Marcus Lush Nights

Marcus Lush Nights

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Marcus Lush Nights episodes

February 24 It's a good question, Mark (24 February 2026)
Marcus talks coffee, takes a trucking question from Mark, and gets your recollections of the Kaimai Tunnel collapse of 1970.

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2 hr 25 min
February 24 Caller of the night: "I was the first man rescued after the Kaimai Tunnel collapsed" (24 February 2026)
When talking about how news of the Kaimai Tunnel collapse spread on 24 February 1970, Pat phoned with the most unique experience - he was digging the tunnel.

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13 min
February 23 On the parameter (23 February 2026)
Marcus kicks the week off talking washing lines and responsible dog ownership.

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2 hr 15 min
February 20 We're not a muffin country (20 February 2026)
Marcus talks book sales, muffins, and whether Trump is too old to be leading a country.

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2 hr 14 min
February 19 This show is pro hat (19 February 2026)
Marcus talks inappropriate headwear for mature men, the rip off of getting new batteries for your car keys, and covers the news of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being arrested on his birthday.

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2 hr 13 min
February 18 A road they should've gone down already (18 February 2026)
Marcus talks Facebook Marketplace scams, restoring pool tables, and the drama of the Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode!

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2 hr 7 min
February 17 North Shore famous (17 February 2026)
Should we toll the Auckland Harbour Bridge to pay for a new Auckland Habour Bridge?

And Actor Robert Duvall has died.

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2 hr 15 min
February 16 Conundrum for the ages (16 February 2026)
Marcus watches the Halberg Awards, and talks about roundabouts (for the one time he's allowed to every calendar year)...

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2 hr 7 min
February 13 Cut your own cake (13 Febraury 2026)
Marcus covers another severe weather event, and talks about the restaurants that would let you cook your own steak at the table.

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2 hr 14 min
February 12 Deliberately triggering (12 February 2026)
Marcus talks A.I., pokies, and the possibly impending closure of Clifton Motor Camp.

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2 hr 10 min

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Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most on Newstalk ZB.

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