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2:10 PM.Earlier in the week, Jesse and Wallace Chapman discussed feel good movies. Wallace suggested Ghandi. We think we can do better than that, so we've got Afternoons producer and film fan Sam Hollis to… Read more Audio

1:35 PM.Australian Sarah Gibbs has been an avid hiker all her life. Recently she decided to head off for her first multi-night solo trek and film it to show that such an experience could be safe for a young… Read more Audio

1:25 PM.Nearly one in three of us will develop an abnormal heart rhythm issue in our lifetime. While there is widespread awareness about heart attacks and strokes, cardiac arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeat… Read more Audio

1:20 PM.The 50th anniversary of the Rocky Horror Picture Show last year reignited everyone's nostagia for the classic zany musical. And that's just as well, because now the stage production is returning, too… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.The United States has deployed its largest military build-up in the Middle East since 2003, including two aircraft carriers and thousands of additional troops President Trump has said a diplomatic… Read more Audio

3:20 PM.It's been quite the time for coaches in New Zealand; All Blacks coach Scott Robertson was shown the door in January and over the weekend Wellington Phoenix FC Manager Giancarlo Italiano resigned after… Read more Audio

3:15 PM.It's time to solve some world problems now; this is our regular segment where we talk through possible solutions to the issues irking our guests. Audio

2:10 PM.Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has renewed his call for the government to sell its shares in the Air New Zealand arguing that owning the airline does not represent good value for taxpayers Today… Read more Audio

2:10 PM.Time for Group Chat now, where we discuss the stories that won't lead news bulletins but will fill up your social media feed, the news that's distracting you from your to do list and helps make school… Read more Audio

1:30 PM.Turning to health issues now, and some experts are calling for additional vaccine funding to protect older New Zealanders from shingles. Currently the shingles vaccine is funded for the 12 months… Read more Audio

1:25 PM.Time is running out to eradicate the Yellow Legged Hornet; that's according to an expert who spoke to Morning Report today. Yellow legged hornets go after honey bees, but they also threaten our… Read more Audio

1:20 PM.We might squabble with Australia over who invented the pavlova and whether Crowded House is a Kiwi or Aussie band, but we are definitely claiming our next guest. University of Queensland's Associate… Read more Audio

3:33 PM.Last year, the law of the jungle ruled the world. 2026 marks a tipping point says Ian Bremmer, president of a leading global research and advisory firm, Eurasia Group and GZERO Media. Each year, Ian… Read more Audio

3:30 PM.Time for Bookmarks, that's our weekly feature where we spend some time chatting to interesting people about what interests them. Today Cass Avery is going to share what she likes to listen to, watch… Read more Audio

3:22 PM.Joanne shares the song that gets her singing like no one can hear her! Send your favourite roadie song and why to 2101 or afternoons@rnz.co.nz Audio

3:08 PM.The great Maggie Tweedie is here with the latest from Hemi Hemingway, who by the way will be performing right here on Afternoons next Friday on NZ Live. Hemi's new album is called 'Wings of Desire'. Audio

2:16 PM.Today's recipe is chicken summer tray bake with courgettes, cherry tomatoes and chickpeas. Click here for the recipe. Read more Audio