Jesse Mulligan
Surf Update: Whangamata
Jesse checks in with Matt Millward, the Head life guard at the Whanagamata Surf Life Saving Club. Audio
Orchard Garden in Alexandra
After nearly 34 years of running the orchard, the owners of Alexandra's Orchard Garden are putting it up for sale. Co-owner Dale Butcher joins Jesse to explain the decision. Audio
Roasting weather in Wellington
Jesse chats to listner Joe, who has tuned into Summer Times while he's busy roasting coffee in Wellington Audio
Campground check-in: Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
We check in with Sheree Webster form Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park to hear just how busy they've been and the conditions of the famous warm water. Audio
From Alzheimer's doctor to Alzheimer's patient
Dr Daniel Gibbs has spent his career caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease, now he has a front-row seat, after receiving the diagnosis himself. Audio
Celebrating the music of Stephen Sondheim
Today we're celebrating the music of Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. We've invited Auckland University musicologist Gregory Camp to join us to play some of Sondheim's work to give us… Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Robertson
Today Catherine talks about 'ghosts-of-Christmas-past' themed book, The Young Visiters by Daisy Ashford. Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services, Daniel Watson talks to Jesse about the best tech you can give this Christmas. He also mentions that you need to check availability of stock due to… Audio
New Type 2 diabetes prevention research advocates a new approach
Otago University diabetes prevention research has found that a new approach might help to reverse the number of people who eventually develop type 2 diabetes. Associate Professor Kirsten Coppell talks… Audio
Riding for Disabled Levin puts call out for new home
A Riding for Disabled group in Levin is on the lookout for its forever home. President Stephen Oatley joins Jesse to talk about the service and what kind of land they are looking for. Audio
NCEA level 1 & 2 maths students on the decline
The number of secondary students studying algebra and calculus at NCEA level 1 and 2 is declining. Victoria University of Wellington masters student and high school teacher Sarah Howell talks to Jesse… Audio
The Soul Sessions Christmas special
Let's get into the Christmas spirit! Award-winning singer Sara-Jane Elika is hosting a Soul Sessions Christmas special and spoke to Jesse Mulligan about the event. Audio
Critter of the Week - Takatimu Gecko
This week's critter is the mysterious Takitimu gecko that lives in the scree slopes and subalpine forests of Southland's mountains. Audio, Gallery
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Today Gardening guru and writer, Lynda Hallinan is all about courgettes. She has tips and tricks to make sure you don't wind up with a huge amount of them all at once and how to ensure they're nice to… Audio
Music 101 - Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from midday talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, plus what's coming up on her show tomorrow. Audio
Easy Christmas Cake
Today chef, author and fish monger Martin Bosley shares a recipe for a quick and easy Christmas Cake that doesn't need to be months in advance. Audio
Best new house in New Zealand crowned
A Westmere home has been crowned the best new house in New Zealand, with the jury calling it "an inspirational window into what the future of Auckland could look like". Auckland architect Lisa Webb… Audio
Film Review - Dom Corry
Today Dom Corry reviews Dune and The French Dispatch, the latest film from Wes Anderson. Audio
'Fresh and vital voice' in NZ literature wins new creative prize
Writer and actor Saraid de Silva has been named the inaugural winner of The Crystal Arts Trust Prize, a creative writing prize worth $10,000 that will help her publish her first novel. Audio
