Jesse Mulligan
Freaky Friday
Today for the final Freaky Friday of 2023 we hear from Peter from Christchurch and Denise from Auckland. Audio
Music feature: Listener's Christmas music
For the last music feature of 2023 we decided to ask the listeners for their favourite, but not usual, Christmas tunes. You did not disappoint. The whole hour is dedicated to Christmas songs from our… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services, Dan Watson, talks to Jesse about what cyber-criminals are saying about AI and Chat GPT type tools, a warning about default passwords on… Audio
What's up in Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster reveals Christmas travel plans for Aussies, flooding in Cairns, and reports on a call for motorists to slow down this holiday period after a horrific weekend on Australian roads. He also… Audio
Keeping golden clams out of Lake Taupō
Planned commercial boating events at one of our summer hot spot have been cancelled, in an effort to protect the lake from the unwanted freshwater gold clam. To find out more Taupo District Mayor… Audio
What we need to do to move on climate change commitments
The United Nations conference on Climate Change, or COP28, wrapped up in Dubai last week, agreeing to ratchet up climate action before the end of the decade. Chief Executive Officer of Eco Choice… Audio
NZ Sporting history replay: Dame Lois Muir
Each day this week we're replaying one our NZ Sporting history interviews from 2023. Today we've got Jesse's chat with the legendary Dame Lois Muir. Audio
Cooking tips from a food physicist
The festive season of course means a wide variety of festive food. For those in charge of the Christmas fare that means achieving the perfect food texture. Sophia Rodrigues is a food physicist based… Audio
Pet owners encouraged to call before taking animals into emergency care
For many New Zealanders, they're part of the family. But what should you do if your precious pet is sick or hurt and and the vet clinic is closed. It's a scenario we're being urged to think about… Audio
Heritage status possible for 'space ship' home in Christchurch
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is seeking submissions on a proposal to list the Area 51 Futuro House in Ohoka, on the outskirts of Christchurch, as a Category 1 historic place. Audio, Gallery
NZ Sporting history: Eve Rimmer
Today we're talking about the life and achievements of one of our most successful athletes. Eve Rimmer was the first woman to represent New Zealand at the Paralympics, and first person to win a medal.
…Freaky Friday
Today we have two more Freaky Friday stories to share, both are from Christchurch. We hear from Melanie and Jeanie, who have their own very different stories. Audio
Whamageddon - why Christmas is a special month for fans
Whamageddon made headlines this week when a football stadium DJ made an apology for playing Wham!'s Last Christmas, potentially knocking 7000 people out of the viral game. Afternoons producer Sally… Audio
Piano accompaniment to the Christmas cheer in Palmerston North
A bedazzled grand piano in Palmerston North is creating some Christmas cheer, and attracting a steady stream of visitors keen to tickle the ivories. Allen Birchler speaks to Jesse. Audio
Clearing Old Man's Beard from the Zealandia fence line
A group of volunteers in Wellington are on a mission to rid the city of Old Man's Beard, a vine that smothers New Zealand native bush. Nigel Charman from Old Man's Beard Free Wellington speaks to… Audio
First song: Aacacia
To start our Friday we've got a new track from super talented Taupo singer songwriter Aacacia. She'll be hitting the road with Drax Project in a couple of weeks to play shows with them in Mangawhai… Audio
The Best of Afternoons 2023
Host Jesse Mulligan shares his five favourite interviews from RNZ's weekday afternoon show.
Aotearoa's own 'Willy Wonka' opens his flagship shop
Making chocolate magic of his own here in Aotearoa is Māori chocolatier Tom Wright from Ao Cacao. Tom is ending the year on a high, having just opened his flagship store, and returning from a trip to… Audio
Taranaki Taekwondo Master at 80
Reaching the honour of taekwondo master at the age of 80 is the latest achievement for Taranaki's Dale Copeland. She also holds a master's degree in mathematics as well as being an 'assembly artist'… Audio