Jesse Mulligan
Dayspring - support for mothers in West Auckland
A West Auckland centre that supports mums suffering from pre and post-natal depression has received a financial boost from The Auckland Foundation. Audio
Upper Hutt libraries ditch fines for overdue books
Upper Hutt libraries have ditched late fees for overdue books. Audio
Covid-19: Canterbury engineers invent life-saving device
Canterbury University engineers have invented a device that could save lives as Covid-19 cases surge around the world. Audio
Kiwi Cover Song winner and runners up announced
Yesterday we heard 10 of the top 20 finalists of our Kiwi Cover song contest. Today we play the remaining finalists. Audio
Kiwi Cover Song finalists
We play 10 of the top 20 finalists of our Kiwi Cover song contest. We will hear the other 10 at the same time tomorrow, including the lucky winner and runners up! Audio
Great NZ Album: Marlon Williams
Marlon Williams is the debut self-titled studio album by New Zealand musician Marlon Williams. It was released in February 2016 under Dead Oceans Records. Audio
Paul Henry: 'In America I'm no-one – and I love that'
As a kid in the English city of Bristol, Paul Henry loved The Beverly Hillbillies and became obsessed with America. Now the outspoken broadcaster has a part-time home in Palm Springs. In his latest… Audio
Music Feature: Trip Hop with DJ Sticky Fingaz
RNZ's Brad Warrington, aka Dj Sticky Fingaz, plays a selection of his favourite Trip hop tracks. Audio
Claire Mabey's 'To Be Read Lists'
Critic and Director of Verb Wellington Claire Mabey shares some favourites for your summer reading list. Audio
Freshwater ecologist wants money spent on changing farming
Ecologist Dr Mike Joy has given a message to the PM about how COVID recovery money should be spent. Audio
Ngāi Tahu taking Crown to court over fresh water rights
Ngāi Tahu announced today it is taking legal action against the Crown to protect South Island lakes and rivers. Audio
Fire service calling for common sense this Guy Fawkes
National Advisor Fire Risk Management Todd O'Donoghue is hoping for a better year for the fire service. Audio
Why Nanaia Mahuta's ministerial appointment is a big deal
Moana Maniopoto, host of Te Ao With Moana on Maori Television, talks to Jesse about why the appointment of Nanaia Mahuta is a big moment for Māori wāhine. Audio
Kiwi Cover Contest Entry: Be Mine Tonight
We play another entry to our kiwi cover song contest, Dave Dobbyn's Be Mine Tonight performed by the group Strung Out. Audio
Critter of the Week - the Fairy Lantern
This week's Critter of the Week is the Fairy Lantern. It's a floral thief that steals energy from other plants, rather than making its own through photosynthesis. Doc's Nicola Toki explains. Audio
Builder Stan Scott answers your DIY questions
If you're planning to tackle any of those DIY jobs this Labour weekend - builder Stan Scott is here to help sort out any queries you might have - email 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
Josh Emett's Prawn Okonomiyaki
This week well known chef Josh Emett joins Jesse today to share his recipe for Prawn Okonomiyaki. Audio
NZ Live: Troy Kingi and The Clutch
Troy Kingi dropped in for this week's NZ Live. He joined Jesse in the Auckland studio with his band The Clutch to talk about the inspiration for the album, sharing some deeply personal stories and… Video, Audio