Mark Leishman
Would society self-regulate itself without a police force?
Jake Monaghan is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California. Audio
The yolk's on you
A brief history of throwing food and drink on people as protest. Evan Smith is a Lecturer in History at Flinders University in South Australia. Audio
Sydney no longer the biggest city in Australia
A technicality means Melbourne has taken back the title of Australia's biggest city - a title it lost to Sydney in 1902. Macquarie University demographer Professor Nick Parr. Audio
Catch a wave
Your Wave is a world-first artificial surf wave product Ross McCarthy began thinking about as a 24-year-old Otago Polytechnic masters degree graduate. Audio
Coromandel's world-first scenic drive lottery
The region of Coromandel has launched a world-first driving lottery to encourage Kiwis to take the coastal route of State Highway 25. Audio
Jazz with Fergus Barrowman
Regular guest Fergus Barrowman joins Nights with some of his jazz favourites. Audio
Sports Talk with Bryan Waddle
The Warriors, The Chiefs and The Blackcaps - here's the latest from Bryan Waddle this week. Audio
Hayley Watson - Toad Girl
Our next guest is called 'toad girl' in her community and she's fine with it. On any given night in the small town of Hexham in England, Hayley Watson is out sheparding toads safely across the road… Audio
Bond, James Bond at 70
Oh, James: Ian Fleming's first novel, Casino Royale, was published 70 years ago on April 13 1953 Audio
Banks shift to seven-day processing
Ka-ching! As of next month, bank transactions will happen seven days a week. Audio
What your feet say about your health
Love them or loathe them, there's no denying we're all rather attached to them - feet. Emma McConnachie, is a podiatrist from Falkirk, UK, and a spokesperson for the Royal College of Podiatry. Audio
A new family of black holes
Reach for the stars with Alan Gilmore, former superintendent of the University of Canterbury's Mt John Observatory, and learn about the discovery of a new family of black holes. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch
How the media reacted to the sudden announcement about tighter rules for lobbying politicians, an investigation lifting the lid on health spending; and how the LA Times enraged fans of the series… Audio
Auckland's beleaguered light rail project
Self-described "outspoken" road safety campaigner Clive Matthew-Wilson isn't a fan of Auckland's light rail project. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - Lobbying, OIA angst and spoiler rage
Midweek Mediawatch - Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Nights. Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about how the media reacted to a sudden switch of rules for those who lobby politicians. Also - an… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - Lobbying, OIA angst and spoiler rage
Midweek Mediawatch - Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Nights. Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about how the media reacted to a sudden switch of rules for those who lobby politicians. Also - an…
AudioWhat to do with ashes after cremation
From jewellery to memorial tattoos - there are lots of creative ways to scatter cremation ashes in a meaningful and personal way. Audio
Fancy becoming a bus driver?
Auckland's routed bus service is largely blamed on a shortage of bus drivers - so why not become a bus driver? Audio
BBC's Rich Preston updates global news headlines
BBC's Rich Preston updates global news headlines. Audio
When the show must NOT go on
After a thetrical production of Bodyguard was cut in Manchester short due to over-enthusasitic audience singing along to "I will Always Love You" Thespian Michael Hurst recalls his own audience… Audio
