RNZ Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Jesse hosts a mix of interviews, discussion and music, weekdays from 1pm-4pm on RNZ National. See our comments policy: www.rnz.co.nz/harmful-communications

18/06/2026

For anyone who spends time with children, whether your own, your grandchildren or your friends' children, you'll know just how good a good playground is. But how to find them? Well one Auckland dad and his five-year-old twins have created a dedicated website to help. Interview below 👇

17/06/2026

17 June 2026: should you give money to the homeless?

15/06/2026

Come with me on this exciting tour of our new Auckland office

15/06/2026

What's the one thing that puts you off going to a music festival? Homegrown's CEO Andrew Tuck joined Jesse to answer all your questions about putting on a great day for fans. We discussed the people to toilet ratio, how to deal with difficult bands and which genre of music has the rowdiest fans. Interview below 👇

11/06/2026

11 June 2026: How will people remember me?

11/06/2026

This video marks a tiny moment in NZ Live history. Fables performing the final session from Studio B in Auckland.

The tiny studio has seen some legendary sessions over the last decade, but we're off to a new home soon.

What a session to go out with though!

🎵 Fables - 'Enough'

09/06/2026

9 June 2026: Would you like fries with that (baby)?

08/06/2026

By answering 12 simple questions, you can predict your risk of dementia, strokes, or depression, says Harvard Professor of Neurology Dr Jonathan Rosand.

You can take the test yourself by following the link in the comments. Let us know how your brain scores!

04/06/2026

4 June 2026: What would you ask an All Black?