Jesse Mulligan
New documentary tours the onshore fracking sites of Taranaki
A new short documentary out Monday takes a tour of Taranaki, but it's a side of Taranaki many people won't have seen because the stops aren't your regular tourists traps - they're fracking sites. Audio
Farmer launches 'lean on a gate, chat to a mate' mental health campaign
Rural health advocate and farmer Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins is encouraging rural people to take five minutes each day to 'lean on a gate and talk to a mate'. Wiggy is running the Lean on A Gate campaign… Audio
Improving healthcare through anonymous first hand experiences
A new online platform set up by Massey University researchers is asking New Zealanders to submit stories about their experiences with healthcare. Jesse speaks to Wāhi Kōrero co-lead Dr Felicity Ware… Audio
The Beths release their film and live performance album
Jesse talks to the Beths lead vocalist Elizabeth Stokes and Jonathan Pearce about the release of their live album AND film. Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
The current NZ Covid lockdown has been traced back to New South Wales. The current Victoria outbreak is also linked to NSW. NSW has given up on elimination and is aiming to "open up" when vaccination… Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Suzanne McFadden
Today solving the world's problems is Suzanne McFadden, editor of Newsroom's LockerRoom. She talks about recycling clothes and the pledge she's made to buy nothing new for her wardrobe for the next… Audio
Nightline: the late-night news show that broke the mould
Jesse looks back at 'off the wall' news bulletin show TV3's Nightline, by chatting to former presenter Bill Ralston and newsreader Joanna Paul who were in the hot seat when the craziness began in the… Audio
Music Critic - Flo Wilson
Today RNZ's Flo Wilson marks Te Wiki o te Reo Māori bu looking back at tracks using Te Reo from the past to the present. Audio
Ōtautahi tenants isolated by lack of digital access
During lockdown the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust has been in touch with tenants to develop a plan to get them digitally connected. Jesse speaks to the Trust's Tenancy Relations Manager, James… Audio
MIQ booking system keeping heavy metal band Alien Weaponry grounded
Alien Weaponry's Henry and Lewis de Jong talk about their new album Tangaroa, and whether or not their international tour can go ahead given the difficult MIQ booking system. Audio
How agricultural pesticide use alters our stream ecology
A new study has shown how the ecology of our streams are impacted by the world's most commonly used pesticide and climate change. University of Otago's Dr Sam Macaulay was the lead researcher for the… Audio
Podcast Critic: Ellie Jay
Today Ellie reviews Also Day X from the New York Times and Cuddle Club, a weekly podcast by Lou Sanders. Audio
Afternoons Book Quiz Robert Kelly for 15 September 2021
Afternoons Book Quiz Robert Kelly for 15 September 2021. Audio
Full Immersion Te Reo Maori tours at Waitomo Caves
This week Waitomo Caves are offering tours given either bilingually or entirely in te reo Māori, guided by direct descendents of the cave's original explorers. Jesse speaks to one of the… Audio
Robotic asparagus harvester set to change the game
New Zealand Asparagus will soon be harvested by a world-first, autonomous robotic harvester. Robotics Plus chief executive and co-founder Steve Saunders talks to Jesse about the game changing… Audio
Auckland food delivery - without the plastic waste
When Auckland makes it to Level 3, a new mobile kitchen will deliver restaurant-quality meals direct to your door. Chef and founder of the Sustainable Food Company, Amy Klitscher tells us what's on… Audio
Tik Tok Doc on her move down under
Dr Danielle Jones is known at the Mama Doctor to her millions of followers on Tik Tok, she'll soon be known as the Invercargill doctor who delivers babies at Southland Hospital. The Mama Doctor talked… Audio
Sewing tips from an expert
Today we tackle how to sew with Emily Miller-Sharma, the General Manager of RUBY. She talks to Jesse about what type of sewing machine you'll need and the best way to improve your technique. Audio
Great NZ Album: Mohau
Mohau showcases the live recording of eight moving and uplifting waiata whakamoemiti. Audio