Nights

SAVE THE DATE: Nights with Emile Donovan LIVE at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

On Thursday May 22, Nights is broadcasting live from Kelly Tarlton's in Auckland, and we'd love for our Nights listeners to come join us.

For more information and to register your interest, click here.

8:15 Pacific Waves

A daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

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8:30 The Weekend

Every Friday we take a look at what's going on over the weekend somewhere around the country.

This week we're heading to Palmerston North where Centrepoint Theatre is hosting a SFX Makeup workshop tomorrow.

Centrepoint's Outreach Director Leona Revell tells Mark Leishman why this is a must for local students interested in working behind the scenes.

8:35 Tenuous Connections

It's Friday Night so it's time to put on a playlist of music with a loose theme based on an even looser starting point.

Tonight it's songs about the weekend. 

9:07 Nights Quiz

Do you know your stuff? Come on the air and be grilled by Mark Leishman who is sitting in for Emile Donovan and donning his quizmaster hat.

If you get an answer right, you move on to the next question. If you get it wrong, your time in the chair is up, and the next caller will be put through. The person with the most correct answers at the end of the run goes in the draw for a weekly prize.

9:25 Focus on Politics

RNZ's Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch on a week in Parliament featuring C-bombs and unprecedented punishments.

9:40 Shortcuts with Dan Slevin

If you need some ideas or inspiration for what to watch this week, then sit down, put your feet up and have your remote at the ready.

Our resident reviewer, Dan Slevin gives Mark his thoughts on The Salt Path (in cinemas), Nonnas (Netflix) and Mirror (YouTube). 

10:18 The secret to winning Eurovision

Eurovision, the song contest watched by over 160 million people around the world, is more than just sequins and key changes. 

It's a cultural event where music, identity and performance all come together on one massive global stage.

The final takes place early Sunday morning New Zealand time and fans across the globe will be watching to see who comes out on top in Basel, Switzerland.

The BBC's Sam Spencer spoke to music experts, vocal coaches and songwriters and shares their winning tips with Mark. 

10:30 Out Lately with Finn

He's back and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music.

It's Finn Johansson.

Tonight's tracks include:

• Almost June Time by Dave Weir
• Careening by Now
• Russian Blue by Maia Friedman

11:07 Concert: WOMAD 2024 

Maggie Tweedie hosts a new concert series recorded live at WOMAD 2024 in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth. Tonight features local band Fin Rah Zel known for their reggae drenched soul.