Afternoons Podcast Options

2:18 PM.It may seem as if politics nowadays is far to outrageous to bother satirising, but 20 years ago that wasn't the case. The McGuillicuddy Serious Party added a dash of levity to the political process… Read more Audio

1:36 PM.Many creative people - artists, writers, performers - have to have a day job while they pursue their art. An exhibit in Auckland opening this week, Moonlight, celebrates the work done after work… Read more Audio

1:26 PM.Among the programmes aimed at reducing recidivism are education programmes through organisations like the Howard League, where volunteers help prisoners get educational qualifications. Read more Audio

1:17 PM.Some people just get maths, others not so much. The subject can be daunting - numbers, equations, and exams can strike fear into even the most studious students. Read more Audio

1:09 PM.American singer songwriter Dave Dondero joins us to perform live ahead of his North Island tour. In 2006 he was named by NPR's All Songs Considered as one of the "best living songwriters". Read more Audio

8:00 AM.Former refugees are being given opportunities to shine in their chosen professions thanks to the Red Cross Pathways to Employment programme - but it's a rough road to success with many barriers. Read more Audio, Gallery

3:27 PM.DoC's theatrened species ambassador, Nicola Toki tells us about this filamentous red algae known as the eyelash seaweed, dione arcuata.  Read more Audio

3:19 PM.We continue our series looking at multi day walks in New Zealand, and Lindsay Benbrook tells us about the Rees Dart track which is between the Routeburn and Caples tracks near Queenstown. Read more Audio, Gallery

3:08 PM.Last year Niki Bezzant shared with us how to make the perfect roast potato. Now she leaves her "Healthy Food Guide hat" at home to chat about the perfect mash. Read more Audio

2:26 PM.Auckland singer-songwriter Ben Tolich, aka Mali Mali, describes himself as "a messy, thoughtful, ambassador for pain and longing". He's just released his third full album Azimuth and performs four… Read more Video, Audio

1:36 PM.If you've seen the Hollywood movie Freedom Writers you'll know it's all about students using journals to write down their troubles. The concept inspired Gisborne teacher Michelle Lawrence, who decided… Read more Audio

1:27 PM.After Wellington nurse Shona Daubé was diagnosed with MS five years ago, she started sending group emails to her friends and family. These darkly humorous yarns have become the book Does My Bum Look… Read more Audio

1:18 PM.Some people weigh themselves everyday, others swear they never look at the numbers, many only get an update at the doctor. So is weighing yourself bad or not?  Read more Audio

9:06 PM.Astronomer Duncan Steel is an expert in detecting asteroids and comets, and in defending the earth from potential impacts. Read more Audio

3:25 PM.Barb Gilchrist from Timaru tells us about her masters thesis, in which she looked at nurses on TV, and whether or not this attracts or puts people off a career in nursing. Read more Audio

2:20 PM.Mary discusses suggestions made by a panel of experts at a recent conference on how to improve KiwiSaver. She's not keen on making the scheme compulsory, and wants to see an end to "total… Read more Audio

1:36 PM.Every Thursday morning, the shops of Waiheke Island fill up with Gulf News fans in Zimmer frames. A locally-owned publication that truly advocates for its community will always get readers, says owner… Read more Audio, Gallery

1:22 PM.Solar-powered 'Bigbelly' rubbish bins have been munching up New Zealand waste since 2015. The managing director of an Auckland waste firm tells Jesse Mulligan how they work. Read more Audio