Jesse Mulligan
Hospitality in Auckland under pressure in alert level 3
Auckland hospitality operators have been hit hard by a return to alert level 3 restrictions, which means no seated dining in cafes and restaurants. Ima Cuisine owner Yael Shochat talks about the… Audio
COVID misinformation again doing the rounds
Health experts are seeing more COVID misinformation doing the rounds as the latest developments in New Zealand coincide with the lead up to a general election. Researcher Kate Hannah talks about… Audio
'Reckless and unethical' development of a vaccine in Russia
Vaccinologist and associate professor at Auckland University, Dr Helen Petousis-Harris is alarmed by the actions of Russia in its development and distribution of a covid-19 vaccine. Audio
Homeless communities in alert level 3 restrictions
Auckland's City Mission has adapted its operations to fit in with alert level 3 restrictions which came into force earlier this week. City Missioner Chris Farrelly talks to Jesse about what they're… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm How much do you need to save for retirement?
Financial author and journalist Mary Holm discusses how you can work out what's a reasonable goal for you for your retirement savings. Audio
Crimes NZ - The Kahui Twins
Back in 2006 Chris and Cru Kahui were just 84 days old when they were fatally injured. Lawyer Marie Dyhrberg talks to Jesse about the case. Audio
Recipe request
Today's recipe request is keto Scones from BABCO in Palmerston North. Audio
Colin Morris talks music
Colin reviews Unfollow The Rules by Rufus Wainwright and continues his "whatever happened to..?" Today he features the artist The Association. Audio
Great album: Neil Diamond - All-Time Greatest Hits
Great album: Neil Diamond - All-Time Greatest Hits. Audio
Business outlook uncertain under community transmission outbreak
Businesses face an uncertain future with the community transmission of COVID-19 in South Auckland, as longer periods of lock down restrictions are floated. Business NZ CE Kirk Hopes talks to Jesse… Audio
Covid testing increase and genome testing key
With the current outbreak in Auckland experts say testing is key to keeping the spread of COVID-19 contained. It's also been emphasised that genome testing will help understand how long the virus has… Audio
New Zealand and the United Nations Security Council
Four times, New Zealand has moved from the kid's table to sit among the world's most powerful nations as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Audio
Bookmarks with Nicola Harvey
In 2018, our Bookmarks guest Nicola Harvey quit her media executive job in Sydney and moved home to Aotearoa to start up a cattle farm. Audio, Gallery
Podcast Critic Ellie Jay
Ellie Jay talks about two podcasts she's been enjoying; Rabbit Hole which is a New York times podcast about the internet and what it's doing to us and Skyjacker Audio
Psychology of going back to lockdown style restrictions
People all over the country are feeling an impact of going back to tougher alert level restrictions on their mental health. Psychologist Jacqui Maguire talks to Jesse about coping with the return to… Audio
Nga Taonga Sound Archives - V.J Day
This Saturday marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II or V.J. Day, with a special commemoration to be held at the Pukeahu National War Memorial in Wellington. Audio, Gallery
Student Volunteer Army back up and running
The Student Volunteer Army's grocery delivery is back up and running in Auckland for essential workers and those unable to get help. 700 volunteers at the ready! Audio
Supermarket queues in Dunedin
Listener, Tim talks to Jesse about how there are about 30 people in line outside the Dunedin central Countdown. Audio
Alert level change impact on the elderly
With community transmission detected all aged care facilities have closed their doors until midnight on Friday to anyone but staff and suppliers. Grey Power President Mac Welch talks to Jesse about… Audio