Nights for Friday 14 June 2024

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 Tenuous Connections

Tonight, a half-hour of music connected to the theme of horses

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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 This Weekend: A light-hearted history of Havelock North

Every Friday, we bring you some of the most interesting events and happenings coming up in Aotearoa this weekend - from the community fairs to the massive concerts.

This weekend author and historian Michael Fowler reviews Havelock North’s history in a fundraiser for the MTG foundation for the new archive and storage facility in Hastings.

Secret society, alien pods, private schools, a peak view, floods, a nice quiet village - it has it all!  Michael Fowler speaks with Emile Donovan.

9:20 Focus on Politics

In this week's Focus on Politics, RNZ Political Reporter Giles Dexter looks at how New Zealand's been caught up in the crossfire of Australian politics, with its u-turn on 501 deportations.

9:30 Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin

Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin looks at Danish historical drama The Promised Land (2023), Raunchy comedy Am I OK? (2022) on Neon, and One of the great wonders of the early 2000s, Pan's Labyrinth (2006) free streaming on Māori+ and Beamafilm.

10:17 Why do we love Coffee News?

Print journalism may be living in precarious times but one publication has never been better.

With a list of New Zealand franchises as long as my arm - over 30 different community editions, from Whangarei to Invercargill, Coffee News is a mainstay in cafes and eateries the country over.

Rudy Kokx is the director of Coffee News NZ and joins Emile Donovan in the studio.

10:30 Out Lately with Finn Johansson

He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music.

Tonight: 

SYMPATHY IS A KNIFE
CHARLI XCX

WORMS
BEET-WIX

CESUO 
XIAOWANG

11:07 The history of Auckland clubs Box and Cause Celebre 

During the 1990s, two clubs on Auckland's High Street championed new forms of music like house, techno, and acid jazz, bringing the city's club culture in line with the rest of the world. 

Tony Stamp talks to some of the people who were there during the decade; owner, DJs, musicians, bar staff, doormen, and attendees.