Nights

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Tune in to Nights with Emile Donovan every weekday from 8pm to midnight for a delectable buffet of creative ideas, open-minded conversations, music, musings and daily stimulation.

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October 13 · 7 min
Could this be Aotearoa's first men's vintage store?
Josh Yates is the man behind The Old Man’s Attic, a men’s thrift store which opened in Frankton a few months ago.
October 13 · 14 min
Is tertiary education ready for a new world?
Sociologist Mike Grimshaw argues universities have become too focused on the job part, and it might be time to redress the balance.
October 12 · 4 min
Rising stars A.R.T on their viral new single
A.R.T are an award-winning vocal group made up of Anastasia, Rosetta and T-R3X. Their soulful harmonies blend R&B, soul and reggae and earlier this year they were named Best Pacific Group at the Pacific Music Awards.
October 12 · 14 min
Do all roads really lead to Rome? Apparently not
New research found several cities were actually much better connected by land than Rome was.
October 12 · 6 min
Sports with Ben Strang
Tonight he's talking rugby, Ronaldo, and wrestling.
October 12 · 14 min
Small Histories with Emma Kay
This week Emma is taking a look at about New Zealand slang and its historic origins.
October 12 · 8 min
Danyl McLauchlan on Colson Whitehead's "The Nickel Boys"
Friend of the show, writer and all-round thinker, Danyl McLauchlan, joins us to explore some of the best political novels of the 21st century.
October 12 · 12 min
Taking comics beyond superheroes
We all know comic books are places to find great stories, masked superheroes and captivating illustrations. Well, our guest tonight is harnessing the art form and pairing it with important messages, particularly in the health and science space.
October 9 · 34 min
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music.
October 9 · 14 min
What the verdict means to Manchester City fans
The dominant force in English football for the past decade has been found guilty of serious breaches of Premiere League rules.
October 9 · 8 min
Bookshop Day opens new doors at Scorpio Books
This weekend is looking pretty good for all the literary lovers out there, with Bookshop Day back tomorrow for its eleventh year.
October 9 · 12 min
How nuclear clocks could change timekeeping
Scientists have now invented a clock, that uses the nucleus of an atom to measure time, which could be even more accurate than anything we have today.
October 9 · 7 min
What East of Eden means for Oamaru
A new Netflix series filmed right here in New Zealand has become a global hit. So, what does Oamaru make of its latest moment in the spotlight, and what could it mean for the town?
October 8 · 16 min
What do we lose when technology moves on?
Remember when the landline really was THE phone? Then mobile phones came along and completely changed the world as we know it.
October 8 · 12 min
Short-cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic joins to review: The Social Reckoning (In Cinemas), Dead Man's Wire (ArovVision) The Last Lighthouse (YouTube).
October 8 · 12 min
Politics with Natalia Albert
Tonight, she’s looking at why we still campaign like we’re under First Past the Post, only to govern under MMP.
October 8 · 7 min
What makes the perfect online review?
Why do we give more weight to some reviews than others? That’s the question behind new research from the University of Auckland.
October 8 · 16 min
Boomers say age doesn’t make them a burden
A new report, For the Long Run, says political parties need to stop seeing older New Zealanders simply as a financial burden and start recognising the contribution they can continue to make.
October 7 · 7 min
How do trademarks actually work?
Can you trademark any word you like? A surname? A suburb? Your dog's name?
October 7 · 7 min
Why companies test their weird flavours in NZ
From Caramilk to Ginger Coca-cola, Kiwis are often among the first people in the world asked to give something a go. But why is that?

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