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Afternoons

RNZ 243 Episodes Jul 28, 2026

Jesse Mulligan hosts a lively mix of curious and compelling content, covering daily stories and big questions. The show features interviews, music, and segments that engage listeners with a wide range of topics.

Episodes

How long is this cold snap going to last?
How long is this cold snap going to last? Jul 28, 2026 00:03:16 We understand it is winter, but we've all been talking about the freezing temperatures this week. Yesterday Christchurch was -4.7 and Taupo fell to -5.6 While this morning Hamilton Airport was -3.2 .. their coldest temperature measured this year. Even Aucklanders have been shivering into their lattes with temperatures in the low single digits. Heather Keats is Head of Weather News at MetServi
Why the "She'll be right" attitude doesn't cut it anymore
Why the "She'll be right" attitude doesn't cut it anymore Jul 28, 2026 00:17:44 'She'll be right' - is a classic kiwi idiom, however a new book says that kind of traditional, laid back optimism is no longer adequate to the challenges facing New Zealand. Facing Up to Our Future: Challenges and Choices for New Zealand brings together 21 of the country's leading thinkers. It looks at many of the big challenges facing our country and sets out practical ways of dealing with t
You're looking for happiness in the wrong place
You're looking for happiness in the wrong place Jul 27, 2026 00:25:02 We're taught to look for happiness in big moments and major life achievements. But according to cultural critic, game designer and Atlantic writer Dr Ian Bogost, we may be looking in the wrong place. He argues that some of life's richest pleasures are hiding in experiences we barely notice like the feel of a key turning in a lock, the physical satisfaction of operating a machine, or simply pa
TV Critic: The Witness & The Burroughs
TV Critic: The Witness & The Burroughs Jul 27, 2026 00:10:32 Afternoons critic Caitlin Cherry joins Jesse to share what she's been watching: The Witness (Netflix) and The Burroughs (Netflix)
Expert Feature: How to train your dog
Expert Feature: How to train your dog Jul 27, 2026 00:27:17 Dog Behavioural Consultant and Trainer Selina McIntyre answers your questions.
Jesse Goes Clubbing: NZ Rocketry Association
Jesse Goes Clubbing: NZ Rocketry Association Jul 27, 2026 00:14:39 Jesse speaks to Evan More from the NZ Rocketry Association.
OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
OZ Update: What's happening in Australia? Jul 27, 2026 00:08:28 Brad Foster, our man on the ground in Australia, joins Jesse to discuss what's hitting the headlines there.
The Playground Designed by Kids, for Kids
The Playground Designed by Kids, for Kids Jul 27, 2026 00:08:22 A new $100,000 Pamona Street playground in Invercargill has shaped through community consultation and input from local schoolchildren, giving young people a real say in what they wanted The project was led by the council's play advocate Dr Damien Puddle - AKA Dr Play - he joins Jesse.
Tiny Waikato Brewery Crowned New Zealand's Best
Tiny Waikato Brewery Crowned New Zealand's Best Jul 27, 2026 00:07:15 A small brewery running out of an old farmhouse in the Waikato has been crowned overall champion brewery at this year's New Zealand Beer Awards held in Dunedin. Brewer Daryl Bryant is behind Karamu Barrelworks
Explainer: Parental Leave
Explainer: Parental Leave Jul 27, 2026 00:10:45 National says if it's re-elected, it'll extend paid parental leave from 26 weeks to 30. But what difference would another month actually make? Is New Zealand's scheme keeping pace with the realities of modern family life, and what are the biggest gaps that still need addressing? Stephanie Pow is the founder of Crayon, a startup focused on reducing financial stress at life's biggest moments. S
The Pre-Panel : Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
The Pre-Panel : Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense Jul 24, 2026 00:08:05 Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Critter of the Week
Critter of the Week Jul 24, 2026 00:16:33 Nicola Toki and Jesse put the spotlight on an endangered critter.

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