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Heading Off: Anna Thomas on living in Timor Leste
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time for heading off, our weekly travel segment, and today we're heading to Timor Leste or East Timor as it was formally known. New Zealand has a clos...
Game On: The Kiwi game developers smashing it
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand game developers are punching well above their weight on the international stage 18 Kiwi developers from CODE - New Zealand's government-fu...
Learn why it could be time to ditch some expensive face creams!
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vitamin C cream is popular with skin-care devotees promising to help slow signs of aging, prevent sun damage, and improve the appearance of wrinkles &...
Why are so many of us driving without a WoF or Rego?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to new data published by vehicle compliance platform Bonnet almost 50% of us are driving with an expired WoF or Rego And for vehicles that a...
Find out why school principals are leaving the role.
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A story caught our eye this morning about school principals, because according to a recent poll, our principals are leaving the job in droves. Analysi...
Feature: Ruby Tandoh digests food culture in 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Food isn't just something we eat anymore. We're served up food culture all day long, whether we invite it in or not, feeding our cravings and shaping ...
Podcast Critic: The Wonder of Stevie
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Critic Elliot Childs shares his listening recommendations: Cannonball The Wonder of Stevie.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's chat about what's happening in Australia and here to share the news from across the Tasman is Brad Foster. Today Brad looks at the move to exten...
Book Critic: Claire Mabey shares her picks
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's chat books now and our critic Claire Mabey has some excellent offerings - especially if you're thinking of books for Christmas: Good Things Come...
Why are we so bad at discerning sounds?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research out of Auckland University has revealed we're really bad at discerning sounds. Sam Schwarzkopf an Associate Professor of Health Science c...
What exactly is the Queen's Chain and how can you use it?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we had a conversation about paper roads, or as the Outdoor Access Commission prefers to call them, "unformed legal roads" and goodness me di...
What is 'ragebait' and how does it compare to other 'words of the year'?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Oxford English dictionary has announced their Word of the Year as "Ragebait" That joins Cambridge's pick "Parasocial", Collins "Vibe Coding" and D...
Explainer: Open Banking is here - so what is it exactly?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week open banking officially went live for customers of the big four banks. That's ANZ, ASB, BNZ & Westpac. If you bank elsewhere your bank might...
Director James Vanderbilt on why 'Nuremberg' had to be made
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The panic kicked in around page 40. Thirteen years ago, director and screenwriter James Vanderbilt set out to write a film about the Nuremberg trials,...
Expert Feature: We put the spotlight on wool
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for our Monday expert feature, where we choose a topic and invite an expert in to give us the ins and outs. Today we're focusing on wool. Wo...
Jesse Goes Clubbing: Hawkes Bay Racing Lawnmower Club
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday means it's time to hit the clubs - because we've got a new segment on the show where I chat to clubbers. So if you have a club you'd like Jesse...
Television Critic: Beast in Me and All Her Fault
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cailtin Cherry joins Jesse to review two shows: All Her Fault - TVNZ on Demand The Beast in Me - Netflix
What makes Melissa Stokes nervous? Not breaking news!
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Stokes is the new lead presenter of TVNZ's flagship programme 1News at Six. She's moved from her weekend presenting role to anchor the broadca...
How an Auckland professor is tackling anaesthetic gas emissions
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of harmful emissions, we think it's fair to say most of us picture clogged motorways not busy hospitals. But environmental damage from a...
Drug Driving Tests: How can you test for impairment?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of weeks ago we spoke to the Drug Foundation after the Government announced that Police will begin roadside drug driving tests. Police will t...
Supply versus Demand: Finding housing for our elderly
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where are you planning to live when you retire? Stay in your own home as long as possible? Move in with family maybe? Or are you keen to move into a r...
Critter of the Week: Olearia Owlet Moth
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday afternoon means it's time to talk about the endandgered critters that are endemic to New Zealand. This week Forest and Bird Chief Executive Nic...
Food: Mussels with Fennel, Crème fraiche and Saffron
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Bosley from Yellow Brick Road shares Skye Gyngell's delicious recipe: Mussels with Fennel, Crème fraiche and Saffron
NZ Live: Troy Kingi
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Troy Kingi joins us for NZ Live to celebrate his new album, Night Lords.
Film Review
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dominic Corry is in our Auckland studio to talk movies, and this week he's looking at: Wake Up Dead Man - A Knives Out (new in theatres this week) Aft...
Freaky Friday
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for Freaky Friday, the space for all your weird, spooky, and strange experiences. If you have one you'd like to share please reach out via t...
NZ researcher dubbed the "Indiana Jones of microbiology"
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse spoke with Matthew Stott, a recipient of one of the University of Canterbury's 2025 Research Medals. He's been described as the "Indiana Jones o...
90-year-old attempts to break world record
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Merv Grewar proves that age is no barrier. He'll be 90 when he attempts to break a rowing world record next Saturday to raise awareness and funds for ...
Weekend Stuff: Gardening
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lynda Hallinan joins Jesse to share her gardening tips.
Tips on how to cool down
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're in for a hot weekend! Napiers on a heat alert, Christchurch and Hastings aren't far behind... Records have already been broken for hottest Novem...
Kiwi driver Liam Lawson's future
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of suspense swirling around Formula 1 this week - especially for kiwi driver Liam Lawson. Red Bull is about to lock in its 2026 line-up,...
The pre-panel for 27 November 2025
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.
History with Dr Grant Morris
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're going to talk history with Dr Grant Morris and this week he is looking at stories of the New Zealanders who have, and who do, identify as Cathol...
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time now to solve some of the world's problems. Dave Armstrong is with Jesse from our Wellington studio and this week he's turning his attention to so...
NZ Sporting History: Gilbert Enoka
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's NZ Sporting History, we go behind the scenes to speak to a man who has coached many of our finest teams in mental toughness - and worke...
Relationships: Advice for those tricky moments in life
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Okay it is time to talk relationships now, whether romantic, professional or somewhere in between, Jesse is joined by Professor Kirsty Ross from Masse...
From cooking on the Rainbow Warrior to becoming a Buddhist Nun
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not many cookbooks - if any - are launched with a live theatre performance. But then Jade Reidy isn't your average author. Jade has not only been a pr...
National Erebus Memorial Location Revealed
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This afternoon it has been announced where the memorial to honour those killed in the Mt Erebus flight will be built. Jesse speaks to Rev Dr Richard W...
Are Australians becoming more progressive as they age?
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sarah Cameron is a political scientist at Griffith University's School of Government and International Relations and a Chief Investigator on the Au...
Why creativity is an important as health and exercise
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We know the usual pillars of health; sleep, exercise, watch your diet and maintain social connections. Dr Daisy Fancourt says her research shows we ne...
Easy Eats: Vietnamese inspired turmeric and dill fried fish
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is Kelly Gibney's (simplified) version of Vietnamese cha ca, a dish that originated in Hanoi. Fish is marinated in curry powder, turmeric, fish s...
Heading Off: Autonomous Region of Bougainville
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time for heading off, our weekly travel segment where we hear from you - our afternoons listeners - about some of your amazing adventures. We've trave...
Author Fleur Beale, why local stories are crucial for kids
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every year the New Zealand Society of Authors gives out the President of Honour award. The award is to recognise contributions to writing and to the N...
NZ is full of paper roads - but what are they exactly?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have 55 thousand kilometres of paper roads across New Zealand. But in our team meeting we discovered that there was confusion about what paper road...
Being a fussy eater might not be as straightforward as it seems
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A large study into avoidant and restrictive eating (which is an extreme form of picky eating) in children shows the issue is much more common than we ...
The pre-Panel for 25 November 2025
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The pre-Panel Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Feature interview: The one and only Warren Ellis
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Interesting people make interesting music. Warren Ellis is in a class of his own. He's a composer, multi-instrumentalist and longtime creative partner...
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Foster joins Jesse to talk about the latest news from Australia. Today he is talking about Meta reacting to the social media ban for under 16-yea...
Book Critic: A self-help book for brainboxes
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book critic Bill Hastings reviews: Lea Ypi, Indignity: A Life Reimagined (Allen Lane Penguin, 2025), Daniel Kalderimis, Zest: Climbing from Depression...
Is prison really the answer to cracking down on crime?
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could we do better when it comes to how we manage our prison populations? That's what a Canterbury University political science researcher has been lo...
Taking a look at artist Fred Graham's legacy
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand artist Fred Graham is recognised as a pioneer in the contemporary Maori art movement. Now two exhibitions at Pataka Art and Museum in Well...
Is an A grade still impressive? We get a student's perspective
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new report has found a large increase in the number of university students receiving A grades. The think-tank 'The New Zealand Initiative' has analy...
Tech Tuesday with Tim Batt 25 November 2025
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our tech guy Tim Batt shares the latest goings on in the world of technology, and today he's looking into X, formerly known as Twitter, introducing a ...
What are regional councils actually for?
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The days of regional councils could soon be over. It's understood the Government will announce a proposal for a local government shake-up later this a...
Music feature: We put the spotlight on Bjork
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bee Trudgeon currently writes for Audioculture Iwi Waiata and Muzic NZ. She was working for 'RipItUp' magazine back in 1995 when Post came out and int...
Could encouraging boys to read help lift their mental health
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Real men read books. For Dr. Shilo Brooks books, not barbells at the gym or bros on social media, shaped the kind of man he wanted to be. After a roug...
Expert Feature
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wedding season is well underway and while weddings can be one of the happiest days of a couples' life ... it can also be one of the most stressful. Ho...
Television Critic: Happiness and the Celebrity Traitors effect
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our critic Linda Burgess joins me now with her recommendations: Happiness - TV3. The Celebrity Traitors - ThreeNow
What is forensic toxicology?
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Five hundred toxicologists from around the world have converged on Auckland for their annual meeting. They're sharing their world-leading work in what...
How to make a blockbuster movie in ten days for ten grand
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That's what a couple of Kiwi filmmakers have done with "Notes from a Fish" which hits cinemas next month. Co-directors Tom Levesque and Romy Hooper ar...
What proposed changes to the Building Act could mean to you
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Building and Construction minister Chris Penk has announced some proposed changes to the Building Act which will shake up who is liable for defective ...
Critter of the Week: The giant mole weta
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that one of our giant weta species is a burrowing specialist? As their name suggest, the giant mole weta dig subterranean burrows in whic...
Weekend Stuff: Getting organised ahead of Christmas
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're about halfway through November and things are starting to get busy .. the last four weeks before Christmas are often the most stressful and fran...
Food with Gretchen Lowe
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gretchen Lowe shares her recipe for snapper, agria, lemon & tarragon croquettes. These crispy morsels are full of fresh snapper, lemon and licorice-li...
Film Review with Kate Rodger
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Kate shares her picks of what to see on the screen: Wicked for Good - cinemas Frankenstein - Netflix
Freaky Friday
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you have one you'd like to share please reach out via text - 2101 - or you can email us, [email protected]. Today Tim joins Jesse to share his s...
Up in smoke? How worried should we be about tobacco
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A dubious honour for New Zealand this week. The country received the 'Dirty Ashtray' award at a WHO tobacco control conference, and that followed the ...
A Dog Show like you've never seen it before!
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The tv programme A Dog's Show ran from 1977 to 1992. It seems slightly bonkers in 2025, but for those of you who don't remember it, it was a show abou...
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 busiest shopping day of the year there. Over the year...
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 goalkeeper of the year by the International Hockey Federa...
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 going to address some of your feedback. Focusing ...
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 Barry Magee. Barry is best remembered for taking ho...
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, distracting you from work or helping pass the time while...
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 bill currently in front of Parliament. So far, we've...
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 with your messages. So when we saw that the NZ's fir...
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 foods, and new research he has been part of that sh...
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 topic of conversation this year - falling 7.6%. W...
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-based team of chemists that have developed a new wa...
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 indeed motivation, goes out the window, But don't worr...
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 - and we continue that theme this week. "Welcome ...
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 revered choreographers. The restaging of his iconic ...
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 favour of the Epstein Files Transparency ACT. Tha...
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, obesity, heart disease, and depression, that's acco...
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 episode with an op shopping expert, Katy Gosset looks...
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 in. Today - should grandparents be paid to help car...
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 about kindness, forgiveness, and helping your neighbor...
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 Liberal Party's decision to abandon net zero by 2050 cl...
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 School Book Wizard' joins me with some recommendations...
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 and keeping across the hype and the fear is rathe...
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. Tupu a Nuku is delivered by local iwi Ngati Maru a...
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 established to recognise the talented people working in s...
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 achievements... and we reckon infrastructure in Hawkes Bay...
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 billion to scams this year, which is up 30 percent f...
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 Alongside the death of a loved one, separation and divo...
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 in your inbox, but you know it was written by arti...
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 to hit the clubs. If you have a club you'd like Je...
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 Michelle Langstone. Film Club (Three Now) Educator...
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 joints similar to tongue and groove and then the whole...
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 conversation about how artificial intelligence can help ide...