Jesse Mulligan
Should teachers be able to post on social media about their students?
Sharing photos from your day at work is the norm, thanks to social media. But if you are a teacher - how much should you be allowed to share? Audio
Marine scientist goes viral after being targeted by spitting octopus
One of the temporary residents at the Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre had it out for a PhD student at the centre. Audio
First song: Foxtrots - 'Baby Y?'
Ahead of the Auckland Folk Festival musician Zoe Scott is travelling the country, playing music and living out of a van as she takes her single 'Baby Y?' on tour. Audio
Critter of the Week: Ngaio weevil
This week's critter is the Ngaio weevil, a giant flightless weevil found only on Stephen's Island. Audio
How to make perfect gravy and carve meat properly
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
After Afternoons Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan and Ali Ventura. Audio
NZ Live: Ha the Unclear
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
Film Review: Ali Ventura
Ali reviews Marriage Story and Peanut Butter Falcon and discusses the Christmas rom-com offerings on Netflix. Audio
Making New Zealand Home: Millad Rashidi
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: a collective of artists from the streets of Auckland
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
UK Elections - what the Exit Polls say
UK reporter Christian Smith discusses early results and possible outcomes in what is being called the most important Election in the UK for a generation. Audio
The latest from Whakaari / White Island
We hear an update from Whakaari - White Island recovery mission, and a personal story from charter operator Rick Pollock. Audio
Great album: Prince - 1999 Reissue
Considered one of the most iconic and influential double albums in rock history, this 1999 re-issue is the full album re-mastered for the very first time - it hit stores on 29th November. Audio
Theia performs her Christmas song Te Kaiwhakaora O Te Ao
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
After Afternoons Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan and Ali Ventura. Audio
Great album: Dusty Springfield - 'Dusty In Memphis'
Dusty Springfield - 'Dusty In Memphis' Audio
From Epstein to acupuncture - a skeptic's guide
Sometimes the only thing that stands between ever-expanding fake news and misinformation is someone with a robust sense of skepticism. Enter Dr Steven Novella. Audio
The music of Randy Newman
Randy Newman recently announced his first ever NZ shows. Music critic Simon Sweetman talks about why Randy Newman's music is important and details his tour. Video, Audio