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FIFA World Cup sees surge in demand despite international conflict
The conflict in the Middle East has caused widespread disruption for many major events around the world. Despite international turmoil, the upcoming FIFA World Cup hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico… Audio
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Kiwi drives through Middle East in attempt to get back to NZ
A Kiwi stuck in the Middle East has driven hours through the desert in an effort to race back to New Zealand. The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has disrupted travel in and out of the region with much… Audio
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The Pre-Panel for 4 March 2026
4 Mar 2026Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
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Feature Interview: Will distraction be our undoing?
4 Mar 2026Whenever we talk about misinformation, the state of democracy, or what new technology is doing to public debate, one book comes up over and over again even though it was written 40 years ago. Amusing… Audio
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Music Critic: Gorillaz new album "The Mountain"
4 Mar 2026Music critic Simon Sweetman joins Jesse to give his reckons on the Gorillaz latest album 'The Mountain'. It's the ninth album and arrives as the band celebrates its 25th anniversary - so has they… Audio
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Bookmarks with Ockham NZ Book Award finalist Laura Vincent!
4 Mar 2026Time for Bookmarks, that's our weekly feature where we spend some time chatting to interesting people about what interests them. Today Laura Vincent is going to share what she likes to listen to… Audio
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Easy Eats: Spring Onion and Black Pepper Mac 'n' Cheese
4 Mar 2026Kelly Gibney joins Jesse to share a recipe - click here if you would like it. Audio
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Heading Off on a roadie through Africa
4 Mar 2026If you have a other travel story you'd like to share on Heading Off - then get in touch on 2101 or Jesse@afternoons.co.nz Today we're chatting to Chris Watson from Tauranga, about his road trip along… Audio
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Stories from Our Changing World
4 Mar 2026Our Changing World host Claire Concannon chats to Jesse about what she's been discovering this week. Today they talk about the native species centrostephanus, the long spined urchin, and how it is… Audio
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From farm to eco-reserve: How Tahi was created
4 Mar 2026Twenty years ago, Tahi was a struggling cattle farm, today it's been transformed into a flourishing 800-acre eco-reserve on the Northland coast, home to 71 rare and endangered native birds. Dr John… Audio
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Behind the scenes with Sol3 Mio's Pene Pati
You'll know Pene Pati as one third of the much-loved Sol3 Mio From singing in church halls in South Auckland with his brother Amitai Pati, to sold-out shows around the world and performing on some of… Audio
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New All Blacks Coach announced - so what do experts think?
David Rennie has been named the new All Blacks coach, beating out Jamie Joseph for what many call the most pressured job in world rugby. The former Chiefs and Wallabies coach will lead the national… Audio
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Iran Conflict: What could new leadership in Iran look like?
In the hours after the attack on Iran, President Trump urged Iranians to "take over your government" and Prime Minister Netanyahu echoed that theme arguing that a regime change would be attainable… Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 March 2026
4 Mar 2026Breaking news on the new All Black coach: Joe Porter joins us; How long could Operation Epic Fury potentially go for? A security expert at the Lowy Institute spoke to Guyon Espiner; What is the… Audio
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Should New Zealand ban billionaires?
4 Mar 2026Should New Zealand ban billionaires? That's one of the questions in a new nationwide survey. Citibank trader Gary Stevenson is a key voice on taxing the rich and is in the country. He spoke to Guyon… Audio
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Latest news from Australia
4 Mar 2026The latest from Australia with Nine News political reporter Amanda Copp in Canberra. Audio
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What is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)?
4 Mar 2026What is the IRGC and why should NZ designate them a terrorism entity? Reza Parvizi, an Iranian-Kiwi human rights activist based in New Zealand spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
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How long could Operation Epic Fury potentially go for?
Daniel Flitton is a former analyst for the Office of National Assessments, Australia's peak intelligence assessment agency. Audio
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Dave Rennie named All Blacks coach
4 Mar 2026Breaking news on the new All Black coach, Joe Porter is with us. Audio
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How to stick it out when economic times get rough
4 Mar 2026It's not the easiest time for some Kiwi businesses right now. So what should you do if you're struggling? And what support is available? Audio
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The importance of a nuclear test monitoring site in the Outback
4 Mar 2026Deep in the heart of Australia's Northern Territory is a small research station, surrounded by an array of seismometers and infrasound sensors. It's there to detect nuclear weapon tests. Audio
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Dunedin Music Today: It’s all about creative bravery
4 Mar 2026Dunedin spawned a globally celebrated indie music phenomenon during the 1980s that proudly cemented the city's name in popular music history. Today's "sound" is a little different. Audio
