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Nights for Friday 22 March 2024

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8:15 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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8:30 Tenuous Connections

It's Friday Night so it's time to put on a playlist of music with a loose theme based off an even looser starting point.

Tonight's theme is 'Escape'

9:07 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.

The quiz is themed - find out more about tonight's theme on Nights' Facebook page.

9:15 This Weekend: The National IRB Championships

Every Friday, we bring you some of the most interesting events and happenings coming up in Aotearoa this weekend - from the community fairs to the massive concerts.

Tonight we focus on the town of Waikouaiti in Otago, population around 1200 and this weekend host to the largest Inflatable Rescue Boat competition in the country.

surf lifeguards

Photo: supplied / Surf Life Saving New Zealand

9:20 Focus on Politics

This week RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir sits down with Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Winston Peters to discuss New Zealand's relationship with heavyweights China and India. 

Focus on Politics: Composite of Winston Peters smiling with collaged images of his twitter feed in background

Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver / Screenshot

9:30 Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin

Nights resident film critic Dan Slevin shares his picks for what we should be watching this weekend.

Tonight he looks at Immaculate (2024) staring current 'it' girl Sydney Sweeney, Netflix's Spaceman (2024) starring Adam Sandler in an arty sci-fi - and NZ On Screen's Radio Collection. 27 programmes, clips and segments from NZ's film and television history on the topic of radio. 

 

10:17 The story of New Zealanders in WW2 'Great Escape' 

This Sunday marks 80 years since one of the most daring and remarkable stories of the Second World War

On the night of 24 March 1944, the largest prisoner of war breakout ever attempted occurred at Stalag Luft III, a German camp for captured Allied airmen.

In all 76 men would escape the prison but only three avoided recapture.

Since the events of that night have become better known as The Great Escape, due to the incredibly popular 1963 Hollywood movie featuring Steve McQueen.

The Airforce Museum's David King joins Emile Donovan to tell the story of the Kiwis of the Great Escape.

Flight Lieutenant John Williams (left) Flight Lieutenant Arnold Christensen (bottom middle) Flying Officer Porokoru (John) Pohe (top middle) Squadron Leader Henry Trent VC (right)

Flight Lieutenant John Williams (left) Flight Lieutenant Arnold Christensen (bottom middle) Flying Officer Porokoru (John) Pohe (top middle) Squadron Leader Henry Trent VC (right) Photo: Supplied/RNZAF Museum

10:30 Out Lately with Finn Johansson

Finn joins Nights with an array of eclectic music.

Tonight, The Moon Is In The Wrong Place by Shannon and the Clams, Emergence by The Messthetics and Evaporate by Kira McSpice.

Finn Johansson

Finn Johansson Photo: Supplied

 

11:07 WOMAD 2023

We join Trevor Reekie with a new live concert series from WOMAD 2023 recorded in New Plymouth last year. 

This week's encore concert features folk duo Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn performing live on the Bowl Stage in New Plymouth.
   

Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn at WOMAD 2023.

Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn playing banjos and singing on stage at WOMAD 2023. Photo: Tim Gruar, courtesy WOMAD