Marcus Lush Nights

Marcus Lush Nights

Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most on Newstalk ZB.

Episodes

December 8, 2025 143 mins

Marcus wonders whether a social media ban for under-16s will work here, and what makes a good Christmas song?

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How are we feeling a decade on from the attempt to change the flag, plus scams and car warrants.

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December 4, 2025 149 mins

Marcus talks the truck drivers who need to resit their licence, exceptionally long flights, and Led Zeppelin.

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Marcus is bemused at a particular frequent purchase, and does his best to track the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw.

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While discussing why NZers insist on spending money on bottled water at the supermarket, Marcus proves just how much he knows his audience.

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December 2, 2025 126 mins

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.

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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!

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November 28, 2025 117 mins

Marcus talks the Christchurch-Invercargill train propsal, and the looming summer fruit season.

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November 27, 2025 131 mins

Marcus talks the Erebus Memorial decision, and the continued lunacy of wanting NZ to host the Commonwealth Games.

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Marcus talks end-of-year Christmas gifts for teachers, and then pivots to strange creatures and UFOs.

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Marcus has a car horn incident he wants your opinion on, and we learn Thanksgiving is a BIG day for college football.

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November 24, 2025 132 mins

Marcus talks sardines, cherries, DB Cooper, and compulsory retirement savings plans.

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November 21, 2025 147 mins

A Friday free-for-all that covers off picking strawberries, lousy community Christmas decorations, and Dave's nasty tooth.

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November 20, 2025 128 mins

Marcus talks smartwatches, and proper etiquette of answering the phone.

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November 19, 2025 134 mins

Marcus talks feral cats, compulsory seat belts, and gets reviews of Metallica and the nail biting cricket between NZ and the West Indies!

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November 19, 2025 142 mins

Marcus previews the Metallica concert hitting Auckland, words we no longer use, and things banned by schools.

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November 19, 2025 142 mins

Marcus previews Metallica's show in Auckland tomorrow, talks about things that've been banned in schools, and covers another big hit of rain for the top of the North Island.

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November 17, 2025 136 mins

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.....

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November 14, 2025 155 mins

A Friday free-for-all that spans must-win Lotto, travel troubles, delivering phone books, and terrible burgers.

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November 13, 2025 157 mins

Marcus hasn't got over the Levin car park saga from last night, and also gets into fish and chips and jelly.

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