Afternoons
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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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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,...
Over your job? Find out why it's never too late to change careers
Most of us have been back at work for a couple of weeks now and some of you might be realising your job is no longer sparking joy. In fact, according...
Why the new Waikato Regional Theatre is creating a buzz
Over the weekend a brand-new theater opened on Hamilton's Victoria street, it kicked off with an opening show from Teeks on Friday and spent the weeke...
Political Polls - Are they worth the hype?
There's Verian, Reid Research, Ipsos, Curia, all of which survey Kiwis to - theoretically - give a sense of how we're feeling about the parties and po...
The Pre-Panel for 27 January 2026
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Feature Interview: Wellness? Just eat the ice cream!
For a healthy 2026, ignore most of what you hear from the multi-billion-dollar wellness industry and just eat the ice cream.
Podcast Critic reviews Blood Relatives from The New Yorker
Elliot Childs with his pick of podcasts: Talk Easy and In the Dark Season 2: Blood Relatives (The New Yorker)
Book Critic: Some recommendations for younger readers
With a week or so left of school holidays for some, it's a great chance to get kids in front of books not screens .. Catherine Ross is the Director of...
Mayoral Minutes: Tararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore
We're introducing a new segment where we speak with a local mayor about what's happening in their area... the challenges they're facing... how they're...
Things to do in the never-ending school holidays!
It's Tuesday the 27th of January and for many of you, the school holidays are still going. Some of you might in fact be wondering if they will ever ac...
What's bugging you? Ruud "The Bug Man" Kleinpaste is in studio
Whether it's a story idea, interview request or a correction, we love hearing from you. Briana emailed us over the break with an issue she was hoping...
Is weight loss medication like Ozempic worth trying?
Did you set a New Year's Resolution? And more importantly, have you stuck to it? Global data and research shows that weight loss and health related go...
What is ICE and why does it seem to be tearing the USA apart?
Over the last few months there has been consistently heated debate around the tactics, and indeed presence of, immigration agents in the United States...
Feature Interview: What could 2026 hold?
"This is Donald Trump's world and we're all just living in it", so begins the annual issue of The Economist magazine's "The World Ahead in 2026" editi...
TV Critic: The Pitt Season Two - Does it live up to the hype?
TV Critic, actor, and writer Michelle Langstone joins Jesse to discuss what's worth watching - or not - on the telly. The Pitt - Season Two (Neon) Fra...
Expert: How do our brains actually work when it comes to perception?
Time now for our expert feature - this is your chance to pick the brains of someone who knows their stuff on anything from wedding planning, space, co...
Jesse Goes Clubbing: Ham Radio Club
After two on a Monday means it's time to hit the clubs! Jesse has chatted to the Hawkes Bay Racing Lawnmower Club ... the Christchurch Quilters... Man...
OZ Update with Brad Foster
It's an anniversary day for many in the North Island, but today also marks Australia Day so to find out what's happening in OZ to mark it, we're joine...