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.
Episodes
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Jul 31, 2025 • 27min
A-Z of Aotearoa: E is for Electric Bikes
Today we continue our way through the A-Z of Aotearoa with the letter E.
Jul 31, 2025 • 16min
The Lowdown
Today on The Lowdown, Perlina Lau and Afternoon's Senior Producer Olivia Wilson discuss the content that is filling up your group chats.
Jul 31, 2025 • 13min
Meet the South Auckland students refurbishing empty homes
Ara Education Trust is based in the Auckland suburb of Mangere. Its mission is to help give students on the tools experience and provide a pathway to successful careers. Ara Education Trust Head Tutor William Malakai spoke to Jesse.
Jul 31, 2025 • 13min
Guy Sebastian performs a song from his new album
Guy Sebastian has over 1.3 billion streams and he's had dozens of top-ten singles in the Australian charts.
Jul 31, 2025 • 11min
The flood-hit Christchurch growers who need your help
In May this year, flooding left half of the Untamed Earth Organic Farm, near Halswell, under water.
Jul 30, 2025 • 8min
The pre-Panel
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Jul 30, 2025 • 24min
Clash of titans - US President Trump vs media mogul Murdoch
The battle between US President Donald Trump and media mogul Rupert Murdoch is getting personal. NPR's media correspondent David Folkenflik has reported on Trump and Murdoch and how they've shaped the media landscape for a very long time. Folkenflik is also the author of a book called Murdoch's World: The Last of the Old Media Empires. He discussed this clash of the titans with Jesse.
Jul 30, 2025 • 28min
Bookmarks with the International Film Festival's Paolo Bertolin
Time for Bookmarks, when we sit down with a notable Kiwi and learn about their life and some of their favourite things. Paolo Bertolin is a writer, producer, film critic and programmer, who since last year has served as artistic director for the Whanau Marama New Zealand International Film Festival. The festival officially opens in Auckland tomorrow.
Jul 30, 2025 • 5min
Easy Eats: Mushroom and Cashew Curry
Kelly Gibney joins Jesse to share her mushroom and cashew curry recipe. She says mushrooms are a nutrition powerhouse and super versatile in the kitchen They take on flavour brilliantly and cook fast. For an extra protein boost, you could add some sliced tofu, along with the mushrooms in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Serve with a dollop of plain yoghurt, steamed rice and warmed flatbreads.
Jul 30, 2025 • 11min
Heading Off: Kayaking down the Yukon
We love it when you get in touch with us with your stories and today's guest Kevin Searle did just that. He sent through an abridged story of his Kayak trip down the Yukon, and we needed to know more!
