Marcus Lush Nights
8pm-11:59pm Weekdays
MARCUS LUSH NIGHTS
8pm–Midnight weekdays
Gather round New Zealand’s largest watercooler – Marcus Lush Nights.
If you’ve always wanted to join a movement now’s your chance.
Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most.
His sharp wit, depth of knowledge and crazy idiosyncrasies create what has become one of New Zealand’s most loved programmes.
Just as much at home in the metropolis as he is in the Deep South, Marcus has the ability to relate to everyone, no matter their background.
Email him at Marcus@newstalkzb.co.nz, and give him a call on 0800 80 10 80.
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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
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Caller of the night: Rob's 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
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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
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Caller of the night: Josh's 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
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It's 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
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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
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Where you go for air (28 January 2026)
Marcus talks the 'service' part of service stations (or the lack thereof). LISTEN ABOVE
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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Nerty Christmas (16 December 2025)
Marcus talks strange places you've fallen asleep, and hedgehogs! LISTEN ABOVE
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I'm 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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hanging off it day and night (1 December 2025)
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! LISTEN ABOVE
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Not good sitters (28 November 2025)
Marcus talks the Christchurch-Invercargill train propsal, and the looming summer fruit season. LISTEN ABOVE
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The local turkey (27 November 2025)
Marcus talks the Erebus Memorial decision, and the continued lunacy of wanting NZ to host the Commonwealth Games. LISTEN ABOVE
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Stop giving this to teachers at the end of the year (26 November 2025)
Marcus talks end-of-year Christmas gifts for teachers, and then pivots to strange creatures and UFOs. LISTEN ABOVE
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You never know how your toot comes across (25 November 2025)
Marcus has a car horn incident he wants your opinion on, and we learn Thanksgiving is a BIG day for college football. LISTEN ABOVE
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A sardine advent calendar (24 November 2025)
Marcus talks sardines, cherries, DB Cooper, and compulsory retirement savings plans. LISTEN ABOVE
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Hungry like the wolf (21 November 2025)
A Friday free-for-all that covers off picking strawberries, lousy community Christmas decorations, and Dave's nasty tooth. LISTEN ABOVE
