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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How to parent when your children are split across homes
Parenting is complicated enough, but what happens when kids are moving between two households with completely different rules, routines and expectatio...
History with Dr Grant Morris: The Archives Building
The new National Archives building has opened in Wellington and so our favourite historian Dr Grant Morris is with Jesse to explain why having a place...
Solving the World's Problems: Simon Wilson on Hungary
Every second Thursday we try to solve some of the world's problems with a guest; this week journalist Simon Wilson is with Jesse and we're going to ta...
A-Z of Aotearoa: S is for Silver Fern
A to Z of Aotearoa is our regular segment where we choose topics that represent an iconic person, place or thing. This week we've arrived at 'S', and...
Group Chat: Brand Ambassadors and Celebrity Treasure Island
It's time for group chat, a chance for Culture 101's Perlina Lau, Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson and Jesse to talk about the stories that wo...
From spa pool to museum: the NZ meteorite discovery
A meteorite about the size of your fist goes on display today at the Tuhura Otago Museum. The rock - which is well over 100 years old - is one of just...
WWII: The Kiwis in the world's first special forces unit
The soldiers in the Long Range Desert Group fighting in World War II, rapidly got a reputation as and I quote "arguably the most dashing and successfu...
The NZ referee who's been selected for the FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in 49 days, on June 11th, five days later the All Whites have their first game. They're playing Iran which has committe...
The new tool to try to prevent elder abuse
Elder Abuse is defined as a single or repeated act, which causes harm or distress to an older person in a relationship where there is the expectation...
Feature interview: Is teenage angst being exploited for profit?
It's never been easy to be a teenage girl. Emotions are intense, and social pressure is even worse. Girls haven't changed, but the world has. Today, a...
Easy Eats: One-pan curried chicken and rice with cauliflower
Kelly Gibney is with Jesse in the Auckland studio, and she has a delicious recipe to share, one-pan curried chicken and rice with cauliflower.
Heading Off to Botswana!
It's time for Heading Off and today, we're off to Botswana on an epic safari adventure Linda Calder first travelled to Africa on her OE in the late '9...
Living with Dementia: Fighting for Better Care Options
There are almost 83 thousand people living with dementia in New Zealand and that number is expected to double in the next 15 years. For Alison and her...
Why Aucklanders should stop complaining!
Christy Tennent owns a cafe called 'Open Coffee" on Auckland's Karangahape Road and through her cafe she gets an insight into how locals are feeling a...
What is going on with the Chatham Islands?
The Chatham Islands are a paradise for conservationists, but locals are concerned it won't stay that way.
Feature Interview: What is that voice in our heads?
Of all the mysteries in all the world, the greatest one of all may be how our brains produce the feeling of being you. What is consciousness, the voic...
Podcast Critic: If Books Could Kill
Podcast critic (and RNZ newsreader) Evie Ashton shares what she's been listening to: Maiden Australia If Books Could Kill
Book Critic: Suggestions for Teens and Tweens
Catherine Ross, the Director of Library at Auckland Grammar School, joins Jesse with her picks for the young people in your life.
Mayoral Minutes: Hurunui Mayor Marie Black
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 makes...
Making lawn bowls more attractive to new players
There's a new format for lawn bowls and it's hoped it will attract new players. Five in 25 is a faster version of the game - so what would have taken...
Why one woman is fighting for rooks
Rooks are seen as a pest by authorities - so much so that are even programmes to eradicate them altogether. But our guest believes the rook is misunde...
Power costs more in the Far North than Wellington - Why?
According to new data from Consumer NZ, there is a big difference in how much you pay for power depending on where you live. It has analysed the April...
Explainer: How do weather warnings work?
The lower North Island continues to take a battering today, with an orange weather warning still in place for Wellington. More than 150 weather events...
Luxon survives leadership challenge
Following a lengthy and uncertain caucus meeting this morning, RNMZ political editor Jo Moir speaks with Jesse Mulligan on Prime Minister Christopher...
TV Critic: Beef Season Two and Big Mistakes
Executive Producer and Afternoons critic Philippa Rennie joins me to share what she's been watching: Beef - (Season Two) Netflix Big Mistakes - Netfli...
Expert: Mayor Wayne Brown on Auckland
Time for this weeks expert feature. Today Jesse is joined in the studio by Mayor of Auckland Wayne Brown. Wayne has been Mayor of New Zealand's larges...
Why attention isn't the same thing as being valued
Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok encourage us to share everything. It's never been easier to be seen, but it can be hard not to feel invisible because...
Jesse Goes Clubbing: Shore City Rollers Backgammon club
Every Monday at this time Jesse likes to go clubbing, what better time than hitting the clubs than Monday afternoon? We've chatted to pigeon racers, l...
OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
Brad Foster joins Jesse to talk about the stories hitting the headlines in Australia. Today he'll cover Australia's most decorated soldier Ben Roberts...
The Rarotongan Opera Singer heading to London
The National Opera Studio in London is a long way from Rarotonga - but that's where rising opera star Ridge Ponini is heading after being accepted int...
The Mangere local determined to make her suburb greener
Our next guest is on a mission to make Mangere greener. Justine Skilling is a Mangere local and she has dedicated her PhD study to improving the tree...
What is going on with the weather? We get the latest
Parts of the lower North Island are under an orange heavy rain warning, and as you will have heard in the news, rain has already caused some chaos in...
Politics: It's time to talk about the Green Party
While many people are focusing on National and the Prime Minister's popularity from the latest polls, we're keen to discuss the Green Party. Yesterday...
Critter of the Week: Squeaking Longhorn Beetle
Nicola Toki joins Jesse to put the spotlight on a New Zealand critter that's endangered. This week it is the squeaking longhorn beetle.
Weekend Stuff with Tony Murrell
Tony Murrell from Tony Murrell Gardens joins me to discuss what to do with your plants that are struggling to thrive.
Food: Braised Cinnamon Beef Noodles
Connie Clarkson loves this dish because, apart from being tasty, it's so good for you too. A recipe from Southern China, this recipe is perfect for cu...
Film Review: Fuze and The Mummy
Fridays are when we talk films here on Afternoons, our critic Dominic Corry joins Jesse with his recommendations: Fuze and The Mummy - both in theatre...
A Quick Guide to What's on this Weekend
Jesse whips around the country sharing some of the events on this weekend for you to get amongst.
Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday is our home for all your ghost stories and brushes with the supernatural. If you have a story to share we'd love to hear from you, text...
The NZ mini golfer heading to the World Tour Final
Move over Ryan Fox and Dame Lydia Ko, there's a new Kiwi golfer heading for the world stage. Tauranga Dad, James Goatley, is off to the UK next month...