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 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:13:34 Z en 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 https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-only-predictable-things-9-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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. The goal is not to put in things that are likely to happen, but rather interesting or fun things that will make us go "I can't believe someone put that as a prediction!" if it actually occurs! LISTEN ABOVE   Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:31:39 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/he-was-the-coach-5-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:04:22 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-little-bit-pious-about-driving-3-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:08:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/caller-of-the-night-robs-epic-stolen-car-story-3-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/caller-of-the-night-robs-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  Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:12:22 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/in-their-dirt-phase-earlier-2-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:59:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/caller-of-the-night-joshs-first-day-of-fourth-form-2-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/caller-of-the-night-joshs-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  Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:55:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-the-psychology-of-it-30-january-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/its-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  Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:02:48 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/not-ethically-sauced-29-january-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:05:20 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/where-you-go-for-air-28-january-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/where-you-go-for-air-28-january-2026/ Marcus talks the 'service' part of service stations (or the lack thereof). LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:08:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-like-your-talkbacks-27-january-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:11:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/what-a-discovery-26-january-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:59:53 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/i-go-mad-inland-18-december-2025/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:18:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/twelve-hours-in-blenheim-17-december-2025/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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 ABOVE  Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:06:59 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/nerty-christmas-16-december-2025/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/nerty-christmas-16-december-2025/ Marcus talks strange places you've fallen asleep, and hedgehogs!  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:02:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/im-a-great-absquatulater-15-december-2025/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/im-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  Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:09:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/when-did-it-cross-the-atlantic-12-december-2025/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:06:11 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/ham-or-crayfish-11-december-2025/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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 ABOVE  Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:06:17 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/dgi-but-dct-10-december-2025/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:59:47 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/no-more-christmas-cards-9-december-2025/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:09:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/schoolyard-osmosis-8-december-2025/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:57:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/designed-for-maximum-annoyance-5-december-2025/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:10:42 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/the-longest-flight-4-december-2025/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:12:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/maybe-i-am-a-trolley-gazer-3-december-2025/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:12:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/caller-of-the-night-marcus-really-knows-his-audience/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:38:18 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/best-and-worst-inventions-2-december-2025/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/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  Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:59:36 Z