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
How screens at school can come at the expense of imagination
Protecting our kids from technology is a struggle for everyone, including extended members of the British royal family. Sophie Winkleman, known as Lady Frederick Windsor, is an actor whose credits include Peep Show and Two and a Half Men. She's also an education campaigner, warning that a new flank has opened up in the struggle with technology and our kids and it's happening in the classroom.
Podcast Critic: The Gaza Chef and Song Navigator.
RNZ Wellington Operations Team Leader Elliot Childs is with Jesse to share what he's been listening to: The Gaza Chef and Song Navigator. Both available wherever you get your podcasts!
Book Critic: The Beaded Curtain and Gloria of Greymouth
Let's talk books, Claire Mabey, children's writer and books editor for The Spinoff is with Jesse to share what she's been reading: The Beaded Curtain by lloyd Jones Gloria of Greymouth by Sam Duckor Jones The Witches of Winderry Spires by Karen Foxlee
Mayoral Minutes with Hauraki District Mayor Toby Adams
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 Hauraki District in Waikato ... where you'll find .. Paeroa, Ngatea, Waihi and the Karangahake Gorge. Mayor Toby Adams chats to Jesse.
Why debating should be available in more schools
There's a push to bring debating to more schools across the country... particularly those in lower-decile communities that haven't traditionally had the same access to it. It's widely believed that debating helps young people build confidence in public speaking, develop critical thinking skills and learn to see things from different perspectives. Acting President of the NZ schools Debating Co
How to find nature-based activities in urban centres
Nature isn't just something you find in the bush, at the beach or in a wildlife park. It's in our backyards, on our windowsills, and growing in the cracks in the footpath. But often - in our urban bubbles - we don't stop to notice. Rachel Haydon is a scientist, author and current Chief Executive of Orana Wildlife Park. Her latest book - The Urban Activity Book - is about helping kids discover
Politics Explainer: Coalition vs Confidence and Supply
As we get closer to Election Day, the noise around the potential make up of the next Government is getting louder and louder. University of Otago election law professor & constitutional theory expert Andrew Geddis joins Jesse to look at the various options at play and what they mean.
The pre-Panel : Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
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: The Ngahere Gecko
Every Friday Jesse chats critters with passionate conservationist Nicola Toki. This week they are talking about the Ngahere Gecko. Found across the lower-to-eastern North Island, ranging from East Cape down through the Wairarapa and into the Wellington region, these guys are playing the long game-they can live for decades (up to 30+ years)!
Weekend Stuff - Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
October is the time to be proactive in your garden .. with the days growing longer and the soil warming up, plants grow faster. Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan is with Jesse to share what you should be focusing on in your garden.
Food with Connie Clarkson: Miso Snapper Rice Bowl
Hospitality legend, and manager of Auckland Council's The Kitchen Project, Connie Clarkson is with Jesse to share a recipe for miso snapper rice bowl. As summer peaks around the corner, this is one for our boaties and fisherfolk! You've GOT to love a good fish head to pile on the umami, nutrients and cut down on food waste while you are at it.
NZ Live: Lontalius
Time for NZ Live. Your weekly live music showcase. A private gig to play you into the weekend. Today's artist has become one of the country's most successful musicians with 100s of millions of streams across 7 albums. His latest 'Real Fruit Ice Cream' was released back in August. We last spoke in 2021 - that's four albums ago! - so we're delighted to welcome Eddie Johnson A.K.A Lontalius to N
Film Review: Clayface & Wildwood
Afternoons critic Dominic Corry is with Jesse in the Auckland studio to share the movies he's been watching: Clayface (in cinemas) Wildwood (in cinemas)
Freaky Friday
As you know just before 2pm each Friday we like to leave you with a spooky story to take into the weekend. We call it Freaky Friday... it can be the unexplained .. the unknown or the unusual. We love it all! Do get in touch if you've got a story to share - 2101 or afternoons@rnz.co.nz
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Could Fernbirds or wild matata be back from the brink?
Wild Matata also known as fernbirds have been spotted at Lake Kohangatera in the Wellington region for the first time in 70 years. The Matata - which is classified as "At Risk" - depends on healthy wetlands for its survival. To find out more Jesse is joined by 'Greater Wellington's Jack Mace.
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RNZ Asia investigation into anti- Indian hate in New Zealand
2026 has seen a lot of anti Indian rhetoric in New Zealand ... a quick search online brings up pretty confronting headlines .. including the "butter chicken tsunami" comments from NZ First's Shane Jones. Earlier this week Brian Tamaki appeared in Auckland's Manukau District Court, where he denied claims he incited rational disharmony that's after he accused India's Prime Minister Narendra Mod
The NZ business recognised by TIME Magazine
TIME magazine recently released its list of the 300 best inventions for 2026 and two New Zealand companies have made the cut. Palmerston North Agritech company BioLumic and Leaft - a Canterbury based food company Leift - set up by Synlait Milk founder John Penno and his wife Maury Leyland-Penno - developed a process for extracting protein from Lucerne leaves. Something that previously involve
Cost of living: Why does everything seem to cost so much?
We're going to start the show with a discussion about the cost of living. According to many polls, it's your biggest concern in the lead up to the general election with rising living costs and flat wage growth leaving many struggling to afford the basics. Politicians are promising very different solutions to get the economy back on track, but what we wanted to know was how did we get here? an
The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
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.
Political Group Chat
This is Afternoons chance to discuss the stories that have been in the news cycle over the past seven days. Jesse is joined by commentator and comedian Tim Batt and Victoria University's political scientist Dr Lara Greaves.
History with Dr Grant Morris
There has been a lot of talk about MMP overhang this election campaign .. we chatted to Bryce Edwards a few weeks ago to get a better understanding of what Te Pati Maori, Harry Mowbray and Don Brash are trying to achieve. Today Dr Grant Morris is with Jesse to explain the history of MMP overhangs in New Zealand.
Solving the World's Problems with Verity Johnson
Every fortnight we spend some time trying to solve some of the world's problems, this week Stuff columnist Verity Johnson joins Jesse to discuss what's on her mind. Today she's talking about the importance of having hope.
NZ Sporting History: Cricket legend Ian Smith
It's time for New Zealand sports history and today Jesse is joined by the one and only Ian Smith. One of the perks of this job is getting to speak to sporting greats, and Ian is certainly one of them. He was New Zealand's wicketkeeper through the golden era of the 1980s and into the 90s, playing 63 Tests and 98 ODIs. First selected for the Black Caps in 1980, he went on to establish himself a
Relationships
Let's talk relationships, Jesse is joined by Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology Please get in touch if there's a topic you'd like Kirsty and Jesse to cover at afternoons@rnz.co.nz
Dame Miranda Harcourt on working on 'Tenzing'
The film Tenzing, which tells the story of Sir Ed Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's ascent of Everest from the sherpa's perspective. is getting rave reviews from critics .. including our own Kate Rodger on Friday. It was filmed across Nepal and New Zealand and has some big stars involved .. including Tom Hiddleston as Hillary. New Zealand acting coach Dame Miranda Harcourt worked closely with the
A sport fan's theory of mixed handedness
Some of the world's best sportspeople have interesting quirks when it comes to which side of their body they use. Cricketers Kane Williamson and Sachin Tendulkar, for example, bat and throw right-handed but write left-handed. And there's another pattern that a sports fan has been exploring: athletes who swing a golf club from the right side but bat from the left in cricket or baseball. Sports
How to unlock the economic value from our natural resources
There has been a lot of talk in the many, many political debates about how to make sure New Zealand recognises its full potential. According to a new report from lobby group "Circular by Nature" we could start by looking at the economic value we're getting from our natural resources. It says each of us uses around 21 tonnes of natural resources per year - well above the global average - but d
What do the new inflation figures mean for you?
RNZ Business Editor Corin Dann joins Jesse to explain what the new inflation figures mean for the economy and your pocket!
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The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
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.
Taika Waititi on Klara and the Sun
Taika Waititi's latest film is called Klara and the Sun, based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, it's a story about love, loneliness, family and what makes us human. Klara and the Sun stars Jenny Ortega, Amy Adams and the New Zealand landscape outside Wanaka. Waititi's films often find humour and humanity in unexpected places, from Hunt for the Wilderpeople to Jojo Rabbit. This time however, he
Bookmarks with Petrina D'Rozario
Time for Bookmarks now and today we're joined by Petrina D'Rozario, founder and festival director of the Indian Film Festival New Zealand. It's the country's first dedicated Indian film festival, bringing more than 30 films in more than 11 languages to screens across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Opening night is on October 22 at Auckland's Hoyts Sylvia Park ...Petrina D'Rozario shar
Easy Eats: Mexican steak and rice with lime sour cream
Wednesdays here on Afternoons means a chance to talk food .. each week Kelly Gibney joins me to brighten up your weekly meal routine. Recipe is HERE
Heading Off to Japan!
Remember we'd love to hear from you if you have a great travel story to share .. doesn't need to be fancy or far away! Text us on 2101 or email afternoons@rnz.co.nz Today we're heading off to Indonesia with Afternoons listener Lucy Sheridan, who celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary with a trip through the Flores Islands and Komodo National Park.
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Stories from Our Changing World
Our Changing World is an RNZ podcast that looks into science and nature topics .. every Wednesday Jesse chat to someone from the team about what they're investigating .. today Jesse is joined by producer Ayana Piper-Healion .. who is keen to talk about a genetic form of Parkinsons related to a single gene known as PINK1.
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Gary McCormick is back on the road - find out why!
Gary McCormick is a man of many careers. You might know him as a poet, from his time opening for Dave Dobyn, or his years on radio and tv - particularly his show Heartland from the early 90s. The through line in all of them is life on the road. Travelling around the country, collecting stories and entertaining people. The next stage of his career sees him returning to his roots - embarking on
The New Zealand teenager who's got a UK book deal!
At 17, Catherine Warman is about to become a published author Her first book - Primrose the Badger - is set to be released in the UK next month by Olympia Publishers. Catherine joins us to tell us about her book and how she got a deal!
Explainer: How do the Maori Seats work?
We're starting off the show today with an explainer on the Māori seats ... how do they work? why do they exist? A poll out recently gave clues of the state of the race within the seven Māori seats ... which seem to be very close. Liam Ratana is the Ātea editor at The Spinoff and chats to Jesse.
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How to maintain your individuality in a crowd
Ask any New Zealand sheep farmer and they'll tell you, there's always that one sheep that will not follow the flock. That impulse may not be great for the farmer, but it can be good for people. Far too often our values and priorities are shaped by what the flock is doing... what we see on social media. The great crisis of our time goes beyond polarisation and loneliness. It's the struggle to
The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
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.
You're the Judge
Every Tuesday we play You're the Judge - your chance to weigh in on someone else's dilemma. This week we're looking at whether a couple should share who they are planning to vote for in the election.
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Tech Tuesday: Sony's PlayStation Emulator Nightmare
Tim Batt joins Jesse with an update on Sony's PlayStation 5 nightmare and how the same problem is now happening with other software.
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Book Critic: Ordinary People Like Us, John of John reviewed
Writer and Afternoons book critic Kate Langdon joins Jesse to discuss: Ordinary People Like Us by Kelly Ana Morey John of John by Douglas Stuart Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.
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Mayoral Minutes: Matamata- Piako District Mayor Ash Tanner
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 Matamata-Piako District, in Waikato. Home to Hobbiton, Matamata is one of the country's leading thoroughbred towns and it's from there that Jesse is joined by Mayor Ash Tanner.
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Why pet events are booming!
Each year on average New Zealand dog owners spend between $1500 to $6000 a year on their pooch, while cats cost between $650 and $1500 annually. Generally the money is spent on food, vet care and boarding fees, but a growing amount is going towards treats, clothing, bedding and pet specific events. This weekend the 'NZ Weiner Derby' caused traffic jams in Auckland, while earlier in the month
Find out about the first ever Aotearoa Festival of Design
The first ever Aotearoa Festival of Design is happening this week in Whanganui. And in case you're asking yourself why Whanganui... it is a UNESCO City of Design, the only place in New Zealand to have the honour. The festival celebrates the role that good design plays in shaping our lives, with events for professional designers, students, and the public. The keynote speech was given by Tom Es
A new initiative to bring shoppers to Wellington city!
If you've been walking around Wellington city this week you might have noticed orange posters advertising "IndieProper". It's a new initiative happening right now to help support independent retailers. The eventual goal is to become the retail equivalent of the capital city's popular Welly On A Plate festival. Jesse spoke to its co-founder - and owner of Wellington store/barbershop 'That Was
How do we manage natural attractions and tourists?
Visitors have been asked to stay away from South Waikato's popular Te Waihou/Blue Spring over the long weekend to ease pressure on the tourist hotspot. More than 100,000 tourists have visited the attraction since last year. The council have put aside 20 thousand dollars to manage traffic through the area, but councillors say they can't afford to continue to shell out that kind of money and a
The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
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.
Screen Legend: The one and only Kim Novak!
To call Kim Novak a Hollywood legend seems inadequate. She was one of the biggest stars of the 1950's, working with so many of the greats; Jimmy Stewart, Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder. Then, at the height of her fame, she walked away from the spotlight.
TV Critic: East of Eden
Actor and Afternoons critic Claire Chitham reviews East of Eden (Netflix).
Expert Feature: Antiques, collectables and vintage items
Every Monday we get an expert in their field onto the show to answer all your questions. Today we're talking about antiques, vintage items and collectables. Hamish Walsh owns Walsh Antiques - he's been involved in the antiques business as a collector, auctioneer, appraiser and dealer for over 35 years.
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Jesse Goes Clubbing
This is our regular feature where Jesse checks out one of the many amazing clubs around the country, we call it Jesse Goes Clubbing. We have been invited to some amazing clubs and it has been so lovely talking to passionate New Zealanders about something they're really into. If you have a club or society you'd like me to visit you can get in touch on 2101 or email us at jesse@rnz.co.nz.
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OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
Every Monday Jesse chats to Brad Foster about what's hitting the headlines in Australia. This week he's talking about the new Western Sydney International Airport that's opening on Sunday, some high profile court cases and sport!
Explainer: What are the US midterms and why should we care?
The US midterm elections are coming up on November 3rd. They are seen as a key part of the American political process - a chance for voters to pick their local congressional representatives, senators and governors. But also, it's a telling report card for the government of the day, as the results come halfway through their term in office and can change the balance of power in Congress. Here t
How can you be sure gluten free food is actually gluten free?
About one percent of New Zealanders have coeliac disease, which causes a range of issues from debilitating gut problems to fatigue. Coeliac disease occurs when exposure to gluten triggers an immune response. Gluten-free food has become much more common on menus and supermarket shelves, but for people who can't eat gluten, finding something safe to eat isn't always straightforward. How can you
Why aren't our children playing outside anymore?
We're starting today's show looking at child's play... because new research from AUT suggests that outdoor play is something parents now have to organise, supervise and in some cases pay for! Their data shows that only one in five children in Tamaki Makaurau regularly climb trees and the number riding bikes or scooters has dropped significantly over the past decade. And get this... 43 percent
The Pre-Panel : Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
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: Northern Striped Gecko
Nicola Toki and Jesse discuss the northern striped gecko (Toropuku inexpectatus): a stripey, night-shift specialist found on the Coromandel Peninsula. With its long, grippy tail and secretive forest habits, this rare reptile is so elusive it was discovered only in 1997 and did not get its own species name until 2020. Now, years of patient monitoring and some very tiny radio backpacks are help
Weekend Stuff: How to make the most of transitional spaces
Design expert Sylvia Sandford is with Jesse and she's keen to talk us through transitional spaces like entries, hallways, staircases and back porches.
What's on Country Life this weekend?
Country Life is the RNZ show that puts the spotlight on rural New Zealand and shares the stories from rural New Zealanders. It's on air tonight at 7pm and again tomorrow morning at 7am .. and of course always on rnz.co.nz Country Life's Anisha Satya is with Jesse to share what's on the show.
Food: Kingfish Crudo, Yuzu Fennel & Kombu Dressing
Tom Newfield from Christchurch bistro Earl joins Jesse to share a recipe. This week he has whipped up Kingfish Crudo, Yuzu Fennel & Kombu Dressing.
Film Review: Klara and the Sun and Tenzing
Film Critic Kate Rodger is with Jesse in the Auckland studio to share what she's been watching. This week she's reviewing - Klara and the Sun (in cinemas now) and Tenzing (in cinemas now and on Apple TV).
Freaky Friday
It's time for Freaky Friday! Every week we delve into the mysterious and the unexplained. If you've got a Freaky Friday story you'd like to share - text us on 2101 or email me at Jesse@rnz.co.nz Today we're joined by John in Greenlane in Auckland.
Why older New Zealanders are stressed about housing
A new report on healthy ageing has found that for many older New Zealanders stress around housing costs is a huge issue. And interestingly, not just for the homeowners who still have a mortgage to pay off. The report is called 'For the Long Run', and Denise Cosgrove joins Jesse to talk through what it found. Denise is chair of the Aotearoa New Zealand National Forum for the Decade of Healthy
What's going on with the reduction of spotted shags?
One of the Hauraki Gulf's seabird populations is in serious trouble. The number of kawau tikitiki, or spotted shags, has halved over the past decade. A new study has been looking at why, Auckland Museum Senior Research Fellow Dr Matt Rayner is one of the researchers behind the study, and he is with me to share what they've found.
How diesel price spikes are making construction more expensive
There has been a lot of talk about the rising cost of petrol and diesel ... according to newly released numbers from Stats NZ .. diesel is now 55.8% more expensive than a year ago. And while of course that means pain at the pump, the flow on effect hits some industries especially hard. Like the building and construction sector. To discuss, Julien Leys, Chief Executive of the Building Industry
The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
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.
Political Group Chat
Political Group Chat is Afternoons' space for friendly disagreement and good faith debate about the week's political news. Joining us today are comedian and political commentator Tim Batt, screenwriter and Free Speech Union member Dane Giraud, and Victoria University's political scientist Lara Greaves.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Let's talk about your money now, personal finance whizz Mary Holm is with Jesse and she's going to share tricks and tips to get rich quickly!!! Four ways to get rich quick · Start a business · Invest heavily in a few shares with big prospects · Trade in shares, cryptocurrency etc · Borrow to invest All of these sometimes work and sometimes don't. How might you give it a try? Go in with your e
A-Z of Aotearoa - Season Two!
We're back for a new season of A-Z of Aotearoa and today we're heading to a beautiful part of the country - Akaroa The small seaside town on Banks Peninsula ... about one hour and twenty minutes from Christchurch.. is often referred to as "New Zealand's French town". But it is so much more than that! We learn all about it with local guide Marie Haley.
Like, Share, Follow: How social media has changed how we live
We're influenced by the stories we hear and see every day without even realizing it. And the stuff we see on social media is not content that inspires us to be better people says writer and sociologist Kathryn Jezer-Morton. She says social media has gone far beyond concerns about the impact it has on attention spans or mental health. Our lives aren't just experiences anymore, they're stories
Find out why Napier's "Skink Guy" is on a mission
Our next guest loves skinks .. in fact he loves them so much he's known affectionately as Napier's local "skink guy." Joe Woolcott is the acting manager of the National Aquarium .. located on Marine Parade ... but he also takes care of the skink sanctuary you'll find just down the road. Joe is here to tell us why.
The Kiwi who found himself working on Brad Pitt's film
George Snook is one of New Zealand's top young kayakers. In 2025 he was crowned the Men's Extreme Kayak World Champion after winning the Devils Race in the Czech Republic. But recently those skills on the water landed him a pretty unusual side gig - working with the stunt team on Brad Pitt's new film Heart of the Beast. George is with us to tell us all about it.
How the West Coast is luring graduates to the region
The median age on the West Coast is just over 48 years old .. that's a full decade older than the national average. So, Development West Coast decided to do something to try and keep younger locals. Five years ago it launched a scholarship scheme - up to $32,500 of value - including a guaranteed job - to six graudates who commit to returning to the Coast after university. This year saw the sc
The pre-Panel for Wednesday 14 October
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.
Group Chat
Group Chat on Afternoons is our chance to talk about the stories that are making the coffee queue or school pick up fly by. Jesse is joined by Kate Rodger, host of Saturday morning this week, Perlina Lau, host of Culture 101 and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson to share what's been filling up their group chats.
Easy Eats: Cheeseburger Bowls
Wednesdays on Afternoons means Easy Eats - that's when Kelly Gibney joins me to share a recipe that is heavy on flavour but light on time.
Heading Off to the Camino de Santiago
It's time for Heading Off - our weekly travel segment here on Afternoons where we share your adventures without leaving our homes. If you have a trip that you'd like to chat about, please get in touch on 2101 or email Jesse at jesse@afternoons.co.nz Today we're heading off with Candra to the Camino de Santiago.
Stories from Our Changing World
This week host Claire Concannon joins Jesse to discuss whether GLP1-RA weight loss drugs are worth the hype.
Have grown-ups ruined children's picture books?
Have authors of children's picture books gone too far in trying to please parents? Our next guest thinks so. LA journalist Jacob Savage recently wrote a piece, How Grown-Ups Ruined Picture Books in which he says, increasingly adults are becoming the target audience for kids' books. To discuss whether we've lost sight of why we read to our kids in the first place Jacob Savage joins Jesse.
