Jesse Mulligan
Detecting Autism earlier
Autism could be detected in children long before symptoms start to show, meaning intervention could start much earlier. Audio
Returning Kokako to Mt Pirongia
Our native kokako could soon be on the move. Back to Mt Pirongia in Waikato, where it's been absent for 21 years. Audio
New Zealand Upgraded to Continent Status
A study by New Zealand scientists has led to the possibility that a region of the Pacific Ocean east of Australia which includes New Zealand and New Caledonia, may be considered a continent. Jesse… Audio
Wine with Joelle Thomson
Joelle Thomson, who runs an online wine guide called Vino, helps you find your perfect drop this summer! Audio
Vintage Weekend - Auckland Aotea Square
It's Vintage Weekend - taking you back in time with music, dance, fashion and a vintage market. Jesse Mulligan talks to organiser Rose Jackson. Audio
'Tis the season for atonement
It’s the season of atonement for many of us, when the dues are paid for the holiday bacchanal. But is this a wrong-headed mindset? Audio
Everybody has rats
John Innes is a scientist at Landcare Research and an expert on rats among other things. He was the man who helped bring tui back to Hamilton. Audio
Music lovers seek authenticity in plastic
From urban gardeners to bin-diving vinyl nuts, Professor Karen Fernandez discusses the resurgence of retro in our digital age. Audio
Employee of the Month Edwina Clarke
Today's Employee of the month is Edwina Clarke - formerly of Okarito on the West Coast - these days she can be found in Central Otago. Audio
Where's the best place for a dip this summer?
If summer ever actually arrives, here are some suggestions for New Zealand’s best swimming spots. Audio
Sally Pairman on the worldstage on midwifery
Sally Pairman has been working in and around the midwifery sector for over 30 years as a midwife, lecturer, author and advocate and now she's been chosen from a list of international cadidates to head… Audio
Caroline Bay Carnival audio
Earlier in the week we spoke to Maurice Elder who has been volunteering at Timaru's Caroline Bay Carnival since 1947. Audio
Mose Allison
Older entertainers must have been getting nervous throughout 2016 as the number of them dying seemed to accelerate throughout the course of the year. In November another legend was lost, Blues and… Audio
Whale stranding advice with Ingrid Visser
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What can be done if you see a whale stranded on the beach? Audio
John Wright - Blues & Cricket
John Wright is known to us as a former international cricketer and former captain of the New Zealand side. Audio
Ferret eau de parfum
A team from Landcare Research has made a pongy discovery in the fight against pests. Audio
Best of Jesse: Will Shortz - Crosswords
Will Shortz has been the editor of the crosswords in the New York Times - the gold standard in newspaper crosswords - since 1993. He is a true 14-letter word starting with 'C' and ending with 'T' Audio
Employee of the month - Kevin Fraher
Our employee of the month is Kevin Fraher who's been working on call every day this week for 12 hours. He the creator of Justly - a website which allows people to make their own will online. Audio
Kaikoura cheese in limbo
His cheesemaker walked out this week. Now it looks like the road North from Kaikoura won't re-open completely for a year. It sounds like a really bad country ballad but it's Daniel Jenkins' reality, Audio
