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Afternoons
Jesse Mulligan presents an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time.
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Feature Interview: Why Positivity Pays Off
Optimism can feel like a radical act these days. For Kevin Kelly, a positive outlook is not optional. The co-founder and senior maverick at tech magaz...
Podcast Critic: 'Ransom Man" and "The Real Salt Path"
Afternoons podcast critic Ximena Smith joins Jesse to review 'Ransom Man' and 'The Walkers: The Real Salt Path'
Book Critic: The Chronology of Water
Afternoons book critic Anna Rankin joins Jesse to talk about The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yuknavitch. It came out in 2011, but the film version is...
Mayoral Minutes: Waikato District's Aksel Bech
It's time for Mayoral minutes, our new segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve the...
What is "meno-divorce" and why has the term taken off online?
"Meno-divorce" is a term that is trending on the internet right now. It's used to describe a divorce that coincides with women experiencing menopause....
From the Bush to the Table: The Game2Give Movement
There's a movement happening in the hunting community that sees surplus wild venison turned into meals for families who need some help. The West Coast...
Should you charge your adult children rent?
Nowadays it seems it's far more common for young people to stay at home long past the age of 18. This could be due to the cost of living, the cost of...
What does "Free Speech" actually mean to you?
New Zealand Parliament announced late last week that it will no longer post updates on the social media platform X - formerly known as Twitter. The mo...
Using AI to decode the sounds and signals of other species
Hearing a bird sing, a dog bark, an orca squeal has led so many of us to wonder if might be possible to talk to animals. Aza Raskin wants to listen to...
Using AI to decode the sounds and signals of other species
Hearing a bird sing, a dog bark, an orca squeal has led so many of us to wonder if might be possible to talk to animals. Aza Raskin wants to listen to...
Expert Feature: Birding with Rick Szabo
Today we're exploring the world of Birding - otherwise known as Birdwatching - with Rick Szabo. Rick has been birding for more than 14 years and obser...
Jesse Goes Clubbing
Monday means Jesse hits the clubs. If you've got a club you'd like him to visit, please text us 2101 or email us afternoons@rnz.co.nz. Today Jesse is...
OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
Brad Foster joins Jesse to discuss the latest developments across the Tasman. Today, he's talking about the return of the so-called ISIS brides, who a...
How well do U.S. based AI tools understand our curriculum?
In 2024, the Ministry of Education released guidelines for the use of AI tools in the classroom. The guidance stated that generative AI should be used...
New Zealand's most impressive supercomputer
Dr Jess Robertson, National Manager of Advanced Technology at Earth Sciences New Zealand joined Jesse to speak about New Zealand's most impressive sup...
New move-on orders - where will people go?
The government has announced it will give police new powers to issue so called move-on orders - as a way to legally get disruptive individuals out of...
Chris Hipkins' vision for NZ
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has just delivered his State of the Nation speech. But with no new policies announced is this really going to get him over...
Critter of the Week
The critter of the week is the newly crowned Bug of the Year 2026, the Avatar moth! This beautiful day-flying moth is only found on the Denniston Plat...
Weekend Stuff: Is your bedroom set up stopping you sleep?
We all know how important a good night's sleep is, there is a whole industry promoting it! But have you ever considered what the environment you're sl...
Julie Biuso's Peach Guacamole
Shared Kitchen's Julie Biuso joins me to talk us through this delicious twist on avocado and toast. Get the recipe here.
NZ Live
Today on NZ Live we're joined by Georgia Knight. Georgia performed songs from her debut album 'Beanpole' in the RNZ Christchurch studio.
Film Review
Movie critic Dominic Corry joins Jesse in the Auckland studio to review: Crime 101, now in cinemas, No Other Choice, in cinemas this week, EPiC: Elvis...
Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday time! The place for all your spooky and unexplainable stories. Jesse spoke to Jill, who shared a story of her encounter with a ghost in...
"Profound autism" diagnosis sparks debate in autism community
A new international proposal is sparking debate in the autism community, with a diagnosis of "profound autism" now under consideration. The proposed d...
Waimarino Golf Club marks it's 100th birthday
Now we're heading to the centre of the North Island where Waimarino Golf Club is marking it's 100th birthday this Easter. At 580 metres above sea leve...
Why are we seeing more 'states of emergency'?
Recent severe weather and flooding have seen a huge number of 'states of emergency' declared across the country. In fact, there has already been more...
A history of royal brushes with the law
Well, it's the story that's got everyone talking - former Prince Andrew was arrested on Thursday morning UK time on suspicion of misconduct in public...
The importance of play
We're asking because it seems that most adults, in the midst of busy lives, have swapped play and silliness for seriousness and productivity. But ther...
Your Money with Mary Holm
Personal finance whizz Mary Holm joins Jesse to share some tricks and tips on picking your Kiwisaver fund.
A-Z of Aotearoa: P is for Pies!
Today Jesse continues through the A-Z of Aotearoa. Today it's the letter P for Pies.
Relationships: What happens when you both retire together?
Every second Thursday we talk about relationships with Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology Whether matters of the hear...
The Beths are back in town!
It's been a huge year for indie darlings The Beths who are back in the country after wrapping up an epic 70-show run at the end of last year not to me...
Local Legends: The family business looking out for the elderly
Today we're chatting with the team behind Jamie's Angels, a home-delivered meal service providing hundreds of fresh meals every week to elderly reside...
Explainer: What on earth is going on with Auckland's housing?
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has outlined changes to housing densification plans for Auckland - with cabinet agreeing to lower the maximum number of...
The Pre-Panel for 18 February 2026
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Feature Interview: What is your time personality? Find out!
Everyone knows someone who always manages to show up late for everything. Some people live by the clock, believing that on time is late. Some people l...
Easy Eats: Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad
It's Wednesday which means two things - you've made it to the middle of the week - and it's Easy Eats' day. Kelly Gibney joins me to share a yummy rec...
Heading Off on a Cruise with Amanda Gillies!
It's time for Heading Off, our weekly travel segment where we jet around the world gathering tips and tricks for your future holidays. Do let us know...
Stories from Our Changing World
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon chats to Jesse with the latest on the Kakapo Files plus she explains what e-textiles and sensing materials are a...