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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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Feature Interview: Why humour makes us better humans
Humour isn't just for fun it's fundamental says Chris Duffy. Paying attention to the absurd, the awkward, and the quietly funny moments of everyday li...
You're the Judge
Our weekly segment where we ask the audience to help with irks or pickles that listeners have sent in. Today it's a conundrum between siblings. One si...
Tech Tuesday: A new social network for AI bots? Yes, really.
Tim Batt joins Jesse to discuss Moltbook, a new social network for artificial intelligence agents or bots.
Book Critic: Life lessons through the lens of authors
Bill Hastings joins Jesse to review the following books: Margaret Atwood, Book of Lives, A Memoir of Sorts (Chatto & Windus, 2025) Nigel Latta, Lesson...
Mayoral Minutes with Selwyn District's Lydia Gliddon
Mayoral minutes is our new segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them and what m...
Why did hundreds of eels die in Waiatai stream?
A few weeks ago, some locals in Waiatai Valley near Wairoa were devastated to find hundreds of dead eels in the Waiatai stream. Some of the eels, or t...
Can you help find Doug the Pug?
It's about a missing dog - Doug the Pug is his name and he has been missing since the middle of January. Now, Doug is no ordinary dog, he is a therapy...
A new big game fishing competition out of Westport
The 'Buller Bluewater Classic' is a new month-long big game fishing competition out of the Port of Westport. It seems warmer water temperatures has re...
Do you know how AI is used by NZ media organisations?
How much AI do you think is used by New Zealand media? All the big newsrooms here have guidelines around the use of AI but as readers, watchers and li...
The latest on the yellow legged hornet problem
News from the Ministry of Primary Industries reveals that it has found 3 secondary yellow legged hornet nests and successfully treated and removed the...
Feature Interview: Mean Mums at the School Gates
For lots of students all over New Zealand, going back to school today is about settling into a new classroom and reconnecting with mates. For many Mum...
TV Critic: The latest spin off from the Game of Thrones
TV Critic Finn Hogan joins Jesse to chat all things television. He's reviewing: Game of Thrones: Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Neon Ponies - TVNZ +
Expert Feature: Everything you need to know about Wills
It feels like every year we have conversations about the importance of having a will, and yet the number of people without one remains stubbornly high...
Jesse Goes Clubbing!
This week Jesse hits the Machine Knitters Club - and chats to club delegate Jeena Monk. If you've got a club you'd like Jesse to join for the day, mes...
OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
We get the latest on news from Australia with our man on the ground Brad Foster.
Which bug is the mightiest of the year?
You've probably all heard of Bird of the Year, but Bug of the Year might be new to you. Much like the name suggests, it is a competition pitting critt...
Explainer: What are NZ's critical minerals?
In January 2025, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment published the Crown's mineral strategy with a goal of doubling our mineral export...
Weekend Stuff: Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Gardens really don't take holidays do they? If only you could put the weather on hold for a month, so our gardens stay in a holding pattern too! Lynda...
Friday Food with Julie Biuso
Julie Biuso from Shared Kitchen is with me now to talk us through a lovely summery dish. pasta with white beans and roasted tomatoes. Recipe is here
NZ Live: Theia is in Studio B!
We're kicking off our 21st year of NZ Live and today I'm joined by Theia in Studio B Theia's debut album Girl in a Savage world has received rave revi...
Film Review: Why everyone is talking about Marty Supreme
Movie critic Dominic Corry joins Jesse in the Auckland studio to review: Send Help - in theatres The Wrecking Crew - Prime Video Marty Supreme - in th...
Freaky Friday for 30th January 2026
Freaky Friday - that time of the week where we hear your spooky, ghostly or simply unexplainable stories. If you've got one to share, get in touch on...
How do you cope when your workplace is in constant change?
It feels like every day there is another company going bust, or downsizing, which means lots of you are living in a state of constant change or doing...
Why learning to dance can do more than make you feel good
Whether you love losing yourself to dance - or dancing like no one's watching - for many dance brings joy. But it also keeps people active, provides c...
Flipping houses for a quick buck could be over
Remember when flipping houses seemed like a sure-fire way to make a dollar? Well, it turns out those days might be behind us. New data from TradeMe sh...
Classical Cupid - Find your match!
Time to talk Classical Cupid now, our chance to celebrate classical music and your chance to be matched with music that suits your profile. Earlier in...
History with Dr Grant Morris
For many of you summer might mean beach time, BBQs, camping and evening strolls. For Dr Grant Morris summer means road trips with a twist - a history...
Simon Wilson on the climate crisis
Time to solve some of the world's problems. Simon Wilson is here to help put some wrongs to right and today he's focusing on a huge issue; how we prep...
NZ Sports History with Duane Kale
It's time for New Zealand sports history and today Jesse is joined by our most successful male Paralympic swimmer Duane Kale. Duane won four golds, a...
The Beckhams, Kanye West and Blake Lively.
A lot has been happening in the world of pop culture over the last few weeks, and for my next guests, the notifications on their group chats have been...
The benefits of being a hands-on grandparent
A study out of Netherlands has shown that being a hands on grandparent is good for your brain. Researchers found that grandparents who had some childc...
Who will be the next All Blacks Coach?
It's been just over two weeks since Scott Robertson was sacked as the All Blacks Coach. We're now in prime speculation territory: what really happened...
Why it matters if the ocean around NZ gets warmer
Scientists say the ocean around NZ is warming twice as fast as the global average; now a new research project out of the University of Auckland is goi...
49.5 degree temperatures in Australia - How would you cope?
We begin today in Australia, which is currently experiencing a record-setting heatwave. And it's not just the high temperatures, it's also the longevi...
The Pre-Panel
Wallace Chapman and producer Jose Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
The Kakapo Files are Back!!
The Kakapo Files podcast is back with what is set to be the biggest breeding season of all time for our favourite parrot. To listen to the full episod...
Feature interview: The often-unseen cost of fame
Singer-songwriter Katie Waissel shot to fame on The X Factor in 2010, the same season that launched One Direction. Since then, she's spoken candidly a...
Bookmarks with Hone Kouka
It's time for Bookmarks, and today we're joined by celebrated playwright and director Hone Kouka A special 30th anniversary production of his play 'Wa...
Easy Eats: Kelly Gibney's Green Tart
Kelly Gibney is back with her first Easy Eats recipe for 2026. The recipe is here! A few shortcuts like store-bought pastry and frozen spinach make th...
Heading Off: Let's go to the US of A!
It's time for Heading Of, our chance to travel to places from the comfort of our homes. This week we are off to the United States with Nick Robinson,...