Nights for Tuesday 15 October 2024

8:10 The House

Tonight on our Parliament show - the House - Louis Collins covers todays Ministerial Statement from the Government on the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui. 

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 to go with it.

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

8:45 The Reading: Soon

Simon takes advice and shares his secret in tonight's reading from Soon by Charlotte Grimshaw.

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.

9:25 Jazz pianist Jonathan Crayford on his life of music, travel and where he calls home

With his work spanning many different genres, disciplines and regional styles, Jonathan Crayford is considered one of New Zealand's foremost jazz pianists.

He was born in a musical family, he's been playing piano since the age of 3, and it's taken him all around the world, from Paris to New York, working with some of the biggest and brightest musicians in the jazz galaxy. 

This Saturday he'll be performing in Wellington as part of the Wellington Jazz Festival, playing tunes from New York's Lower East Side underground Afro-Cuban band Mambo Macoco, which he held residency with in the 1990s.

Jonathan Crayford speaks to Emile Donovan.

9:30 Politics by Night with Laura Walters

Newsroom.co.nz's political editor Laura Walters joins Emile Donovan to talk about the big political stories of the week including the controversial review of Te Tiriti o Waitangi provisions    and the long-awaited announcement of the new public service commissioner. 

10:17 Where to now for the Wellington City Council?

Storm clouds are gathering over Wellington City Council, with the local government minister announcing he is taking advice on whether to intervene.

Last Thursday, the Council failed to get an important airport shares sale over the line, meaning it will have to go and revise its long-term plan.

The 2022 council term has been marred by division and has been called a "shambles" by finance minister Nicola Willis.

Simeon Brown says he is seeking official advice on what action should be taken. 

Dr Andy Asquith, formerly of Massey University, now with the Institute for Public Policy and Governance at the University of Technology Sydney joins Emile Donovan.

10:30 Juggler Mike Twist on his life as an international performer

Mike Twist is believed to be New Zealand's oldest performing professional juggler, has an unofficial world record for the most juggling performances in a week and has worked all over the world, including for the world-famous Cirque du Soleil.

And to top it off, he was the longest serving juggler at Auckland's Rainbows End.

Mike Twist now works at Saigon nightclub Cabana Club, and joins Emile Donovan

10:45 New book shines light on renting struggles

Tracy Rosenthal is the co-author of a new book, Abolish Rent: How Tenants Can End The Housing Crisis.

They are one of the founding members of the Los Angeles Tenants Union, one of the largest tenants union in the United States, and they share some of the renting horror stories they've encountered.

11:07 Worlds of Music

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