Jesse Mulligan
Summer Times Lost & Found: Tongariro rings edition
While hiking up to mount Ngauruhoe on the Tongariro circuit yesterday, David Halberg spotted something shiny. It was a pair of rings in a ring box. Do you know who they belong to? Text us at 2101 or… Audio
Summer Hero: Police dog handler Mike Evans
While most of you listening right now will either be at the beach, relaxing at the camp ground or on a road trip to your next holiday destination... Many New Zealanders are still at work - doing the… Audio
How to exercise in the Summer heat
Summer is well and truly here which means there's no longer a need to hide in the gym on the treadmill. But if you can't get up early in the morning to beat the sun or complete your workout later in… Audio
Campground check-in: Flaxmill Bay
This Summer we're checking in with campgrounds around the country to see what's happening in their neck of the woods... This morning we're heading to Flaxmill Bay which is a sheltered bay between… Audio
Bookmarks with Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan
Today's Bookmarks guest is Mayor Tim Cadogan of Central Otago. Tim became Mayor in 2016 but was formally a lawyer, specialising in criminal and family work. Audio
Sharleen's summer bridge-club tour
This summer, Wellington woman Sharleen Grounds is on a road trip with a difference. While seeing the sights, she's visiting some of New Zealand's 100-odd Bridge clubs to meet the locals and play a few… Audio
Sports update with Zoe George
There's a lot happening in the world of sport... And to keep us all up to date is Stuff's senior sports journalist Zoe George. We hear about the Black Caps result, the Cricket World Cup, NZ Bowls… Audio
Eating for health and enjoyment - tips from a dietician
Summer is a great time to enjoy food with family and friends, but what if you're trying to eat healthier after a bit of indulgence? Food is to be enjoyed rather than feared, says dietician Angela… Audio
Tonga update with Kalafi Moala
Our Tonga correspondent Kalafi Moala keeps us up to date with the latest news. Audio
112km run raises money and awareness of men's mental health issues
North Canterbury sheep scanner Ben O'Carroll recently ran 13-hours from Cheviot to Christchurch and in the process raised more than $25,000 for men's mental health. He talks to Jesse. Audio
Surf Update: Fitzroy Beach
We're heading to Fitzroy beach in New Plymouth where Todd Velvin is the President of Fitzroy Surf Lifesaving Club and joins Jesse to update us on the weather and surf conditions. Audio
Congestion at Picton boat ramp
It's peak season for boat ramps across the country, but one small town is particularly congested this year. Mike Green has been visiting Picton for 45 years and is a frequent user of the Picton… Audio
Taking action on water safety
There have been at least 25 water-related and suspected drownings since the start of December, including three yesterday. It's a somber statistic which raises the question of what can be done to… Audio
Summer Hero: Firefighter Bobby Lamont
While most of you listening right now will be at the beach, camp ground or on a road trip to your next holiday destination... Many New Zealanders are still at work, doing the hard yards to keep us all… Audio
Off season sports chat with Krystal Rota
Rugby league player Krystal Rota has represented and captained the Kiwi Ferns and was a part of the women's Warriors squad from 2018-2019. Krystal has recently been signed by the Newcastle Knights to… Audio
Listener reunites with missing wallet
Jesse Mulligan was speaking to a Whangamatā lifeguard this morning when a listener named Craig texted in to see if he'd left his wallet at the surf club last night. This afternoon, we rang Craig for… Audio
Bookmarks with Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson
Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson is a third generation farmer from Huntly who has served on the council since 2001 and has been Mayor since 2010. Today we're going to dig a bit deeper, and hear… Audio
Frank Watkinson and his viral YouTube covers
Frank Watkinson is a British retiree who went viral for his heartfelt acoustic covers of popular songs - like Slipknot's Snuff and Mazzy Star's Fade Into You. Frank chats to Jesse from his home in… Video, Audio
What's getting in the way of Kiwi women saving for retirement?
The gender pay gap, unpaid labour and a lack of financial confidence are the three main reasons women end up with less in their KiwiSaver funds, says Sarah Whitelock from the financial group Mercer. Audio
Australia Update with Brad Foster
Our Australian Correspondent Brad Foster updates us on the spread of Omicron, how testing centres are coping with the demand and the impact the surge of cases has had on the hospitality sector. Audio