Today is Spotify Wrapped day and producer, composer, sound artist, and academic Dr. Jesse Austin-Stewart joins Emile to discuss the hype and results therein.

At the moment it looks like New Zealand's property market is not really going anywhere, figures from Corelogic show property values fell about values fell just under half a percent in November with the property research provider saying the housing market in a holding pattern. Joining us is Property coach and commentator Andrew Duncan.

Franz Nicolay is an American author and musician, a member of many different bands, including rock band Hold Steady, and punk band World/Inferno Friendship Society. His most recent book is called BAND PEOPLE: Life and Work in Popular Music, detailing life as a touring musician and delving into the less glamorous parts of the music industry.

You might have already heard them where you are, and if not... it's any day now. Cicada season is upon us.

A recent legal case between pop star Katy Perry (birth name Katheryn Hudson) and Australian fashion designer Katie Taylor (birth name Katie Perry) is shining a spotlight on the tricky terrain of trademarking names.

President Yoon has since lifted martial law but large demonstrations are taking place with many calling on him to step down.

Do you stick to your morals when it comes to buying sustainable presents, and whether or not it's appropriate to say no to your parents at Christmas time.

Dr Heather Kavan, is an author, Senior Lecturer, Doctoral Supervisor, and since 2011, she's also been running the Kiwi quote of the year competition - A competition you can vote in here. Quotes that discuss the temerity of lambingtons versus politicians, start rumours, encourage the spreading of legs.... or arms, she's also published a book - "They Said What?!" of over a hundred kiwi quotes from past competitions.

Thirty years ago today the PlayStation was launched in Japan, it would be another year until it was available on these shores. Over 100 million consoles would eventually be sold and it is still the sixth highest selling video games console of all times, the PlayStation 2 released in 2000 holds the number 1 spot. Emile speaks to pop culture and entertainment writer Karl Puschmann about the console's legacy.

It's no secret businesses are finding the current economic climate tough, but new data shows many are finding it so hard they can't keep afloat any longer. The latest figures from credit bureau Centrix show liquidations are up twenty seven percent year on year and there is no sign things are going to get any easy in the short-term. Keith McLaughlin joins Nights to discuss liquidation levels.