Jesse Mulligan
Wellington watering down its proposed spatial plan
A report given to Wellington City Councilors last week reveals that the council will be watering down it's proposed spatial plan. Jesse speaks to Eleanor West from Wellington advocacy group A City… Audio
The McElroy Brothers: Godfathers of podcasting
Three brothers from West Virginia are the Godfathers of the podcasting world. The McElroy brothers started with a comedy advice podcast, answering questions like: Can you shower with a parakeet? … Audio
The music of Steely Dan
Today we're celebrating the music of legendary American rock band, Steely Dan. Two members of Wellington tribute band, Steely DNA, John McDonald and David Henry, share some of their favourite tracks… Audio
Book Critic - Claire Mabey
Claire Mabey reviews The Believer by Sarah Krastnostein, Rangikura by Tayi Tibble, The Mirror and the Palette by Jenny Higgie, and Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller. Audio
How to Write a horror story
For today's how to write session, we're joined by award winning horror author Lee Murray. Audio
University of Auckland Architecture installation on display in Venice
After a year of uncertainty, the 17th International Architecture Exhibition of the La Biennale di Venezia in 2021 has opened, featuring an installation from UoA's Auckland's School of Architecture… Audio, Gallery
Wellington lacking a dedicated airport bus service
Wellington currently doesn't have an airport bus service. it had one for twenty years but NZ Bus Terminated the service in November 2020. New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina… Audio
Alternative tracks to the big names around Aotearoa
If you were keen on walking the Milford track this winter - it's too late! Tim Bamford from the Department of Conservation talks to Jesse about other tracks on offer around Aotearoa. Audio
Critter of the Week: The Mantis Shrimp
This week's critter is the Mantis Shrimp. Mantis shrimp are undoubtedly one of the coolest and scariest creatures alive. Nic Toki talks to Jesse about this little marine critter. Audio
Weekend Stuff, gardening with Lynda Hallinan
This week our gardening guru, Lynda Hallinan talks about winter planting. She's been pretty busy writing her latest book so her vege garden is a big neglected. She has some tips about planting at this… Audio
Music 101 - Yadana Saw
Yadana Saw is filling in as host of Music 101 here on RNZ this Saturday afternoon from midday talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow… Audio
Vegan recipe, feijoa and brussel sprouts
This week chef Max Gordy shares one of the recipes he's going to serving at the upcoming Botanic Feast as part of the Loemis festival in Wellington. Audio
NZ Live: Jeremy Redmore
Talented singer-songwriter Jeremy Redmore joins us today for NZ Live. This month, the former frontman of rock band Midnight Youth is playing shows around New Zealand to mark his latest solo album The… Video, Audio
Film Review with Graeme Tuckett
Today Graeme looks at Percy vs Goliath is a 2020 Canadian-American-Indian biographical drama film, directed by Clark Johnson from a screenplay by Garfield Lindsay Miller and Hilary Pryor. He's also… Audio
Music supervisor Karyn Rachtman's incredible career
Karyn Rachtman has been described as one of the most influential music supervisors of all time and has been here living in Auckland for a while. She talks to Jesse about her unique career. Audio
Patrick Gower - On P
When journalist Patrick Gower talked to New Zealanders about cannabis for his series On Weed, many told him the real problem in their town was 'P'. Gower's upcoming documentary On P explores New… Video, Audio
Why businesses need to slash their carbon emissions
Bernard Hickey has been looking at the Climate Change Commissions latest recommendations. He says that while the Government is dragging its heels, businesses will need to forge ahead on their own to… Audio
First Song - Solar Power by Lorde
First song, the new one from Lorde, out today and entitled 'Solar Power'. Audio
How to understand your dog
Selina McIntyre is a dog behavior expert who knows how to do a little Doctor Dolittle. After years of working with dogs, she's come to understand the canine vernacular. Audio