Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most on Newstalk ZB.
Latest episodes
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2 h 28
That's the deal with a package of scorched almonds (23 October 2026)
On this free-for-all Friday listeners called in to chat about the annoying extras you have to pay for at cafes, shrinkflation, James Bond, and Kerrin Leoni's resignation. LISTEN AB…
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1 h 57
A thumb-sized ant (22 October 2026)
Airbnb is changing its rules for guest cleaning requirements, prompting a chat about the cleanliness and expectations of hotels, motels, and other stays. And, listeners call in to…
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2 h 36
Good, right, buh-bye (21 October 2026)
Tonight on Marcus Lush Nights with Tim Roxborogh listeners called in to chat AI in schools, memories of party lines and 0800 numbers, cycle rage, and the greatest unsolved mysterie…
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2 h 34
Cats, moa, and ferris wheels (21 October 2026)
Another debate of the Chris's took place tonight prompting a politics focused intro to Marcus Lush Nights with Tim Roxborogh, followed by discussions of 'Jurassic Parking' moa, cat…
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2 h 24
A controversial 22 minutes (19 October 2026)
Tim Beveridge took over Marcus Lush Nights to chat the debate over Olivia Dean exceeding curfew and whether a fine should be issued. This led into a night of discussions over the b…
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2 h 15
I think it will go gangbusters (15 October 2026)
It was a night of many topics on Marcus Lush Nights including, but not even nearly limited to, Costco, whether Luxon will remain if re-elected, and DVDs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudi…
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2 h 00
I can't steer the container ship around that quickly (14 October 2026)
Two debates preceeded the show prompting more election chat as the start of voting draws nearer. And, a loyal bank customer was denied cash, so Marcus and listeners discussed how d…
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2 h 02
I'm not an expert but I'm always curious (14 October 2026)
TVNZ hosted a debate with the minor parties, sparking conversations on who performed the best. And, statistics on how kiwis make their onion dip propmted listeners to share their r…
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2 h 03
I've got the talking stick (12 October 2026)
A slew of topics crossed the airways on Marcus Lush Nights this Monday with sleeping temperatures, election apathy, a too-hot stadium, heat pump dryers, and grandparents names on t…
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1 h 43
They weren't that good, but I ate the lot (9 October 2026)
The US announced plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. Marcus and listeners debated the personal and political ethics of the decision. LISTEN AB…
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2 h 01
Cheeses come and go (8 September 2026)
New Zealand has been dubbed the world's second friendliest place, after Costa Rica, so listeners called in to chat about the moments of kindness they have experienced. And Taste li…
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1 h 47
We will keep it loose tonight (8 October 2026)
It was a bit of everything this wild Wednesday on Marcus Lush Nights as listeners called in to chat about everything from bran muffins to can openers, 'perv glasses' to the best du…
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2 h 26
You wouldn't be a swinger, would you? (6 October 2026)
TVNZ's Leaders Debate sparked a night of converstaion on Marcus Lush Nights as listeners discussed who they thought won the debate, and if they even watch debates anymore. LISTEN A…
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2 h 29
Don't sleep on the sleeper trains (5 October 2026)
The Green Party announced their transport policies today, which included a sleeper train from Auckland to Wellington. Marcus and listeners discussed the policy, whether they expect…
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2 h 11
It was a ham for the ages (October 2 2026)
Apparently 12 weeks prior is the perfect day to create you Christmas Cake, making today the Christmas Cake Making Day. Callers chatted what food they're already organising for the…
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1 h 47
God Save Timaru (October 1 2026)
GST was first intoduced in New Zealand 40 years ago today as a key part of the economic reforms of the fourth Labour government. Marcus and listeners discussed the tax along with p…
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2 h 06
Are you feeling it? (30 September 2026)
Four new road rules are set for NZ roads from October 1, so Marcus asked his listeners what road rule they would make law if they could. And, we celebrate 40 years since John Farnh…
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2 h 09
One drug four different ways (29 September 2026)
It was breakfast for supper on Marcus Lush Nights as callers discussed good old fashioned cooked breakfasts and coffee. Marcus and listeners specifically looked back to meat dishes…
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1 h 43
The gamification of escaping a child (28 September 2026)
Another start to another week on Marcus Lush Nights sees listeners calling in to chat headrests in cars. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1 h 51
Never done a shoutout for a dog before (25 September 2026)
It was One-Hit Wonders Day so Marcus and listeners discussed their favourite flash in the pan artists. And, Marcus gets to do his first dog shout out! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c…