Jesse Mulligan
Sonia Gray on her mind altering mental health journey
Broadcaster Sonia Gray has been on a journey to find out if psychedelics could be the answer to New Zealand's ongoing addiction and mental health crisis. Audio
Louise Perry on sex, freedom, and responsibility
In her last book, she made the case that the sexual revolution sold women freedom but mostly ended up giving men more sex without responsibility. . Audio
Expert Feature: Bees
Each Monday, we pick a subject and invite an expert in that field to answer our burning questions. Today we're exploring the fascinating world of bees with Jenny Jandt, researcher in the Zoology… Audio
Information Center Cold Call: Te Anau Fiordland
Every week Jesse cold calls a different information centre somewhere in Aotearoa. They don't know he's calling and he doesn't know who will answer the phone. Will it be a disaster or a lovely, fun… Audio
Television Critic: Caitlin Cherry
Caitlin has been watching Sirens (Netflix) and Murderbot (Apple TV) and tells us what she thinks. Audio
The 12-year campaign to keep New Chum Beach from developers
For the last 12 years, a group of locals have been fighting a planned 25-house development. Audio
One man's mission to pass an online safety bill
Online safety campaigner Rob Cope has written his own online safety bill to protect young people online and is lobbying MPs for support. Audio
MenzShed sheds save lives - but we need more of them
MenzShed chairman David Broadhead says the charity needs more land, buildings and funding Audio
The Pre-Panel for 6 June 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Critter of the Week: The Frostfish
Meet the Frostfish! This beautiful iridescent silver fish is found all over the world, but are also native to our waters.
They are known for stranding on beaches after especially frosty nights, hence… Audio
Weekend Stuff: DIY with Stan Scott
Our DIY expert Stan Scott answers your DIY questions. Sent them in to afternoons@rnz.co.nz Audio
Food with Sean Connolly
Sean shares the recipe for his Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Dressing Audio
NZ Live: The 20th anniversary party
Bringing you NZ Live each week is a huge team effort, inlcuding our amazing collective of audio engineers who make it sound so good each an every week. For the grand finale of the NZ Live 20th… Audio
Film Review: The Surfer & Mountainhead
Film reviewer Dom Corry shares is take on new Nicolas Cage thriller 'The Surfer' & 'Mountainhead' a new comedy from Succession creater Jesse Armstrong. Audio
Freaky Friday: Rochelle
Rochelle joins us to share some spooky occurrences that took place in her first home. If you have a Freaky Friday story to share please send it to Afternoons@rnz.co.nz Audio
The Pre-Panel for 5 June 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Financial Knowledge Quiz with Mary Holm
This week, a quiz to test your financial literacy. How many questions can you get right? Audio
The A to Z of Aotearoa - A is for Aviation
This week we're launching a new Thursday feature and each fortnight from today (alternating with NZ Sporting History) we'll be taking a look at a subject close to our collective kiwi hearts - starting… Audio
Podcast Critic
Regular Afternoons podcast critic Alan Doak has been listening to Instant Genius by the folk that make BBC Science Focus Magazine and The Economics of Everyday Things hosted by journalist Zachary… Audio
Will our favourite music artists ever make it to New Zealand?
Muso and Afternoons regular Chris Schulz says we need big artists, major shows and large-scale touring to return to Aotearoa - immediately. Recently, the likes of Taylor Swift, Oasis, Billie Eilish… Audio
