Jesse Mulligan
How a Glenorchy businesswoman turned the tables on a conman
When Emma Ferris discovered the man she'd been dating for six months had conned her out of more than $250,000, there was no way she was going to let him get away with it. She's put her story in… Audio
A swiftie on Taylor Swift
Today's music feature is celebrating American pop mega-star Taylor Swift. Among her fan base is NZME entertainment reporter Lydia Burgham who counts herself as a "Swiftie". She joins Jesse to talk… Audio
Rob Kelly's ode to librarian authors
Robert Kelly is focused on books written about libraries or by librarians - Terry Pratchett, Beverly Cleary, Margaret Mahy, Joanna Cole, Agatha Christie and Marcel Proust. Audio
How to Write a will
For today's 'How to Write' feature Jesse speaks to Public Trust chief executive, Glenys Talivai about how to write a will and what you need to do to ensure it is recognised after death. Audio
Invasive wasps learn to share resources
Invasive wasps are sharing resources rather than competing with each other, and it's a worrying finding for conversation. Dr Julia Schmack talks to Jesse about why this poses such a big problem for… Audio
An increase in Māori and Pasifika tertiary enrollments
Māori and Pasifika students have enrolled at univeristies and polytechnics in record numbers this year.. Jaistone Finau is the president of Tauira Pasifika which is the national association for… Audio
Are we now breathing in plastics from the air?
Tiny pieces of plastic are floating in New Zealand's air, according to the first study of its kind in this country. University of Canterbury atmospheric chemist Dr Laura Revell was one of the paper's… Audio
Great NZ Album - Fur Patrol PET
After overcoming multiple hurdles including a pandemic, lockdowns, exploding vinyl pressing machines, shipping delays, and snowstorms in Texas (not even kidding), chart-topping kiwi rock band Fur… Audio
Critter of the Week Glow-in-the-dark snail
It's believed to be the world's only bioluminescent freshwater organism. Audio
Dog Behaviour expert, Dr Clare Browne
Dr Clare Brown answers your dog behaviour questions. Send them to jesse@rnz.co.nz. 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
Yael Shochat's lamb shanks
Yael Shochat from Ima Cuisine joins us to share her recipe for lamb shanks. Audio
NZ Live - Team Dynamite
The trio have just dropped their new record 'Respect the Process'. Audio
Street art exhibition of The Most Dedicated crew
A major exhibition showcasing New Zealand street artists opens at The Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt this weekend. Audio
Autumn foraging for edible fungi and mushrooms
A Christchurch based writer and fungi enthusiast has some tips for foraging as the season gets into full swing. Audio, Gallery
The Whale Oil case and discrediting public health advocates
The Whale Oil defamation trial collapsed this month in the Auckland High Court, a case that stems back to Nicky Hager's 2014 book Dirty Politics. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm - The Wisdom of listeners
Mary announces the winners of the 5 copies of her new book, A Richer You - how to make the most of your money. She'll share some of the wisdom in the winning entries and also some of the runners up. Audio
