Emile Donovan
Midweek - Fugitive father saga ends, row over doco and access
Media go big on the epic - but tragic - tale of fugitive father Tom Phillips; angst over over exclusive access for doco makers- and a columnist's criticism of Mediawatch. Audio
Group Chat: How long is too long for a standing ovation?
Thursday means it's time to talk about the issues filling up your group chat and distracting you from your to-do list. Culture 101's Perlina Lau and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson join Emile… Audio
Midweek night lights-out bolt from the boot
Reserve Bank chair's after-hours exit fails to blunt media interest, harsh spotlight on new political candidate, the farmer who survived a bolt from the boot, political reporter returns - and the… Audio
Midweek - TVNZ starts charging, RNZ gains listeners
TVNZ launches its first paid-for product, NZME announces a $400k loss and the composition of its new editorial board - and RNZ's listenership snakes upward for the first time since 2022. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 22 August 2025
Emile Donovan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Freaky Friday: Ghostly story from Russell
Time for Freaky Friday, our weekly showcase of your spooky stories, baffling mysteries, and eerie co-incidences. If you have a Freaky Friday story to hare - 2101 on the text or afternoons@rnz.co.nz… Audio
Midweek - RNZ's plan, conflict of interest, insurance ads
RNZ's strategy to stop the loss of radio listeners sparks a strong reaction from pundits - and the listeners. Also - a political party proves a point using the official complaints process- and… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 15 August 2025
Emile Donovan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Freaky Friday: A dearly beloved cat comes back for visits?
Are you ready to make like Missy Elliot and get your freak on? Well you better be because it's time for Freaky Friday. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: the amazing racquet sport of Padel is growing in New Zealand. Wallace talks to… Audio
The art of real estate photography
Property photographer joins Emile Donovan to discuss the art of real estate photography. Audio
Shower Thoughts: How do we name drugs?
How do drugs get their names? Emile is joined by Dr Krishan Thiru, Medical Director for Pfizer Australia and New Zealand, to delve into the details. Audio
Te Papa's colossal squid turns one hundred
Te Papa's colossal squid turns one hundred this year. Te Papa curator and resident squid expert Kerry Walton joins Emile Donovan to mull it over. Audio
Palestine: The road to statehood
Dr Martin Kear joins Emile Donovan to discuss increasing calls for a two-state solution in the Middle East. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, as chilly temperatures stubbornly remain around the motu, fashion writer and panel… Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, financial journalist Frances Cook beams in to break down how much money a regular… Audio
Midweek- Reality TV, RNZ tweaks, Donnell goneburger
Public purse picking up part of the bill for local reality TV, RNZ tweaks Morning Report, Hayden Donnell goneburger from Mediawatch, Colin taught a French lesson. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 5 August 2025
Emile Donovan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 4 August 2025
Emile Donovan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Cold Call: Kauri Museum in Matakohe
Matakohe is a village in the Kaipara district, about 45 kilometres south of Dargaville. It's famous for the Kauri Museum so we decided to give the museum a cold call to find out what visitors can… Audio
