{"id":395146,"date":"2026-04-24T08:47:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/395146\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T08:47:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:47:15","slug":"nights-for-friday-24-april-2026-nights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/395146\/","title":{"rendered":"Nights for Friday 24 April 2026 Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"

8:10\u00a0Journalist reveals secret WWII roles of New Zealand servicemen<\/p>\n

Tomorrow the country will commemorate Anzac Day, a time to remember brave New Zealanders and the sacrifice’s they made.<\/p>\n

Tonight we are going to focus on the incredible stories of two men, part of a select group who served in a range of secret service roles in World War Two.<\/p>\n

Journalist and documentary-maker Lawrence Watt has been researching the intriguing war time work of Bruce Kivell and Douglas Palmer.<\/p>\n

He joins\u00a0Mark Leishman on the show to discuss.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"People<\/p>\n

\nPeople laying poppies at Auckland War Memorial Museum on Anzac Day.
\nPhoto: RNZ \/ Marika Khabazi\n<\/p>\n

8:20 The story behind Brass Monkey Hut<\/p>\n

\u201cA hut in a high, lofty place where solitude prevails.\u201d<\/p>\n

That was the vision of keen tramper Jackie Winters, who left a generous bequest to create a remote hut for others to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Her friend Ana Terry was entrusted with bringing that vision to life, and today the Brass Monkey Hut sits high in the ranges of Lewis Pass, perched on the Main Divide where New Zealand\u2019s east and west meet.<\/p>\n

Ana is joined by Don Hunter, another friend of Jackie\u2019s who helped build the hut, alongside Mark Leishman, to share the story behind this remarkable project.<\/p>\n

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\nThe Brass Monkey Hut sits high in the ranges of Lewis Pass
\nPhoto: Guy Frederick\n<\/p>\n

8:30
\nThe story behind \u2018Len\u2019: a musical tribute to a wartime grandfather<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, Nights listener Noah got in touch with a request \u2014 he wanted to hear the song \u201cLen\u201d by Blair Morgan, written about his grandfather, who served at Gallipoli and in World War II.<\/p>\n

We thought we could do one better and\u00a0bring the artist himself onto the show.<\/p>\n

Blair Morgan joins Mark Leishman\u00a0to talk about the song, the story behind it, and the album it comes from.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Sunday<\/p>\n

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Photo: Blair Morgan\n<\/p>\n

8:40 Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin<\/p>\n

On this week’s edition of Short-Cuts\u00a0Nights’ resident screen critic\u00a0Dan Slevin<\/a>\u00a0reviews: Exit 8\u00a0(in cinema), Greyhound and Finch (digital rentals) and One Life\u00a0(M\u0101ori+).<\/p>\n

\"Still<\/p>\n

\nStill from the film Exit 8.
\nPhoto: Supplied\n<\/p>\n

9:05 Nights Quiz <\/p>\n

Do you know your stuff? Come on the air and be grilled by Mark Leishman as he dons his quizmaster hat.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

For each question answered correctly, a quizzee gets their name put in the draw for the weekly prize: the coveted Nights mug.<\/p>\n

9:25 Out Lately with Finn Johansson<\/p>\n

He’s back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music.<\/p>\n

Featuring:<\/p>\n


\nWe Have This – Porcelain\u00a0
\nGasoline Girls – Tori Amos\u00a0
\nSauna – Jesse Ware\u00a0 <\/p>\n

\"Finn<\/p>\n

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Photo: Finn Johansson\n<\/p>\n

9:45\u00a0Pacific Waves<\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Follow this podcast<\/a><\/p>\n

10:17 The Detail<\/a><\/p>\n

Tonight on The Detail –\u00a0A large bust earlier this week and a separate conviction earlier this month highlight the growing threat to legitimate pounamu collecting and trade.<\/p>\n

Follow this podcast<\/a><\/p>\n

\"One<\/p>\n

\nA police bust in Central Otago and South Westland has resulted in one tonne of pounamu being recovered.
\nPhoto: NZ POLICE \/ SUPPLIED\n<\/p>\n

10:45 Focus on Politics<\/p>\n

In Focus on Politics,\u00a0Christopher Luxon has stared down his critics in caucus, forcing his MPs to demonstrate their loyalty with a dramatic vote of confidence.<\/p>\n

He survived the week – but still faces an almighty challenge in turning around poor polling and keeping together an increasingly fractious coalition.<\/p>\n

\"Christopher<\/p>\n

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Photo: RNZ \/ Louis Dunham\n<\/p>\n

11:07 RNZ Music: The Logg Cabin<\/p>\n

Every week on The Logg Cabin Mark William’s (aka MC Slave from Fat Freddy’s Drop) explores the finest music from across the soul spectrum\u2026 from Funk, Reggae, Hip Hop, House and everything in between, The Logg Cabin delivers music for the mind, body and soul.<\/p>\n

On this week\u2019s show Mark features favourites from Local lads Chaos in the CBD, The Modern Maori Quartet along with\u00a0 classic cuts from James Brown and The Brothers Johnson.<\/p>\n

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