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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You Be The Judge: How late is too late?
You see we've got a new segment called 'You're the Judge' where we present an issue that's been sent in by one of our listeners, and you, our audience...
Feature: How society defined our past, and will shape
History shows that civilizations succeed in many different ways, but they tend to fail in strikingly similar ones. Again and again, societies rise, ov...
Update on Oz with Jacob Johnson
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had to wait ten months for an in person bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump, but it looks like...
Who decides when flags should fly at half mast?
Last week we were hit with the news Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger had died aged 90. The eagle eyed amongst you probably noticed that this was accom...
Podcast Critic: Behind the scenes at the New York City Ballet
We're talking podcasts now and our regular critic Jemima Huston has picked a couple of really interesting looking ones for us. Who Killed Emma? BBC Sc...
Did we ditch DVDs too quickly?
Remember the good old days when you could pop into your local video store to rent the latest movie on DVD? It's a distant memory for most of us since...
Seeing other places and people without leaving the classroom
It is often said that there is no better education than travel. Being able to see different places and people is one of the best ways to truly underst...
Burglary at the Louvre: Could a heist happen here?
As you no doubt have seen in the news, eight priceless Napoleonic jewels were stolen from the Louvre. The burglary is like something out of a movie; t...
Here Now: Bali's iconic sound - the Indonesian Gamelan
Sometimes described as hypnotic - haunting, even, the ancient rich and resonant sounds of Indonesian Gamelan celebrates a special anniversary at Cante...
Feature interview: Why do headaches remain such a mystery?
Headaches. We all get them. Yet despite centuries of study, we still don't really understand their causes and cures. Author and journalist Tom Zeller...
Expert Feature: Behind the scenes of zoos
So if you've got any burning questions about zoos or zoo animals let us know - text me on 2101. Our expert today spent almost 20 years at the helm of...
TV Critic: Up close and personal with Billy Joel
It's Monday which means we get to learn about new things to watch on the box, our TV critic Caitlin Cherry joins Jesse with her picks: Billy Joel: And...
Sound on! Hector's Dolphins like you've never heard them before
Scientists have used tracking devices to enable them to reconstruct the underwater life of the Hector's dolphin. Very little was known of the underwat...
This is buzzy: Why one man is on a roadie with 120 thousand bees A Kiwi beekeeper has set off on a road trip in his fully electric VolksWagon with 120 thousand bees onboard.
James Green from Hidden Honey is driving across the North Island on a mission to raise awareness about pollination. He talks to Jesse.
What are the implications of us all living longer?
In the next 25 years the number of people over 65 is set to double. That is quite a shift from our current reality, where fewer than one in five of us...
Weekend Stuff: Lynda Hallinan's gardening tips
It's time to talk about the stuff you get up to in your weekends now and today we've got Lynda Hallinan here to chat all things gardening.
Film Review: 'Black Phone 2', 'Tron: Ares'
Film critic Dominic Corry is here with his best picks which are full of thrills, spills and screams, oh and Ethan Hawke.
Tom Cawood: from playing rugby for Scotland to curing Rock Snot
Afternoons listener Tom Cawood shares a story that takes him from playing rugby for Scotland, to becoming an expert in nail care and attempting to cur...
The race to zero emissions concrete
SmartCrete CRC is one of the organisations working on solutions. CEO Clare Tubolets speaks to Jesse.
The Genetically Modified Organisms bill hits a roadblock
Andrew Allan is a Professor at Auckland University's School of Biological Sciences and principal scientist at Plant and Food Research, and he joins Je...
The Pre-Panel for 16 October 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's show.
Padel: What is it and why is everyone raving about it?
It's one of the fastest-growing sports in the world but you may not have ever heard of it. Padel is growing in popularity here in NZ and is quickly be...
History with Dr Grant Morris
Ancestry.com is the world's biggest genealogy website, providing users with access to historical records and DNA testing. It is known for having a vas...
Solving the World's Problems with Simon Wilson
With the local elections done and dusted, mayors will now be turning their attention to how to run their councils and get things done in their patch....
What's the most controversial call in NZ Sporting History?
Time for NZ Sporting History, and today we're looking at the history of controversial calls in Kiwi sport. Referees have a thankless job and I suppose...
Relationships: Who does what chores in your home?
Friendships, workmates, love, whatever the status relationships are tricky. Navigating the highs and the lows can be challenging especially when it in...
Tackling the growing problem of wilding pine
The 2025 Wilding Pines conference is currently taking place in Twizel The aim of the conference is to share knowledge, boost morale and hopefully attr...
Why some universities are giving up on AI detection software
Several of our universities have given up running student essays through AI detection software. Because for the most part, they say it didn't really w...
GrabOne no more! So what happens to your vouchers?
GrabOne - the website which offered discounted deals on experiences, products, and travel has gone into liquidation. It was once one of New Zealand's...
Our Changing World: Australasian Crested Grebe
Dr Claire Concannon of Our Changing World chats to Jesse about the Australasian Crested Grebe and the Lake Wanaka grebe project.
Feature: The Mushroom Murders - What really happened?
A quiet family lunch ends with three dead, one barely alive, and the world taunted by the question: did Erin Patterson serve up death cap mushrooms in...
Easy Eats with the Hungry Cook
It's Wednesday which means time to talk Easy Eats; a recipe that isn't too taxing on your time but still delivers on taste. Our regular Easy Eats cont...
Heading Off to Silk Road
Time for our weekly travel adjacent segment - Heading Off. The longer we've run this, the more it's become your feature with loads of you getting in t...
Combining music and books: New project 'Music to Read By'
After being closed for three years, next month will see Auckland's Point Chevalier library reopen. And opening day will be more than a ribbon cutting-...
The Wairarapa families producing top shelf wheat
For centuries durum wheat has been recognised as the gold standard of wheats for making great pasta and bread. Much like the rest of our wheat supplie...
Does what you wear make you more (or less) professional?
Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee has announced he is cracking down on Parliamentary behaviour, and one of the issues he's keen to look at is standa...