Jesse Mulligan
Coping with the change in pandemic approach
Jesse speaks to psychologist Sarb Johal about how the shift in dealing with COVID-19 might be affecting people's mental health. Audio
Bookmarks with Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan
This Summer we're travelling around the country and speaking with mayors as a part of our 'Bookmarks' segment. Today's guest is Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan. Prior to being a Mayor most of his… Audio
92-year-old's love for the surf still going strong
Nancy Meherne is a keen gardener and classical music fan. You might also spot her surfing at Christchurch's Scarborough Beach. Audio
Reviving NZ’s lost political summer camp tradition
Next week a group of young New Zealanders will be gathering for their annual 3-day summer festival. But if you're picturing DJs and a mosh pit... you'd be wrong. Paralympian and twice gold medallist… Audio
Analysis: Chris Wood signs with Newcastle United
Worldwatch's Max Towle joins Jesse to chat about Premier League club Newcastle United signing New Zealand striker Chris Wood from relegation rivals Burnley on a two-and-a-half-year deal. Audio
The oral history of Lesa v Attorney-General of New Zealand
An upcoming project will record the voice and story of Falema'i Lesa who famously appealed her visa overstay conviction in 1982. Samoan film director Jade Jackson will capture Lesa's story, in her… Audio
Kitten season keeping SPCA staff busy this Summer
While many around the country clocked out of work in late December, the SPCA headed into their busiest time of the year. Laura Millar is the Support Services Manager at SPCA's Mangere Centre in… Audio
Watch out for wallabies, Aotearoa's silent pest
Wallabies are becoming a growing concern across Aotearoa and holiday makers are being called on to keep an eye out. Biosecurity New Zealand's director of readiness and response, John Walsh warns if… Audio
Cigarette lighter spends 28 years lost in Fox Glacier
We're starting the show with another incredible lost and found tale from a listener. It's about a cigarette lighter that went missing in 1967. Owner of the lighter, Jonathan Pascoe, joins Jesse to… Audio
Cook Island travel bubble reopens
The Cook Islands travel bubble has officially opened this morning, so we get some tips on how to do it safely with Victoria Courtney, the General Manager Product at Flight Centre. Audio
'The purpose of the rāhui is for everybody' - National Iwi Chairs Forum
An open letter to the government has been penned out of concern for the way rahui are being disrespected and ignored over sites of significance, water ways, land and forest. Dame Rangimarie Naida… Audio
Mount Mauler back biting on our beaches
The infamous Mount Mauler is back and busy nipping at beachgoers. But what do we know about this tricky little creature? Bug man Ruud Kleinpaste joins Jesse to discuss. Audio
Champion surfer fundraising to compete on the world stage
19 year-old Saffi Vette is New Zealand Women's Open Surfing Champion and has earned herself a spot on the World Surf Qualifying Series. She talks to Jesse about her love of the sport and the community… Audio
Where have all the jandals gone?
"Everything ugly is cool now, except jandals," writes Spinoff editor Madeleine Chapman in the recent piece. Audio
Sports chat with Zoe George
Stuff's senior sports journalist Zoe George discusses the Black Caps win over Bangladesh, the Black Ferns gaining professional contracts and the latest tennis updates. Audio
US Correspondent: Anna Burns-Francis
TVNZ's US correspondent joins us for the latest updates and news. Audio
Gall: a swimming chicken on the hunt for a rooster mate
The struggle to find that special someone who shares your interests is real for Gall of South Auckland. She enjoys ocean swimming and happens to be a chicken. Audio
Surf Update: Waipu Cove
Now it's time for our surf update! We're heading to Waipu Cove where Kath Manning is the Waipu Cove Surf Lifesaving Club Captain. Audio
How to get Gen Z into our Primary Industries
The future of primary industries and how we might attract the next generation to our food and fibre sectors, with Madison Pannett. Audio
Viking Kayak's Matamata factory burns down
A beloved Kayak business was destroyed over the weekend when a fire ripped through their Matamata factory. Owner of Viking Kayaks Grant Montague joins us. Audio