Afternoons for Thursday 17 July 2025

1:15 Find out how seaweed could prevent global famine

A new study from the University of Canterbury has shown that seaweed could potentially avert a significant number of deaths from starvation in the future. 

Mechanical Engineering Associate Professor David Denkenberger explains how.

1:25 The Auckland tattoo artist featuring in Lorde's music video

The music video for Lorde's latest single, 'Hammer', has racked up three-quraters-of-a-million views on YouTube. 

But the scene that seems to stick with people is the shot of Lorde leaning on a tree in the middle of a field while an artist tattoos her. 

Alma Proença is that tattooist, she talked to Jesse about the experience.

1:35 Move over football and hockey, here comes Hungerball. 

Hungerball is a new game that sees players in an inflatable arena try to score and defend their goal. 

It is growing in popularity with 12 arenas in Auckland, and now there's overseas interest after a video of the game went viral. 

Creator Andu Iordache spoke to Jesse. 

1:45 Great album: Dope Lemon's 'Golden Wolf'

Today's great album is Golden Wolf by Dope Lemon. 

For those unfamiliar with Dope Lemon, it is the solo project of Australian Inde-Folk musician Angus Stone, who you might know from his work with his sister Julia. 

Golden Wolf is the fifth album from Dope Lemon, and critics have praised it for making that summer feel last longer than the season, here's hoping it brings some sunshine to you this afternoon.

2:10 What is the "Gen Z stare" and why should you care?

Culture 101's Perlina Lau and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson explain the blank face response some Gen Z's use and why it is infuriating some older people. 

2:30 A-Z of Aotearoa: The Evolution of Dairies 

In today's installment of A-Z of Aotearoa, we're talking about the humble New Zealand dairy, and hear from historian Grant Morris, Christchurch diary owner Kinjan Shah, and Whananaki General Store owner Dallas Gurney. 

3:15 Your Money with Mary Holm: Find out why your KiwiSaver Statement is a must read

It's that time of the year when your KiwiSaver annual statement comes out. 

Mary Holm explains why you should read it!

3:35 Spoken Feature BBC Witness: The man who said no to Walt Disney

In 1941, Walt Disney made a tempting offer to a fellow pioneer of the animation industry, Quirino Cristiani - the author of the first animated feature film.

But he said no. 

The BBC's Witness History team talked to Quirino's grandson to find out why. 

3:45 The pre-Panel 

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.