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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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What is going on with cicadas right now?
Love them or hate them - it seems like cicadas are very busy, and very loud right now. But are they actually? To help find out, and answer any questio...
Weekend Stuff: Why you should leave your lawn long!
Tony Murrell of Murrell Gardens is with Jesse to offer some gardening tips and tricks, including why you should leave your lawn long in the warm tempe...
Food: Tuna crudo with maple, gochujang, citrus and coriander
Gretchen Lowe joins me to share a stunning sounding dish and some exciting news about her cookbook My Weekend Table. Recipe is here!
NZ Live: You, Me & Everybody
Time for our weekly showcase of Aotearoa's best musical talent, that's right, it's NZ Live. Today we're joined by a band that have been playing togeth...
Why some women don't feel safe hiking alone
Australian Sarah Gibbs has been an avid hiker all her life. Recently she decided to head off for her first multi-night solo trek and film it to show t...
Why you need to be across your heartbeat
Nearly one in three of us will develop an abnormal heart rhythm issue in our lifetime. While there is widespread awareness about heart attacks and str...
It's a time warp! Rocky Horror's Nell Campbell joins Jesse
The 50th anniversary of the Rocky Horror Picture Show last year reignited everyone's nostagia for the classic zany musical. And that's just as well, b...
How prepared is New Zealand if there's military conflict?
The United States has deployed its largest military build-up in the Middle East since 2003, including two aircraft carriers and thousands of additiona...
Game Over! A Brief History of Coaching Dramas in NZ
It's been quite the time for coaches in New Zealand; All Blacks coach Scott Robertson was shown the door in January and over the weekend Wellington Ph...
Solving the World's Problems: Buses for the Win!
It's time to solve some world problems now; this is our regular segment where we talk through possible solutions to the issues irking our guests.
NZ Sporting History with Jockey Lisa Allpress
Time for sporting history, our chance to look back at some of the big moments in sport and celebrate some of the New Zealanders who have changed the g...
Explainer: What on earth is going on with Air NZ?
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has renewed his call for the government to sell its shares in the Air New Zealand arguing that owning the airline...
Group Chat: What went on at the BAFTAs and are DVDs back?
Time for Group Chat now, where we discuss the stories that won't lead news bulletins but will fill up your social media feed, the news that's distract...
Gaming for Good? How a dad connected with his teenager
If you have kids that love to play video games but you're worried about them withdrawing or disappearing behind a screen and headset - you're not alon...
Why can't the shingles vaccine funding be extended?
Turning to health issues now, and some experts are calling for additional vaccine funding to protect older New Zealanders from shingles. Currently the...
How you can help look after our butterflies
Time is running out to eradicate the Yellow Legged Hornet; that's according to an expert who spoke to Morning Report today. Yellow legged hornets go a...
Meet the NZer who is Australia's Top University Teacher
We might squabble with Australia over who invented the pavlova and whether Crowded House is a Kiwi or Aussie band, but we are definitely claiming our...
Feature Interview: Where is the world headed in 2026?
Last year, the law of the jungle ruled the world. 2026 marks a tipping point says Ian Bremmer, president of a leading global research and advisory fir...
Bookmarks with Producer Cass Avery
Time for Bookmarks, that's our weekly feature where we spend some time chatting to interesting people about what interests them. Today Cass Avery is g...
Easy Eats: Chicken Summer tray-bake
Today's recipe is chicken summer tray bake with courgettes, cherry tomatoes and chickpeas. Click here for the recipe.
Heading Off to France! Oh la la!
Time for Heading Off, our segment where listeners share their travel adventures. This week we are visiting Paris, with Gregor Thompson. Gregor's love...
Why intermittent fasting may not be the best way to lose weight
Intermittent fasting has become a bit of a health trend, with many people using it as a way to lose weight or improve their wellbeing. But new researc...
The Massive Clean Up facing Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
Wellington has had a tough ten days, the capital got hit with one of its strongest storms in decades, causing damage and power outages. And then there...
Whangamarino Wetland is in dire straits
The internationally recognised Whangamarino Wetland in north Waikato is in decline, with a new report stating that "active intervention is critical" a...
Explainer: Why are our medical platforms getting hacked?
As you'll have heard in the news, another New Zealand medical data platform has been hit by hackers ... just two months after patient portal 'Manage M...
Feature Interview: Why Positivity Pays Off
Optimism can feel like a radical act these days. For Kevin Kelly, a positive outlook is not optional. The co-founder and senior maverick at tech magaz...
Podcast Critic: 'Ransom Man" and "The Real Salt Path"
Afternoons podcast critic Ximena Smith joins Jesse to review 'Ransom Man' and 'The Walkers: The Real Salt Path'
Book Critic: The Chronology of Water
Afternoons book critic Anna Rankin joins Jesse to talk about The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yuknavitch. It came out in 2011, but the film version is...
Mayoral Minutes: Waikato District's Aksel Bech
It's time for Mayoral minutes, our new segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve the...
What is "meno-divorce" and why has the term taken off online?
"Meno-divorce" is a term that is trending on the internet right now. It's used to describe a divorce that coincides with women experiencing menopause....
From the Bush to the Table: The Game2Give Movement
There's a movement happening in the hunting community that sees surplus wild venison turned into meals for families who need some help. The West Coast...
Should you charge your adult children rent?
Nowadays it seems it's far more common for young people to stay at home long past the age of 18. This could be due to the cost of living, the cost of...
What does "Free Speech" actually mean to you?
New Zealand Parliament announced late last week that it will no longer post updates on the social media platform X - formerly known as Twitter. The mo...
Using AI to decode the sounds and signals of other species
Hearing a bird sing, a dog bark, an orca squeal has led so many of us to wonder if might be possible to talk to animals. Aza Raskin wants to listen to...
Using AI to decode the sounds and signals of other species
Hearing a bird sing, a dog bark, an orca squeal has led so many of us to wonder if might be possible to talk to animals. Aza Raskin wants to listen to...
Expert Feature: Birding with Rick Szabo
Today we're exploring the world of Birding - otherwise known as Birdwatching - with Rick Szabo. Rick has been birding for more than 14 years and obser...
Jesse Goes Clubbing
Monday means Jesse hits the clubs. If you've got a club you'd like him to visit, please text us 2101 or email us afternoons@rnz.co.nz. Today Jesse is...
OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
Brad Foster joins Jesse to discuss the latest developments across the Tasman. Today, he's talking about the return of the so-called ISIS brides, who a...