Afternoons
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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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Critter of the Week: Orange Coral Fungus
Every Friday Nicola Toki and Jesse chat about a Critter of the Week. A creature that needs some attention! This week they turn their attention to the...
Weekend Stuff: Building a Deck
Stan Scott is with Jesse to chat about building a deck - the do's and don't's, the materials and the regulations.
Food: Spiced Chicken and Rice
Friday means food here on Afternoons. This week Olivia Galletly, aka The Hungry Cook, joins Jesse to share her recipe for spiced chicken and rice.
At The Movies for 12 June 2026
Afternoons film critic Kate Rodger is with Jesse to talk about Disclosure Day and The Christophers (both in cinemas now).
Freaky Friday: The unexplained and unusual
It's time for Freaky Friday - your home for spooky tales. If you've had an interaction with a ghost, witnessed some unexplained lights in the sky, exp...
What impact do international film productions have on tourism?
The trailer for a new survival thriller starring Brad Pitt has just dropped, and it looks good. Possibly because it was filmed entirely in the South I...
Should our children be in streamed classes?
Do you think children should be sorted into classes based on academic ability? A recent study from the UK says streaming is beneficial - but with some...
Everything you need to know about streaming platforms
We have more than 20 video streaming platforms available to us in New Zealand .. and honestly we think it can be hard to keep up witht them all. HBO M...
How NZ's Big Buddy System is offering positive male role models
There's been a lot of talk recently about young men and their wellbeing, largely thanks to controversial influencers like Andrew Tate, who pushes mess...
The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be...
Political Group Chat
Our weekly segment where we discuss the big issues of the week. This week Jesse is joined by Tim Batt, Dane Giraud and Dr Lara Greaves.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Let's talk about your money now personal finance expert Mary Holm is with Jesse to discuss whether KiwiSaver is leaving people behind.
NZ Sporting History: Stephen Fleming steps up to the bat
It's time for NZ Sport History and today Jesse is joined by one of the country's greatest cricketers Stephen Fleming Stephen played 111 Tests for New...
Relationships: How to cope if you're the "sandwich generation"
Jesse is joined by Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology to chat about relationships. Do let us know if there are any is...
Explainer: What to expect from the FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup kicks off tomorrow morning, 7am New Zealand time, when Mexico takes on South Africa. To preview the Football World Cup action Jesse...
What on earth is going on with Auckland Housing Plans?
Auckland housing is back in the headlines after an Auckland council meeting this week made some future planning decisions. It looks like most Auckland...
Why Taiwan is so keen on NZ's food and beverage exports
We're going to talk international trade now, because an article in The Post caught our eye, it states that New Zealand has become Taiwan's second larg...
Loyalty Schemes: Are they all they're cracked up to be?
How do you feel about loyalty cards or apps? Our team is divided by those who swear by them and those who don't want them. We'd love to know what you...
The Pre Panel for 10 June 2026
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be...
Feature on Film: Why are women over 60 invisible?
A lead actor named Chris was more likely to headline one of the UK's top-grossing films over the past three years than a woman over 60. Even talking a...
Smashed chicken tacos with coriander and lime sour cream
Kelly Gibney joins Jesse each week to share a recipe, this week's one is smashed chicken tacos with coriander and lime sour cream. Click HERE for the...
Heading Off: Northland
It's time for Heading Off our weekly travel segment where you get to share your adventures with a captive audience. If you've got a trip you'd like to...
Stories from Our Changing World
It's our weekly catch up with RNZ Podcast Our Changing World's host Claire Concannon. Today she's talking to Jesse about the realm of molecular biolog...
How water pollution is stopping young athletes from competing
Raw sewage, dead animals, life-threatening logs are just some of the obstacles athletes worry about facing if they have to get into the water for thei...
The Kiwi author representing New Zealand on the world stage
A New Zealand author has been nominated for best short story prize at the Nebulas Awards, which are considered some of the highest honours of science...
Explainer: Why the SpaceX IPO is out of this world!
Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing to list on the electronic stock market the Nasdaq this Friday and when it does it's expected to be the largest Initial...
Fieldays is on and looks to be booming! We chat to an exhibitor
The annual agricultural showcase opened this morning at Mystery Creek in Hamilton and it looks like it's going to be a bumper event. With the dairy se...
The pre-Panel Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be...
Feature Interview: Just because we can design babies
For decades, genetic testing has promised parents a way to avoid serious inherited diseases for their children. Now some Silicon Valley-backed compani...
You're the Judge
Our weekly segment where we get your help resolving a dilemma. This week we're looking at whether a couple should break up because of the man's seemin...
Tech Tuesday: Big issues with Tim Batt
Tech expert Tim Batt joins Jesse to discuss the tech issues hitting the headlines. Today he'll chat about META's smart glasses and how Bot traffic has...
RNZ Podcast: NAU MAI TOWN
Ohakune - a once thriving railway town - known for its sweet carrots, and a base to get your ski season fix on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu. But what a...
Book Critic
Jenna Todd, owner of Auckland's Time Out bookstore joins Jesse to share what she's been reading.
Mayoral Minutes with Invercargill Mayor
It's time for Mayoral minutes, our regular segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve...
An insight into the Filipino communities thriving
The Philippines and New Zealand are separated by more than 8,000 kilometers, but for more than 100,000 Filipinos, Aotearoa is now home. The Filipino c...
Dream catching: The NZer who's off to one of the world
A Wellingtonian chasing his acting dream has been offered the opportunity of a lifetime. Henry Ashby has just been accepted into the prestigious Londo...
The Paparoa horse rescue video that's gone viral!
The clip of a rescue of a horse called Chance who was stuck in a culvert in Paparoa (in Southern Kaipara District) has been watched online by millions...
Weather Watch: We get the latest on the stormy conditions
And authorities say those strong winds are adding an extra half metre on top of very large swells. The highest wave recorded by MetService in Wellingt...
The Pre Panel for 8 June 2026
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be...
12 questions that could predict your risk of dementia
A simple test with 12 questions may help predict your risk of dementia, stroke, or depression says Dr Jonathan Rosand. He's the founder and director o...