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.
Episodes
May 17, 2024 • 14 mins
This week’s critter is the pūtawa or bracket fungus (also known as white punk, pangu or morepork bread). The fruiting body of this fungus looks a bit like a caramel-coloured flying saucer that crashed into a tree. It's got a great history too!
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May 17, 2024 • 8 mins
Builder Stan Scott's back today to help with some handy hints and tips for your DIY projects or repairs around the house. If you have any questions for Stan please text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.
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May 17, 2024 • 6 mins
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to play.
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May 17, 2024 • 6 mins
Today's recipe has a little bit of heat to warm you up on these colder days. Nic Watt, chef and restaurateur for MASU, INCA and Akarana Eatery, joins Jesse to share his recipe for a tasty morsel.
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May 17, 2024 • 13 mins
Today Dom talks to Jesse about new Netflix movie Unfrosted, horror/thriller The Strangers and family fantasy film IF.
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May 17, 2024 • 6 mins
Our weekly segment where we ask listeners to share their strange and spooky stories. If you have a spooky tale to share, email afternoons@rnz.co.nz with the details!
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May 17, 2024 • 11 mins
If you're a fan of jigsaw puzzles and you fancy yourself as a bit of a whizz at getting them done in a jiffy - there's now a competition for you to show off your skills. Competitive speedpuzzling is coming to our shores.
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May 17, 2024 • 6 mins
Massey design student Isabel Nicholls has taken out the university's Grand Ideas competition with her comfortable, eco-friendly, health-prioritising postpartum underwear. They're called 'Nurture'. Isabel Nicholls speaks to Jesse.
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May 17, 2024 • 11 mins
Wool has been one of our primary products and exports for over half a century, but even greater than the quantity of our wool is the quality. The resignation of New Zealand's only two wool classing tutors has the sector worried.
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May 16, 2024 • 17 mins
This week Mary talks about a recent conference run by the Retirement Commission - Te Ara Ahunga Ora. It was all about planning next steps in their National Strategy for Financial Capability. Mary talks to Jesse about what that means for us.
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May 16, 2024 • 28 mins
For Sports History NZ today our guest has recently called time on one of the most decorated careers in New Zealand basketball.
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May 16, 2024 • 15 mins
A report last week highlighted the cultural and economic value our fashion, clothing and textiles industry provides.
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May 16, 2024 • 11 mins
Awards season is truly upon us, with this year's Best Tasting Tap Water in New Zealand awards happening tonight in New Plymouth.
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May 16, 2024 • 9 mins
Prostate cancer is symptomless disease which kills 700 New Zealand men a year and has overtaken breast cancer in terms of deaths.
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May 15, 2024 • 28 mins
A surge of suffering is happening to teenagers around the world with rising rates of anxiety, depression and self harm. We changed their childhoods with smartphones says social psychologist Dr Jonathan Haidt.
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May 15, 2024 • 28 mins
Our Bookmarks guest today has made history more than once Maori Professor Jacinta Ruru is with Jesse for Bookmarks this week.
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May 15, 2024 • 9 mins
This week on Easy Eats Sam Parish has a great recipe that can be used in a number of different meals. It's, as always, fast, budget friendly and a crowd pleaser.
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May 15, 2024 • 12 mins
Today Alex talks to Jesse about Indigenous 100 Podcast and Being Well
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May 15, 2024 • 6 mins
For Heading Off today we're looking at what's on offer for the luxury travellers coming to our shores.
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May 15, 2024 • 9 mins
Come the 10th of July, Tamaki Makaurau Auckand will sound a little sweeter. 11,000 singers from more than 250 choirs will hit the city for the 2024 World Choir Games. =
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