Marcus Lush Nights

In trying to kick off a conversation about New Zealand's greatest mysteries Marcus prompted the solving of three curious cases; where did Noeline's prepaid phone credit go? What is the difference between lemon curd and lemon honey? And what should Marcus do with his extra belt length? 

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On Marcus Lush Nights listeners called in to reveal their most irrational fears, and a day of travelling for Marcus prompts a discussion over airport and airline food. 

The night was topped off with discussions of missing aircraft in New Zealand as searches for a plane that vanished in 1978 with seven people on board.

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Anything and everything was up for discussion on Marcus Lush Nights as listeners called in texted in about brandy snaps and the Warriors, and answered the questions; who will be remembered in 500 years? What is Marcus' shameful Alibaba purchase? And, what is the strangest thing you have fit in your wheelie bin?

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Marcus and callers chat a rough weekend for NZ sport, Auckland new pride - the CRL, and potential policing on public transport.

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Marcus commemmorates 25 years since the attacks on September 11, honours Roger Whittaker, and says farewell to Producer Dan.

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Marcus talks things that have disappeared from society without us noticing, and things you swallowed and definitely noticed!

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Marcus proposes a minor tweak to how fuel indicator lights work, and then gets into beds that are far too technical for their own good.

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Marcus checks in with folks using weight loss drugs, and hears hole in one stories.

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Marcus talks arguing over appliances, the right way to go backwards, and where the NRL could (or should) put their finals.

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Marcus talks laundromats, and gets into all sorts of other conversations (it is a Friday after all!!).

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Marcus talks about the new horse pie in Christchurch, restless legs, and pigeons.

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Marcus talks retirement village gardening, abandoned shopping trolleys, restoring passenger rail stations, and choose-your-own-topping pizzas.

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Marcus talks elusive discounts for seniors, and epic cuckoo clocks.

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Marcus talks the low flyover before the rugby game, and questions why apples are so terrible at the moment.

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Marcus starts the show with a bold promise... and then delivers on it big time!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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An off-handed comment about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang led to a night of horror movie chat. 

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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....

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Marcus bemoans price differences if you're not "part of the club" and celebrates left-handedness.

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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...

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Marcus reviews a listener-suggested oven cleaning method, talks tyre punctures, and keeps an eye on a possible political spill....

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It's the Friday before ZB's 100th celebration, and the Warriors are playing at home so anything could happen!

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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. 

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It was a food themed night as Marcus chatted with callers about eggs, lolly cake, and discounts for self checkouts. 

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Tonight Marcus discussed the wild weather heading up the country and the best pies in New Zealand as the Pie Award results roll in. 

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Tonight Marcus chatted storing celery and pumpkin, wireless phone chargers, and where the commonwealth games would be held if they took place in NZ.

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Marcus sees off greyhound racing in NZ, and wonders why kids refuse free pies just because there's vegetables in them....

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Marcus talks heat pumps, pumpkin soup being overrated and gen-z killing pub culture...

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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...

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Marcus talks loyalty cards (and the struggle to sign up to them), and covers NZ's latest silver medal at the Commonwealth Games.

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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?

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Marcus runs a Friday free-for-all that includes cover bands, UFOs, and someone who thinke the Auckland CRL will be opening VERY soon!

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Marcus talks Smurfs, the start of the Commonwealth Games, gets drawn into a conversation on wolverines, and reminds himself of an upcoming astronomical spectacle.

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Marcus check in on the end of greyhound racing, and talks the importance of school camps.

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Marcus has found his wallet, and wants to know why there are so many goats around.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Marcus gets some updates from some listeners, and then gets into banning phones, banning racing, and NZ's first case of bird flu.

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Marcus wonders if Paul Henry joining politics changes anything, and offers to help get promotional stickers for a listener.

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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.

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It's Matariki-eve, so a Thursday free-for-all is in order.

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Marcus got cold-called by AI and it took a couple minutes to figure it out - should non-human callers have to identify as such?

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Marcus keeps across the weather, and talks toll roads, bread, and previews the quarter finals of the football world cup.

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Marcus talks the wild weather hitting the country, cleaning the oven, and seeks some help for a listener with a frozen shoulder.

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Marcus admits the importance of the day, and talks about hip replacement sagas.

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Marcus talks odd motel etiquette, how England will fare at the World Cup, whether the Christchurch rugby crowd will (or should) boo Ardie Savea on Saturday, and what right you have to make someone take a hat off.

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Marcus gets into the controversy around data centres, and discusses the best arm spelling song of all time.

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Marcus talks unusual ways you've made sure your kids learn the lesson, how to make the FIFA World Cup better, and things that explode in the sky.

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Marcus talks eagles rays, large familes, and whether the CRL is a waste of money.

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Marcus talks teeth, trollies, lost things, and fizzy drink flavours that might be trying too hard.

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Marcus is not a knot guy, but he has come around to loving sachet coffee. Also, having the same name as someone else can be annoying.

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Marcus talks ranch dressing, Bob's aversion to Deep Heat, MMP's 5% threshold, and the legendary NZ cricketer Bob Blair.

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Marcus wants a particular kind of store back, and also talks political poll honesty and porridge.

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NZ lost against Egypt, Sir Keir Starmer resigns as UK PM, and the Australian NRL fans loved Christchurch's new stadium.

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Marcus gauges reaction to the roll out of a new supermarket loyalty program, and talks about significant snow events.

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Marcus talks driving on "empty", great places to get hot chips, and teens working the paper routes.

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Marcus reckons something is missing from TVNZ's coverage of the World Cup, and marks 'Thank A Teacher Day' with stories of educators that went above and beyond.

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Marcus talks sports-watching snacks, and moving into a retirement village.

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Marcus wonders why people are obsessed with posting about going for runs in the park, remembers a significant infrastructure disaster from the early 1970s, and tries to help a listener with a ripped finger nail (if you're squeamish, you may want to skip the second half of this episode!)

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Marcus covers the fire in Wellington Airport, the retirement of Kane Williamson, and runs what might be the most confusing and yet somehow riveting What Time Will The Mobile Emergency Alert Test Happen sweepstake!

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Marcus talks the gold card coffee discount at McDonald's, whether the Egyptians used ramps to build things, and how long is too long to wait in a drive thru.

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Marcus takes names for the FIFA World Cup sweepstake - and hears from callers who have links back to all over the place!

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Marcus talks cakes, preparing for the FIFA sweepstake, and the blight of tinnitus.

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Marcus talks star signs, eating three meals a day, and how hard it is to find a bad pie.

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Marcus talks NZ's chicken consumption rates, and how they've changed over time.

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Marcus wades into the debate over a cafe couch that was damaged in Waverley, and also how you respond when first aid is needed.

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Marcus reviews the long weekend (and the not-very-good road toll), and marks the anniversary of the late Queen's coronation.

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Marcus talk brisket, leaving school before graduating, roping off planet earth, and a bird getting stuck on a plane.

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Marcus reviews NASA's plan to build their moon base, and talks about the earliest days of the internet.

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Marcus gets word of a story that drives a solid wedge into New Zealand talkback. 

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Marcus talks the WSL comp in Raglan over the weekend., 49 years since Star Wars came out, and we're two months away from the end of greyhound racing in NZ.

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Marcus talks light bulbs and why self service checkouts suck.

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Marcus talk jeans made in NZ, bananas grown in NZ, and Arsenal fans celebrating in NZ.

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Marcus talks eggs, coffee in a can, confusing supermarket signs, and farming quails.

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Marcus talks yet another supermarket loyalty scheme change, the little things that annoy you, and whether you can get anything for free anymore (or if Kelvin will tell you off).

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It's a free-for-all Friday, and Marcus checks in on the vaping situation, and talks with folks who have possums as pets.

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Marcus talks the local characters of your town, why Mark hates the most recent change to the layout of his local paper, and the possible history making football in Scotland this weekend!

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Marcus talks whether more rules are needed for riders of e-scooters and e-bikes, and remembers the 1995 win of the America's Cup.

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Marcus talks the Auckland Habour crossing choices, and discusses where people are the whingiest.

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Marcus starts the week checking in on the fuel stockpilers, and then talks celebrating your birthday when it isn't your birthday, and does a deep dive on twins in the audience!

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Marcus celebrates the return of some horses, and learns about the Facebook groups that've had a major impact on your life.

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Marcus talks passwords, early ATMs, and whether the car you've got now is the best car you've had (or if cars peaked 20 years ago).

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Marcus had a run in at a roundabout, and compiles questions for the upcoming NZ citizenship test.

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Marcus talks about fried chicken chains, and whether MMP is up to snuff.

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Marucs talks crumpets, CAPTCHA tricks, Koala Cloths, and electric blankets.

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Marcus talks sleep aids (and sleep paralysis), and why people have gone back to hoarding cash...

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Marcus talks tech that should be better by now, pushing buttons, and honouring the greatness of Timaru.

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Marcus discusses the confusion of Mondayisation, the miracle of a sub-two-hour marathon, and the remarkable return of everyone's favourite horses...

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Marcus gets into the short week of talkback with ANZAC Day surcharges, homebrew kits, and Yorkshire puddings.

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Marcus talks paper sewing patters on the way out, remembers the late ZB legend Bruce Russell, and gets first feedback on the brand new Christchurch stadium!

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Marcus gets a One Topic Night out of an idea from David Seymour of all people! Should we give $500 to every 15-year-old so they can learn how to invest?

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