

Afternoons
RNZ
Jesse Mulligan presents an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time.
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Jul 18, 2025 • 11min
A twist on a French classic: Poires Belle Helene
Yellow Brick Road's Martin Bosley shares his recipe for Poires Belle Helene. The classic French dessert was invented in the 1800s, Martin explains why it's stood the test of time.

Jul 18, 2025 • 13min
Universal Language and Jaws @ 50 The Definitive Story
Kate Rodger recommends Universal Language (in cinemas) and Jaws @ 50 The Definitive Story on Disney+.

Jul 18, 2025 • 8min
Freaky Friday: The Sistine Chapel puzzle piece
Dara from Northland shares her story of a missing puzzle piece and some divine intervention.

Jul 18, 2025 • 10min
Canned corned beef: How do you like it?
We dip into the debate about which canned corned beef is best - Palm or Pacific. RNZ Tahi's So'omalo Iteni Schwalger shares his love of corned beef whatever the style.

Jul 18, 2025 • 8min
The Christchurch bar named best in Australasia
This week Christchurch's 'Cellar Door' was named Australasia's best wine bar, by 'World of Fine Wine Magazine'. Whie that's great news, in even better news it means the bar goes on to represent the region in the world finals later this year. Owner Tim Ogle chats to Jesse.

Jul 18, 2025 • 8min
The hunt is on for the best mousse in Aotearoa
Chef Peter Gordon joins Jesse to talk about a new competition called Mousse Masters, and what makes a good chocolate mousse.

Jul 18, 2025 • 7min
North and South is back in print!
North and South magazine is returning to print this November. The magazine had moved to a digital newsletter in January, but positive growth and audience engagement means it is returning to being a physical magazine.

Jul 17, 2025 • 18min
Find out why your KiwiSaver Statement is a must read
It's that time of the year when your KiwiSaver annual statement comes out. Mary Holm explains why you should read it!

Jul 17, 2025 • 28min
A-Z of Aotearoa: The Evolution of Dairies
In today's installment of A-Z of Aotearoa, we're talking about the humble New Zealand dairy.

Jul 17, 2025 • 14min
What is the "Gen Z stare" and why should you care?
Culture 101's Perlina Lau and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson explain the blank face response some Gen Z's use and why it is infuriating some older people.