Jesse Mulligan

In the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson is warning of stricter restrictions in parts of the country as it struggles to curb rising Covid infections. The UK has recorded nearly 55 thousand… Audio

The new variant is said to be more contagious, but the Ministry of Health says there's no evidence yet that it makes people sicker, or sick for longer. It's also been announced that people heading to… Audio

The Human Rights Commission is calling for an independent review of the protest at Waikeria Prison. The Corrections department will do two reviews of the five night standoff, which ended yesterday. It… Audio

In today's Tui News, Liz and Katie from Foxton Beach captured the sounds of this talented bird at the Huka Falls and are convinced it is singing the opening bars to "No More 'I Love You's" by Annie… Audio

Flash fiction - its what it sounds like - essentially a short short story. It's something Jack Cottrell knows a lot about - this year he won the $5000 James Wallace Creative Writing prize at Auckland… Audio

Cleaning might be the last thing on your mind at this time of year - but after listening to our next guest you might be inspired to. Warm, humid conditions are the best for dust mites to breed in and… Audio

Locals looking after a wildlife refuge on a Northland beach are frustarted with vehicles and dogs coming into the breeding grounds of endangered seabirds. The refuge, on the Waipu Rivermouth south of… Audio

One hundred homes were evacuated last night because of a large bush fire near the Far North town of Ahipara. Audio

This summer we'll be talking to some of RNZ's favourite hosts and contributors about their favourite books, songs, podcasts and more. Afternoons TV critic Linda Burgess talks to Jesse Mulligan about… Audio

Author and illustrator Mo Willems has become a K-nuffle bunny to the world. He's the creator of popular children's books with tales of Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie and the Knuffle Bunny. He's also the… Video, Audio

This year as part of the Summer Times show, we're playing tracks from some of the best local albums released this year. Today it's Reb Fountain, with her self-titled album, which was released in July… Audio

They're the batteries we use daily in our phones, e-bikes, e-cars - you name it. Dr Shalini Divya has just completed her PhD in Chemistry, and has started a company hoping to create a more sustainable… Audio

Concerns have been raised about the lack of dental services in a small town in northern Hawke's Bay. Earlier this year Wairoa's dental practice was sold - and the service that replaced is only open… Audio

The first pure white kiwi to have hatched into captivity anywhere in the world has died Manukura hatched at the Pukaha National Wildlife Centre at Mount Bruce in Masterton in May 2011 - genetically… Audio