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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 2 May 2025
2 May 2025Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Jose Barbosa. They discuss a pricesless painting getting damaged by a child at a museum in Rotterdam museum. Audio
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The Pre-Panel for 2 May 2025
2 May 2025Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Jose Barbosa. They discuss a priceless painting getting damaged by a child at a museum in Rotterdam museum. Audio
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Sir Bob Jones passes away
Prolific New Zealand businessman Sir Bob Jones has passed away at the age of 85. Jesse Mulligan spoke with political activist, blogger & pollster David Farrar about his life. Audio
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Freaky Friday
2 May 2025Each week we ask you to share your spooky encounters, your eerie coincidences, your unexplained mysteries. Today, Tracy calls in with her story of a nagging sense that her son was heading for trouble… Audio
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History with Dr Grant Morris
1 May 2025Today Dr Grant asks: Is the current state of world affairs really as bad as we think? As ever history has the answers. Audio
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Solving the World's Problems
1 May 2025Ali Jones has more than a couple of thoughts on wastage and her recent efforts to reduce her own waste in her life. Audio
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The Pre-Panel for Thursday 1 May 2025
1 May 2025Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Sam Hollis. They discuss schoolyard games and reminisce about the days of bullrush. Audio
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NZ Sporting History: Mike Walsh
1 May 2025Mike Walsh is one of our most successful coaches, leading The Black Socks to four consecutive world championship finals, winning two and taking the Women's White Socks team to the Olympics Today we've… Audio
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Podcast Critic: 'DNA Trail: The Promise' & 'Titanic - Ship of Dreams'
1 May 2025Today Alan Doak looks at DNA Trail: The Promise, a podcast about Laura Ancell who is searching for the real family of her late father. He also discusses Titanic - Ship of Dreams where host Paul McGann… Audio
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40 years of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Our first story today takes us to Waikato - where a special anniversary is being marked this week. Te Wananga o Aotearoa is celebrating 40 years since it was established in Te Awamutu. It was set up… Audio
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The Pre-Panel for 30 April 2025
30 Apr 2025Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Sam Hollis. They discuss a man who tried to sue his local council for millions after injuring himself on a broken swing. Audio
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The Pre-Panel for 29 April 2025
29 Apr 2025Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Sam Hollis. They discuss the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Audio
