Mark Leishman

Sociolinguist and senior lecturer Dr Julia de Bres talks secret languages. Audio

If you've ever trodden on one, you'll know how painful that experience can be. Professional Lego builder Ryan McNaught joins Nights ahead of his Lego exhibition next month. Audio

A revamped playground on the Kapiti Coast has won Playground of the Year for some outside-the-box thinking. Audio

The Manganui Ski Area on Mount Taranaki is open - the earliest opening in its history - and well ahead of any other ski field in the country. Audio

She's been described as New Zealand's charity queen and she leaves behind a huge legacy. Dame Rosie Horton passed away at the weekend - at the age of 83. Audio

Electronic music enthusiast Paul Berrington on four successful acts who might not be household names here in New Zealand, but have found a level of success abroad. Audio

It's Monday, time for a sports catch-up with Bryan Waddle. Audio

Muso Finn Johansson entertains our ears with another dose of eclectic music choices. Audio

How well do you really know the musical spectacle that is Eurovision, and why is Eurovision a big deal? Wellingtonian Katie Chalmers explains all. Audio

We check in with Dan Slevin who's guaranteed to have our weekend viewing sorted. Audio

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has blighted the lives of millions across the world for many years, yet relatively little is known about the debilatating and complex illness. Dr Lynette Hodges lectures in… Audio

Landscaper and gardener Tony Murrell joins Nights to answer all your winter gardening questions. Audio

In a digital world, online reviews hold a lot of power over a business. But what happens when you get a bad one? Quentin Weber is the founder of digital marketing agency Unbound. Audio

This coming Sunday may be Mother's Day, but Norsewood, a small town north of Dannevirke, will be celebrating something else entirely - Norway Day. Audio

Have you ever wondered about how do we smell, what makes perfume appealing, and why does it smell different on different people? Dr Magdalena Wajrak is Senior Lecturer, Chemistry at Edith Cowan… Audio

Why TV and film fans should care about the Hollywood writers' strike, and how it could potentially change the future of television. Senior writer for The Spinoff, Chris Schulz, joins Nights. Audio

Helen Lehndorf was foraging in North Taranaki before she even learned the word. She's written a book, 'A Forager's life', and will be at the Auckland Writer's festival next week. Audio

British director Sophie Compton is a British director, writer, and activist who tells women's stories of injustice. Her feature debut, Another Body, tackles the issue of 'deepfake' pornography. Audio

What do we need in our toolkits to help keep the nasties at bay during winter, and how do we keep our bodies in fine fettle during the colder months? Audio

Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about criticism of the Coronation coverage - and a new radio station and podcasts emerging from the closure of Today FM. Audio