National
Person rushed to hospital after medical event at Christchurch childcare centre
One patient was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Jesse Goes Clubbing!
We're trying something new here on Afternoons, we've decided Monday is club day, a chance for Jesse to hit the clubs. If you have a club you'd like Jesse to join for the day please get in touch at… Audio
Find out how AI is helping identify bird song
Last week we spotted an invitation to an event in Hamilton that had us intrigued; it was a conversation about how artificial intelligence can help identify the birds singing around us. We hear so much… Audio
Asbestos sand: How worried should you be?
Concern is sweeping the country amid a possible asbestos contamination of coloured play sands, with 120 schools and early play centers having contacted the Ministry of Education on this issue… Audio
Horse instead of beef? How your diet can affect climate change
We all know the climate is in strife, and something needs to change. We've talked at length on Afternoons about Government, council and individual action and how it can make a difference, but what… Audio
Review: I Fought the Law - A gripping tale of one woman's dogged battle for justice
Sheridan Smith shines in this gripping true tale of a mother's 15-year campaign to get justice for her murdered daughter.
Breathing again: A mountain biker's second chance at life
After struggling with a rare lung condition, Rotorua-based Kath Cross is back on her bike to raise awareness for people and causes close to her heart.
Lit mag pulled from Whitcoulls shelves
Founder and editor-in-chief of Folly, Emily Makere Broadmore, joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Biggest Indian popstar on planet transforms Spark Arena
With bhangra, beats and boundless energy, Diljit Dosanjh served up a joyous ode to Punjabi pride.
First Up the Podcast - 14 November 2025
First Up the Podcast for the 14th November 2025. Audio
Does life have to be a never-ending workout?
From standing desks to weighted vests during Zoom calls: has our pursuit of wellness turned regular life into a never-ending workout?
The Luftwaffe arrives at Woodbourne for joint exercise
Samantha Gee went to Woodbourne Airbase to observe Operation Tuhono Rangi Audio
Minister of Fruit and Veggies brings us his Fruit of the Week
Our Minister of Fruit and Veggies brings us his Fruit of the Week. Also asparagus. Audio
'Guess who's coming to you': Killer makes 600 calls before fatal stabbing frenzy
Nathan Boulter hid behind a tree, watching his ex-girlfriend come home from the supermarket with her children. Then he struck.
The Pre-Panel for 13 November 2025
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Could another aurora light up NZ skies tonight?
Keen stargazers could be in for another glimpse on an aurora that lit up skies at the southern end of the country on Wednesday night. Audio
Long-time host Jenny-May Clarkson leaving TVNZ's Breakfast
After nearly 20 years on working with TVNZ, the co-host will be leaving her role later this month.
First Up the Podcast - Thursday 13th November 2025
First Up the Podcast for Thursday 13th November 2025, First Up - Voice of the Nathan. Audio
The week in politics from the Labour Party's perspective
Willow-Jean Prime discusses the week in politics from the Labour Party's perspective Audio
Ocean going Hawaiian waka visit Northland
Northland reporter Peter de Graaf has new of the visit to the region of two ocean going Hawaiian waka Audio
