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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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The Kakapo Files are Back!!
The Kakapo Files podcast is back with what is set to be the biggest breeding season of all time for our favourite parrot. To listen to the full episod...
Feature interview: The often-unseen cost of fame
Singer-songwriter Katie Waissel shot to fame on The X Factor in 2010, the same season that launched One Direction. Since then, she's spoken candidly a...
Bookmarks with Hone Kouka
It's time for Bookmarks, and today we're joined by celebrated playwright and director Hone Kouka A special 30th anniversary production of his play 'Wa...
Easy Eats: Kelly Gibney's Green Tart
Kelly Gibney is back with her first Easy Eats recipe for 2026. The recipe is here! A few shortcuts like store-bought pastry and frozen spinach make th...
Heading Off: Let's go to the US of A!
It's time for Heading Of, our chance to travel to places from the comfort of our homes. This week we are off to the United States with Nick Robinson,...
Over your job? Find out why it's never too late to change careers
Most of us have been back at work for a couple of weeks now and some of you might be realising your job is no longer sparking joy. In fact, according...
Why the new Waikato Regional Theatre is creating a buzz
Over the weekend a brand-new theater opened on Hamilton's Victoria street, it kicked off with an opening show from Teeks on Friday and spent the weeke...
Political Polls - Are they worth the hype?
There's Verian, Reid Research, Ipsos, Curia, all of which survey Kiwis to - theoretically - give a sense of how we're feeling about the parties and po...
The Pre-Panel for 27 January 2026
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Feature Interview: Wellness? Just eat the ice cream!
For a healthy 2026, ignore most of what you hear from the multi-billion-dollar wellness industry and just eat the ice cream.
Podcast Critic reviews Blood Relatives from The New Yorker
Elliot Childs with his pick of podcasts: Talk Easy and In the Dark Season 2: Blood Relatives (The New Yorker)
Book Critic: Some recommendations for younger readers
With a week or so left of school holidays for some, it's a great chance to get kids in front of books not screens .. Catherine Ross is the Director of...
Mayoral Minutes: Tararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore
We're introducing a new segment where we speak with a local mayor about what's happening in their area... the challenges they're facing... how they're...
Things to do in the never-ending school holidays!
It's Tuesday the 27th of January and for many of you, the school holidays are still going. Some of you might in fact be wondering if they will ever ac...
What's bugging you? Ruud "The Bug Man" Kleinpaste is in studio
Whether it's a story idea, interview request or a correction, we love hearing from you. Briana emailed us over the break with an issue she was hoping...
Is weight loss medication like Ozempic worth trying?
Did you set a New Year's Resolution? And more importantly, have you stuck to it? Global data and research shows that weight loss and health related go...
What is ICE and why does it seem to be tearing the USA apart?
Over the last few months there has been consistently heated debate around the tactics, and indeed presence of, immigration agents in the United States...
Feature Interview: What could 2026 hold?
"This is Donald Trump's world and we're all just living in it", so begins the annual issue of The Economist magazine's "The World Ahead in 2026" editi...
TV Critic: The Pitt Season Two - Does it live up to the hype?
TV Critic, actor, and writer Michelle Langstone joins Jesse to discuss what's worth watching - or not - on the telly. The Pitt - Season Two (Neon) Fra...
Expert: How do our brains actually work when it comes to perception?
Time now for our expert feature - this is your chance to pick the brains of someone who knows their stuff on anything from wedding planning, space, co...
Jesse Goes Clubbing: Ham Radio Club
After two on a Monday means it's time to hit the clubs! Jesse has chatted to the Hawkes Bay Racing Lawnmower Club ... the Christchurch Quilters... Man...
OZ Update with Brad Foster
It's an anniversary day for many in the North Island, but today also marks Australia Day so to find out what's happening in OZ to mark it, we're joine...
The heartwarming story of a hiker and a kitten
Mustering the energy to walk the Te Araroa trail is one thing, carrying an extra load while you do it, is another feat entirely. But that's exactly wh...
Are we losing the ability to think critically?
Conversations about AI seem to be everywhere, the pros, the cons, the what ifs, the why nots, the list goes on. On Afternoons we've spent time discuss...
Why a couple of sheep farmers in Mosgiel won an award in Wales
Right we're off to Mosgiel to talk to retired farmer Geoff Neilson. You see, Geoff and his wife Ailsa are the recipients of a new award from six major...
Was the tragedy in Mt Maunganui really "unprecedented"?
We're starting our first show of 2026 looking at the tragic events at Mt Maunganui. While lots of locals are still in a state of shock and sadness ove...
Critter of the Week: Red Mistletoe (Peraxilla tetrapetala)
Did you know we have nine mistletoes native to New Zealand? Meet Peraxilla tetrapetala, the endemic red mistletoe! They are especially slow growing an...
Food: Connie Clarkson's Coconut Chili BBQ Salmon Show
Manager of Auckland Council's Kitchen Project Connie Clarkson joins me now with a divine sounding dish. The recipe is here
Film Review with Dom Corry
Our critic Dom Corry shares his picks from the latest crop of new releases. Avatar: Fire and Ash, released in theaters this week. The Housemaid, which...
A local take on UAPs (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena)
On Monday we spoke with the director of 'The Age Of Disclosure' about his new documentary on UFO's .. which are now officially known as UAP's or Unide...
Chris Parkers' Christmas Survival Guide
The irony of course is that despite it being the season when people come together to break bread and party, it's also an increasingly stressful time f...
Could tears be the key to diagnosing Parkinson's disease
Could human tears be the key to diagnosing Parkinson's disease? Well, that's what some New Zealander researchers are trying to find out. Parkinson's d...
Time out: The sport CEOs throwing in the towel
It's been a huge week in New Zealand sport - but not so much for action on the field. This morning news broke of the resignation of New Zealand Cricke...
Your Money with Mary Holm
Time to talk money matters now, personal financial whizz Mary Holm is with Jesse and today she's looking at mortgages and whether it is better to pay...
A-Z of Aotearoa: N for Northland
It's time for A-Z of Aotearoa, where we take you through a subject that plays a huge role in New Zealand life. We're working our way down the Alphabet...
Group Chat with Perlina Lau and Kate Rodger
It's time to talk about the topics clogging up your group chats, the conversations offering respite from Christmas chaos. It's our last chat of 2025 s...
The ins and outs of a 3D printed house
The country's first on-site 3D-printed home has been built in South Auckland's Waiuku While a small number of 3D-printed concrete houses have already...
Find out how to create a neurodivergent friendly house
As diagnoses of autism and ADHD rise, more people are thinking about how their homes can better support neurodivergent needs The aim of neurodivergent...
How underwater turbines could help power New Zealand
A huge study has been underway to find prime locations for underwater turbines, which are powered by the tides - something known as Tidal Stream Energ...