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Jesse Mulligan
Jesse joined RNZ National in 2015 but spent almost ten years as a commercial radio announcer earlier in his career. Since then he’s worked in public relations, television, live comedy and print. He has a strong interest in food, as weekly restaurant critic for NZ Herald Viva, and regular culinary correspondent for NZ Herald Travel. He was a core cast member on 7 Days, a presenter on Seven Sharp, host of TV One’s Best Bits and host of The Project on Three.
Jesse grew up in Hamilton, where he was educated from kindergarten through to his Bachelor of Laws at University of Waikato. He now lives in Grey Lynn with his wife Victoria and their four children.
RNZ Programmes
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Afternoons
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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NZ Live
Weekly music sessions from New Zealand performers.
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Your Money With Mary Holm
Investment author and columnist Mary Holm talks to Jesse Mulligan every fortnight about her top tips for how to make your money work.
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Crimes NZ
Jesse Mulligan talks with investigators, journalists and others about major crimes in New Zealand
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Sports History NZ
Jesse Mulligan talks to athletes, administrators and journalists about major moments in New Zealand sport.
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Search results for Jesse Mulligan
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The Pre-Panel for 25 July 2025
25 Jul 2025Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky.
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The Pre-Panel for 23 July 2025
23 Jul 2025Jesse Mulligan is joined by Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's malarky. Audio
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From Maroon 5 to therapist: Ryan Dusick shares his story
23 Jul 2025Ryan Dusick achieved the teenage dream, starting a band in his garage with his mate Adam Levine that reaches superstardom. But as Maroon 5's original drummer, Dusick crashed and burned just as Maroon… Audio
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Bookmarks with author Gina Butson
23 Jul 2025Gina Butson worked as a lawyer for many years but seems to have always harboured a love for fiction writing. She's had short stories published in a variety of local outlets, she's won the Salient… Audio
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Easy Eats: Parsley, pistachio and parmesan crusted salmon
23 Jul 2025Wednesday afternoon means easy eats and today Kelly Gibney's mouthwatering recipe is parsley, pistachio and parmesan crusted salmon. Audio
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Music Critic: Babe Martin 'Sundog' and Awning 'Pure & Simple'
23 Jul 2025Babe Martin has been described as having a "voice like velvet" and critics say she is a performer on the rise. Audio
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Heading Off: Keeping it local - Mangere
23 Jul 2025Louisa Tipene Opetaia & Ama Mosese were recommended to me by our news reader Marama T-Pole. They run a tour company focused on showing off South Auckland's Mangere, or as they put it "an… Audio
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The WW2 logbook with a fascinating story
The Airforce Museum in Christchurch regularly receives donations of WW2 memorabilia. But a recent donation stood out, a log book belonging to Sargent Charles Kronk. It had a big gash in the top… Audio
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The people openly judging books by their covers
23 Jul 2025General advice is to never judge a book by its cover, but our next guests' job is literally to do that. Chloe Blades is one of the judges for the 2025 PANZ Book Design Awards, she tells Jesse what… Audio
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Paying tribute to "Prince of Darkness" Ozzy Osbourne
23 Jul 2025Paul Martin, from the alternative metal band Devilskin, joins Jesse to talk about Ozzy Osbourne's influence and what the Black Sabbath rocker was like when he met him. Audio
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The Pre-Panel for 22 July 2025
22 Jul 2025Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
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1 in 1000 Kiwi kids are affected by Juvenile Arthritis
What is juvenile arthritis and what is being done to help those kids who are affected by it? Jesse talks to 12 year Andi and her mum Nicki about the illness. Audio
