Wild Wednesday: Thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain charge north
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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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Not even an egg cup (16 September 2025)
Marcus talks the new speed camera trailers, the NZer who dominated the 3000m steeplechase at the World Champs, the 49th anniversary of the final Lyttelton-Wellington...
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Slimy little things (15 September 2025)
Marcus checks in on the wild sport over the weekend, bemoans the proposed axing of locally-grown peaches in cans, and hears about 24/7 hospital visits. LISTEN ABOVE
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Double yolkers and eggs within eggs (12 September 2025)
Marcus talks about why we have double yolk eggs, mining for gold in Wellington and metal detecting finds. LISTEN ABOVE
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There shouldn't be car parks anywhere (11 September 2025)
Marcus talks getting the right kind of phone for you, and wades into whether certain structures in Christchurch are worth rebuilding (or building in the first place). LISTEN...
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Special flowing flocks (10 September 2025)
Marcus talks weight loss drug experiences, the sketchiness of scratchies, and the most expensive pavlova publicity shot. LISTEN ABOVE
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Not as quick as me (9 September 2025)
Marcus questions the purpose of sound bars, wonders if anyone is being fancy with instant noodles, and helps May with her giant bin woes. LISTEN ABOVE
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Thanks for saying pantograph (8 September 2025)
Marcus catches up on the lunar eclipse, and gets into the two big rail stories of the day. Also, Popeyes has opened in Invercargill! LISTEN ABOVE
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Three want peanut butter (5 September 2025)
Marcus talks filming someone speeding while driving, ads during sports coverage, and collects the picks for his New Zealand v South Africa "Butter or Biltong" sweepstake! LISTEN...
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A hunger than only a sesame snap can fix (4 September 2025)
Marcus talks about things that seem to be 'inflation-proof', Sylvia Park, and the 2010 Christchurch earthquake. LISTEN ABOVE
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You slash it off as you go (3 September 2025)
Marcus makes a big call about this weekend's rugby game, and talks dirigibles, and the banning of energy drinks for minors. LISTEN ABOVE
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You gotta get right back (2 September 2025)
Marcus finds out what our resident South Africans have planned for the big game this weekend, and marks the closure of Smith's City. LISTEN ABOVE
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They're a great pant (1 September 2025)
Marcus covers off mobile businesses, ginger cats, rain wear, and being unfairly pulled over on the drive home from work. LISTEN ABOVE
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Not made of strong enough stuff (29 August 2025)
Another Friday, another loss from the Warriors... Plus, Marcus talks snakes, local council, greyhounds, and pies. LISTEN ABOVE
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They're not my generation (28 August 2025)
Marcus talks young people and phones, Rotorua and shopping trolleys, the 'One Big Event' Auckland needs, and radio commercial jingles we can't get enough of. LISTEN...
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We can't all become plumbers (27 August 2025)
Is AI coming for Marcus' job? Not likely. But it is being leveraged more and more. Also Costco isn't really going to fix our supermarket duopoly issue, and it's...
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A pricey night time lunch (26 August 2025)
Marcus talks food in vehicles, nuclear power, and whether it's right for police to ask to see your driver's licence. LISTEN ABOVE
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More power in the back (25 August 2025)
Marcus gauges the mood of the country after the All Blacks lose against Argentina, and gets advice on how to dry out a damp car seat. LISTEN ABOVE
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A foot is perfect (22 August 2025)
Marcus wants to know how tall you are, and why you give your answer in feet and inches (when NZ has been using metric for everything else since the 70s). Also, the...
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Once they get sick of Labubu (21 August 2025)
Marcus is being counted, cassettes are coming back, and Drury is losing a classic drinking establishment. LISTEN ABOVE
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Don't like the people who smoke them (20 August 2025)
Marcus asks about catios, vaping, the location of the Erebus Memorial, and hears from folks who saw (or heard) the C-5 Galaxy land at Whenuapai Airport. LISTEN ABOVE
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Mince is the new butter (19 August 2025)
Marcus talks giant aircraft, and discusses the new development in the Tom Phillips saga. LISTEN ABOVE
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Horror story in 40 seconds (
Marcus talks heat pump servicing and bad thumb injuries (so maybe not an episode for you if you're a tad squeamish). Also Lois phones to get into why the All Blacks...
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Like a difficult teenager (15 August 2025)
The Friday free for all covers rates, hospital food, and getting a needle in your eye. LISTEN ABOVE
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Annoys the heck out of me (14 August 2025)
It's World Lizard Day, so Marcus talks unique and interesting pets, and complains about the use of a particular phrase. LISTEN ABOVE
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Just a hobby broadcaster (13 August 2025)
Marcus talks the controversial choice to sell meat off cuts at the Woolworths deli, and celebrates Left-Handed Day! LISTEN ABOVE
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Too drunk to go home (12 August 2025)
There's been a bit of interest in the Cardrona Pub, so what country pub would you want to takeover and run? Marcus also talks about chairs that spin, bypassing Woodend,...
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You almost need the tomahawk (11 August 2025)
People are still going on about wearing a hi-vis jacket, someone wants to launch 'Event Express' rail services for Christchurch's new stadium, and Marcus has finally...
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Tick, tock (7 August 2025)
After Marcus misplaced his phone - he realised he had no way of tracking the time. That got him thinking - are the traditional wall and home clocks a thing of the...
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Why's that not on the Chase? (6 August)
Tonight we talked the coalition government's new road user charges proposal, Australia exporting gold to the United States and why Trade Me users refuse to courier...
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As a country we're getting better at getting over things (5 August 2025)
Tonight Marcus chatted with callers about New World and their lack of Smeg Braisers, whether or not you can eat a pie while driving a truck and where to find the...
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Child-killing mum's chilling words on extradition flight revealed
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