Jesse Mulligan
The latest from the Olympics and an overview
Newsroom's LockerRoom Editor, Suzanne McFadden, talks to Jesse about Lisa Carrington's medal prospects today and where that will leave her in our sporting history. Audio
Midwives striking and marching on Monday
Midwives are planning a strike and march on Monday.To explain the way the strikes are being co-ordinated to make sure patients are still safe while midwives march, MERAS co-leader Caroline Conroy… Audio
How to talk about social justice issues without arguing
Two people with two opposing views about big social issues on one podcast. Academy Award winning director Emile Sherman and his cousin, Dr Lloyd Vogelman talk about their podcast The Principle of… Audio
Bookmarks with Ana Scotney
Actress, musician, and self-described "massive pop culture nerd", Ana Scotney, joins us for Bookmarks today! You may have seen Ana in the acclaimed New Zealand film Cousins, which was released earlier… Audio
Trial to go back to milk in glass bottles on the West Coast
A couple of West Coast locals are trialing a glass bottle fresh milk operation. Anna Emmerson and John Marshall have been dairy farming in Moana, Lake Brunner for six years and Anna talks to Jesse… Audio
Potential limit on timber exports by the government not welcome
The government is now considering limiting timber exports to keep that supply local. CEO of independent timber company Red Stag Marty Verry talks to Jesse to talk about any possible government… Audio
Dunedin study shows a shift in family structure dynamics
The Dunedin Study is showing that we're moving away from the nuclear family structure. Dr Helen McAnally talks to Jesse about what they're seeing. Audio
Great NZ Album: Black Sea Golden Ladder
In June Troy Kingi released his fifth album, Black Sea Golden Ladder. It marks the half way point for the singer's 10/10/10 series. This album sees Kingi team up with Delaney Davidson on his most… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary Holm talks to Jesse about online share trading. She says research shows that nearly 40 percent of adult New Zealanders use or plan to use micro-investing platforms. Audio
NZ Screen History: Maggie's Garden Show
Maggie's Garden Show was a ratings hit for over a decade, from 1991 until 2003. Maggie and Jack Hobbs, curator of the Auckland Botanic Gardens join Jesse to reminisce about the beloved gardening show.
…Music Critic - Tony Stamp
Today Tony Stamp looks at new songs out from Twin Shadow and REM. Audio
Great album - SAY YOU WILL by Fleetwood Mac
The vinyl to give away to today's link 3 winner is the 17th and most recent studio album from Fleetwood Mac. It was originally released in April 2003, and was their first album since 1995's Time. It's… Audio
Why are there so many seal statues in suburban Aotearoa?
For 6 years, on and off, Amy Wheeler has been documenting our unusual and unexpected obsession with statue seals. She talks to Jesse about what she's uncovered so far. Audio
Auckland cohaus development up and running
Two months ago residents finally moved into an alternative housing project in Grey Lynn, Auckland. Cohaus resident David Welch talks to Jesse about how the living arrangements are going for the… Audio
Looking indepth at marine mammal euthanasia practices
New research on stranded marine mammals shows a low global reporting rate on euthanasia practices. Marine Biology Professor Karen Stockin talks to Jesse about what's missing in the ongoing research. Audio
NZ's first Olympic gold secured
Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler just secured our first gold medal at the Olympics in Tokyo. Our reporter Maja Burry is there, she joins Jesse Mulligan. Audio
A lifetime with sharks - Valerie Taylor's story
Legendary Australian diver Valerie Taylor knows so many people are afraid of sharks because of her work. Her story is told in Playing With Sharks: The Valerie Taylor Story. Audio
Music feature - Lyrics as poetry with Clare Mabey
For this week's music feature, Claire Mabey, director of Verb Wellington and one of our regular book critics, deep dives into song lyrics as a form of poetry. Audio
Book Critic - Pip Adam
Today Pip reviews, Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars: A Dangerous Trans Girl's Confabulous Memoir by Kai Cheng Thom, Things I Learnt at Art School by Megan Dunn and ANTISTATIC an exhibition by Anna… Audio
How to Write a Pepeha with Shannon Haunui-Thompson
For today's how to write Jesse's looking at the ins and outs of a pepeha, an introduction used in a Māori context, with RNZ's Māori Strategy Manager Shannon Haunui-Thompson. Audio