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Jesse Mulligan presents an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time.

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    Explainer: Making the most of ammonia and urea as a green fuel

    We've talked a lot about fuel on the show recently, including alternative options like hydrogen, and today we're going to look at ammonia and urea. It's primarily used here as a fertiliser, to increase crop yields and boost pasture growth for sheep and dairy, however there's also demand for it as a green fuel. The bulk of our ammonia and urea supplies come from the Middle East, but one Kiwi company is hoping to change that. Liquium is a new company spun out of Wellington University that is aiming to boost domestic production efficiency and unlock new ammonia export markets. Chief Executive Paul Geraghty joins Jesse.

    9 min

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    Slam Dunk! The Kiwi basketballer making her mark in the US

    The United States' National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's basketball final has just been held, and for the first time a New Zealander was part of the winning team. Hamilton's Charlisse Leger-Walker is in the UCLA Bruins and they beat the South Carolina Gamecocks in the championship game 79-51 on Monday our time. Charlisse played a pivotal role in the final, playing 26 minutes and landing two three pointers Charlisse's mum Leanne Walker, a former Tall Fern herself, was at the game with all the family, she chats to Jesse.

    12 min

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    Could this be the secret to finding happiness?

    Could this be the secret to finding happiness?

    10 min

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    Your Money with Mary Holm

    The war in Iran is causing global market uncertainty, personal finance whizz Mary Holm joins Jesse to discuss what that might mean for you.

    13 min

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    Relationships: How to cope when everything feels dire

    It's time to talk relationships so Jesse 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 Jesse to cover at afternoons@rnz.co.nz Today they'll discuss how to cope when there is so much bad news.

    7 min

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    Explainer: Why should you care about the cabinet reshuffle?

    This morning Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a cabinet reshuffle, which sees MPs Chris Penk and Penny Simmons get promoted, while MP Chris Bishop loses leader of the House and National Party campaign Chair role, but become Attorney-General. Former National Party Staffer and co-host of the 'Gone By Lunchtime' podcast Ben Thomas discusses the changes with Jesse.

    14 min

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    Inspirational yarn: From being stuck with cancer to being cured

    Earlier this week we talk to broadcaster Joanna Paul-Robie on her cancer struggles, and how challenging it is being stuck in the middle: alive with terminal cancer that cannot be cured. That conversation inspired listener Andrew Dunn to get in touch with us to share his story in response.

    12 min

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    Feature interview: How to create the love we all want to feel

    Dr Sonja Lyubomirsky is a world renowned expert in happiness and after more than three decades of research, she says she sees a connection between happiness and not just being loved, but feeling loved. That's not just romantically, but with friends and family too. Dr Lyubomirsky says we can help create the love we are hoping for with simple things like curiosity and listening. She's co-written a new book called How to Feel Loved: The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What Matters Most.

    14 min
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Jesse Mulligan presents an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time.

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  • Kanal
    RNZ Radio
  • Skapad av
    RNZ
  • Aktiva år
    2006 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    269
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
  • Copyright
    © (C) Radio New Zealand 2026
  • Programmets webbplats
    Afternoons

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