Nights

8:10 "Overlooked" cricket stalwart recognised by New Zealand Cricket

You may remember back in May, we spoke to former Wellington Mayor Justin Lester about his campaign to have New Zealand cricket stalwart Ewen Chatfield inducted as a life member of New Zealand Cricket.

In addition to his stellar career for both New Zealand and Wellington, Chatfield has long been dedicated to the grassroots of the game, particularly his beloved Naenae Cricket Club. Famously, he only stopped playing club cricket six years ago, at the age of 68.

This week, the New Zealand Cricket Board met and elected three new life members, one of whom was the Naenae Express himself.

So we thought we'd better catch up with him. Emile speaks to Ewen, fittingly from his taxi, just after he'd finished his shift for the day.

Former New Zealand cricket international Ewen Chatfield Photo: Photosport

8:25 The House

Tonight, on The House, Daniela Maoate-Cox looks at how voting can be used to slow down progress on bills at Parliament.

8.30 Quiz Appendix

Nights producer Bonnie Harrison joins Emile Donovan to review the week in quiztastic glory.

8:40 Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin

Nights' resident screen critic joins Emile Donovan to review a raft of theatre on screen works: the recording of hit stage production Hamilton (2020), rental Good Night and Good Luck (2025), Dr Strangelove (2025) streaming on NT At Home, and two Steven Sondheim productions you can watch for free on YouTube: Sunday in the Park with George (1984) and Company (2011).

He also takes a look at reviews which in hindsight deserved zero stars.

9:05 Nights Quiz

Do you know your stuff? Come on the air and be grilled by Emile Donovan as he dons his quizmaster hat.

If you get an answer right, you move on to the next question. If you get it wrong, your time in the chair is up, and the next caller will be put through. The person with the most correct answers at the end of the run goes in the draw for a weekly prize.

9:25 Out Lately with Finn Johansson

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

Featuring:

• Mini, Midi, Maxi by Ara Kekedjian
• D.I.S. by Oneohtrix Point Never
• Jacob by Roman Polaczuk

9:45 Pacific Waves

A daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

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10:17 The Detail

Tonight on The Detail - A surprise reversal on high beef tariffs has been a welcome relief for farmers, but with Trump in the White House, celebrations are muted

10:45 Focus on Politics

In Focus on Politics,  political reporter Anneke Smith takes a look at the coalition's rewrite of the country's gun laws and why the ACT Party didn't get everything it wanted.

11:07 RNZ Music: The Logg Cabin

Every week on The Logg Cabin Mark Williams (aka (MC Slave from Fat Freddy's Drop) explores the finest music from across the soul spectrum… from Funk, Reggae, Hip Hop, House and everything in between, The Logg Cabin delivers music for the mind, body and soul.

This week, Mark checks out the latest releases from Troy Kingi and Nightmares on Wax with Ladi6. Features a favourite from soulstress Sharon Jones, revisits a P-Funk classic from Parliament and takes a version excursion with Ranking Roger and The Clash. 

Photo: RNZ