Jesse Mulligan RNZ Afternoons

08/08/2025

For our next installment of the A-Z of Aotearoa we're going to be focusing on Fish & Chips.

For many of us it's still a Friday night tradition to pop down to the local fish & chip shop, and grab a feed.

Do you have a favourite fish & chip related memory? A top shop we should shout out, or maybe a fish & chip Friday photo... We love hearing from you, so send us your story.

30/07/2025

| This week marks a special anniversary for Afternoons host Jesse Mulligan - 10 years at RNZ! We dug through the archives to find the moment the radio magic began. Congratulations, Jesse! 🥳

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24/07/2025

"I could live anywhere in the world, but I choose to live in Māngere."

Louisa Tipene Opetaia and Ama Mosese believe Māngere in South Auckland is 'an underappreciated cultural gem' and they're taking action to show it off.

Full interview. ⬇️

24/07/2025

Twice a week for the past seven years, pupils from Sydney's Glenwood Public School go to visit the Whiddon Easton Park Nursing Home where they link up with a 'Grand Buddy' - and the results are delightful.

RNZ's Jesse Mulligan speaks to principal Jay McInney about the programme and some of the special moments students have shared with the elderly.

Full interview. ⬇️

22/07/2025

"They feel it's a violation": When Ellen Jovin set up the Grammar Table to answer people's questions about grammar, she discovered a common point of controversy.

Listen to the full interview from RNZ Afternoons. ⬇️

18/07/2025

Presenting the final full length video from our recent NZ Live 20th anniversary series.

The Beths Liz Stokes performs five tracks solo before being joned by bandmate Jonathan Pearce for a fantastic cover.

17/07/2025

Critter of the Week fans – we want your help!

We're currently planning some new Critter of the Week merchandise, and we need your ideas and opinions.

We're considering adding a baby onesie and a jigsaw puzzle to our existing range of t-shirts, hoodies, and tote bags.

The estimated retail price for each would be around $40, with $5 from every item purchased going to an Aotearoa-based conservation charity.

What do you think? Would you be interested? Let us know!

07/07/2025

Ōtautahi Christchurch band There’s A Tuesday perform "Water Baby" for NZ Live

03/07/2025

Every time I watch Don perform I love his music a little more.

His most famous songs may have been thirty years ago but with Don it doesn't seem to matter. Every time he releases an album you learn that he has something more to say and that he has, unbelievably, got even better at saying it.

His live performances are moving, ghostly, transcendent. I felt so lucky to be in the room for this one.

02/07/2025

So great to have Emily Fryer and Sarah Mosley in studio to talk about their love of Lego. The pair will be representing NZ in the new season of Lego Masters Australia.

Click on the link to listen to their chat https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018993724/lego-legends-the-christchurch-mums-taking-on-the-world

27/06/2025

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Jody from Hartstone Equestrian Ltd answers all your questions about horses.

If there's a subject you'd like to know more about send us a message and we'll see if we can get an expert to answer your questions.

How big is a horse's heart? Should you always bet on the grey one? Do they actual like being ridden? Today we discussed all things horses with Equestrian Jody Hart.