Jesse Mulligan
Music Critic - Simon Sweetman on Utopian Ashes and Iris
Today our music critic Simon Sweetman reviews Bobby Gillespie and Jehnny Beth's album Utopian Ashes and Reb Fountain's Iris. Audio
Celebrating spiders in a new book for young people
Why is that Spider Dancing? The Amazing Arachnids of Aotearoa which is aimed at 9 to 12-year-old readers. Audio, Gallery
New development aims to knock down the price of an Auckland house
It will feature cheaper houses, a single loop road, and solar power. Audio
Lockdown is harder for people with histories of mental illness
New research looks at the impact of last year's Covid-19 lockdown on 600 people with a mental illness diagnosis. Audio
Using anthropology in economics
Understanding the complexity of global markets and economic models requires more AI according to Gillian Tett, the US editor of the Financial Times. Not artificial intelligence, but anthropology… Audio
Expert feature: Erin Clarkson's baking tips
Erin Clarkson of Cloudy kitchen on making sure your baking creations turn out great. Audio
What's happening in Oz with Brad Foster
Sydney based Brad Foster joins Jesse to talk about what's happening across the Tasman including what's behind the sudden resignations of the New South Wales premier and the deputy. Audio
Television Critic: Claire Chitham
Today Claire talks to Jesse about two series she's been watching, Scenes from a Marriage and Netflix mega hit out of South Korea, Squid Game. Audio
Great NZ Album: Iris by Reb Fountain
To celebrate the release of Reb Fountain's latest album, Iris, Jesse has five signed vinyl copies to give away. He'll also play a few tracks from the album. Tune in to hear how you can win a copy of… Audio
Lockdowns mean some lonely horses
Volunteers for the organisation Riding for the Disabled have been finding the latest outbreak a little tough. Audio
Calls for NZ's building code to include energy efficiency rules
How changing the Building Code could help this country meet the 100 percent renewable energy goal. Audio
Media called out over racial bias
Journalist David Farrier on coverage of Destiny Church vs coverage of the City Impact Church. Audio
Case #025 - The Napier Siege
In May 2009, three Napier police officers entered Jan Molenaar's home searching for drugs.
The execution of a simple search warrant turned into a three day stand-off and ended with two deaths. Audio
Critter of the Week: The New Zealand Bat Flea
The New Zealand Bat Flea is the only threatened species of flea endemic to this country. Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
This week Lynda talks about crabapples... pretty (blossoms & fruit) or pointless? She also shares a recipe for crabapple cider. 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, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Spiced chicken and rice meatball soup
This week food stylist and writer Kelly Gibney shares a recipe for spiced chicken and rice meatball soup. Not only is this an incredibly tasty dish, it's also very easy to make. . Audio
Film Review with Ali Ventura
This week Ali has talks about Ride the Eagle, an American comedy film by Trent O'Donnell and French language film, Miss, which is on in cinemas to watch outside of the Auckland region. Audio
Ruby moves to cut waste and increase size diversity
Sizing for the Liam collection will go up to size 24, and the offcuts will be repurposed into new garments. Audio
Whitcoulls' Top 50 children's books for the school holidays
Whitcoulls' book manager Joan Mackenzie talks to Jesse about the Whitcoulls' Top 50 kids books, as chosen by kids. Audio
