Nights

Sports commentator Bryan Waddle joins us again for a wrap of the latest sport news from the weekend as well as looking ahead for the coming week.

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

Thousands of Kiwis will be casting off across the country this weekend with the opening of the new fishing season on Sunday morning. It's a long-held tradition for many New Zealanders and big numbers are expected wih the opening this year falling on a weekend this year, and coinciding with the school holidays. Fish & Game Officer Richie Cosgrove talks to Mark Leishman about the upcoming season.

Dan Slevin joins us for his weekly chat on brand new films, both in cinemas and on streaming services.

Sadly for many people they don't live near or no longer have grandparents to spend time with. That's where our next guest can help. Founder of Grandfriends Joy Hays talks about the service which matches families with older people in their communities to help them make new connections and foster new relationships.

Nights podcast reviewer Lynn Freeman is bringing a real mix of shows with her this week.

A Maori theatre and circus collaboration is set to wow an international audience, with its World Premiere in Canada next month. The spectacle - Te Tangi a te Tui - will then open in Aotearoa in 2024.

If you've ever dreamed of driving a digger, Taranaki could be the place to head for - with the region's first 'digger park' opening it gates. Self-confessed digger enthusiast Stan Chesswas talks to Nights about his brainchild and his love heavy duty earthmoving equipment.

More wild spring weather is on the way and its looking like a like a soggy few days ahead, with most parts of the country likely to see some wet weather. Snow levels are forecast to lower to 500 metres in Southland tonight, dropping further early Saturday morning. MetService Expert Meteorologist Allister Gorman talks to Nights about what's behind the unsettled weather, and when we might see some blue skies and sunshine?

One Auckland restaurant is on top of the world after been named one of the best fine dining establishments in 2023. The Grove in St Patricks Square has been ranked at 11 on TripAdvisor's 2023 Best Restaurants list, based on traveller customers ratings and reviews. Owner Michael Dearth talks to Mark Leishman about the secret behind the restaurant's success.