Jesse Mulligan
Fatherhood: 'First you have to figure out who you are as a person'
Parenting is a skill we all learn as we go along. And 5 years ago, Nick Firchau felt like he had no where to go to hear other men talking about their experiences as dads. So he started a podcast… Audio
Summer road trip playlist ideas from RNZ staff
RNZ sound engineer Brad Warrington (aka DJ Sticky Fingaz or Sticky) shares some songs from his summer road trip playlist - and we find out what's on Bryan Crump, Marama T-Pole, Wallace Chapman and… Video, Audio
Book Critic: Claire Mabey
Today Claire talks to Jesse about Ruby Tui's memoir, Tauhou by Kotuku Titihuia Nuttal and Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout. Audio
Relationships with Hannah Korrel
Today Hannah talks to Jesse about why December is the month of break ups! Social media analysis shows that more relationships end during the festive month than any other during the year. Audio
Iliza Shlesinger on her upcoming Aotearoa tour
Early 2023 sees the arrival of American comedian Iliza Shlesinger.. She talks to Jesse about her career in comedy and why she's chosen to make the trip down under. Audio
Sunflowers for Starship
Most people are hoping the sun comes out over the next few weeks, but Levi Brinsdon-Hall is hoping for a wet December because he wants the 20,000 sunflowers he's planting for Starship kids to… Audio
Substantial foreshore damage done at Lake Taupo
The 5.6 Lake Taupo earthquake on November 30th, lead to a small tsunami on the lake and a fair amount of foreshore damage. The investigation is ongoing, and to explain it further GNS Senior… Audio
Feature interview: The promise and potential problems of AI
Artificial intelligence feels a little less artificial using a new chatbot called ChatGPT that can do everything from explain a medical diagnosis to writing what sounds like a heartfelt letter to… Audio
Expert feature: Natalie Clark on the kiwi
For today's expert feature we are going to talk about our national bird. Natalie Clark is a Senior Birdkeeper at Auckland Zoo and resident kiwi expert. She speaks to Jesse about all their different… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
This week Brad Foster is in Tasmania. He speaks to Jesse about the good and bad happening in the environmental arena in Australia at the moment. Plus, he talks about Australia's largest folk festival… Audio
Television Critic: Claire Chitham
Claire Chitham speaks to Jesse about her top shows of 2022, such as Severance, The Offer, Pachinko and Ted Lasso. Full List: Severence - Apple Dopesick - Disney The Offer - TVNZ+ The Bear - Disney… Audio
Number 1 Album: Bob Marley Uprising
Every Monday we look at an album that was the top of the charts in New Zealamd. Today is Uprising by Bob Marley and the Wailers Audio
Our man in Saigon
Today we're revisiting the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. There's a hidden story about New Zealand's diplomatic withdrawal from Saigon as South Vietnam collapsed. Freelance journalist, Pete McKenzie… Audio
Tūhura Otago Museum heads to Aitutaki
Tūhura Otago Museum are putting on The Aitutaki Science Expo on the outer island of Aitutaki this week. It's about connecting with people whose homes are being impacted by climate change, and engaging… Audio
This Thursday is New Zealand's first rural telethon called "The Big Feed"
This Thursday is New Zealand's first rural telethon called "The Big Feed". It's been run by 'Meat the Need' Charity to connect farmers' produce with families that need it across New Zealand. They're… Audio
First Song: Aotearoa Sun
For today's first song we have a Christmas track from a very talented singer- who just so happens to be just 12 years old! The single, Aotearoa Sun was released on Friday, with artist Jaya hitting the… Video, Audio
Critter of the Week: Pot-Bellied Seahorse
This week's critter is Aotearoa's only seahorse - the pot-bellied seahorse (Hippocampus abdominalis). These elegant and portly creatures hang out in seaweed meadows all around the country, hoovering… Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio