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Canterbury student finding solution to age old farming problem
1:38 PM.University of Canterbury student Jade Luxton has identified a critical gap in New Zealand's livestock vaccination process - which is costing farmers millions annually and raises animal welfare issues… Read more Audio
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Demystifying the world of Intellectual Property
1:20 PM.From the brand of coffee you drink, the song you like to sing, to the car you drive .. examples of intellectual property are everywhere. Which means there are also disputes over them. Right now there… Read more Audio
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What does recognising Palestine as a state actually mean?
1:10 PM.The move to recognise Palestine as a state is growing traction, with Australia joining France, Canada and others in backing the idea at the United Nations General Assembly next month. Our Government's… Read more Audio
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Feature interview: We take a deep dive into the gaming industry
3:10 PM.Follow the money in the gaming industry, and you'll discover incentives that shape the games and the ways they keep kids hooked. Young players are logging into gaming platforms and landing in Nazi… Read more Audio
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Expert Feature: Dinosaurs
2:36 PM.Today we are talking all things Dinosaur. Did they really have feathers? Could they talk to each other? Did a T-rex and a velociraptor ever meet? To answer those, and whatever else you can throw at… Read more Audio
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Jesse's Cold Call: Ngati Porou FM
2:17 PM.As regular listeners will know, we like a cold call here on Afternoons, a chance to add a little suspense to the day .. will they answer .. will they be allowed to chat? But also, to chat the people… Read more Audio
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Television Critic: Too Much and Wednesday (Season Two)
2:06 PM.Let's talk about what's on the box and Philippa Rennie is here with her recommendations. Philippa was the Executive Producer of TV show Escaping Utopia and producer on Fresh Eggs, as well as Heaven… Read more Audio
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Australian country music star Brad Cox is here!
1:33 PM.Australian country music phenomenon Brad Cox is with Jesse today, and he brought his guitar. Read more Audio
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The Blokes' Book Club
1:22 PM.The Blokes' Book Club existed in Hamilton for a few years now, so what's the appeal? Read more Audio
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The Pre-Panel for 8 August 2025
3:50 PM.Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
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Critter of the Week: Western Tiger Moth
3:35 PM.It's just after three thirty which means it's time to talk critter of the week, the segment where we focus on an endangered creature. Today the spotlight is on the Western Tiger Moth. As the name… Read more Audio
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Making sense of the new Road User Charges
3:25 PM.The biggest change in fifty years to how our roading network is funded was announced this week. Petrol tax is out and instead drivers will pay based on how much they travel. This change affects more… Read more Audio
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Music 101: Kara Rickard
3:15 PM.Kara Rickard host of Music 101 share's what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to play.
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Food with chef Gareth Stewart
3:08 PM.There's no denying it is hard to be in hospitality right now; the news is filled with long standing establishments closing their doors as people struggle to find the money to dine out. Heart of the… Read more Audio
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NZ Live: Awning Live in Studio!
2:20 PM.Time for NZ Live. Your weekly showcase of Aotearoa's finest musicians. We're talking the whole range, from legends like Dave Dobbyn, to fan favourites like WOMB, and brand new artists like Borderline… Read more Audio
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Film Review: Dominic Corry shares his NZIFF picks.
2:10 PM.Dominic Corry joins Jesse with his latest picks. Courtesy of the New Zealand International Film Festival, The Weed Eaters; Toitu: Visual Sovereignty and Eddington. Weapons - opening in cinemas today.
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Freaky Friday
1:45 PM.If you've got a story to tell - we're talking haunting, serendipity, the odd UFO - then please get in touch. It's 2101 on the text or afternoons@rnz.co.nz Today Dave from Whangarei shares his creepy… Read more Audio
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Masterchef Australia: Ben MacDonald
1:40 PM.For all those Masterchef Australia fans out there, we have a treat for you. We've got this season's Kiwi contestant Ben MacDonald in the Auckland studio Now just a warning, if you haven't seen last… Read more Audio
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Northland's first milk bank for babies
1:35 PM.Just over two weeks ago, the He Piropiro Waiu Human Milk Bank opened in Northland. It is the first for the region and will provide valuable donated breast milk for sick babies particularly those born… Read more Audio
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The industry that is desperate for more staff
1:20 PM.Yesterday on the show we were joined by recruitment adviser Ingrid Osbourne. She shared tips for making yourself stand out from the crowd in a tough job market. But lots of you got in touch with a… Read more Audio
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Why ACC needs to offer more support for head injuries
1:08 PM.Awareness of the impacts of concussion has grown significantly in recent years but advocates say many sufferers still struggle to get the right support from ACC following a diagnosis. Brain injury… Read more Audio
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History with Dr Grant Morris: How many lawyers is too many?
3:20 PM.New Zealand has one of the highest number of lawyers per capita in the world. But it certainly wasn't always the case. Today our resident professor, Dr Grant Morris explores how and why we have so… Read more Audio
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Solving the World's Problems: Artistic licence with impressions
3:15 PM.When projects in Wellington get mooted, there are often artists impressions of the project showing Wellington on a brilliantly sunny day, with well-dressed joggers going past, sober teenagers… Read more Audio
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NZ Sporting History: Grant Elliot aka the Hairy Javelin
2:30 PM.The enduring image of Grant Elliott hitting a six to send New Zealand into their first ever One Day Cricket World Cup Final in 2015 - brought many New Zealanders to tears. Also making headlines in the… Read more Audio