Jesse Mulligan
E-Waste recycling in Auckland booming
Computer Recycling's managing director, Patrick Moynahan, talks to Jesse about being at the "coalface of E-consumption". Audio
Prof Tony Blakely on NZ's new 'traffic light system'
Professor Tony Blakely joins Jesse from Melbourne to talk about the "new playbook" for Aotearoa. Audio
What's for dinner: The tyranny of meal planning
Writer Virginia Sole-Smith tells us why she describes meal planning as a form of tyranny and misogyny. Audio
Bookmarks with Ben Thomas
This week's Bookmarks guest is well-known political commentator, Ben Thomas, who shares his favourite things with us. Audio
Afternoons Quiz Robert Kelly
RNZ producer and onetime bookseller Robert Kelly presents his weekly quiz. Audio
Thank Your Cleaner Day: 'I'm proud of the fact that I'm Nelson's loo lady'
Local legend Estelle Courtney, who works at the Nelson Superloo, joins us to celebrate the work of cleaners in New Zealand. Audio
New performing arts space for Ōtepoti
The Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust is ready to take bookings for its pilot performing arts venue in the centre of the city. Audio
NZ lagging behind when it comes to AI - report
A report out today reveals New Zealand is lagging behind when it comes to adopting artificial intelligence or AI. Audio
Auckland principal on returning to the classroom
Secondary school students in Years 11-13 who live in alert level 3 areas will be able to return to the classroom on 26 October, Education and Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed. Audio
Devon Michael reflects on how he nearly became famous
A long time ago, in what feels like a galaxy far, far away, Devon Michael was a child actor chosen from a group of 3,000 to audition for the part of young Anakin Skywalker, who would become Darth… Video, Audio
Jukebox: NZ musicians dedicate songs to Aotearoa
Jesse Mulligan asked seven New Zealand artists to dedicate a song to the nation in these difficult times of the pandemic. Video, Audio
Book Critic: Claire Mabey
Claire Mabey reviews Hine and the Tohunga Portal, Ten Acceptable Acts of Arson and Small Bodies of Water. Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Owner and managing director of Vertech IT services, Daniel Watson, talks about the release of Windows 11 and how it compares to its predecessors. Audio
Outcry over $500k grant for 'matchmaking books site'
A large government grant to a "matchmaking books site" has shocked many in the literary community in Aotearoa. Audio
New chapter for historic log cabin in Arthur's Pass
Gerald Adams shares his memories of a historic log cabin in Arthur's Pass and its special history. Audio
The potential of blue carbon credits scheme for NZ
The Nature Conservancy is assessing six wetlands sites in New Zealand for their blue carbon potential. Audio
Bipartisan plan on housing density unveiled
Economist Brad Olsen joins us to talk about newly-announced housing density rules and their potential impact. Audio
The essence of Te Ao Māori
We say kia ora and come together for pōwhiri, but we don't always understand the meaning and spirit behind Māori words and traditions, says Māori linguist Keri Opai. Audio
Expert feature: Fermentation 101
Fermented products are all the rage so we invited Patricio Marshall to explain the process and share some tips. Audio