Nights

Most of us know Ernest Rutherford as the New Zealander who split the atom. But many don't know about the challenges he faced getting to With us now is author Maria Gill who has written a picture book about Ernest Rutherford called 'Just an Ordinary Boy'

A quick check with the Met Service about the latest heavy rain watch for Hawke's Bay. Meteorologist Mickey Malivuk joins us

Continuing the food theme tonight - and we've invited Christchurch chef, Richard Til to join us to talk about cooking with what you've got, and different approaches to making food go further, as New Zealanders generally are having to cope with rising food prices.

Can you make a meal for $4? Is it even possible with the price of food these days? Liam Arthur and Jackie Bannon are making it happen at a community eatery in Dunedin. They've outgrown their foodtruck and they are opening in a new space in Mosgiel on Friday. It's called The Bowling Club, and Jackie is there now.

Lorde, Neil Finn and Tiki Taane are just some of the big names taking to the stage in Christchurch to raise money in the aftermath of cyclone Gabrielle. Otautahi 4 Aotearoa promoter Brent Eccles describes how the show came together.

There's a buzz in Western Southland thanks to a Great Gatsby-style event being held at the Takitimu Tavern in Nightcaps. Local Dee Chisholm joins Susana Leiataua.

Air New Zealand operated its first flight in te reo Maori, taking performers to Te Matatini. Air New Zealand's Tupara Morrison discusses the importance of this historic trip.

Ruatoria pilot Mahanga Maru has spent the last few days flying over the devastation around Gisborne and Hawke's Bay. He describes what he's seen.

Associate Professor Zach Weber from the University of Otago chats about logic.

Associate Professor Zach Weber from the University of Otago chats about logic.