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Critter of the Week: Red Mistletoe (Peraxilla tetrapetala)
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know we have nine mistletoes native to New Zealand? Meet Peraxilla tetrapetala, the endemic red mistletoe! They are especially slow growing an...
Weekend Stuff: Lynda Hallinan shares gardening tips
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Weekend stuff with Lynda Hallinan
Food: Connie Clarkson's Coconut Chili BBQ Salmon Show
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manager of Auckland Council's Kitchen Project Connie Clarkson joins me now with a divine sounding dish. The recipe is here
Film Review with Dom Corry
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our critic Dom Corry shares his picks from the latest crop of new releases. Avatar: Fire and Ash, released in theaters this week. The Housemaid, which...
A local take on UAPs (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena)
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday we spoke with the director of 'The Age Of Disclosure' about his new documentary on UFO's .. which are now officially known as UAP's or Unide...
Chris Parkers' Christmas Survival Guide
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The irony of course is that despite it being the season when people come together to break bread and party, it's also an increasingly stressful time f...
Could tears be the key to diagnosing Parkinson's disease
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could human tears be the key to diagnosing Parkinson's disease? Well, that's what some New Zealander researchers are trying to find out. Parkinson's d...
Time out: The sport CEOs throwing in the towel
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a huge week in New Zealand sport - but not so much for action on the field. This morning news broke of the resignation of New Zealand Cricke...
Your Money with Mary Holm
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time to talk money matters now, personal financial whizz Mary Holm is with Jesse and today she's looking at mortgages and whether it is better to pay ...
A-Z of Aotearoa: N for Northland
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for A-Z of Aotearoa, where we take you through a subject that plays a huge role in New Zealand life. We're working our way down the Alphabet...
Group Chat with Perlina Lau and Kate Rodger
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to talk about the topics clogging up your group chats, the conversations offering respite from Christmas chaos. It's our last chat of 2025 s...
The ins and outs of a 3D printed house
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The country's first on-site 3D-printed home has been built in South Auckland's Waiuku While a small number of 3D-printed concrete houses have already ...
Find out how to create a neurodivergent friendly house
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As diagnoses of autism and ADHD rise, more people are thinking about how their homes can better support neurodivergent needs The aim of neurodivergent...
How underwater turbines could help power New Zealand
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A huge study has been underway to find prime locations for underwater turbines, which are powered by the tides - something known as Tidal Stream Energ...
Celebrating 75 years of Christchurch International Airport
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks an important anniversary in New Zealand's aviation history. 75 years ago today, the ribbon was cut on Christchurch International Airport, ...
Stories from Our Changing World
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon joins Jesse to share some exciting news about the Kakapo Files.
Feature: A side of Bear Grylls you've never seen before
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bear Grylls has done some really hard things; fighting off a boa constrictor in a flooded ravine, drinking liquid from elephant dung in the dry Savann...
Easy Eats: Mushroom, rosemary and walnut sourdough stuffing
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Gibney joins me to chat all things food and share a recipe. You can find the recipe here
Music Critic: Tony Stamp shares his picks
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Music 101 producer Tony Stamp suggests some songs to listen to: Sharon Jones: How Do You Let a Good Man Down Gnonnas Pedro and his Dadjes Band: Feso J...
Heading Off to Nashville, USA!
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time for heading off, our weekly travel segment, where you share your adventures and offer any tips or tricks to wannabe travellers. Today we're off t...
Comedy legend Tofiga Fepulea’i on winning the 2025 Topp Prize
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samoan comedy legend Tofiga Fepulea'i has been named the New Zealand Comedy Trust's prestigious Topp Prize recipient for 2025 Tofiga has been entertai...
Why 'Backyard Ultra' events are taking off in NZ
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The concept of 'Last One Standing' or 'Backyard Ultra' events is simple but some might say, brutal. Participants run a 6.71km loop once an hour starti...
What you need to know before you go camping this summer
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last week of work for many of you, which might mean your attention turns to a summer camping trip. We are very fortunate to have 325 Depar...
Obtaining permits for trapping feral cats might get a leasier
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Currently the Department of Conservation gives out permission after a process that includes filling out paper forms and supplying maps with trapping a...
Spoken Feature: Thrift
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Katy Gosset looks at the property market, and meets two friends who have pooled resources in order to make owning a home a reality.
Feature interview: The Art of Sisu
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Danes have hygge, a cultural inclination to try to make things cosy. In Finland, they have a very different cultural trait called sisu, a quiet, i...
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As vigils for victims are held and more information about the alleged gunmen of the Bondi Beach attacks is revealed, Sydney residents are still reelin...
Critter of the Week Merchandise Fund
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Critter of the Week merchandise that some of you lovely people have purchased has raised more than four thousand dollars for conservation charitie...
Podcast Reviews
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Panel producer Tessa Guest is with Jesse to chat about what podcasts she's enjoying and is keen to share with us. Tape Notes, hosted by John Kenne...
DJ SuperGran: The 81-year-old joining the R & V line up!
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An 81-year-old Gisborne great grandmother has joined the DJ line-up for this years' Rhythm & Vines festival Molly Pardoe aka DJ SuperGran will debut w...
Calling all thrillseekers! Want a rollercoaster in your garden?
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If the Gold Coast theme parks are a little too spendy for you right now .. and you can't face the crowds at Rainbow's End .. fear not .. an Auckland d...
Asphalt versus Chipseal - What's the difference?
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of Papamoa residents are fighting back against a council proposal that they help pay for their own road repairs. Seven streets are set for ro...
Changes to the Foreign Buyers Ban have been confirmed
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's official .. the foreign buyers ban, which has always seemed to attract commentary - both good and bad - is changing. Policy changes to the foreig...
Here Now
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here Now is an RNZ podcast hosted by Kadambari Raghukumar, it focuses on the journeys people make to New Zealand, their identities and perspectives, a...
Feature
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For years, it was easy to dismiss talk of UAPs, Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, formerly known as UFOs. But director and producer Dan Farah argues t...
Reaction to the Bondi Beach terrorist attack
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vigils are being held around the world to pay tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach attack - who range in age from 10 to 87. 15 people were killed...
Television Critic: Pluribus and Malice
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our telly critic Dominic Corry is here with me to share his picks: Pluribus - Apple TV Malice - Prime Video
How do we know what supplements we actually need?
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From multivitamin gummies to creatine and collagen powders... it can feel like we're being bombarded with products that promise more energy, better sl...
The marine scientist fighting misinformation over ocean issues
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marine scientists say New Zealanders want to engage with ocean issues but doing that is getting harder. Knowing what information to trust online is ge...
Celebrating the New Zealanders who run towards danger
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is remarkable video footage of an Australian man tackling one of the Bondi shooters you can watch it on rnz.co.nz His act of bravery is being la...
Bondi Shooting: How locals are reacting
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian officials are describing the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach as a targeted, antisemitic terror attack. Police say the two people behi...
Critter of the Week: Turbott’s Weevil (Anagotus turbotti)
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse and Forest and Bird's Nicola Toki discuss this week's critter of the week is the beautiful and emblematic Turbott's Weevil. These large, flightl...
Weekend Stuff: Getting your home clean for Christmas
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is such a busy time of year; we're well into the festive season; kids are finishing school; there are visitors aplenty and that's before we even ge...
Food: Turkey Burgers for the win!
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shared Kitchen's Julie Biuso joins Jesse and has a great summery recipe to share, Turkey burgers!
Films: Kate Rodger on what to watch this summer
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Best of 2025: One Battle After Another; Sinners; Tina What to see next: Avatar; Not Only Fred Dagg; Song Sung Blue; My Brothers Band
Freaky Friday
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time to get your freak on! Please send us your terrifying tales! It could be something that sounds spooky, a taste of the occult or a bizarre co-incid...
Feesh and Cheeps? We look at the evolution of the Kiwi accent
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do fish and chips, pen and six all have in common? Answer? They're some of the words we New Zealanders get mocked the most for. Some find our acc...
The Tongan film going for Oscar glory
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue' is a short film directed by Vea Mafile'o. It stars Lucianne Buchanan in the lead role, who also wrote the script. The fi...
Why some NZ apple growers are ditching the US
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of New Zealand's major apple growers, Hawke's Bay's "Yummy Fruit", has stopped shipping to the U-S as a result to President Trump's tariffs. The 1...
Meet New Zealand Rugby's Referee of the Year
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ardie Savea took out Player of the Year at the NZ Rugby Awards last night, but another big award went to someone who spends 80 minutes trying not to b...
The community project getting Critter of the Week merch funding
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Critter of the Week merchandise raised more than four thousand dollars for conservation charities. So we asked our listeners to send us an email w...
History with Dr Grant Morris
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand is the most beautiful country in the world ... that's a phrase that gets used an awful lot ... and whether it is true or not, doesn't seem...
Solving the World's Problems: Deliberate democracy
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Wilson joins Jesse to right some wrongs - today he looks at an example of democracy in action - because he says he's "seen the future of democra...
NZ Sporting History: The Legend that is Mark Graham
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time for sporting history and today Jesse talks to rugby league legend Mark Graham. Mark started out playing for Otahuhu, then from 1977 to 1988 he pl...
Relationships
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Okay it is time to talk relationships; Jesse is joined by Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology.
What are nicotine pouches and should we be worried?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First we needed to worry about cigarettes .. then vapes .. and now nicotine pouches. Nicotine pouches are pretty much what they sound like - a sachet ...
What's going on at Auckland's Sanctuary Mahi Whenua Gardens?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland community is disputing the development of housing on the site of the Sanctuary Mahi Whenua Gardens. The gardens are based on the old Unite...
Why the US wants to crack down on your social media
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The process to get into the United States could be changing. Visitors from New Zealand, and other countries like Australia and Europe, have to apply f...
Search for the yellow legged hornet widens
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Biosecurity NZ has now doubled its surveillance zone for the insect on Auckland's North Shore Biosecurity teams will now monitor an 11 km radius acros...
Feature: Why doing less could be the answer to better parenting
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the school holidays approach along with the idea of having to entertain kids during the break, Dr Camilo Oritz has one piece of advice. Relax. The ...
Bookmarks with Cameron Rhodes
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time for bookmarks, where we get interesting people to share their picks of books, music, films and anything else that takes their fancy. Today I'm jo...
BBQ courgette and sweetcorn salad with basil yoghurt dressing
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each week on a Wednesday Kelly Gibney shares a recipe that is delicious and nutritious without being too demanding on time. Today's salad celebrates a...
Heading Off to The Great Wall of China
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our chance to travel to places others have explored - this week we are off to China.
Making the Tank Farm in AKL's Wynyard Quarter a public space.
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A few years ago, plans to regenerate and restore Wynyard Quarter on Tamaki Makaurau's waterfront were announced. But one of the issues in turning it i...
Stories from Our Changing World
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time now for our regular catch up with Claire Concannon for Our Changing World. And this week, she's got a story from RNZ journalist Veronika Meduna, ...
This "everyday Kiwi" was awarded NDF's Civilian of the Year.
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This year it's gone to Mark Taylor. Mark has contributed to the Navy for more than 35 years as both a uniformed official and as a civilian. He joins J...
Game On! What is going on with NZ sport and governance?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A power struggle looks to be brewing at NZ Cricket over the future of the domestic game. NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink is understood to be ...
On the up! Reaction to the latest tourism numbers
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're going to start the show with some good news because the latest visitor stats are out and it's looking positive for Kiwi tourist operators. Stats...
Is laser eye surgery really all it's cracked up to be?
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When filmmaker Dana Conroy's doctor suggested laser eye surgery, or LASIK, to correct her nearsightedness, it seemed like a good idea. With success ra...
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's find out what's happening in Australia, our man on the ground there is Brad Foster and he joins Jesse. Today he'll talk about the bushfires, why...
Book Critic: Some top picks for the holidays
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our critic Catherine Robertson has got some cracking recommendations for you Clown Town by Mick Herron (Baskerville) It's Been Six Weeks Since My Last...
What exactly is going on with the WBD acquisition?
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you combine three huge companies, billionaires and the US President? The fascinating story of the attempts to acquire Warner Brot...
Should we care that NZ is falling in Global GDP Ranking?
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
But we've gone from being in the top seven, to 36th in GDP ranking, with countries like Czech Republic, Lithuania and Slovenia surpassing us. So what ...
Crime against food: A deep dive into NZ's worst recipes
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One small request led to dozens and dozens of emails, so it seems that a bad meal sticks in your memory much like a bad smell. We've invited Steve Bra...
Explainer: What the Resource Management Act should do
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now we don't know about you, but the words Resource Management Act, are quite hard to get enthused about. But we want to be enthused, because we know ...
Feature: A guide to good food - and why you need it
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
These days it feels like there have never been more wrong ways to eat right. Everywhere you turn there's a new rule, a new label, or some flashy food ...
Expert Feature: Everything you need to know about space
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're delving into the great unknown, space, the final frontier. So, if there's anything you've always wanted to know about outer space, rockets...
Jesse Goes Clubbing!
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday is club day here at Afternoons because my team is determined that I go clubbing. So if you have a club you'd like me to join for the day please...
Television Critic: What's good on the small screen
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time to talk about what's good to watch on the small screen now - our critic Philippa Rennie joins me to share her top picks. Dead Ahead (TVNZ) Boots ...
Quirky collectibles: Find out about a 10-million-year-old crab
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the years, Christine Fernyhough has built an extraordinary private collection of New Zealand objects, spanning everything from the 1860s through ...
What does globalisation mean in 2025?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week some of the world's most influential economists gathered for the University of Auckland's inaugural International Economics Workshop. Much w...
Ring your bell! What is electric bike etiquette
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Morning Report, there was an interview about electric bikes on the Timber Trail, which led to many listeners giving feedback about electric b...
It's hot! So hot! Is this the new normal?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer has well and truly arrived, with the heat a big topic of conversation in the RNZ office. MetService has issued a heat alert for Hawke's Bay war...
Food: Caramelised Onion Sausage Roll Wreath
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time to talk food and today we're joined by Alix Mahy, who's behind One Hand Stirring, a one stop shop for family, and budget, friendly recipes. Her r...
Film Review: Zooptopia 2 and Nuremberg
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Film critic Kate Rodger joins Jesse to share her take on Nuremberg and Zootopia 2.
Freaky Friday
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every week before 2pm we delve into your strangest and spookiest experiences. As always if you have one to share, drop us a message on 2101 and our pr...
Why makes a successful company stand out from the rest?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's fair to say businesses in almost every industry, right across the country, have been doing it tough recently. Which is why it is so good to celeb...
How can we ensure our kids are safe playing sport?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're all aware of the benefits of children playing sport; learning to work as part of a team, increasing fitness, developing self-confidence, the lis...
What's going on with property prices in Auckland?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
House prices in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland continue to lag behind many other parts of the country Cotality has released its latest data which shows a 0....
Bringing Pixie Williams' voice back to vinyl
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Blue Smoke was first released in 1949, when it arguably made Pixie Williams New Zealand's first pop star. Now seventy seven years later, Holiday Recor...
Your Money with Mary Holm
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to talk money matters with Mary Holm now and she brings us good news on mortgages! This week's topics: 1. Official cash rate dropped again. ...
Group Chat: Chat GPT fails and weighing into Wicked
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Rodger and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson are in studio with Jesse to talk about all the content clogging up their group chats.
A-Z of Aotearoa: M for Maori Battalion
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Rodger and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson are in studio with Jesse to talk about all the content clogging up their group chats.
Sri Lanka is dealing with a disaster - how can we help?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last few days tropical cyclones have combined with heavy monsoon rains across South Asia with devastating results. There has been severe floo...
Rating the very best of NZ TV and Film from the 2010s.
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Spinoff's Alex Casey and Tara Ward have been commissioned to curate a list of the very best New Zealand film and television from the 2010s The pai...
What is the Emissions Trading Scheme Auction?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday the final emissions trading scheme auction of the year failed to clear. That means there were no bidders for any of the carbon credits up fo...
Stories from Our Changing World
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time now to catch up with Our Changing World's Claire Concannon who has been learning about 'time use epidemiology'.
Feature interview: A Jeffrey Epstein survivor shares her story
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For a lot of people, the files the US Justice department has on convicted sex offender and millionaire Jeffery Epstein are just something to speculate...
Bookmarks with American singer songwriter Santigold
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time for bookmarks now, the feature where an interesting person shares their favourite cultural picks with us and today we're joined by American singe...
Easy Eats: Rotisserie chicken panzanella
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Gibney shares her recipe for rotisserie chicken panzanella.