Jesse Mulligan

For 20 years, the Big Day Out music festival was a summer essential for New Zealanders keen to see some of the best local and international acts. Gareth Shute has put together a history of the Big Day… Video, Audio, Gallery

Librarian at Diocesan School for Girls, Catherine Ross has another amazing list of books for young people to read this week. Her theme this week is 'Remixes'. Audio

Every Tuesday we speak to Daniel Watson, the owner and general manager of Vertech IT Services.  Audio

Now to a "plague" of possums causing some trouble in inner-city Auckland. Self-described "enthusiastic amateur" Bill Kearsley has taken matters into his own hands and been trapping possums in Parnell.

The thought of chopping up books may sound like sacrilege to many of us readers, but what if it was for art? Wellington collage artist and librarian Emily Benefield has been doing just that for her… Audio

Many parents are doing it tough right now with juggling work from home and parenting duties...especially in the Auckland region. So we've invited working parent advocate Emma Mclean, who's the founder… Audio

Baking has Paul Hollywood. Sewing has Patrick Grant. The Great British Sewing Bee judge speaks to Jesse about a resurgence in the popularity of sewing. Audio

Hair removal specialist Nicola Wood answers listeners' questions about hair removal. Audio

Guy Williams shares what he's been watching including Scratched: Aotearoa's Lost Sporting Legends. Audio

The editor of ArchitectureNow, Ashley Cusick, tells Jesse about the Model Citizens lockdown competition. Audio, Gallery

Niva and Yotam Kay from Pakaraka Permcaculture are Organic Farmers of the year. Audio

Kiwi software and product leader, Ryan Duguid, shares his thoughts on the new MIQ lobby system. Audio

Otago University public health expert Professor Nick Wilson joins Jesse to talk through the numbers ahead of the 4pm alert level announcement. Audio

On September 1, 1983 Kirsa Jensen saddled up her horse for a ride along Awatoto beach, near her home in Napier and was never seen again. Audio

You might find this week's critter on your rose bush, munching on the leaves of your plum tree, or in native forests.  The prickly stick insect, Acanthoxyla prasina, is incredibly good at looking like… Audio

Today Lynda talks about sowing seeds and when you should be doing it. Audio

Food writer Gretchen Lowe shares tips for photographing your meals and a recipe for Garden Green, Leek & Ricotta Tart with Hazelnut Crust. Audio