Afternoons

Social media use seems to be one of those issues where lots of you agree there's a problem but can't all agree on the solution. We've heard from a lot of experts on a possible social media ban so we're keen to hear from some young New Zealanders. Lola Fisher is 18 and the co-director of Gen Z Aotearoa, an organisation working with young change-makers across the country. Aroa Atkinson is 19 and for...

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.

We've got a segment on Afternoons we like to call Roadie Songs .. our chance to play the songs you love to turn up loud when you're on a road trip. Send us your suggestions on 2101 .. add your phone number and we might give you a call to find out the story behind your choice ... which is exactly what we did with Lynne!

Everyone has at least one bad habit. You can blame stress or anxiety, but Dr David Courtwright thinks capitalism has a lot to answer for. It's a system that's really good at making us want things we don't really need like ultra-processed food or social media. Dr Courtwright is an historian of drugs and addiction. He argues that our desire for pleasure has become a business model. Industries are ex...

Afternoons TV critic Ruwani Perera is with Jesse in the Auckland studio to share what she's been watching: Colin from Accounts (TVNZ+), Four Seasons (Netflix) and My Brilliant Career (Netflix). [picture id="4JJEFNO_Four_Seasons_jfif" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Most conversations around hair loss tend to focus on men ... but it can also happen to women. It's often put down to ageing .. but there are lots of reasons for hair loss .. from hormones and genetics to stress, illness and nutrition. So what's actually normal? What are the different types of hair loss? And what can you do about it? Get your questions in to 2101 or Jesse@rnz.co.nz We're joined tod...

Time for our weekly clubbing session - because what better time is there to hit the club than after 2pm on a Monday afternoon? If there's a club you think we should know about please get in touch. 2101 on the text machine or Jesse@rnz.co.nz via email. Today we're talking to Jennifer Craig.

We catch up with Brad Foster to find out what's hitting the headlines in Australia. This week he's looking at the Sydney Swans sexual assault scandal, NZ hosted State of Origin rugby league match and an update on a shark victim Leigh Stewart.

On Friday actor and comedian Jaquie Brown shared a social media post revealing she's receiving treatment for breast cancer. Her post also showed off her approach to this big news .. with her trademark humour and grace. She chats to Jesse. [picture id="4JJJVAR_brown2_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

We don't think it'll come as any surprise that taking the stairs is good for your physical health ... but now researchers have found it benefits your mental health too. Professor Liana Machado from the University of Otago's Department of Psychology and Brain Health Research Centre joins Jesse to explain the hows and whys. [picture id="4L0KVK7_044_B47901602_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Well, what an epic start to the test series between the All Blacks and Springboks. It was a belter of a performance in front of a packed stadium in Johannesburg. Joining Jesse to share his reckons on the game is New Zealand sportswriter and broadcaster Phil Gifford ONZM. [picture id="4JJHI4T_260822_BPSpringboksAllBlacks_033_JPG" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

We could be about to face a shortage of some tradies according to new figures from Infometrics. It's forecast that about 1450 plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying jobs will need to be filled in the next year. To find out what's going with plumbers and what we can do about it Jesse is joined by Rhiannon Jarvis. Rhiannon is the owner-operator at Jarvis Plumbing and Gasworks in Lower Hutt. [picture i...

Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight. [picture id="4JMMNBN_wallace_and_emile_two_jpeg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

It's time for our politics group chat, which is rapidly becoming one of my favourite chats .. mainly because we have wonderful guests who are happy to say what they are thinking out loud about topics that have been in the news the past week .. Joining me in Auckland is comedian and commentator Tim Batt, political scientist Dr Lara Greaves, and in Fielding screenwriter, podcaster and member of the...

Personal finance expert Mary Holm is with Emile in the Auckland studio and she's going to talk about the power of drip feeding into investments. [picture id="4JV2IU1_Your_money_cover_external_v2_png" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Okay it is time to talk relationships now - Emile is joined by Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology Do let us know if there are any topics you would like Kirsty and Emile to cover at afternoons@rnz.co.nz. [picture id="4JUCJCT_afternoons_relationships_thumbnail_png" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

The ongoing conflicts in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza and Ukraine mean terms like "deconfliction" and "disarmament" are becoming more and more prevalent in news reports. But it can be very easy to get lost in such jargon so we thought we would get a better understanding as to what the terms mean and how they affect international relationships. To do that, I'm joined by Dr Marianne Hanson. Marianne is an as...

We'd love to know what you're up to this long weekend and how you plan to celebrate Matariki. Some Canterbury DOC rangers have been sharing some of their favourite winter walks as way to get people to stop scrolling and start strolling. They prioritised sunshine and views, low-difficulty, and the dryness of the tracks. So if you're looking for something to do this long weekend, DOC's Lily Toulson...

It's been a tough week for many of you in the South Island coping with the effects of flooding, closed roads and damaged infrastructure. For those not affected it can be hard looking on and not knowing how to help. Although that's not a problem for our next guest. Gagan Singh who owns Pizza Hut franchises in Mosgiel, dished out more than 200 free pizzas to flood-stricken Mosgiel residents. He chat...

We chatted about power prices on the show yesterday and boy did you have thoughts! The Electricity Authority says most households have seen an average increase of about eight percent to their bills this winter and that's on top of the eight percent rise last year. It prompted lots of questions from you about how to save money on power bills and ways to use electricity efficiently. So we thought it...

Wallace Chapman and Perlina Lau star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.

Wednesday means Easy Eats - when we share a recipe that's heavy on flavour but light on time - Kelly Gibney is away so we're stoked to welcome back the Burnt Butter Table's Emilie Pullar. Click HERE for the recipe. And click HERE for more amazing pasta dishes! [picture id="4JLV9K2_Miso_pasta_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Time for Heading Off - our travel segment powered by your adventures. If you've got a story to share do get in touch .. no trip is too small or too big .. 2101 on text or afternoons@rnz.co.nz Today we're going to Spain with Marianne Maslin. [picture id="4JLWWZC_HO_Marianne_png" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Time for our weekly catch up with Our Changing World's Claire Concannon. And this week's episode is all about the science of landslides, and some research aimed at building a national risk model.  Time for our weekly catch up with Our Changing World's Claire Concannon. And this week's episode is all about the science of landslides, and some research aimed at building a national risk model. [pictur...

We're going to talk scams now because Netsafe says most New Zealand adults have encountered a scam in the past year, and many of them will have lost money as a result. For older New Zealanders, and really anyone who doesn't feel confident online, it can be embarrassing to admit you've been taken for a ride. So we asked Netsafe Chief Online Safety Officer Sean Lyons to join us and share some practi...