Mark Leishman
Art Deco Festival ready to Go
It's set to be a big weekend for the country's Art Deco capital. The three-day Napier Winter Deco Festival kicked off today, and this year holds special meaning as the region recovers from Cyclone… Audio
Short Cut with Dan Slevin
Dan Slevin joins us for his weekly spot to talk the usual mix of must-watch movie and streaming goodies... Audio
The World's Deepest Sleep?
Some people will go to the end of the earth to get a good night sleep - but what about below the surface? That's what is on offer in north Wales, where people can stay the night 419m deep underground… Audio
Wellington artist to show work at Burning Man festival
A New Zealand artist is the first ever Wellingtonian to build an art installation for the famous Burning Man festival, becoming the third-ever New Zealand artist to do so since the festival's… Audio
Passenger rail in South floated
It's been more than 20 years since the South Island had inter-regional passenger rail after the Southerner service stopped in 2002. Advocates for the Mainland say it was largely ignored in a recent… Audio
Football World Cup fan
More than 40,000 people packed into Eden Park tonight to watch the White Ferns and Norway kick of the 2023 Football World Cup. One of those diehard Kiwi football fans was Tracey Hodge. Audio
Weather: Wind and rain on the way
An orange alert has been issued for Auckland Harbour Bridge as strong gusts are forecast for tonight. MetService's severe weather forecaster Peter Little joins us to discuss what we're in store for. Audio
Job search burnout, and how to avoid it
From endless applications to nonstop networking, job search burnout can be difficult to avoid. For some thoughtful advice and discussion on this we're joined by International best-selling author and… Audio
AI scam calls imitating familiar voices
Phone scams are nothing new, but thanks to artificial intelligence, they are getting more sophisticated and believable. Scam calls using AI to mimic voices of people you might know are now being used… Audio
Living with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Two and a half years ago, Denise Mill, a graphic designer and tutor in Christchurch, says she woke up with half of her face looking like it had melted. Denise is one of the few Kiwis living with a… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - too much information too soon?
Midweek Mediawatch - Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about intense coverage of a mother accused of killing her children - and the media finally covering the crimes of Sir James Wallace… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - too much information too soon?
Midweek Mediawatch - Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about intense coverage of a mother accused of killing her children - and the media finally covering the crimes of Sir James Wallace…
AudioFace Blindness: Do you struggle to recognise faces?
Do you ever struggle to connect someone's face to their name, even if you've met them at work or they're family members? Well, you're not alone and may have a condition called prosopagnosia - better… Audio
Matariki weather forecast
As the country starts to wind down, all eyes are on what the weather has in store for Aotearoa this Matariki long weekend. MetService forecaster Tuporo Marsters joins Nights with the latest forecast. Audio
Is life actually better in Australia?
The pull of a better life across the ditch has led to the largest net migration loss to Australia in 10 years. Last year 33,863 people migrated from New Zealand to Australia, and 20,431 moved from… Audio
Global temperatures rising in steps
Climate scientists have been telling us for what feels like decades that the climate is changing. Studies now say that global warming is accelerating, with temperatures not just rising but rising… Audio
Celebrating the New Zealand night sky
As we lead up to Matariki, we remember and reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future. Writer and illustrator Alistair Hughes joins Nights to chat with Mark about his new… Audio
Can role-playing board games help social development?
Fantasy tabletop role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons have shot up in popularity in recent years, thanks to their inclusion in popular culture. Researchers at the University of South… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch
Hayden Donnell hosts this week's Midweek Mediawatch and shares the latest news and happenings in New Zealand's media. Audio
Kiwis encouraged to get World Cup football tickets
There's just over a week to go until the Women's Football World Cup kicks off in Auckland. So far fewer than half of the 900,000 available tickets to New Zealand matches have been sold. Senior Sports… Audio