Marcus Lush Nights

The first big wintry blast hits the South Island, just as a massive band of thunder and lightning rolls across the top of the North Island.

Also, it turns out a lot of people repair their own shoes!

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Wrapping your experience of 'Torrential Tuesday', how to make batteries last a little longer, what to do when the police make a mess of your place, and Don McLean's best song.

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This one-in-a-generation event was watched by millions around the world... which is why it's a shame our state broadcaster really dropped the ball with its build-up coverage.

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Australia is set to ban the importation of most vapes, introduce plain packaging, and strip them from convenience store shelves under world-first reforms - so should we adopt similar restrictions this side of the Tasman?

And if you have used vapes to quit smoking (which is what they were originally intended for), how's  that gone for you?

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Canadian guitarist/vocalist Tim Bachman – who joined legendary rock outfit Bachman-Turner Overdrive in 1972 – has died at the age of 71.

Also, a new toll road is being built north of Auckland.

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A Friday free-for-all covering parking and driving, Eden Park, and rare illnesses. 

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The show that covered getting tattoos, making your own ice cream, and heating water.

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With news of Harry Belafonte dying at age 96, Marcus takes calls remembering the entertainer and activist.

Unsurprisingly, the conversation quickly turns to bananas.

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Following this weekend's announcement from the Australian government, Marcus gauges interest from NZers about making the move across the ditch.

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Your Friday free-for-all includes praise for NZ's healthcare system, detecting speed cameras, the state of the building industry, and needing a driver's license to get a job.

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