Jesse Mulligan
Celebrating native Ika
Well bird of the year is in full flight, but what about our native fish? Commercial photographer Terry Hann trades under the name The Artful Trout and he has embarked on an obsession with documenting… Audio
Accessible House hunted!
About a month ago we spoke to Wellingtonian Erin Gough who shared what it was like to be house hunting as a first home buyer in a wheelchair. Audio
An uncertain future for Christchurch
Covid-19 modeler and Professor in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Canterbury Michael Plank joins Jesse to discuss the situation ÅŒtautahi Christchurch finds itself in today as more… Audio
Time to change the Covid conversation
All over the world COVID has created an epidemic of tribalism and virtue signaling says Dr Vinay Prasad, an Associate Professor in the Epidemiology department at the University of California in San… Audio
Bookmarks with Brian Boyd
Today's Bookmarks guest is Distinguished Professor of English Brian Boyd, who is widely recognised as the world's leading scholar on the Russian-American writer Vladimir Nabokov. Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Today RNZ's Paul Bushnell talks about two journalistic podcasts which are completely different in form from each other. He's covering The Long Read from Stuff and Intrigue - Tunnel 29 produced by the… Audio
Book Quiz with Robert Kelly
RNZ producer and onetime bookseller Robert Kelly presents his weekly quiz. Audio
Rebel Wilson talks about her first children's book
Rebel Wilson is an Australian actor, writer and producer who's fulfilled a long time ambition to write a children's book. Audio
Bathing in native rākau
When was the last time you stopped and spent time with a tree? Tree hugger can be used as an insult, but there's a huge body of research that suggests being in nature has a real measurable impact on… Audio
Education forges ahead under multiple levels
Schools remain at the heart of a lot of concern about the levels and steps of the covid response. To respond to Government announcement at 1PM and to talk about what teachers are facing on the ground… Audio
Hamilton's Covid-19 response
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate joins Jesse from his home town to discuss how things are going in Waikato and what the Government's announcements mean on the ground. Audio
Case #028 - The Waterfront Robbery
It's one of the most brazen robberies in New Zealand's history.
In November 1956, Auckland mobsters made off with the equivalent today of $1 million after breaking into the Waterfront Industry… Audio
Critter of the Week: The redfin bully
The redfin bully is the jewel of New Zealand's freshwater fish species with distinctive red patterning on its fins and tail. Audio
DIY with Stan Scott
For a lot of people stuck at home on the long weekend, DIY jobs are a great way to use the extra day off. Builder Stan Scott is available to help out and answer any questions. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan features the group Smile featuring Robyn, with the song Call My Name. Audio
Brunch pizzas with Jess Daniell
Chef Jess Daniell shares some great ideas for brunch pizzas as an ideal way to use up leftovers and make the long weekend a bit more special. Audio
North Canterbury river guardian: Nick Ledgard
Nick Ledgard has spent the past 20 years working to protect the Rahakuri-Ashley river in North Canterbury. Audio
Film Review with Ali Ventura
Ali reviews The Guilty and Black As Night, both available on streaming services. Audio
Screen fatigue: Tips for giving our eyes a rest
Since the pandemic began, many of us have spent more time than ever in front of our screens. Be it the work computer, our laptop, phone or television! So what can we do about it to give our eyes a… Audio
Scientists' unexpected discovery in Marlborough lagoon
Scientists have discovered ruppia - also known as horse's mane weed - in a Marlborough lagoon. Audio