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Hayden Donnell is in the studio to discuss the big stories in the media. This week the Ranfurly Shield was making headlines for all the wrong reasons and a brusing pre-election encounter involving New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.

A new podcast series is shedding light on a previously overlooked chapter of New Zealand history. The Keystrokes Per Minute podcast is a celebration of the lives of women of the New Zealand Public Service Typing Pools from 1945 till the present day. Producer Meg Melvin speaks to Nights about making the podcast and the stories of some of the women featured.

Aotearoa's first ever food rescue organisation is celebrating 15 years of getting good food to people in need, and cutting down on food waste. Wellington's Kaibosh Food Rescue has rescued and re-distributed a whopping 3.5 million kilograms of surplus food - or over 10 million meals. Its CEO Susie Robertson talks to Mark Leishman about Kaibosh's past and its future.

An Otago researcher and lecturer is taking 3D printing to a whole new level, preparing to print nipples with a 3D printer. Research Associate Professor Jaydee Cabral is going to be working on making customised nipple implants for breast cancer patients. She joins Nights to share more about this mind-boggling project.

The country's best olive oil producers have been celebrated at the annual New Zealand Olive Oil Awards, with South Island growers shining this year. One of the top awards went Akaroa's Robinsons Bay Olives, who once again took out the coveted 'Best in Show' prize. The boutique grove is owned by Chris and Annette Moore, and Chris joins Nights to talk about the secret to good olive oil.

While the investigation continues into the latest controversy surrounding Hawke's Bay Ranfurly Shield celebration, it's reminded one woman of the day she ended up baby-sitting the trophy at her house. To tell us about her Shield story, Nights is joined by Emma Helleur.

This year there will not be stickers for people who vote. No more Mr Orange Man adorning the lapels and shirtfronts of the nation. The Electoral Commission by way of explanation says the decision came about because fewer people seemed to be wanting stickers after they've voted But has the commission got it wrong? Professor in Marketing at Massey University Bodo Lang talks to Mark Leishman about whether merchandise like those stickers actually positively contribute to democracy.

Auckland's growing dog population is causing issues for the city's council owned shelters and staff. A report presented to councillors today shows a huge increase in reports of dog aggression, roaming and attacks. Auckland Council manager of animal management Elly Waitoa talks to Mark Leishman about what's causing the increase and what plans are being put in place.

Nights regular and chief economist at The New Zealand Initiative Eric Crampton joins the show once again. Tonight he's casting his eye over media funding and regulation.

Following a terrible few years it has been a bumper year for skiing on Mount Ruapehu. But despite the good year there is still uncertainty surrounding the future of the North Island's only public ski field open. Former competitive snowboarder and professor of sport Holly Thorpe talks to Nights about why she believes we need to use this opportunity to reimagine the future of our relationship with the maunga.