Marcus Lush Nights

Marcus checks in with folks using weight loss drugs, and hears hole in one stories. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks arguing over appliances, the right way to go backwards, and where the NRL could (or should) put their finals. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks laundromats, and gets into all sorts of other conversations (it is a Friday after all!!). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about the new horse pie in Christchurch, restless legs, and pigeons. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks retirement village gardening, abandoned shopping trolleys, restoring passenger rail stations, and choose-your-own-topping pizzas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks elusive discounts for seniors, and epic cuckoo clocks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the low flyover before the rugby game, and questions why apples are so terrible at the moment. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus starts the show with a bold promise... and then delivers on it big time! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks with Stuart about the hassle of signing up to do the supermarket's job for them, and then gets into The Rocky Horror Picture Show and NZ's best burgers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks about the severe and increasing lack of ATMs, and then gets into how annoying it must be to have a song with your name in it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus digs a little more into the social media ban, and wonders whether the Warriors should consider moving their final games to a bigger stadium. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus gets immediate reaction on the newly announced Government bill to ban social media for under-16s, and talks gutter cleaning and half-time snacks for an early morning rugby game. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was free-for-all Friday tonight as Marcus chatted about everything from repairing gumboots to emus, and mince prices to the best rugby snacks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebratory calls hit the Marcus Lush hotline tonight as Northland win the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 1978. Marcus also discussed AI fears and the best sachet coffees. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study coming from the UK has found that the small, unexpected joys in life are what keep us going, like finding a good carpark or finding a $20 in your jeans. Tonight, Marcus and listeners chat the little things that bring them joy - while ooshies, pigeons, small talk, and daffidol day also get some time in the spotlight. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An off-handed comment about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang led to a night of horror movie chat. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the price of chips, fog lights, and the kicking-the-can-down-the-road announcement from the Government about a certain harbour crossing.... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus bemoans price differences if you're not "part of the club" and celebrates left-handedness. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With news that Christopher Luxon has called a meeting with his caucus about his leadership, Marcus takes calls on how this all will play out... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus reviews a listener-suggested oven cleaning method, talks tyre punctures, and keeps an eye on a possible political spill.... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Friday before ZB's 100th celebration, and the Warriors are playing at home so anything could happen! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon decided to suprise his collegues by announcing he intends to do another MMP referendum if he gets re-elected. Marcus chatted with listeners about MMP, referendums, Shawshank Redemption, and the freezing blast hitting the country. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a food themed night as Marcus chatted with callers about eggs, lolly cake, and discounts for self checkouts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight Marcus discussed the wild weather heading up the country and the best pies in New Zealand as the Pie Award results roll in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight Marcus chatted storing celery and pumpkin, wireless phone chargers, and where the commonwealth games would be held if they took place in NZ. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus sees off greyhound racing in NZ, and wonders why kids refuse free pies just because there's vegetables in them.... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks heat pumps, pumpkin soup being overrated and gen-z killing pub culture... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks the government decision not to ban fireworks after all, and also tries to decide if Zoe Hobbs or Ryan Fox should win the Supreme Halberg award... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks loyalty cards (and the struggle to sign up to them), and covers NZ's latest silver medal at the Commonwealth Games. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus remembers Jim Hopkins and Bill Oddie, and has a gripe about terrible packaging . Also, are you worried about the Warriors not making the final? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus runs a Friday free-for-all that includes cover bands, UFOs, and someone who thinke the Auckland CRL will be opening VERY soon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks Smurfs, the start of the Commonwealth Games, gets drawn into a conversation on wolverines, and reminds himself of an upcoming astronomical spectacle. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus check in on the end of greyhound racing, and talks the importance of school camps. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus has found his wallet, and wants to know why there are so many goats around. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks whether the FIFA final should lead a news bulletin, videos you love to watch online, and what time of day the 1969 moon landing was broadcast on TV in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus wraps the week with a Friday free-for-all covering last night's quake, the proposed names for our new ferries, and a new block of chocolate he's not a fan of. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus gets into petrol quality, and then experiences a quake (alongside most of the rest of the South Island). We also talk England out of the FIFA World Cup, and changes to Lotto. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB's Night Host Marcus Lush felt the 5.9 magnitude earthquake from his Invercargill studio. The quake struck 40km north of Te Anau at 9.14pm this evening at a depth of 53km. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has assessed the quake and says strong currents are possible on the West Coast of the South Island from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point. It has downgraded its tsunami warning to an advisory. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus gets some updates from some listeners, and then gets into banning phones, banning racing, and NZ's first case of bird flu. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus wonders if Paul Henry joining politics changes anything, and offers to help get promotional stickers for a listener. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus remembers Sam Neill, gets previews of the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, talks feral cat eridication, and is shocked at a glaring ommission from a New Zealand song countdown. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Matariki-eve, so a Thursday free-for-all is in order. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.