Nights for Monday 22 September 2025
8:15 Hayden Donnell on why Wayne Brown might surprise you
The Spinoff's Hayden Donnell chats with Emile Donovan on Wayne Brown’s election strategy and his unexpected stance on issues you wouldn’t usually associate with him - including support for cycle lanes and wetlands.
Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro
8:40 Sports with Jamie Wall
RNZ Sports reporter and Nights' regular Jamie Wall returns to Nights to break down Otago’s historic Ranfurly Shield win, the Black Ferns’ next steps after their semi-final loss, and why international gamblers are eyeing amateur football in New Zealand.
Sam Gilbert of Otago lifts the Ranfurly Shield during the NPC and Ranfurly Shield Rugby match - Canterbury V Otago at the Apollo Projects Stadium. Photo: Photosport
8:50 BBC World Service with Rob Hugh-Jones
We cross to our friends at the BBC World Service to take a look at some of the events making international headlines.
Our correspondent tonight is Rob Hugh-Jones, who is talking about the UN General Assembly in New York, the Moonies court case in South Korea and a major announcement in Germany about the state of the country's railways.
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 answer a question correctly, 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.
9:25 Why Astrology Still Captures Our Imagination
Astrology has been around since ancient Greece and the Middle East, and even after centuries of scientific progress, it remains hugely popular today. To discuss why, British astrologer and historian of astrology Dr Nicholas Campion, joins Emile Donovan.
Photo: 123RF
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.
10:17 The Detail
On The Detail today, Hawke's Bay orchardists are pulling out their peach trees after Wattie's told them it's shrinking production of the canned fruit.
10:45 The Reading
Tonight, we begin a five-part book reading by David Marshall, who worked as a vet on the West Coast.
Bruce Phillips reads Shaggy Dogs and Other Stories.
11:07 Nashville Babylon
On this week's Nashville Babylon there's blues from Etta James and Jimmy Hughes, reggae from Lee Scratch Perry, a solo classic courtesy of the Zombies' Colin Bluntstone plus a brand new track from Holly Golightly.
The late Queen of Blues - Etta James Photo: Supplied
