vegyn, a posthumous release from Nashville rock'n'roll duo Mama Zu, and a new track from Vietnamese-Canadian country outfit Nicolette & The Nobodies. Read more Audio

10:18 PM.Known for its vivid green colour and incredibly strong alcohol percentage, Hastings Distillers are trying to save absinthe's reputation. Read more Audio

9:35 PM.Nights' resident film critic, Dan Slevin, reviews Denis Villeneuve's long-awaited epic Dune: Part Two (2024), Oscar-nominated comedy-drama American Fiction (2023), and (in the free streaming… Read more Audio

9:15 PM.The Antique and Classic Boat Show has been held at St Arnaud since 1999, boasting everything from classic racing boats to pedal-powered catamarans. Read more Audio

10:45 PM.In January, Kate Middleton underwent abdominal surgery for an undisclosed issue. While the palace has said she is recovering well at home, she has not been seen since.  Read more Audio

10:30 PM.A new report has found seven out of ten Australians feel they have little or no control over how their data is being used online, with many expressing anger, frustration and distrust. Read more Audio

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

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

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

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

10:30 PM.Over the Undertow aims to disrupt assumptions that women surfers aren't as brave or capable as men. Read more Audio

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

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

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

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

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

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