Afternoons
Kanaal Besonderhede
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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How teenage hackers hijack the internet
Teenage hackers are reaching into online systems that run governments, corporations, and everyday life. The face of cybercrime isn't always an awkward...
You're the Judge: Is telling the truth always the best way?
Tuesdays mean You're the Judge; that's our weekly segment where we get your judgement on an irk, an issue, or a situation you need guidance on. It can...
What is being built beneath the new White House ballroom?
Time to talk about what's happening in the world of technology, Tim Batt joins me and we're going to start by looking at the new White House ballroom...
Music feature: Songs for a Cause
There's a long history of Kiwi musicians writing songs to support a good cause. Audioculture Te Iwi Waiata's Gareth Shute has been investigating the s...
Book Critic: Sci Fi books for people who don't like Sci Fi!
Book critic Lisa Glass joins Jesse to discuss three books that are ''speculative light'; novels with an element of sci fi for people who don't like sc...
Would you want to build a bunker on your property?
We're going to talk bunkers now, because a company that builds them says it's seen inquiries from New Zealanders double since the start of the Iran wa...
Dogs have been "man's best friend" for longer than we thought!
A fragment of a jawbone found in a cave in Somerset, UK, has revealed that dogs became man's best buddy 15,000 years ago. DNA analysis shows the jaw b...
How do farmers make sure their animals don't get too hot ?
A couple of months ago, one of you got in touch to ask about the welfare of animals on farms, and whether their wellbeing in heat, cold or rain was co...
Iran War: Why this conflict isn't ending any time soon
President Trump has threatened to "obliterate" Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island, oil wells and power plants if it does not soon agree to a deal t...
Feature: Broadcaster Joanna Paul opens up about her cancer
When you recover from cancer, everyone celebrates. When you're dying, they grieve. But when you're managing to stay alive with terminal cancer that ca...
TV Critic: Is Love Story good, or good escapism?
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette (Disney+) How Are You It's Alan (Partridge) (Neon) Season two of apocalyptic drama Paradise (Disney...
Expert Feature: What it takes to be a great fossil hunter!
It's time to dive deep with our Monday Expert feature, and today we're talking fossils. More specifically we'll get into what it takes to become a gre...
Jesse Goes Clubbing!
Grab your dancing shoes, or maybe your Ham radio, knitting machine, or lawnmower race car because it's time for us to go clubbing. Every Monday we hit...
OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
We catch up with Brad Foster, our man on the ground in Australia. He tells us about the news hitting the headlines across the Tasman.
How to cut through in this brutal job market
With the unemployment rate sitting at the highest it's been in a decade, 5.4 percent, hunting for a new job can feel like the ultimate up-hill battle....
Meet the seven-year-old who's passionate about pest trapping!
A young Aucklander is starting early with his commitment to protecting our native animals. At just seven, Jaxton is a regular pest trapping volunteer...
What would breaking up the Electricity Gentailers mean for you?
Breaking up the four major electricity companies once sounded like a fringe idea, but it's a concept that keeps being floated so is it worth properly...
Critter of the Week with Nicola Toki
Iolanthe cicadas are one of our smallest cicada species, found in the North Island from the Coromandel Peninsula to Wellington. This species has becom...
Weekend Stuff: Trees of Remembrance
Landscape designer Tony Murrell is with Jesse to discuss what you should plant if you're looking to pay tribute to or remember somebody special to you...
Food: Hummingbird Cake
Julie Biuso from Shared Kitchen shares her recipe for Hummingbird cake. One story behind this cake goes that it is sweet enough to attract and delight...
Film Review: If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
Afternoons critic Kate Rodger is here to share what's on at the cinema: No Tears on the Field If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
Freaky Friday!
It's the home for your spooky stories and eerie coincidences. If you have an experience to share get in touch on 2101 or email me at jesse@rnz.co.nz a...
Former Wiggle Emma Watkins on how she became Emma Memma!
Emma Watkins, is one of Australia - and New Zealand's - most beloved children's entertainers. Known for her time as the iconic 'Yellow Wiggle' she's c...
World record attempt: Why Jono Ridler is swimming for days on end
Depending on the conditions he swims two six-hour stints a day, five days in a row, before taking a rest day. He's attempting to break the world recor...
Humans and animals are attracted to the same mating sounds - yes really!
Humans may have more in common with animals than we thought, especially when it comes to attraction. New research suggests we're drawn to the same mat...
A piece of New Zealand in a Hollywood blockbuster
'Project Hail Mary' - the new Hollywood blockbuster starting Ryan Gosling, has a New Zealand connection. One of the film's most pivotal scenes include...
Is NZ heading towards the privatisation of health care?
Data from Stats NZ shows that trust in our public health system has been falling for well over a decade. 35 percent of New Zealand adults invest in he...
The Magic Faraway Tree's Jessica Gunning
Even in an enchanted tree where fairies and men with faces like the moon live, someone has to do the laundry. And in a film adaptation of the classic...
History with Dr Grant Morris:Past fuel crises
Dr Grant Morris chats to Jesse about carless days, CNG and lower speed limits - driving in NZ in 1979 - truths vs myths. The 2026 Iran War has resulte...
Why are Auckland's trees disappearing?
Every second Thursday we like to try to solve some of the world's problems, today we're turning our attention to trees or more specifically why they'r...
NZ Sporting History with Grant 'Voice of Rugby' Nisbett
Time for NZ Sporting History, where we reminisce about the great sporting events and moments of the past. Today though we're leaving the field and hea...
Group Chat: Wooden Influencer Set for Children?!
Thursdays means it's time for group chat where we talk about the news that doesn't make the bulletins but might be all over your social media feeds. J...
Why don't we seem to learn from extreme weather events?
Our next story is especially pertinent today as much of the country gets lashed by wild weather. Researchers warn New Zealand is stuck in what they ca...
How quantum physics are being applied to batteries
Quantum physics - it's a heavy topic for a Thursday afternoon, but stay with us, because what if quantum physics could help you charge your mobile pho...
Pain at the pump: Is public transport the best answer?
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, so does our pain at the pump. Earlier this week the government announced a fuel relief package, giving a...
Explainer: How do Paywave and Card Surcharges actually work?
PayWave and card surcharges are back in the news today. Those are the fees you pay when you choose not to put your card into the EFTPOS terminal. Toda...
Easy Eats: Sarah Tuck's Mum’s Dutch Chicken Ragout
It's Wednesday which means a chance to talk food. Kelly Gibney is away but we're stoked to have Dish Magazine's Chief Executive and Editor Sarah Tuck...
Heading Off to Bugaboo Mountains in Canada
Time for heading off now! Our weekly travel segment where we jet around the world gathering tips and tricks for your future holidays. Let us know if y...
Are our boys okay? Delving deep into the "Manosphere"
Louis Theroux's recent documentary, 'Inside the Manosphere' put the spotlight on some really concerning content and content makers circulating online....
Single Fin Mingle
If you've noticed one too many leaves starting to change colour and you're doing everything you can to hold onto those summer vibes, this conversation...