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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 with Nicola Toki
Iolanthe cicadas are one of our smallest cicada species, found in the North Island from the Coromandel Peninsula to Wellington. This species has becom...
Weekend Stuff: Trees of Remembrance
Landscape designer Tony Murrell is with Jesse to discuss what you should plant if you're looking to pay tribute to or remember somebody special to you...
Food: Hummingbird Cake
Julie Biuso from Shared Kitchen shares her recipe for Hummingbird cake. One story behind this cake goes that it is sweet enough to attract and delight...
Film Review: If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
Afternoons critic Kate Rodger is here to share what's on at the cinema: No Tears on the Field If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
Freaky Friday!
It's the home for your spooky stories and eerie coincidences. If you have an experience to share get in touch on 2101 or email me at jesse@rnz.co.nz a...
Former Wiggle Emma Watkins on how she became Emma Memma!
Emma Watkins, is one of Australia - and New Zealand's - most beloved children's entertainers. Known for her time as the iconic 'Yellow Wiggle' she's c...
World record attempt: Why Jono Ridler is swimming for days on end
Depending on the conditions he swims two six-hour stints a day, five days in a row, before taking a rest day. He's attempting to break the world recor...
Humans and animals are attracted to the same mating sounds - yes really!
Humans may have more in common with animals than we thought, especially when it comes to attraction. New research suggests we're drawn to the same mat...
A piece of New Zealand in a Hollywood blockbuster
'Project Hail Mary' - the new Hollywood blockbuster starting Ryan Gosling, has a New Zealand connection. One of the film's most pivotal scenes include...
Is NZ heading towards the privatisation of health care?
Data from Stats NZ shows that trust in our public health system has been falling for well over a decade. 35 percent of New Zealand adults invest in he...
The Magic Faraway Tree's Jessica Gunning
Even in an enchanted tree where fairies and men with faces like the moon live, someone has to do the laundry. And in a film adaptation of the classic...
History with Dr Grant Morris:Past fuel crises
Dr Grant Morris chats to Jesse about carless days, CNG and lower speed limits - driving in NZ in 1979 - truths vs myths. The 2026 Iran War has resulte...
Why are Auckland's trees disappearing?
Every second Thursday we like to try to solve some of the world's problems, today we're turning our attention to trees or more specifically why they'r...
NZ Sporting History with Grant 'Voice of Rugby' Nisbett
Time for NZ Sporting History, where we reminisce about the great sporting events and moments of the past. Today though we're leaving the field and hea...
Group Chat: Wooden Influencer Set for Children?!
Thursdays means it's time for group chat where we talk about the news that doesn't make the bulletins but might be all over your social media feeds. J...
Why don't we seem to learn from extreme weather events?
Our next story is especially pertinent today as much of the country gets lashed by wild weather. Researchers warn New Zealand is stuck in what they ca...
How quantum physics are being applied to batteries
Quantum physics - it's a heavy topic for a Thursday afternoon, but stay with us, because what if quantum physics could help you charge your mobile pho...
Pain at the pump: Is public transport the best answer?
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, so does our pain at the pump. Earlier this week the government announced a fuel relief package, giving a...
Explainer: How do Paywave and Card Surcharges actually work?
PayWave and card surcharges are back in the news today. Those are the fees you pay when you choose not to put your card into the EFTPOS terminal. Toda...
Easy Eats: Sarah Tuck's Mum’s Dutch Chicken Ragout
It's Wednesday which means a chance to talk food. Kelly Gibney is away but we're stoked to have Dish Magazine's Chief Executive and Editor Sarah Tuck...
Heading Off to Bugaboo Mountains in Canada
Time for heading off now! Our weekly travel segment where we jet around the world gathering tips and tricks for your future holidays. Let us know if y...
Are our boys okay? Delving deep into the "Manosphere"
Louis Theroux's recent documentary, 'Inside the Manosphere' put the spotlight on some really concerning content and content makers circulating online....
Single Fin Mingle
If you've noticed one too many leaves starting to change colour and you're doing everything you can to hold onto those summer vibes, this conversation...
Living off the land: How can you become self-sufficient?
All this talk of supply chain issues has led to a resurgence of interest in self-sufficiency, to find out how you can live off the land we're joined n...
What's our plan if NZ sees disruption in food chain supplies?
New Zealand vegetable growers have been dealt another blow with McCain announcing it is closing its Hastings vegetable processing plant by January 202...
Parents have a favourite, and according to experts,
Most parents have a favorite child. There's no sense in pretending otherwise, the kids know it and if parents are honest, they know it too says Dr Lau...
You're the Judge
Each week we ask for your help with an irk, a tricky situation or a problem. It's called You're the Judge. This week we're discussing whether a single...
Podcast Critic
Afternoons Podcast Critic Linda Burgess joins Jesse to share what she's been listening to. The Rest is Politics US The News Agents The Slow Newscast
The Correspondent - Virginia Evans & Gravity Let Me Go
Author Kate Langdon joins Jesse to discuss The Correspondent by Virgina Evans and Gravity Let Me Go by Trent Dalton.
Mayoral Minutes: Kapiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow
It's time for Mayoral minutes, our segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them an...
How is Portugal going 25 years after decriminalising drugs?
A few weeks ago, Jesse spoke to University of Otago Professor Michael Baker who was part of a team of experts calling for the Misuse of Drugs act to b...
New Zealand-made denim clothing company
Here on Afternoons, we are always keen to highlight positive business stories. Especially those small businesses who are trying to make the world a be...
Could hydrogen ever displace diesel?
With all the issues surrounding fuel supply at the moment we wanted to check in on Hydrogen. Does it offer us a pathway away from imported fuel? What'...
Government announces targeted support to combat fuel hikes
Citizen's advice Bureau's national policy advisor Louise May joins Jesse to respond to the government's support package.
Feature: The strain technology puts on human connection
The iPhone didn't start the loneliness crisis around the world. Long before technology, other forces were reshaping our lives. We've exchanged indepen...
TV Critic: Marian Keyes books brought to life on TV
Afternoon critic Caitlin Cherry shares her thoughts on: Resident Alien (Netflix) The Walsh sisters (TVNZ on demand)
Expert Feature: How to plan a memorable funeral
It's time for our expert feature, where we take on a topic and put all your questions to the relevant expert. Today we're joined by funeral celebrant...
Jesse Goes Clubbing
Every Monday afternoon Jesse hits the clubs. We'd love to hear from you if you're part of a cool club - the quirkier the better. Text us 2101 or email...
OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
We get the latest from our man in Australia, Brad Foster, on what's hitting the headlines there.
How can we get young people into manufacturing?
We're going to talk manufacturing now, because our next guest says, as an industry it gets a bad rap. Especially with young people. And that's an issu...