https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/rss NZME MARCUS LUSH NIGHTS8pm–Midnight weekdays Gather round New Zealand’s largest watercooler – Marcus Lush Nights. If you’ve always wanted to join a movement no Fri, 01 May 2026 17:32:42 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-a-perfect-season-1-may-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-a-perfect-season-1-may-2026/ Marcus talks sleep aids (and sleep paralysis), and why people have gone back to hoarding cash... LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 01 May 2026 12:12:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/it-kind-of-screams-canny-pensioner/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/it-kind-of-screams-canny-pensioner/ Marcus talks tech that should be better by now, pushing buttons, and honouring the greatness of Timaru. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:08:10 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/through-the-vomitoria-29-april-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/through-the-vomitoria-29-april-2026/ Marcus discusses the confusion of Mondayisation, the miracle of a sub-two-hour marathon, and the remarkable return of everyone's favourite horses... LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:05:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-know-that-for-a-fact-28-april-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-know-that-for-a-fact-28-april-2026/ Marcus gets into the short week of talkback with ANZAC Day surcharges, homebrew kits, and Yorkshire puddings. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:08:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/sort-of-possessed-24-april-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/sort-of-possessed-24-april-2026/ Marcus talks paper sewing patters on the way out, remembers the late ZB legend Bruce Russell, and gets first feedback on the brand new Christchurch stadium! LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:08:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-just-an-idea-23-april-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-just-an-idea-23-april-2026/ Marcus gets a One Topic Night out of an idea from David Seymour of all people! Should we give $500 to every 15-year-old so they can learn how to invest? LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:15:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/get-a-unicorn-22-april-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/get-a-unicorn-22-april-2026/ Marcus talks the introduction of electric power lines, robotic surgery, and why more people should eat goat meat. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:08:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/when-it-pours-it-rains-20-april-2025/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/when-it-pours-it-rains-20-april-2025/ Marcus keeps across updates from the lower North Island, and helps determinte whether an elderly person should submit to a jury summons. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:04:56 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/politics-for-politics-sake-17-april-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/politics-for-politics-sake-17-april-2026/ The polls are implying that PM Luxon is losing the support numbers, Marcus and the callers discuss this tonight and wonder what could be next for National. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:45:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-think-elsa-said-it-best-16-april-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-think-elsa-said-it-best-16-april-2026/ Hamish came in hot today with a query: is he the bad guy for wanting rice to be included with his curry at a restaurant? Do you agree or do you expect rice to be additional? LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:50:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/were-all-chump-change-15-april-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/were-all-chump-change-15-april-2026/ Marcus chats increasing fuel prices, being fined for sleeping in your car and the devastating news that the horses will not be moving to the new Christchurch stadium. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:00:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/why-arent-i-excited-about-the-moon-2-april-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/why-arent-i-excited-about-the-moon-2-april-2026/ Marcus runs the night-before-the-longest-weekend show talking drive-in cinemas, hamburgers, Marsden Point, and the rules of Easter. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:59:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/which-ones-healthier-1-april-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/which-ones-healthier-1-april-2026/ Marcus talks the change to Easter Alcohol laws, and gets deep into Seagull outboard motors. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:07:49 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/tattoo-of-a-sleeve-31-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/tattoo-of-a-sleeve-31-march-2026/ Marcus talks tattoos, dodgy ways to reserve a carpark, stopping people from stealing petrol, and marks the anniversary of Fred Ladd's infamous flight under the Auckland Harbour Bridge. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:07:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/up-you-get-lofty-30-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/up-you-get-lofty-30-march-2026/ Marcus talks nits, banning teens on e-scooters, the waste of time that is school pictures, and what next steps will or won't be taken about our nation's fuel supply. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:13:07 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/probably-one-of-the-best-27-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/probably-one-of-the-best-27-march-2026/ Marcus wonders who will actually follow the directive to show restraint with fuel, and bemoans the Warriors first loss of the 2026 NRL season. LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:03:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/biggest-fuel-siphoner-26-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/biggest-fuel-siphoner-26-march-2026/ Marcus keeps across the weather impacting the top of the North Island, while talking petrol theft prevention, mines, and a special kind of peg. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:08:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/sounds-pretentious-25-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/sounds-pretentious-25-march-2026/ Marcus talks tinned vegetables, Kiwi Ranch camp, and whether or not petrol is being stolen from Jason's car. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:59:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/are-the-butts-everywhere-24-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/are-the-butts-everywhere-24-march-2026/ Marcus reviews the announced changes to Lotto Powerball, and the government's cost-of-living relief package. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:07:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/quite-self-contained-23-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/quite-self-contained-23-march-2026/ Marcus gets reaction to the prospect of importing lower quality fuel from across the ditch, and finds out where the most unwelcoming part of New Zealand is. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:05:34 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/saturday-night-job-20-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/saturday-night-job-20-march-2026/ After reading about how so-called 'designer dog' owners report more problem behaviours, Marcus talks about the mix breed dogs you've got. LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:07:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-got-more-confidence-in-me-19-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-got-more-confidence-in-me-19-march-2026/ Marcus takes guesses on how high the price of Brent Crude Oil will go, talks feijoas, and what it means if you don't find comedians funny. LISTEN ABOVE   Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:05:50 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/smugness-alert-18-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/smugness-alert-18-march-2026/ Marcus meanders through solar installs, teachers giving out lollies, and continued concern over the conflict in the Middle East. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:10 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/whatsaname-hole-17-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/whatsaname-hole-17-march-2026/ Marcus talks the dramatic police chase in Auckland, street signs that always get stolen, and takes reaction to Chris Hipkins' private family life being widely discussed in the media. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:59:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/we-need-leadership-16-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/we-need-leadership-16-march-2026/ Marcus has a gripe on a certain kind of phone user, and covers off some hospital stories, going to the movies during the day, and having your recycling bin checked. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:59:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/they-get-a-better-offer-13-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/they-get-a-better-offer-13-march-2026/ Cats don't belong everywhere, the Warriors go two-from-two, and petrol prices are getting higher and higher... LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:05:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/very-strong-onions-12-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/very-strong-onions-12-march-2026/ Marcus talks about storing fuel (and other things NZ could do to manage fuel supplies), and what to do with an abundance of onions. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:56:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/look-at-the-parks-darryl-11-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/look-at-the-parks-darryl-11-march-2026/ Marcus talks about fuel supply (and the ever-present proposal of carless days), and also the announncement of plant closures for Heinz Watties. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:05:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/that-way-inclined-10-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/that-way-inclined-10-march-2026/ Marcus commemorates the 150th anniversary of the first ever phone call. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:04:34 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/dont-wait-to-grow-old-9-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/dont-wait-to-grow-old-9-march-2026/ Marcus talks the flashy food trend for 2026, keeping DST, and losing traditional bars of soap. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:09:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-clinic-at-ericsson-6-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-clinic-at-ericsson-6-march-2026/ Marcus watches the Warriors' first NRL match of 2026, and gauges reaction to the TPU/Curia poll that Luxon felt he need to ring ZB and discuss himself! LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:08:59 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-like-the-way-people-wrap-things-5-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-like-the-way-people-wrap-things-5-march-2026/ Marcus celebrates a selling decision made by TradeMe, queries the high cost of campgronds, and wonders what makes the best pavlova topping. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:57:23 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/half-a-kilo-cake-4-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/half-a-kilo-cake-4-march-2026/ Marcus gauges reaction to Dave Rennie being appointed the new coach of the All Blacks (including from the one person whose opinion matters the most....), and also gets into weight loss surgery travel. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:07:56 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/keep-up-ken-3-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/keep-up-ken-3-march-2026/ Marcus awaits the blood moon, and talks nitrus oxide, New Plymouth, and catching salmon. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:53 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-remarkably-small-fridge-2-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-remarkably-small-fridge-2-march-2026/ Marcus covers the unfolding Iran situation, while also taking calls on scooters, shingles, and school camps. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:07:11 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-fight-between-spiders-27-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-fight-between-spiders-27-february-2026/ Marcus wraps the week talking spiders, Split Enz, and weird things in the sky. LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:58:23 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/trying-that-tomorrow-26-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/trying-that-tomorrow-26-february-2026/ Marcus celebrates World Toast Day by hearing your unique topping recipes, and the stories of their discovery. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:06:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/saw-the-light-was-on-25-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/saw-the-light-was-on-25-february-2026/ Marcus talks the hobbies that have come back, or kicked off for the first time. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:05:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-a-good-question-mark-24-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-a-good-question-mark-24-february-2026/ Marcus talks coffee, takes a trucking question from Mark, and gets your recollections of the Kaimai Tunnel collapse of 1970. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:09:10 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/caller-of-the-night-i-was-the-first-man-rescued-after-the-kaimai-tunnel-collapsed-24-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/caller-of-the-night-i-was-the-first-man-rescued-after-the-kaimai-tunnel-collapsed-24-february-2026/ When talking about how news of the Kaimai Tunnel collapse spread on 24 February 1970, Pat phoned with the most unique experience - he was digging the tunnel. LISTEN ABOVE   Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:55:37 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/on-the-parameter-23-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/on-the-parameter-23-february-2026/ Marcus kicks the week off talking washing lines and responsible dog ownership. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:05:08 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/were-not-a-muffin-country-20-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/were-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  Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:08:43 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/this-show-is-pro-hat-19-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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 arrested on his birthday. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:15:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-road-they-shouldve-gone-down-already-18-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-road-they-shouldve-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  Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:04:44 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/north-shore-famous-17-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:59:53 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/conundrum-for-the-ages-16-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:11:48 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/cut-your-own-cake-13-febraury-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:07:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/deliberately-triggering-12-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/deliberately-triggering-12-february-2026/ Marcus talks A.I., pokies, and the possibly impending closure of Clifton Motor Camp. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:06:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-a-raspberry-twist-11-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-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  Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:59:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/like-a-marble-falling-down-stairs-10-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:08:11 Z