Nights

8:10 The latest on the wild weather 

It could feel like groundhog day for many parts of the North Island with more heavy rain and weather watches in place for this weekend.

For some areas, like Gisborne - Tairāwhiti, it will be the fifth bout of heavy rain to hit the region this year.

We talk to  Tairāwhiti Civil Defence controller Ben Green and Met Service Meteorologist, John Law for the latest.

8:20 The legacy of architect Pip Cheshire

Pip Cheshire might not have been a household name, but chances are you’ve walked through and even admired his work.

The distinguished architect died this week, but the buildings and spaces he helped create will shape our cities for decades to come.

Among his major projects were the transformation of Britomart Precinct, the redevelopment of the University of Auckland's Leigh Marine Laboratory.

He was also a key member of the team behind Te Papa. 

Professor Andrew Barrie from the University of Auckland's School of Architecture & Planning both worked alongside Pip and was influence by him. He joins Emile Donovan.

8:30 House burping - social media trend or healthy habit?

If you've been on social media recently, the likes of Instagram and TikTok, you may have seen the trend of “house burping”.

Short clips of people flinging open every window and door, announcing they’re “burping” their home to get rid of stale, germ-filled air. 

Dr. Vikram Niranjan is an academic and public health researcher and Assistant Professor of Public Health at the University of Limerick.

He's been looking into whether this trend actually makes a home healthier, or are people just swapping indoor germs for outdoor pollution?

8:40 Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin

Nights’ resident screen critic, Dan Slevin, reviews Wonder Man, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as a struggling Los Angeles actor with secret superpowers (Disney+), and Merrily We Roll Along, a recording of the 2022 Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed musical starring former Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe (AroVision). Dan's free streaming option this week also stars Radcliffe, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (TVNZ+).  

9:05 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.

For each question answered correctly, a quizzee gets their name put in the draw for the weekly prize: the coveted Nights mug.

9:25 Out Lately with Finn Johansson

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

Featuring:

• Dirty Tech - Kim Gordon
• Rattlesnake Boy - "Mainard Larkin"
• Chiba Run - Fleck E.S.C

9:45 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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10:17 The Detail

Tonight on The Detail - The Government's LNG plan has triggered an explosive row over the difference between a tax and a levy, but the major question is whether it will keep the lights on.

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10:45 Focus on Politics

When is a tax not a tax?

That question derailed this week's gas announcement, as ministers scrambled to explain a new levy despite having promised "no new taxes".

RNZ's acting political editor Craig McCulloch examines the fallout in Focus on Politics.

11:07 The Logg Cabin 

Every week on The Logg Cabin Mark William's (aka MC Slave from Fat Freddy's Drop) explores the finest music from across the soul spectrum… from Funk, Reggae, Hip Hop, House and everything in between,

The Logg Cabin delivers music for the mind, body and soul.

On this week's show it's Logg Songs till midnight!

Mark gets his mack on ahead of valentine's day with a steamy selection of songs from Chaka Khan, Marvin Gaye, Donna Summer, Outkast, Prince and the walrus of love himself Barry White.