History with Dr Grant Morris: The History of NZ and USA in War

Critter of the Week: Orange Coral Fungus

Every Friday Nicola Toki and Jesse chat about a Critter of the Week. A creature that needs some attention! This week they turn their attention to the orange coral fungus. Coral fungi are also known as clarvarioid fungi - and really do look like coral.

Weekend Stuff: Building a Deck

Stan Scott is with Jesse to chat about building a deck - the do's and don't's, the materials and the regulations.

Food: Spiced Chicken and Rice

Friday means food here on Afternoons. This week Olivia Galletly, aka The Hungry Cook, joins Jesse to share her recipe for spiced chicken and rice.

At The Movies for 12 June 2026

Afternoons film critic Kate Rodger is with Jesse to talk about Disclosure Day and The Christophers (both in cinemas now).

Freaky Friday: The unexplained and unusual

It's time for Freaky Friday - your home for spooky tales. If you've had an interaction with a ghost, witnessed some unexplained lights in the sky, experienced a premonition or something soo freaky we don't even have a word for it, send us a text on 2101 or email us at Jesse@rnz.co.nz Today we're joined by Jo.