Nights

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 selection of songs about cities.

Send in your picks to nights@rnz.co.nz.

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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: The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever

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.

Kate Bush fans, this ones for you! An annual event called 'The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever' is taking place in Dunedin's Octagon. Participants will recreate the music video for musician Kate Bush's 1978 song "Wuthering Heights".

It's an event that takes place in hundreds of locations all around the world, with the New Zealand one starting the chain of celebrations, as the worlds most Southern event. 

Event organiser and Dunedin city councillor, Mandy Mayhem, tells us all about it. 

Part of the crowd at Dunedins Most Wuthering Heights Day 2023. Photo: Martyn

9:30 Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin

Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin with some essential viewing for the weekend ahead: Divertimento (2023) which is fresh from the French Film Festival, Julia (2022) streaming on Neon chronicling food television star Julia Child's life, and The Vanguard Films which are free to stream on YouTube.

10:17 India loses bid to trademark Basmati rice in New Zealand

The Indian government has attempted to trademark the name 'Basmati' in New Zealand, arguing for exclusive rights over the term due to its historical associations with India.

Basmati rice is traditionally grown in the Indian subcontinent, with India currently being the world's largest producer, accounting for almost 40 percent of global rice exports. However, they've lost the bid, with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand ruling that Basmati is not exclusive to India.

Rebecca Jones is a trademark attorney at LegalVision, and she's here to talk us through the decision.

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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, a new acoustic track from indie artist Nilüfer Yanya, a long-awaited EP from Samoan rock group LEAO, and Manchester drum and bass project OneDa.

11:07 Concert

When Che-Fu released his ground breaking 2nd album Navigator in 2001 it charted new territory for New Zealand Hip Hop. Both a critical and commercial success, the music reflected a truly Pacific soul, with its seamless blending of reggae, RnB, Hip Hop and true stories. 

The influence and legacy of Navigator underscores its importance on the local music map  helping pave the way for Aotearoa Hip Hop's subsequent ascendancy into the mainstream.

Return of the Navigator is the story of Che-Fu's seminal album, as told by the creators behind this Aotearoa classic.