Jesse Mulligan
First song: Sneaky Bones
Lauded US folk artist Sneaky Bones is in town. His talent as a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is renowned world-wide and he's back for another epic tour to showcase his new record… Audio
After Afternoons Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan and Ali Ventura. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Financial author and journalist Mary Holm answers more of your questions today about KiwiSaver and takes a further look at why some people have not joined. Audio
NZ Biography: Douglas Lilburn
He's been described as "the father of New Zealand composition" Douglas Lilburn was a composer, conductor, critic and teacher whose work earned him our highest award - the Order of New Zealand. Video, Audio
Music Critic: Dianne Swann
Dianne Swann is in to tell us about Micheal Kiwanuka and to play a couple of tracks from his third album Kiwanuka. Audio
Summers at Scott Base: Alison Ballance visits Antarctica
Our Changing World and Elemental podcast presenter Alison Ballance is in Antarctica for the next fortnight. She talks to Jesse about what she's going to be doing while on the ice continent and living… Audio
Killjoy: true crime with a twist
Currently playing on Fridays on RNZ's Nights programme, the Killjoy podcast series follows Amy Upbright, a plucky journalist from Chicago who comes to New Zealand to investigate the 1987 murder of… Audio
Resthomes not equipped to care for end of life patients, research shows
Increased pressure on hospitals and hospices around the country is leading to more end of life patients being sent to aged care rest homes for their final months. Researchers at Otago University have… Audio
Olivia Foa'i performs 'Home'
She's a vocalist and a dancer and from the very talented musical Foa'i family (of Te Vaka fame) - but it was as the voice of Moana on the Disney movie soundtrack that cast Olivia Foa'i into the… Video, Audio
Vape manufacturers follow Big Tobacco playbook
One in three year 10 students in New Zealand have tried vaping according to a recent national survey. This despite a growing list of deaths and lung illnesses linked to it. It's just history repeating… Audio
Expert Feature: The Irish Border
One phrase that's bandied about is the "Irish backstop" - it aims to prevent a hard border in Ireland after the UK leaves the EU. Sonja Tiernan, the Eamon Cleary Chair in Irish Studies at Otago… Audio
Illustrator Ruby Jones releases a little book of kindness
In the immediate aftermath of the Christchurch mosque shootings, one image captured the grief and sadness felt across the nation. Wellington artist Ruby Jones has now released her first book 'All Of… Audio
Television Critic: Caitlin Cherry
Caitlin reviews Australian Ninja Warrior on TV3 and the new Paul Rudd series on Netflix, Living with Yourself Audio
Great NZ Album: Eb & Sparrow - Seeing things
Eb & Sparrow frontwoman Ebony Lamb talks to Jesse about their third album 'Seeing Things'. Audio
Central Interceptor: the largest tunnel in New Zealand
The largest tunnel in the country is being built under Auckland. Watercare's man in charge of the $1.2 billion project, Shayne Cunis joins Jesse to explain what's happening below ground. Audio
Lung cancer drug offered for free
Lung cancer patients with a rare form of the disease are being offered a free medicine from Roche pharmaceuticals which helps stop its spread. Lung Foundation CEO Philip Hope talks to Jesse Mulligan… Audio
Critter of the Week: The Freshwater Snail
This week's critter is the desperate-to-be-given-a-pronouncable-name Potamopyrgus Oppidanus, the freshwater snail. Audio
Summer cooling Strawberries and Cream Pops
These long hot days beg for a refreshing pick me up. Megan May of Little Bird Organics has the perfect solution! Audio