Nights for Thursday 23 July 2015

7:10 Mathematics

Making the numbers add up is Dr Dillon Mayhew from Victoria University's School of Mathematics, Statistics and Operations Research: game theory. John Nash (the subject of the film A Beautiful Mind) died in a car crash a little while ago. He was one of the pioneering figures in game theory, which is the branch of mathematics that considers situations where competing players try to gain advantage over each other.

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 Jazz

Jivester, editor and publisher Fergus Barrowman on the sizzle and pop of a snazzy beat.

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.