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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: Fighting for more face-to-face learning in schools
Lila Byock is a mum who got mad about how much time her young son was spending on an iPad in the classroom. He was a math whiz with traditional teachi...
Fables Debut Album 'Change is a Slow Moving Beast'
Fables is led by Auckland musician Jess Bailey, who garnered a lot of buzz with her debut EP and the singles that have teased the upcoming album. It's...
Halloumi, apple and chickpea slaw with honey and cumin dressing
Every Wednesday we share an Easy Eats recipe - something that's light on time but heavy on taste - Kelly Gibney is with Jesse.
Heading Off
Time for heading off, our weekly travel segment and this week we're heading to the stans, that is Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, an...
Reaction to Moana Pasifika calling time
The news follows struggles with funding and form. Veteran commentator, Tony Johnson joins Jesse to discuss.
Stories from Our Changing World
This week on Our Changing World - Claire Concannon learns about a New Zealand-developed ketamine tablet aimed at helping those with treatment-resistan...
The NZ Company tracking marine activity
Starboard Maritime Intelligence is a Kiwi company that uses technology to track marine vessel activity around the world. They're all about safeguardin...
ANZAC soldiers getting the recognition they deserve
For the first time, World War One soldiers who died by suicide will be recognised as casualties of war during this year's Anzac commemorations. This a...
You're the Judge: Should you charge your kids rent?
Each week we take a situation and get your take on how it can be resolved - this week we're looking at whether children should pay rent if they are li...
Tech Tuesday: An AI tool too dangerous to release?
There is a lot going on in the world of tech, and not much of it good, our technology expert Tim Batt is here with the latest on leading AI company An...
Book Critic: Anna Rankin
Afternoons book critic Anna Rankin joins me to share what she's been reading. Transcription, by Ben Lerner Childish Palate, by Shariff Burke, a debut...
Mayoral Minutes: Thmes-Coromandel District Mayor Peter Revell
It's time for Mayoral minutes - where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing - how they're working to solve them, and what ma...
David Lomas on what it's like to bring people together
David Lomas has been reuniting Kiwis with their loved ones for years - and now he's back with a brand new series. Debuting tonight, David Lomas Breakt...
Feature Interview: Why are people having less sex?
People are having less sex. It's a trend across much of the modern world. Intimacy and desire are shifting, especially among younger generations, for...
The teenager who's come up with an ice bag alternative
When Coromandel teenager Roman Carley was doing beach clean-up, he noticed there was a type of rubbish that kept appearing. Plastic ice bags. So, he d...
Explainer: How exactly DO you block a shipping strait?
The US began a blockade of all ships entering and exiting Iranian ports this morning - warning that all vessels - regardless of flag could be intercep...
How living with religion helps live with doubt
Christopher Beha didn't lose his faith because a prayer went unanswered. He lost the Catholic faith he practiced his whole life because a prayer was a...
TV Critic: DTF St Louis
Afternoons TV Critic and actor Claire Chitham shares what she's been watching: DTF St Louis
Expert Feature: What's it like in an ICU?
Each Monday we are joined by an expert. Today it's Nic Randall - he's an anaesthetist based at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland and an expert on intens...
Jesse Goes Clubbing: Hamlug Club
Each Monday Jesse hits the clubs - best time of the week to be there and meet some fellow clubbers. If you've got a club you'd like Jesse to join get...
OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
We take ten minutes to catch up on what's hitting the headlines in Australia. Our man on the ground, Brad Foster joins Jesse.
The Boaties making waves with electric motors
We talk a lot about electric cars, especially with fuel prices so high - but we're also a coastal nation that loves being out on the boat. New Zealand...
The Kiwi teen winning competitions on a bike he built!
When Dylan Beca was 13 he found himself stuck on the couch with two broken collarbones, so he put the time to good use, teaching himself how to use pr...
Explainer: What is going on in Lebanon?
While all eyes are on Iran and USA negotiations: Israel and Lebanon are still attacking one another, to find out what is happening there, and why, we'...
Critter of the Week: The Moehau Stag Beetle
Nicola Toki and Jesse discuss the Moehau stag beetle as this week's critter of the week. These beetles measure between 2.1 to 2.7 cm, with males reach...
Weekend Stuff: What does you front door say about you?
We talk about all things doors with the wonderful design guru Sylvia Sanford.
Food: Sesame Chicken Cakes
Connie Clarkson shares a cracker recipe which she says can become so many things to so many people for so many occasions - entrée, canape, lunch box f...
Film Review: The drama of 'The Drama'.
Kate Rodger is with Jesse to share what's on at the cinema. She'll chat about The Drama and do a roundup of school holiday films - GOAT, Super Mario G...
Freaky Friday
It's the home for all of your terrifying tales, occult occurrences, and spooky stories. So if you've got a haunting, a UFO, or maybe a seance gone wro...
Success Story: When volunteering becomes too popular
We first brought you the story of the Okarito Gorsebusters six years ago. That's when the call out went out for volunteers to help clear gorse along a...
Why do so many want to drive a ute when you live in a city?
We need to talk about the cars on our roads or more specifically the utes. Utes are brilliant vehicles for the farm, for tradespeople and for people w...
What does the Auckland deal mean for Aucklanders?
Auckland has signed a landmark deal with the Government promising infrastructure investment, housing, transport and economic development. There is eve...
Helen Clark responds to the play about her!
Recently we spoke to playwright Fiona Samuel about her new work 'Helen Clark in 6 Outfits' which opened this week at the Auckland Theatre Company. Whe...
History with Dr Grant Morris: NZ and the golden age of space
This week on Artemis II humans have gone further into space than ever before, the last time we even came close was more than 50 years ago when we land...
Solving the World's Problems with Steve Wyn-Harris
Thursday afternoons are when we solve some of the world's problems and this week Steve Wyn-Harris is turning his attention to what happens to the farm...
NZ Sporting History with Jump Jam's Brett Fairweather
Time for sporting history and today Jesse is joined by Brett Fairweather You'll might know Brett as the founder and face of Jump Jam, but he is also o...
Group Chat: Would you go see Kanye West perform?
Kate Rodger and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson join Jesse to discuss the stories that might not make the news but usually make your social m...
Why second-hand fashion is so hot right now!
The second-hand fashion market is booming - from op shops to clothes swaps to resale apps - buying pre-loved clothing is increasingly being embraced b...
The kea conservationist getting rewarded for her work
Most people achieve their masters degrees by going to university, studying long and hard hours but a few select people are gifted them through making...
Should we be doing more for sufferers of Long Covid?
It might feel like the days of Covid are well behind most of us, but six years on from the initial outbreak, around 200 thousand New Zealanders are st...