Nights

8:10 The House

Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament.

Today on our Parliament programme - The House - Phil Smith chats with Kieran McAnulty about a 10-hour-long questioning of government ministers that begins today. 

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 Nights Jukebox 

Emile Donovan plays your requests - as long as you've got a compelling reason, or a good story with it.

Send in your requests to nights@rnz.co.nz or text 2101.

8:45 The Reading

The first episode of a new book reading: 'The Dwarf Who Moved', a legal memoir written and read by Sir Peter Williams KC.

9:07 Nights Quiz

Do you know your stuff? Come on the air and be grilled by Emile Donovan as he dons 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.

The quiz is themed - find out more about tonight's theme on Nights' Facebook page.

9:15 Shower Thoughts: Why can't Kiwis pay to get bail?

Have you ever been standing in the shower, when suddenly, the noise in your brain clears and in its place appears the perfect thought?

That's a Shower Thought, and here on Nights we're aiming to answer those unshakable questions lurking in the back of your mind.

Tonight: we've seen it in just about every American sitcom, but why don't we 'post bail' in New Zealand? And why is paying to get out of jail allowed at all in some jurisdictions?

Tim Schnacke is the executive director of the nonprofit Centre for Legal and Evidence-Based Practices in Colorado, in the United States. He joins Emile Donovan.

9:30 Politics by Night with Thomas Manch

Stuff political reporter Thomas Manch joins Emile Donovan to break down some of the big political stories of the week.

10:17 Kiwi Ultra runner aiming to break world record 

The immortal prophet American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson once sang what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Kiwi ultra marathon runner Sam Harvey takes that to the limit.

This weekend, he's hoping to not only win the Dead Cow Gully race in Australia, but break the work record running continuously for 800km in 120 hours.

He speaks to Emile Donovan.

10:30 Exploring Ōtautahi's best architecture and special spaces

This weekend, Open Christchurch will be celebrating some of the city's best architecture and special spaces that contribute to Ōtautahi's sense of place.

The annual festival of architectural excellence returns this year with 50 open buildings for the public to explore spanning Gothic Revival, Christchurch Modern, contemporary and a range of uses.

Emile Donovan speaks to New Zealand architectural historian Jessica Halliday, the director of Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City Making in Christchurch.

Text 2101 to be in to win two tickets to INSIDE the Cathedral - a much-coveted experience for a much discussed building.

10:45 Beloved costume shop set to close its doors for good

An iconic costume rental outfit in Wellington is shutting down this week.

Started in 1991, the Costume Cave on Wellington's Wakefield Street has long been a friend to filmmakers, theatre practitioners and partygoers in the capital and across the country.

Picture racks upon racks of bright wigs, sparkly boots, pirate blouses and period-accurate frocks.

Kate Railton-Jacks is the Costume Cave's director and joins Emile Donovan.

11:07 Worlds of Music

Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of 'world' music, fusion and folk roots.