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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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
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Designed for maximum annoyance (5 December 2025)
How are we feeling a decade on from the attempt to change the flag, plus scams and car warrants. LISTEN ABOVE
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The longest flight (4 December 2025)
Marcus talks the truck drivers who need to resit their licence, exceptionally long flights, and Led Zeppelin. LISTEN ABOVE
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Maybe I am a trolley gazer (3 December 2025)
Marcus is bemused at a particular frequent purchase, and does his best to track the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw. Marcus also appears to be psychic. LISTEN ABOVE
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Caller of the night: Marcus REALLY knows his audience
While discussing why NZers insist on spending money on bottled water at the supermarket, Marcus proves just how much he knows his audience. LISTEN ABOVE
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Best and worst inventions (2 December 2025)
Bit of a Tuesday free-for-all covering crash detection tech on your phone, problems with healthcare, and (as titled) the best and worst invention. LISTEN ABOVE
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Hanging off it day and night (1 December 2025)
Marcus talks changes for renters with pets, the problem with swimming in Auckland's harbour, and learns about a big change to the 018 Directory service! LISTEN ABOVE
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Not good sitters (28 November 2025)
Marcus talks the Christchurch-Invercargill train propsal, and the looming summer fruit season. LISTEN ABOVE
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The local turkey (27 November 2025)
Marcus talks the Erebus Memorial decision, and the continued lunacy of wanting NZ to host the Commonwealth Games. LISTEN ABOVE
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Stop giving this to teachers at the end of the year (26 November 2025)
Marcus talks end-of-year Christmas gifts for teachers, and then pivots to strange creatures and UFOs. LISTEN ABOVE
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You never know how your toot comes across (25 November 2025)
Marcus has a car horn incident he wants your opinion on, and we learn Thanksgiving is a BIG day for college football. LISTEN ABOVE
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A sardine advent calendar (24 November 2025)
Marcus talks sardines, cherries, DB Cooper, and compulsory retirement savings plans. LISTEN ABOVE
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Hungry like the wolf (21 November 2025)
A Friday free-for-all that covers off picking strawberries, lousy community Christmas decorations, and Dave's nasty tooth. LISTEN ABOVE
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Always down to hummus (20 November 2025)
Marcus talks smartwatches, and proper etiquette of answering the phone. LISTEN ABOVE
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Good lozenges (19 November 2025)
Marcus talks feral cats, compulsory seat belts, and gets reviews of Metallica and the nail biting cricket between NZ and the West Indies! LISTEN ABOVE
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Things banned by school (18 November 2025)
Marcus previews the Metallica concert hitting Auckland, words we no longer use, and things banned by schools. LISTEN ABOVE
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Savea shouldbethe captain (17 November 2025)
Marcus talks about the asbestos sand in schools and early childhood centres, the lame TV lotto draw, and then Lois rings to talk the rugby..... LISTEN ABOVE
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Full of lettuce (14 November 2025)
A Friday free-for-all that spans must-win Lotto, travel troubles, delivering phone books, and terrible burgers. LISTEN ABOVE
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Young for a talk host (13 November 2025)
Marcus hasn't got over the Levin car park saga from last night, and also gets into fish and chips and jelly. LISTEN ABOVE
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It's almost like Settlers of Catan (12 November 2025)
Costco will open another NZ store, this time in Drury - plus Marcus talks weird sleep schedules and another unfair supermarket parking ticket! LISTEN ABOVE
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We love a giraffe (11 November 2025)
Marcus talks 3D printing, where Costco could (or should) expand to, and the journey of a giraffe north. LISTEN ABOVE
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Superior, they said, never gives up her dead (10 November 2025)
Marcus commemorates 50 years since the wreckage of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, and talks the closure of RSAs around the country. LISTEN ABOVE
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Kiwis love hardware (7 November 2025)
Marcus talks getting out of parking tickets, slow postage, and a handful of other things (it's a Friday free-for-all!!) LISTEN ABOVE
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Like an animal tugging the duvet (6 November 2025)
Marcus takes your BBQ fail confessions, covers a rather large earthquake in Wellington, and talks about the accidentally leaked finale of The Celebrity Traitors! LISTEN...
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Sky Fox (5 November 2025)
Marcus covers fireworks night across the country, and gets into why YouTube is so attractive and addictive for children. LISTEN ABOVE
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The answers are all there as well (4 November 2025)
Marcus recaps the Melbourne Cup, hears a collection of wild bird stories, and learns whether or not Nev got to see the Pike River movie.... LISTEN ABOVE
