Marcus Lush Nights
8pm-11:59pm Weekdays
MARCUS LUSH NIGHTS
8pm–Midnight weekdays
Gather round New Zealand’s largest watercooler – Marcus Lush Nights.
If you’ve always wanted to join a movement now’s your chance.
Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most.
His sharp wit, depth of knowledge and crazy idiosyncrasies create what has become one of New Zealand’s most loved programmes.
Just as much at home in the metropolis as he is in the Deep South, Marcus has the ability to relate to everyone, no matter their background.
Email him at [email protected], and give him a call on 0800 80 10 80.
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We're not a muffin country (20 February 2026)
Marcus talks book sales, muffins, and whether Trump is too old to be leading a country. LISTEN ABOVE
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This show is pro hat (19 February 2026)
Marcus talks inappropriate headwear for mature men, the rip off of getting new batteries for your car keys, and covers the news of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being...
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A road they should've gone down already (18 February 2026)
Marcus talks Facebook Marketplace scams, restoring pool tables, and the drama of the Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode! LISTEN ABOVE
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North Shore famous (17 February 2026)
Should we toll the Auckland Harbour Bridge to pay for a new Auckland Habour Bridge? And Actor Robert Duvall has died. LISTEN ABOVE
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Conundrum for the ages (16 February 2026)
Marcus watches the Halberg Awards, and talks about roundabouts (for the one time he's allowed to every calendar year)... LISTEN ABOVE
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Cut your own cake (13 Febraury 2026)
Marcus covers another severe weather event, and talks about the restaurants that would let you cook your own steak at the table. LISTEN ABOVE
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Deliberately triggering (12 February 2026)
Marcus talks A.I., pokies, and the possibly impending closure of Clifton Motor Camp. LISTEN ABOVE
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It's a raspberry twist (11 February 2026)
Marcus watches a ripper of a T20 match, but isn't quite sold on the draw of the Winter Olympics... LISTEN ABOVE
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Like a marble falling down stairs (10 February 2026)
Marcus talks the future of the great Chateau Tongariro, pool halls, and the King of Romance is returning to NZ! LISTEN ABOVE
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The only predictable things (9 February 2026)
It's the annual predictions show! If you want to add yours to the list, you can email dan(at)newstalkzb(dot)co(dot)nz with five plausible-but-woefully-unlikely predictions....
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He was the coach (5 February 2026)
Marcus talks the beginning of the Winter Olympics (and highlights from previous events), and gets deep into garlic. LISTEN ABOVE
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It feels jargon-esque (4 February 2026)
Marcus takes your I-can't-be-bothered-Googling-that questions, and ends up talking about Noah's ark. LISTEN ABOVE
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A little bit pious about driving (3 February 2026)
Marcus talks cars getting stolen, changes to the driver's licecne rules, and whether or not we should join Australia as a state... LISTEN ABOVE
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Caller of the night: Rob's epic stolen car story (3 February 2026)
While talking about the kinds of cars that are stolen the most, Rob shared a story from his youth of when he stole a car... LISTEN ABOVE
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In their dirt phase earlier (2 February 2026)
Marcus talks first days of school (and gets a ripper of a story from Josh!), and marks 45 years since the roll that ruined cricket. LISTEN ABOVE
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Caller of the night: Josh's first day of fourth form (2 February 2026)
A lot of us have anticipated the first day of a new school year, but no one has quite the story like Josh has! LISTEN ABOVE
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It's the psychology of it (30 January 2026)
Marcus wraps the first week back for the new year talking gold, and watching the Australian Open Men's Semi Final LISTEN ABOVE
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Not ethically sauced (29 January 2026)
Marcus talks the extreme cost of sauce for petrol station pies, loud trucks driving in residential areas, and the awful smell from Bromley. LISTEN ABOVE
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Where you go for air (28 January 2026)
Marcus talks the 'service' part of service stations (or the lack thereof). LISTEN ABOVE
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I like your talkbacks (27 January 2026)
Marcus talks about post shops closing, middle-distance runners, and uncovers Bruce's great delivery secret! LISTEN ABOVE
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What a discovery (26 January 2026)
Marcus is back for 2026, and clears up some of the topics from over the Summer break. LISTEN ABOVE
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I go mad inland (18 December 2025)
It's Marcus' last show for 2025 - so it's time to see how much you remember of what we've learned on the show! LISTEN ABOVE
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Twelve Hours in Blenheim (17 December 2025)
A "what should I do while waiting for the ferry" conversation, turns into talk on planes, roadside drug testing, and whether CDs will ever make a comeback. LISTEN...
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Nerty Christmas (16 December 2025)
Marcus talks strange places you've fallen asleep, and hedgehogs! LISTEN ABOVE
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I'm a great absquatulater (15 December 2025)
It's the start of Marcus' final week for 2025 - and he's up to talk about almost anything. LISTEN ABOVE
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When did it cross the Atlantic (12 December 2025)
Marcus talks the demise of phone boxes, a former Prime Minister on Graham Norton, and yodeling. LISTEN ABOVE
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Ham or crayfish (11 December 2025)
Marcus talks Christmas movies, getting a bonus at the end of the year, and whether you'd get into the United States with their new social media check policy. LISTEN...
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DGI but DCT (10 December 2025)
Marcus wants to know the amazing thing you discovered in 2025, and also why does everyone hate that Spark ad so much? LISTEN ABOVE
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No more Christmas cards (9 December 2025)
Marcus has noticed a key part of Christmas no longer happens, and gets some early reviews of the new Fred Dagg movie. LISTEN ABOVE
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Schoolyard Osmosis (8 December 2025)
Marcus wonders whether a social media ban for under-16s will work here, and what makes a good Christmas song? LISTEN ABOVE
