Nights for Thursday 18 December 2014

7:10 Global Neighbours - Uganda

Uganda's Daily Monitor journalist Tabu Butagira reports from the Republic of Uganda, pop. 35,873,253 (est. 2012). The recent sacking of Prime Minister John Patrick Amama Mbabazi by President Yoweri Museveni amid allegations the prime minister (also former security minister) schemed to stand against Museveni for president in 2016 when Uganda is expected to go to the polls; and the Constitutional Court has nullified on technicality the Anti-homosexuality law which had riled western governments and triggered backlash, including aid and developments assistance cuts.

7:30 At the Movies

Films and movie business with Simon Morris.

8:10 Windows on the World

International public radio documentaries - visit the Windows on the World web page to find links to these documentaries.

8:40 Scientist - Native Fish Zoology And Ecology

New Zealand fish with Stella McQueen, self-confessed native fish geek, author and field worker. How you can best see New Zealand's native fish for yourselves.

9:06 Our Changing World

Science and environment news from New Zealand and the world.

10:17 Late Edition

A review of the leading news from Morning Report, Nine to Noon, Afternoons and Checkpoint. Also hear the latest news from around the Pacific on Radio New Zealand International's Dateline Pacific.

11:06 Music 101 pocket edition

A contemporary music magazine with interviews and music from New Zealand and overseas artists, coverage of new releases, tours, live sessions, music festivals and events.