Nights

Metservice Meteorologist Miroslav Malivuk provides us with an update on the strength of Cyclone Lola. As well the mixed bag of weather expected here over the next 7 days.

It's time to take a deep dive into the philosophical side of life. Joining us again is Zach Weber Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Otago. Tonight he's talking to us about the work of renowned New Zealand Philosopher Richard Sylvan.

After massive weekend of sport get our regular Sporting expert is back on the show to help digest it all for us. Bryan Waddle talks to Mark Leishman about the upcoming world cup final and whether India has dented the Black Caps hopes at the cricket world cup.

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

The small township of Mangaweka, nestled somewhere between Whanganui and Taupo, will come alive this weekend with art and music as well as fakes and forgeries It's the return of the now legendary, two-yearly, Fakes & Forgeries ART Competition & Exhibition which is opening tomorrow. Organiser of the competition Richard Aslett talks to Todd Zaner about the event.

Christchurch based carbon reduction start-up Aspiring Materials has been accepted onto a Bill Gates-backed sustainable energy programme. Aspiring Materials is one of 13 companies chosen from 2500 global applicants for the Breakthrough Energy initiative. CEO Mark Chadderton joins Nights.

We check in with our resident film and tv expert Dan Slevin. He's got a few selections to talk about this week ahead of the long weekend.

The All Blacks and familiar foe Argentina do battle in the first World Cup semi-final in Paris on Saturday morning. RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter is on the ground in Paris and speaks to Todd Zaner.

Legendary aviator, deer hunter and businessman Sir Tim Wallis died this week at the age of 85. Whilst he's well known for establishing the air show, War Birds Over Wanaka, Sir Tim first made his mark in the venison industry. Sir Tim's story is part of RNZ 's latest podcast - Deer Wars, and documentary maker and friend, Paul Roy joins Nights to discuss those heady and exciting times.

The country's oldest operating steam locomotive is celebrating 150 years of service this Labour Weekend. Owned by the Canterbury Railway Society and based at the Ferrymead Heritage park in Christchurch, the locomotive, known to many as 'Peveril' entered service in December 1873. President of the Canterbury Railway Society, David Maciulaitis talks to Nights about the loco and the celebrations this weekend.