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In 2020, we'll see a very ugly US presidential election, the "very long saga" of Brexit dominating British politics and, hopefully, real action on climate change, says the editor of The Economist's… Audio

Jennifer Kerr from The Compost Collective explains the basics of the three main methods of composting, and gives us her top composting tips. Audio, Gallery

Is our obsession with taking pictures of animals doing them harm? Zara Bending, an Associate at the Centre for Environmental Law at Macquarie University discusses the potential pitfalls of wildlife… Audio

We thought today might be a good day to test your knowledge of all things Santa Claus and Christmas. Audio

We play the best songs from our Christmas song competition. Audio

A team of students from Auckland University are developing a virtual reality system that could help people with autism. Audio

When Bill Blakie's 'crook hip' made it too hard to get on his bike, the born-and-bred Southlander created his own low-to-the-ground electric bike. So far, he's has constructed over 40 and shipped them… Audio

Music legend Gray Bartlett is in to sing some classic Christmas songs during our first hour, with special guests Carson Taare and Mark Dennison. Audio

 American surfing pro Bethany Hamilton lost her left arm in a tiger shark attack when she was just 13 years old, and never hesitated to return to the water and the sport she loves so much. Video, Audio

Behind the Scenes of Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan and Ali Ventura. Audio

The best cooks in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu celebrate their local cuisine in Pacific Island Food Revolution. Already a hit in Australia and across the Pacific, Series 1 is now available on TVNZ… Video, Audio

With so many Christmas parties and so many friends to see, it can be a challenging season for the sober. Audio

A website's been launched to encourage Maori to connect with each other to talk about food choices and lifestyles. He Ika Haehae Kupenga editor, Philip McKibbin explains what its all about. Audio

From netballer to award-winning musician, JessB has become one of our most celebrated female rappers.  Video, Audio

It's seven sleeps to Christmas! If you're swinging by a bookshop, or even your own bookshelves to find a last minute present for someone, what are they going to want to read? RNZ producer and former… Audio

We talk to Billy Bragg and music, the election in the UK and his upcoming tour. Audio

One of the temporary residents at the Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre had it out for a PhD student at the centre. Audio

Julie Biuso shares a superb recipe for Roast Leg of Lamb with Orange &Thyme. She also give us some tips for making perfect gravy, carving meat and getting your knives nice and sharp. Audio

Behind the Scenes of Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan and Ali Ventura. Audio

With their high-energy mix of alt pop and rock weirdness, Ha the Unclear are one of our favourite NZ Live acts. Now the Auckland-via-Dunedin band are spreading their infectious sound around the… Video, Audio

Each week at this time we bring you stories from New Zealanders who were forced to leave their homelands and have resettled here. This week, Afternoons speaks to Millad Rashidi from Afghanistan. Audio

Piki Toi is an artist's collective creating opportunities for people from the streets of Auckland. Margaret Lewis and Tiare Turetahi tell us about the uplifting mahi. Audio

Theia wrote a Christmas song in te reo, called Te Kaiwhakaora O Te Ao. She joins us in our Auckland studio with some very special guests to perform it live. Video, Audio

When therapist Lori Gottlieb experienced an unexpected setback in her life, she decided to get a taste of her own medicine and see a therapist.  Audio