Afternoons

1:15 What can be done to reduce retail crime?

Retail crime is back in the news with Briscoes and Rebel Sport boss Rod Duke telling media shoplifting has advanced to being aggressive and increasingly driven by gangs. 

Which got us wondering if crime in New Zealand is getting more brazen - and if so, how can we stop it? 

1:20 Hear ye Hear ye! Bluff has a new town crier! Back in June we interview a Bluff local about the town's daunting search for a new town crier. 

Well, the hunt is over. the robes have been steamed, a new bell has been commissioned, and Bill Lind has been appointed as Bluff's official town crier.

1:25 The New Zealand teenager hitting all the right notes

We've celebrated the achievements of several young New Zealanders this week, but how about a scholarship to one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world? 

18-year-old musician Sea-am Thompson recently finished up at St Andrew's College in Christchurch, and next month he'll fly to Oxford University in England with an organ scholarship. 

It's the result of years of hard work and grit, and Sea-am Thompson chats to Jesse.

1:35 How a Christchurch indie band got a residency in Seoul

If you're a regular Afternoons listener, you might remember Christchurch indie band There's A Tuesday from when they performed on NZ Live in July

Well since then the band have been doing some very exciting things. 

They just returned from a 10-day residency in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. 

Nat Hutton and Minnie Robberts from the band are here to tell us all about it! 

1:45 Great album - Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life

If you search for greatest albums of all time .. Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life seems to always be a contender ..  it's ranked No. 4 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums and both Michael Jackson and George Michael called it their favorite Stevie Wonder album.

Songs in the key of life came out in 1976 and debuted at number one on the billboard pop albums chart .. staying there for fourteen weeks. 

All 21 songs on the album were written, arranged, produced and composed by Stevie Wonder. 

1: 55 You're the Judge: Is it wrong to kiss your pet then kiss your partner?

We're starting a new segment today called 'You're the Judge' where we present both sides of an issue and you, our audience, decide who is right.

A few weeks ago we asked for the problems that have you stumped .. and got some curly concerns .. starting with if it is wrong to kiss your pet then kiss your partner. 

The person who wrote to us wants to remain anonymous ... but they explained that they have two cats and they love cuddling them, cuddles which include kissing their heads. 

But their partner thinks lips on pets should not then be lips on humans. 

Text us 2101 with who you think is right. 

2:10 Group Chat: Why was the world's reaction to Taylor Swift's engagement so big?

Group chat is a chance to discuss the issues filling up your group chats, dominating the walk to school conversations and slowing down the queue to the coffee machine. 

Culture 101's Perlina Lau and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson join Jesse.

2:30 A-Z of Aotearoa: G is for Great Walks It's time for our A-Z of Aotearoa - where we dive into the people, places, and things that make Aotearoa New Zealand what it is.

So far, we've covered aviation, Billy T James, Charles Upham, dairies, and the popularity of e-bikes.

Today for the letter G we're heading into the great outdoors, taking a closer look at one of the country's most iconic experiences, the 'Great Walks' of New Zealand

There are currently 11 Great walks across the country providing walks with access to some of the country's most spectacular natural landscapes and wildlife. 

3:15 Your Money with Mary Holm: Are you a financial failure if you don't own a home?

It's time to talk money matters with Mary Holm and today we're going to focus on an issue many New Zealanders are grappling with are you a financial failure if you don't own a home?

A recent survey of New Zealanders: (By One Choice) shows half who don't currently own a home are not even somewhat confident home ownership will be achievable for them. But does that matter?

3:45 The pre-Panel 

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.