Are Black Friday sales really sales?
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Black Friday traditionally marks the start of the Christmas shopping season in the US and is the bus...
Meet the best hockey goalkeeper in the world!
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We want to start the show with some good news; Black Sticks' Grace O'Hanlon has been awarded goalkee...
The pre-Panel 20 November 2025
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Your Money with Mary Holm
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to talk about your money now, personal finance whizz Mary Holm joins Jesse and today she's...
NZ Sporting History: The one and only Barry Magee
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for NZ Sporting History, and today Jesse is joined by our oldest living Olympic medalist B...
Group Chat: the issues filling up your feeds
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time now for group chat, a chance for us to talk about the topics filling up your phone, distra...
Find out why the GM debate isn't just about food or labels
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently on the show we've been talking a bit about Genetic Modification, and the Gene Technology bi...
What exactly is a water crematorium?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we talked about how the country is running out of cemetery space last week we were inundated wi...
Ultra Processed Food - what should we be eating instead?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday on the show we started a conversation with Professor Boyd Swinburn about ultra processed f...
Butter prices falling at global auction - why not in shops too?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy prices fell for the 7th time in a row at last night's Global Dairy Auction with butter - a hot...
Stories from Our Changing World
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time now to catch up with Our Changing World's Claire Concannon, she's been talking to an Auckland-b...
Easy Eats: Black pepper beef stir fry
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday means we're halfway through the week, which is often when all cooking inspiration, or inde...
Heading Off: "Welcome to my Garden"
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time for our weekly travel segment Heading Off. On this segment last week we focussed on slow travel...
Honouring Douglas Wright
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A landmark trans-Tasman dance collaboration will honour Douglas Wright, one of New Zealand's most re...
The Epstein Files are to be released - so what happens now?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This morning - New Zealand time - the US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly - 427 to1- in...
Why ultra processed foods are even worse for us than we thought
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ultra-processed foods are becoming so dominant in our diets, they are causing a surge in diabetes, o...
Spoken Feature: Thrift
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Thrift is looking into decorating your home, without breaking the bank. In this second epi...
You're the Judge: Give us your reckons!
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our weekly segment where we ask the audience to help with irks or pickles that listeners have sent i...
Feature interview: Re-examining Christian values
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When John Fugelsang was growing up, his parents and his church taught him that Christianity was abou...
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse catches up with Brad Foster about the news across the Tasman. Today he'll chat about The Liber...
Book Critic: Christmas present suggestions
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Ross, the Director of Library at Auckland Grammar School and creator of the blog 'The Scho...
Podcast Critic: AI - how worried should we be really?
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It feels like every day there is something new to be across when it comes to artificial intelligence...
Find out about an award-winning community project in Taranaki.
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Taranaki programme which provides training and pathways into work has won an environmental award. ...
The talented Invercargill student shooting for the stars
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night at Parliament the Prime Minister's Space Prizes were presented. These prizes were establi...
The Hawkes Bay bridge that has people talking
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Hawke's Bay East Coast Branch Construction Awards celebrates outstanding infrastructure achievem...
Scam Alert! What can we do to stop losing money to scammers?
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new report by Netsafe and the global anti scam alliance shows that New Zealand lost a record $3 bi...
Expert Feature: How do you navigate a divorce or separation?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for our expert feature and today we're talking about navigating divorce & separation Along...
Feature Interview: What exactly is "workslop?"
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know it when you see it. An email from a co-worker or marketing pitch from a company that lands ...
Jesse Goes Clubbing!
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're trying something new here on Afternoons, we've decided Monday is club day, a chance for Jesse ...
Television Critic: Actor Michelle Langstone shares her picks
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk what to watch on the box now and who better to tell us what's good right now, than actor ...
Putting traditional building techniques into modern use
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mimiro is an ancient Maori building technique that sees wooden supports fastened together using join...
Find out how AI is helping identify bird song
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we spotted an invitation to an event in Hamilton that had us intrigued; it was a conversat...
Asbestos sand: How worried should you be?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Concern is sweeping the country amid a possible asbestos contamination of coloured play sands, with ...
Horse instead of beef? How your diet can affect climate change
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the climate is in strife, and something needs to change. We've talked at length on After...
A Decade of Critter of the Week! (Part two)
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Tuesday night we held a Critter of the Week live event to celebrate ten years of talking endanger...
A Decade of Critter of the Week! (Part one)
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week we held a special event in Auckland celebrating a decade of Critter of the Week. F...
Food with Julie Biuso
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Biuso has just got back from Greece and she's brought with her some summer food inspiration fo...
Film Review: Does The Running Man stack up to the original?
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Running Man Now You See Me: Now You Don't Keeper All in cinemas now.
Freaky Friday
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time for Freaky Friday, our home for your spooky stories, terrifying tales and eerie encounters If y...
Bus Driver Appreciation Day
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are over 7000 bus drivers across the country - and this Sunday is a day all about them. To sho...
Why the Coromandel is more than beautiful beaches
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Coromandel is growing in reputation as a centre for adventure, thanks in a large part to Andy Re...
How will drug driving testing work?
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
December will see police beginning roadside drug driving testing in Wellington before rolling it out...
Explainer: What actually is the Regulatory Standards Bill?
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're going to start today's show talking about the Regulatory Standards Bill -which has now passed ...
The Pre-Panel for 13 November 2025
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
A new initiative bringing check-ups into the office
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health15, a new workplace initiative developed by some of the country's leading health charities, wi...
History with Dr Grant Morris
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Grant Morris is here to talk all things history, and this week he's turning his attention to lang...
Solving the World's Problems with Ali Jones
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time to solve the world's problems now and who better to do that than Ali Jones, and today her focus...
A-Z of Aotearoa: L for Lamb
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time for the latest installment of our A-Z of Aotearoa and today it is L for Lamb. From humble begin...
Relationships: How do you build back trust?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for our relationships segment - Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of P...
Making their mark in Abel Tasman National Park
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Wilson family has been part of Abel Tasman National Park since 1841. That's when some their ance...
What happens when we run out of cemetery space?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a call for our councils to be more proactive and strategic when it comes to creating cemeter...
Prescription changes - but will it be good for our health?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From 2026 prescriptions are changing from three months to twelve months. The rule change means that ...
Stories from Our Changing World
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time now for Our Changing World, and this week we're catching up with William Ray who has been out i...
Feature: Why common knowledge is key to a functioning society
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a simple idea that explains a lot about how the world works: "I know that you know that I kno...
Easy Eats: Savoury French toast with Kelly Gibney
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eggs are an easy dinner option midweek. Here they create a savoury spin on French toast, This is a f...
Heading Off: When a short escape becomes a long adventure
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time for our weekly travel segment Heading Off. Many of you will have been on holiday and been despe...
Trippin out on Push Push: The 90s band is back!
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In some exciting news for their fans, or anyone who wants to relive the 90s, Push Push is reuniting ...
Congestion Charging: What does it mean for you?
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aucklanders, this is news you need to know, congestion charging is coming. A Government bill to brin...
Explainer: The ins and outs of the McSkimming case
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've heard any news at all today, you'll be aware the Independent Police Conduct Authority has ...
Spoken Feature: Thrift is Back!
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time now for a new season of the RNZ podcast Thrift and this week host Katy Gosset investigat...
You're the Judge: Children at parties - yes or no?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a weekly segment called 'You're the Judge' where we present an issue that's been sent in b...
Feature interview: Why you shouldn't be yourself
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Just be yourself" is one of the worst pieces of advice out there says Psychologist Tomas Chamorro-P...
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's find out what's happening in Australia now Brad Foster is with us now to tell us what everyone...
Book Critic: Book things related to 'Hoods Landing'
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago Pip Adam was lucky enough to be part of the launch of Laura Vincent's new novel Hood...
Tech Tuesday with Tim Batt
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Batt joins Jesse to explain why he hates smart devices. This is off the back of Google no longer...
Capturing Shackelton's Trans-Antarctica Expedition
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Ernest Shackleton's Trans-Antarctica Expedition - between 1914 and 1917 - has been described as ...
How much ecological damage has the Tongariro fire done?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 3,000 hectares of Tongariro National Park have been turned to ash by fires that started on Sa...
Safety First: The reality of running a shop in South Auckland
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An article by RNZ journalist Gaurav Sharma takes readers behind the scenes of the Indian business co...
Here Now
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Here Now..... Kadambrai Raghukumar covers the current conflict is Sudan. Sh speaks to t...
'The Convert' star Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne tributes Lee Tamahori
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we acknowledge the death of Lee Tamahori, Ngati Porou, the pioneering Kiwi filmmaker behind 'O...
Feature: 3D facial technology changes a man's life
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Going out in public became dreadfully uncomfortable for 75-year-old Dave Richards after an accident ...
Expert: Solving cold cases
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Police cold case specialist Detective Superintendent Darryl Sweeney.
Cold Call: Pest Controller
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For a while now we've run a segment called Jesse's Cold Call where Jesse picks up the phone, dials a...
TV Critic: 'The Twelve' and 'The Diplomat'
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about what's good to watch on the small screen. Claire Chitham tells Jesse about the new ...
One family's mission to repopulate our pāua
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next time you're tucking into a pāua fritter, spare a thought for those who are doing everything th...
Cover your ears: Bagpipers join for largest world record attempt
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Wednesday, pipers will pay homage to AC/DC when they descend on Fed Square in Melbourne to smas...
The West Bank through a New Zealand man's eyes
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While Gaza continues to capture the world's attention, the West Bank has also experienced a dramatic...
Critter of the Week: Huberia striata
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse chats to Forest and Bird Chief Executive about this week's critter. Huberia striata belongs to...
Weekend Stuff: Landscape Design
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to chat about what you get up to in the weekend, today Jesse is joined by talented gard...
Food with Connie Clarkson
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Council's The Kitchen Project manager Connie Clarkson joins Jesse to chat food. Today her r...
Film Review: TOITU Visual Sovereignty
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Film critic Kate Rodger joins us to share her film recommendations. Predator Badlands - in cinemas T...
Freaky Friday
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time for Freaky Friday. Our home for your spooky stories, terrifying tales and eerie encounters If y...
The secret to making a good scent
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new six-part video series that dives into the world of perfumery in Aotearoa kicks off on Monday. ...
Winner of the Young Horticulturist of the Year
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canterbury nursery manager Jake Linklater has won the prestigious Young Horticulturist of the Year t...
How do we know if our food has been genetically modified?
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Changes to our genetic modification laws have our scientists and politicians struggling to agree on ...
Lights, camera, ACTION! Reaction to the screen rebate changes
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big news for the film industry today, with the Government announcing a major boost to the screen pro...
Where do you find locally made content for our kids?
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It seems our children aren't so engaged with locally made content. That's according to new research ...
Your Money with Mary Holm
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today the focus is on debt and diversification.
NZ Sporting History: Horse trainer Sheila Laxon
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Melbourne Cup week and we're thrilled to have trainer Sheila Laxon with us. In 2001, Sheila was...
Group Chat: Lily Allen, Celebrity Traitors UK, and Sitcoms
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time now to talk through the content filling up your group chats, the conversation fodder distractin...
Ride and Sing: The Invercargill taxi with a (loud) difference
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're in Invercargill on a Friday or Saturday night you might catch the bright lights and boomin...
Katie Wolfe directs Witi Ihimaera's play Woman Far Walking
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two of New Zealand's most well-known and celebrated creative voices have come together for a new sta...
Individual actions and combating climate change
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're want to talk about climate change, and more specifically whether policy makers are throwing in...
Stories from Our Changing World
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Susana catches up with Our Changing World's Claire Concannon, who has recently travelled to the Waik...
Feature interview: An insight into wildlife trafficking
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the outskirts of Malawi's commercial capital in South East Africa, two of the world's most vulner...
Easy Eats: Chicken, coriander and cashew salad with chilli crisp dressing
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our regular Easy Eats contributor Kelly Gibney is back from her holiday and joins Susana to share th...
Heading Off: Afternoons listener Frida Harper takes us to the Ancient Silk Road
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time for heading off. It's the moment in the show when we take you travelling to locations you might...
Saxophonist Jess Gillam is coming to NZSO
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the world's classical music stage, Jess Gillam is making a big splash. It's 20 years since Jess f...
How safe are our seniors when it comes to big tech?
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we've been delving into the impact that phones are having on us. And while the focus is of...
Are you taking the correct dosage of paracetamol?
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're just about to pop a Panadol tablet - you may want to pause first. New research by Auckland...