Jesse Mulligan
Auckland's bridge woes highlight planning problems
Auckland writer Simon Wilson has looked at the rush by politicians to make promises about another crossing after Friday's freak accident. Audio
Great album: Kate Bush - Hounds of Love
Hounds of Love, Kate's fifth studio album was released 35 years ago and contains some of her best singles. Audio
Marion Nestle: The Politics of Food, Nutrition, and Health
Professor Marion Nestle joins Jesse to speak about her new book, Let's Ask Marion. Audio
Looking after your oral health with Grace Maguire
Dental hygienist Grace Maguire joins Jesse to talk about what causes tooth decay, how to prevent it, and the accessibility of dental care in Aotearoa. Audio
Emma John's TV selections
This week our critic is Emma John and she reviews The Salisbury Poisonings, Shrill and Origins. Audio
Great NZ Album: Dragon Body and the Beat
Great NZ Album: Dragon Body and the Beat. Audio
David Farrier on 'red-pilling' and Covid-19 conspiracies
We speak to journalist and filmmaker David Farrier about how quickly someone can change their thinking about conspiracy theories. Audio
Matthew Davis from Flying out Records - The music industry is suffering
The music industry has been hit hard by Covid-19 and the uncertainty around lockdown levels has made planning events difficult. Audio
Te Wiki o te reo Māori under way
Jesse speaks to RNZ's Shannon Haunui-Thompson about Te Wiki o te reo Māori and 'Māori Language Moment'. Audio
PM announces alert level changes
Jesse speaks to microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles for her reaction on the government's alert level extension. Audio
Critter of the Week Kermadec red-crowned kakariki
This week's Critter of the Week is the Kermadec red-crowned kakariki. They are similar to the mainland red-crowned kakariki, but are slightly larger and prefer a warmer climate, says Doc's Nicola… Audio, Gallery
Ask the builder - Stan Scott
Have you got a DIY problem that needs solving? Builder Stan Scott answers more of your questions, in his fortnightly korero with Jesse - please 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
Lauraine Jacobs Chicken and Egg Spring Salad
Lauraine Jacobs is in Matakana where she's researching for her new book. The food writer takes some time out to share her delicious recipe for Chicken and Egg Spring Salad. You can find more great… Audio
NZ Live with Steve Tofa
NZ Live today was with local musician Steve Tofa. His track, Bone Dat Needs Pickindebut from his debut solo album The Barefooted Beast in 2019, was nominated for a Silver Scroll this year. He joins… Audio
Ali Ventura's film picks
This week Ali reviews hard-hitting New Zealand film Savage, which portrays the life-lasting effects of gang life on children. She's also stepped away from her usual type of screen choice and watched… Audio
DairyNZ welcomes visa holder changes for their sector
Dairy farmers are relieved that under immigration rule changes they will again have their offshore expert workers allowed back in the country. DairyNZ CEO Tim Mackle talks to Jesse about the impact… Audio
Back to the Future put forward to a future date
The Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra was set to hold a live performance of Back to the Future last night. Jesse speaks to concert conductor, Vincent Hardaker about the change in date. Audio
Cricket books shifting north to join Whanganui collection
Sports journalist, author and commentator, Joseph Romanos was looking for someone to take around 600 cricket books off his hands and. Whanganui mayor, Hamish McDouall, has answered the call. Audio
Six months since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic
The WHO announced just six months ago today that the coronavirus, which originated in South East Asia, is a global pandemic. Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks to Jesse about what's been happening since that… Audio
