Afternoons
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
The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan 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.
Feature Interview
For most of her life, Libby Trickett's heart powered one of Australia's greatest swimming careers. Many New Zealanders will remember her by her maiden name, Libby Lenton. A four-time Olympic gold medalist and multiple world-record holder, nothing about her suggested she was at risk of a life-threatening heart condition. Then, a year ago, everything changed. What she thought was a panic attack
TV Critic: The Agency & Mint
Afternoons critic Philippa Rennie shares what she's been watching on the small screen.
The Agency - Season Two (Neon)
Mint - (Neon)
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Expert Feature - Hair Transplants
Hair loss affects millions of people, but it's something many of us still feel uncomfortable talking about.
For some it's simply part of getting older, but for others it can have a real impact on confidence and wellbeing.
Hair transplants have become far more common over the past decade. But how do they actually work?
Who are they suitable for? And what should people know before considering o
Emile Goes Clubbing: North Shore Bridge Club
Monday afternoon is when Emile likes to hit the clubs, so get your comfy shoes on and get ready to shuffle. If you've got a club, or society that you'd like us to visit then drop us a line, 2101 on text or afternoons@rnz.co.nz via email. This week Emile is chatting to Sharon Deaker.
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OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
Pauline Hanson's popularity has soared over the past month, but has it started to slip? Jacob Johnson joined us for the latest news from Australia.
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Māori baby names gaining popularity
In a few years' time there's about to be a lot more Maias, Arohas, and Kauris in the playground.
Recent figures and search trends reveal more and more Kiwi parents are considering traditionally Māori names for their kids, regardless of their own ethnic background.
So, is this a sign of the growing visibility of te reo Māori in New Zealand?
If you don't whakapapa Māori, is there anything you s
Emile meets Australia's most popular landscaper
Allow me to introduce you to one of the most satisfying corners of the internet. I'm talking of course about the online world of Nathan Stafford, better known as Nathan's Lawns and Gardens. Nathan is a Sydney-based gardener and landscaper who has built up millions of followers by filming himself mowing, trimming, weeding, water-blasting, and restoring neglected properties for people who are d
Should we be worried about sharing Netflix passwords?
The issue of paywall breaches is back in the spotlight after business news website NBR reached out-of-court settlements over the unauthorised use of its subscriptions MBIE has been urged by the Ombudsman to apologise and sort an 'appropriate remedy' over 'inappropriate' NBR paywall rule breaches. So, it got us thinking about subscription sharing - Lynell Tuffery Huria is the managing partner
The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan 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.
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Political Group Chat: How old is too old to be in Parliament?
It's time for our politics group chat, which is rapidly becoming one of my favourite chats .. mainly because we have wonderful guests who are happy to say what they are thinking out loud about topics that have been in the news the past week .. Joining me in Auckland is comedian and commentator Tim Batt, political scientist Dr Lara Greaves, and in Fielding screenwriter, podcaster and member of
Your Money with Mary Holm
Personal finance expert Mary Holm is with Emile in the Auckland studio and she's going to talk about the power of drip feeding into investments.
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Relationships: Managing disinterested grandparents
Okay it is time to talk relationships now - Emile is joined by Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology Do let us know if there are any topics you would like Kirsty and Emile to cover at afternoons@rnz.co.nz.
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Explaining "disarmament" and "deconfliction" practically
The ongoing conflicts in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza and Ukraine mean terms like "deconfliction" and "disarmament" are becoming more and more prevalent in news reports. But it can be very easy to get lost in such jargon so we thought we would get a better understanding as to what the terms mean and how they affect international relationships. To do that, I'm joined by Dr Marianne Hanson. Marianne is
"Stop scrolling and start strolling!"
We'd love to know what you're up to this long weekend and how you plan to celebrate Matariki. Some Canterbury DOC rangers have been sharing some of their favourite winter walks as way to get people to stop scrolling and start strolling. They prioritised sunshine and views, low-difficulty, and the dryness of the tracks. So if you're looking for something to do this long weekend, DOC's Lily Tou
The Mosgiel man who gave 200 pizzas to flood stricken residents
It's been a tough week for many of you in the South Island coping with the effects of flooding, closed roads and damaged infrastructure. For those not affected it can be hard looking on and not knowing how to help. Although that's not a problem for our next guest. Gagan Singh who owns Pizza Hut franchises in Mosgiel, dished out more than 200 free pizzas to flood-stricken Mosgiel residents. He
Want to save on your power bill? This chat is for you!
We chatted about power prices on the show yesterday and boy did you have thoughts! The Electricity Authority says most households have seen an average increase of about eight percent to their bills this winter and that's on top of the eight percent rise last year. It prompted lots of questions from you about how to save money on power bills and ways to use electricity efficiently. So we thoug
The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Perlina Lau 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.
Easy Eats: Miso Mushroom Pasta
Wednesday means Easy Eats - when we share a recipe that's heavy on flavour but light on time - Kelly Gibney is away so we're stoked to welcome back the Burnt Butter Table's Emilie Pullar. Click HERE for the recipe. And click HERE for more amazing pasta dishes!
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Heading Off to Andalucia in Spain!
Time for Heading Off - our travel segment powered by your adventures. If you've got a story to share do get in touch .. no trip is too small or too big .. 2101 on text or afternoons@rnz.co.nz Today we're going to Spain with Marianne Maslin.
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Stories from Our Changing World
Time for our weekly catch up with Our Changing World's Claire Concannon. And this week's episode is all about the science of landslides, and some research aimed at building a national risk model. Time for our weekly catch up with Our Changing World's Claire Concannon. And this week's episode is all about the science of landslides, and some research aimed at building a national risk model.
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Feature: Why how we drink has shaped our civilisation
It's Dry July and thousands of New Zealanders are giving up alcohol to raise money. It's a chance to rethink our relationship with drinking, but maybe not in the way you might expect. Drinking is one of humanity's oldest habits. In fact, civilisation itself may never have taken off without alcohol, says Dr Edward Slingerland, a professor of philosophy at the University of British Columbia. Wh
How can you avoid getting scammed online?
We're going to talk scams now because Netsafe says most New Zealand adults have encountered a scam in the past year, and many of them will have lost money as a result. For older New Zealanders, and really anyone who doesn't feel confident online, it can be embarrassing to admit you've been taken for a ride. So we asked Netsafe Chief Online Safety Officer Sean Lyons to join us and share some p
How can you keep your power costs down?
If it seems like your power bill is more expensive .. you'd be right. The Electricity Authority says most households have seen an average increase of about eight percent to their bills this winter .. and that's on top of the eight percent rise last year. Afternoons has spoken a lot about Gentailers and network charges - so today we want to turn our attention to what you can do to make sure yo
What you need to know if your house is hit by flooding
The heavy rain that has seen flooding in parts of Kaikoura is moving up the country - leaving behind a huge clean up job for many of you. Those clean up jobs are becoming more regular as weather events hit us more often. So what can we do to be prepared for when really bad weather strikes? And what are some practical tips.
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Does the price of tobacco prevent you smoking?
We're going to start today's show talking about smoking. It's back in the headlines after a recent bust saw more than a million cigarettes seized and five people arrested as part of efforts to crack down on the black-market tobacco trade. And the issue of excise tax is back under the spotlight with Associate Health Minister Casey Costello telling Newstalk ZB she would consider a review of it.
The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan 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.
What it's really like inside President Trump's White House
Donald Trump's second presidency isn't just changing policy and relationships with countries like New Zealand; it's changing the presidency itself. That's according to New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan. In their new book, they go beyond the headlines to examine how power is now exercised inside one of the most secretive White Houses in modern history. They take us i
Podcast Critic: I'm Grand Mam and The Last 12 Weeks
Afternoons critic Ximena Smith joins Emile to share what she's been listening to: I'm Grand Mam The Last 12 Weeks.
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Music feature: Gorillaz in the Spotlight!
Gorillaz is a virtual cartoon-band that began as an experiment for Blur frontman Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett in the early 2000s and quickly became a phenomenon. They've won BRIT and Grammy awards, they've got singles and music videos with streams in the billions, and to date they've put out nine albums, with three of those going to number one including their latest release just this
You're the Judge
Each Tuesday we play You're the Judge - your chance to chime in to someone's dilemma. This week it's all about how much training is too much, especially when you're in a new relationship. Text 2101 or afternoons@rnz.co.nz with your thoughts!
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Mayoral Minutes with Queenstown Mayor
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 their community special. Today we're heading to the jewel in our tourism crown - the spectacular Queenstown Lakes District where Mayor John Glover joins us.
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Lessons from 20 years as a forensic scientist
For more than 20 years Ruben Miller worked alongside police as a forensic scientist and frontline crime scene investigator, attending homicides, suspicious deaths and major investigations throughout New Zealand. Earlier this year he released a memoir, 'The Blood Says Otherwise.' It's about forensic science and crime scenes, but it's also focusses on the trauma, empathy, and human behaviour be
Your chance to learn the science behind penalty shoot outs
It's one of the most dramatic - thrilling - devastating occasions in modern sport. The football pentalty shootout. We've already seen a few of them already in this year's FIFA World Cup - most notably - Paraguay booting out Germany. Professor Robbie Wilson is an ecologist from the University of Queensland, who also has an obsessive love of football. He's been writing about the science behind
What's going on with President Trump and THAT red card?
It's fair to say the action on the pitch at the Football World Cup has been a rollercoaster of emotions. But it's what has happened off the pitch that seems to have got some fans' blood truly boiling. That's because it turns out US President Donald Trump called the FIFA president asking him to review a red card suspension for the USA's breakout star Folarin Balogun. The red card would have se
Why a new climate report makes for grim reading for NZ
The World Meteorological Organisation has found 2025 was the 2nd-warmest year on record for the South-West Pacific. The higher temperatures came with increased rainfall, marine heatwaves, and sea level rise - and below average amounts of snow on South Island mountains. Professor Nicolas Cullen is a climate scientist at Otago University, he joins Emile.
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The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan 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.
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Feature: Danger Will Robinson! Bill Mumy chats to Emile
Bill Mumby was 11 when he played Will Robinson in the show Lost in Space, but he was already one of Hollywood's busiest child actors, appearing alongside stars including James Stewart, Judy Garland, and working with Alfred Hitchcock. Unlike many child stars, he went on to build a second career in music, writing and recording with the band America, creating one of MTV's early hit music videos,
TV Critic: How does the Legally Blonde TV show stack up?
Afternoons critic Dominic Corry joins Emile to share what he's been watching: Elle - Prime Video Cape Fear TV series - Apple TV.
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Expert Feature: How hard is it to learn an instrument?
Message us via 2101 on the text or afternoons@rnz.co.nz on email. Today we are joined by Michael Story. Michael is a bassist who plays with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra He's also a professional music teacher at the ARA institute and runs the NZ Music Teachers Online website. Today he joins us to answer your questions about learning an instrument: How do you pick the right instrument fo
Emile Goes Clubbing
Monday afternoon is when Emile likes to hit the clubs, so get your comfy shoes on and get ready to shuffle. If you've got a club, or society that you'd like us to visit then drop us a line, 2101 on text or afternoons@rnz.co.nz via email. This week Emile is chatting to Selwyn Maister.
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OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
Brad Foster is away on a well-deserved holiday this week, so we're joined by TVNZ's Australia Correspondent Jacob Johnson.
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The young growers keen to boost our organics sector
A newly formed group is aiming to look after the future of New Zealand's organic industry. Young Organic Growers Aotearoa is targeting organic growers aged 40 and under, and already it has seventy members including market gardeners, viticulturists, orchard growers, and dairy farmers. The group's first event sold out, with people travelling from all over the North Island to be part of it. Chai
Explainer: What's the benefit of more trade deals?
International trade deals are under the spotlight right now, with a pre-election announcement from National to prioritise deals with seven countries if returns to power. We wanted to know more .. like why now .. why the countries have been chosen and whether this is even feasible. To help answer these questions and more is former Minister of Trade, and New Zealand's former Ambassador to the U
The pre-Panel : Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan 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: The Bignose Galaxias
It's time to talk conservation because every Friday we talk about a critter that is endemic to New Zealand and endangered with Nikola Toki. The bignose galaxias is one of Aotearoa's rarest freshwater fish - a small, secretive, non-migratory galaxiid living only in a handful of streams in the upper Waitaki River catchment, Mackenzie Basin.
Weekend Stuff: Exploring the value of chairs
Interior design guru Sylvia Sanford joins Emile and this week she's turning her attention to chairs. Exploring the value of chairs: vintage, folding, kitchen, dining, desk, wooden, plastic, upholstered, painted, wicker, cane, steel, reclining.
Country Life: The latest news from rural communities
Sally Round, host and producer of Country Life, joins Emile to talk about what's on the show. This week Country Life is at a locust farm where the insects are bred for petfood and human snacks and joins a drone pilot on a farm in Canterbury.
Food: Spanish Eggs!
Shared Kitchen's Julie Biuso is here to share a delicious sounding recipe for Spanish Eggs. Click HERE for the recipe
Film Review: Jackass for the last time
Afternoons Film Critic Dominic Corry joins us to discuss what's on the big screen. This week: Jackass: Best and Last - In cinemas Over Your Dead Body - Prime Video
Freaky Friday
Time for Freaky Friday. Our home for your spooky tales. It's one of our favourite moments of the show, but it only works because you have been so generous in sharing your stories with us. Whether that be ghosts, a seance, freaky serendipity, or something else entirely. If you've got a freaky story to share, then get in touch. It's 2101 on the text or Afternoons@RNZ.co.nz via email.
Love music and planes? This interview is for you!
The Royal New Zealand Air Force is generally associated with daring aviation feats and providing aid and assistance when called upon, but it also produces some incredible music. So, when we saw a job ad for a new Director of Music for the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band, we wanted to find out more. Joining us now is someone who held the role for 8 and a 1/2 years - outgoing Band Director, Da
Voting is open for tree of the year - what would get your vote?
Nelson arborist and tree consultant Brad Cadwallader has spent much of his life working with trees, hunting for some of Aotearoa's biggest and most remarkable specimens and helping to tell their stories - hence one of his many job titles is "tree hunter." Brad is also curator of the New Zealand Tree Register and one of the organisers of the Tree of the Year competition, which celebrates some
What can we expect from the All Blacks tomorrow?
The All Blacks are taking on France tomorrow in their first test of the year. It's the opening game of the inagural Nations Championship and will be in front of a sold-out crowd at Christchurch's new stadium. It's the team's first outing under their new head Coach Dave Rennie who unveiled his team yesterday. Jeff McTainsh is calling the game tomorrow, he chats to Emile.
Should security guards have more power?
ACT says its policy would help tackle that crime .. and fill the gap from an overstretched police force. But it also raises questions about training, safety, legal protections, and whether private security staff have the know-how to recognise when force is appropriate. Gary Morrison is the CEO of the New Zealand Security Association, and he's been calling for clearer rules and better training
Political Group Chat
Our chance to dive into the issues that have been hitting the headlines the past week. Dr Lara Greaves and Dane Giraud join Emile to say what they're thinking out loud. The group discuss school lunches, MMP and whether it is fit for purpose and lobbying - how does NZ stack up compared to the rest of the world?
History with Dr Grant Morris
Time to talk history with Dr Grant Morris and this week after seeing some of the latest polling, he's keen to look into the history of small centrist political parties. The Opportunities Party is currently nearing 5% in the political polls. It is arguably a centrist party and could go with either Labour or National. In the 2002 election, Peter Dunne and his centrist party United Future experi
Solving the World's Problems with Verity Johnson
Every second Thursday we try to solve some of the world's problems - this week writer Verity Johnson is with Emile to talk about how we could revive our cities.
Group Chat: Sir Rod Stewart shocker and re-writing books!
Righto, it's time to chat about the issues that might not make the news bulletins but could be filling up your social media feeds .. we call it group chat .. and joining Emile in the Auckland studio are Kate Rodger, Culture 101's Perlina Lau and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson
NZ Sporting History with Ian Jones!
Time for NZ Sport History - our chance to look back at the people and the moments that have changed the game. Today we're joined by former All Black lock - the legendary Ian Jones. Ian played 105 games for the All Blacks including 79 tests and three Rugby World Cups. He's also still involved with the team's legacy, now running the official All Blacks experience in Auckland
The challenge, and joy, of learning a language later in life
Tell you something else that can help keep your brain sharp ... learning a language. What better time to try and get to grips with Chinese than during New Zealand Chinese Language Week for 2026? Held each year since 2014 - the week is a celebration of Chinese language, culture, and getting kiwis to give the language a try. Alongside events and ambassadors - the week also has seven language su
What you need to eat to reduce the risk of dementia
The benefits of eating a healthy diet are well known to us all ... but new research reveals that it's not just physical health that responds to a good diet .. it's also your mental health. A study that followed nearly 1,900 Swedes aged over 60 for more than eight years. has found eating an anti-inflammatory diet can reduce the risk of developing dementia - even in people with early biological
The New Zealand wrestler lighting up the ring
Here on Afternoons we like to celebrate New Zealanders doing great things - and our next guest very much fits that bill. Aaron Henare - better known in the ring as Henare - is a Kiwi who's been lighting up New Japan Pro Wrestling, winning an impressive two world titles in the last there months. He's back in New Zealand for the upcoming Matariki Rumble this weekend in Pakuranga - where he'll c
How drugs like Ozempic could help with addiction
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic have become some of the most talked-about medicines in the world. They were originally developed to help people with type 2 diabetes, before becoming widely known for their effect on appetite and weight loss. But researchers are now asking whether they could also help with something else, addiction. Dr Robert Munn is a neuroscientist at the University of Otago,
The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Perlina Lau 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.
What is "masculinism" and why is it gaining traction in the US?
The idea that women should be homemakers and men should be providers is resurfacing in parts of the American right, where it is moving from online spaces into real political influence. In a cover story for The Atlantic magazine, writer Helen Lewis explores this strain of thinking sometimes labelled "masculinism" as part of a broader backlash against feminism. Some voices within the movement a
Easy Eats: Big Green Frittata
Kelly Gibney is with Perlina in the Auckland studio because it's time to talk Easy Eats, a recipe that's light on time but heavy on flavour.
Heading Off to Northland!
Time for Heading Off, our chance to take you on an adventure without you having to leave the comfort of your home. It can be as simple as your favourite day hike or as adventurous as motorbiking around the world. If you've got a travel adjacent story to tell we'd love to hear from you. Afternoons@rnz.co.nz or 2101 on the text. Today we're joined by Doug Hanna. Doug's organised over 50 road tr
Stories from Our Changing World
Time to catch up with Our Changing World's Claire Concannon. Claire's been chatting to some of the winners from the Prime Minister's Science Awards.
Meet the young New Zealander with plans to make our roads safer
The Prime Minister's Science Prizes have just been awarded for another year and boy - does our future look bright. Among the winners is Jesse Rumball-Smith, who's picked up the Prime Minister's Future Scientist Prize, for his "Better Backseat Driver" app. Tackling the lack of safety features in older cars, the app brings together modern technology and behavioural psychology, to make our roads
The musical that takes on HR jargon and office politics
The workplace satire 'H.R. THE MUSICAL' is back for a run of shows in Auckland before it heads to Edinburgh Fringe The sketch comedy takes aim at office politics - corporate jargon and passive aggressive emails - delivering a sharp critique of the modern workplace Amy Mansfield is the writer and director of HR The Musical, she chats to Perlina.
Micheala Brake on motherhood and getting back on the field
If the World Cup wasn't keeping you busy enough - this week marks the start of the new NRL Women's Season. The 'Warriors Women' have their first game on Sunday against the Bulldogs at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. Michaela Brake is a two-time Olympic gold medallist, women's rugby sevens most prolific try scorer, and a former Warrior .. she's part of this weekend's coverage team. She's also a brand
You're the Judge
Tuesdays mean You're the Judge here on Afternoons. We present a problem and get the audience's help solving it. Today we're looking at whether you need to stop socialising so much once you are married with kids. As always we love your reckons on 2101 or afternoons@rnz.co.nz
Podcast Critic
Afternoons critic Philippa Rennie joins us to share what she's been listening to.
Book Critic: Elizabeth Strout is back!
Afternoons critic Catherine Robertson joins Perlina to share what she's been reading: The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout (Viking) Three Reasons for Revenge by Dervla McTiernan (Harper Collins) Night, Ma by Elizabeth Knox (THWUP)
Mayoral Minutes with Nelson Mayor Nick Smith
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 their community special. Today we're heading to sunny Nelson from where Mayor Nick Smith joins us.
RNZ Podcast: Nau Mai Rakaia
The town of Rakaia has a population just shy of seventeen hundred people. Nestled in the vast Canterbury plains, it's flanked by the Southern Alps, with a stunning braided river and a very long bridge, But what's the story of the name Rakaia? Let's find out with RNZ Producer Justine Murray and this week's episode of the podcast NAU MAI TOWN.
Why walking sticks and canes can be more than utilitarian
When you think of walking sticks or canes - generally quite functional images come to mind. But walking sticks can be so much more than utilitarian. Our next guest certainly thinks so. Renowned furniture and industrial designer Keiji Takeuchi - who is Japanese-born, Milan-Based, New Zealand bred and Paris educated - has brought together nineteen examples of walking sticks and canes, all made
Pay Equity Changes - What do they actually mean?
We're going to talk pay equity now, because a new podcast is looking into the Government's controversial decision to overhaul the pay equity regime. As a result of that decision, dozens of active pay equity claims were cancelled. Labour has said, if elected, the pay equity conversation will be back on the table, so it seems this issue might not be going away anytime soon. Shortchanged is a fo
How new post prices could affect rural communities
Tomorrow the cost of posting a letter will shoot up yet again. NZ Post is increasing standard mail letter prices by 70 cents, meaning a medium-sized letter will cost $3.60, a large letter $4.90, and an oversize letter $6.20. NZ Post says it's facing rising costs and needs to keep their services reliable, but critics say the price rises are coming at the same time as postal services are becomi
