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Afternoons

RNZ 243 Episodes Jul 13, 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

The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense Jul 13, 2026 00:07:54 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 Jul 13, 2026 00:25:08 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 Jul 13, 2026 00:08:57 Afternoons critic Philippa Rennie shares what she's been watching on the small screen. The Agency - Season Two (Neon) Mint - (Neon) [picture id="4JLR52K_Mint_TV_SHow_jfif" crop="16x10" layout="full"]
Expert Feature - Hair Transplants Jul 13, 2026 00:26:19 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 Jul 13, 2026 00:11:26 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. [picture id="4JLX44S_Sharon_Deaker_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]
OZ Update: What's happening in Australia? Jul 13, 2026 00:04:26 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. [picture id="4JNQ3PA_AFP__20260324__A4G67QJ__v1__HighRes__AustraliaEuTradeDiplomacy_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]
Māori baby names gaining popularity Jul 13, 2026 00:09:03 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 Jul 13, 2026 00:12:30 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? Jul 13, 2026 00:10:01 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 Jul 9, 2026 00:07:28 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. [picture id="4JMMNBN_wallace_and_emile_two_jpeg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]
Political Group Chat: How old is too old to be in Parliament? Jul 9, 2026 00:20:46 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 Jul 9, 2026 00:09:58 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. [picture id="4JV2IU1_Your_money_cover_external_v2_png" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

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