Anna Thomas
Does New Zealand need to up its biosecurity game?
As the climate changes and technology advances, it's time to question whether a ring of protection around the border is enough to prevent new pests. Most of our biosecurity detection is concentrated… Audio
Charlie White: The secrets of a long-lived life
Washington Post deputy editor and author David Von Drehle wasn't looking to uncover those secrets when he met his then 102 year old neighbor, Charlie White. Audio
Expert feature: Mushrooms
This week's expert is all about fungi! Dr Mahajabeen Padamsee from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research joins Anna to talk about all things mushrooms. From foraging to the role they play in the ecosystem… Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Today Linda talks to Anna about Deadloch on Amazon Prime and Somebody Somewhere on Neon. Audio
New initiative to encourage less littering and more clean ups!
A new initiative making rubbish clean ups fun in an effort to inspire others to protect our environment from harmful litter. Audio
Short-Cut with Dan Slevin
Dan Slevin joins the show with his weekend viewing recommendations. Audio
Are holograms the future of music?
'ABBA Voyage' is a virtual concert which sees hologram-style "Abba-tars" of the pop band performing a full setlist in a purpose-built arena, and it's apparently sold over a million tickets. But a… Audio
Podcasts with Lynn Freeman
Podcast fan and former RNZ presenter Lynn Freeman joins Nights with a selection of top podcast suggestions. Audio
Dramatic sheepdog rescue
Hercules the sheepdog went flying off a 300m cliff on a coastal Hawke's Bay farm on Sunday, and a dramatic rescue plan followed. Audio
Waitaki Whitestone Geopark receives UNESCO accreditation
The champagne corks are popping in north Otago with news the Whitestone Waitaki region has become a UNESCO accredited Global Geopark - the first in Australasia. Waitaki mayor Gary Kircher. Audio
Outward Bound on the hunt for land
Outward Bound is looking to open a second centre and is currently on the hunt for land on the Coromandel Peninsula. Outward Bound's Strategy and Innovation Director Simon Graney. Audio
Remembering Tina Turner
Tributes are flowing worldwide for rock star Tina Turner, who has died aged 83 after a career spanning five decades. Rob Walker was a former tour manager for Tina Turner, and did a number of tours… Audio
Sydney fire update
The ABC News' Harriet Tatham on the fire that engulfed and completely gutted a multi-storey building in central Sydney today. Audio
Loch Ness Monster hunter: 'I thought this job would be easier'
It's an elusive and legendary creature that's one of the world's greatest mysteries, and begs the question: Does the Loch Ness Monster really exist? Scotland-based Steve Feltham has dedicated his life… Audio
Levin Music Festival
If you're one of the 15-thousand odd people driving through the North Island town of Levin on Saturday - you're in for a treat. Final preparations are underway for the eighth Levin Music Festival. Audio
Intimacy, sex and relationships advice
Nic Beets is a clinical psychologist and family therapist who has specialised in relationship and sex therapy throughout his three decades of practice. Audio
Tyranosuarus TV
New Zealand's unique landscapes and Jurassic-like environments feature in a new TV documentary series on Tyrannosaurs - big, dangerous, meat-eating dinosaurs. The series will also be seen on giant… Audio
Harlan Coben: Writing books and making TV a 'dream come true'
The number 1 bestselling author of numerous thrillers including Don't Let Go, Home, and Fool Me Once, with more than 70 million books in print around the world and books published in 45 languages… Audio
Shaun Barnett: Planning your Easter tramping trip
With the long weekend coming up, outdoors author, editor and photographer, Shaun Barnett joins us to take your questions on the best ways and the best tracks to get out tramping this Easter. Audio
Bryony Matthews: new album and tour
Otautahi songwriter Bryony Matthews has just released the title track from her upcoming album and is about to begin a short tour around the country. The track is called We're All the same. Audio
