Jesse Mulligan
Another magical children's book from Oliver Jeffers
Millions of children all over the world go to sleep at night with the words and pictures created by Oliver Jeffers swirling in their heads. Oliver Jeffers' newest book is: Meanwhile Back on Earth. Audio
The best Xmas loaf in Aotearoa
A North Canterbury bakery has taken out the top spot at the Baking New Zealand Christmas Competition for its traditional Christmas loaf. Artisan by Rangiora Bakery's winning stollen is a family recipe… Audio
Uni students build EV and chase land speed record
A group of Canterbury University engineering students has been working on a unique project which they hope will bring them a world record. Inspired by the legendary kiwi racer Burt Munro, they've… Audio
Family secrets and the impact they have
Everyone has secrets. Sometimes they impact us in ways we can't predict. Six years ago, author and podcaster Dani Shapiro discovered the man who raised her was not her biological father. Audio
Crimes NZ: NZ's biggest ever fraud
Today on Crimes NZ we're going back nearly 60 years to investigate one of New Zealand's biggest fraudsters. In 1966, a Salvation Army captain was steering a barge up Waitemata Harbour when he spotted… Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Ross
Today Catherine talks to Jesse about books for younger readers with the theme Human Relationships. For Ages 10 + she's reviewing Into The Volcano by Bess Butterworth, The Slightly True Sotry of Cedar… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services, Dan Watson, talks to Jesse about popular online scams to avoid this festive season and some great gift ideas for the tech lovers in your life!
…Confirmation the Tongan volcano was off the scale in size
Scientists have confirmed that the eruption of the underwater Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano in January this year was truly off the scale. NIWA marine geologist Kevin MacKay talks to Jesse. Audio
Avatars used to make the world more accessible for the deaf
A New Zealand company is making the world more accessible for the deaf community with the use of AI Avatars. Kara Technologies co-founder and CEO, Arash Tayebi talks to Jesse. Audio
Brown kiwi released on Wellington's southwest coast
After four years of hard slog, a very special conservation milestone was reached in the hills of Wellington last weekend. For the first time in around 100 years, 11 brown kiwi were released to roam… Video, Audio
Managing teens on screens
Scrolling through social media on a smartphone is like picking at a scab; we know it's a bad idea but we do it anyway. This is how psychologist Dr Tara Porter sees the issue of screens and teens. She… Audio
Expert feature: the science of food!
Every week when you visit the supermarket to pick up the family's favourite sauce or ice cream, you should say a big internal thank you to the food scientists that made it happen. The fact is every… Audio
Expert feature: the science of food!
Every week when you visit the supermarket to pick up the family's favourite sauce or ice cream, you should say a big internal thank you to the food scientists that made it happen. Our expert today is… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on the unusual Australian weather, residents of one small town on flood watch, and the high interest in the sale of a Sydney house in the Eastern Suburbs. Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Today Linda talks to Jesse about Inside Man, The Crown and Heartstopper. Audio
Critter of the Week: The Water Boatman
If you've ever looked at a pond and seen little bugs swimming across the surface, chances are you've seen this week's critter - the water boatman, Sigara arguta. Audio
Gardening with Tony Murrell
Today landscape designer Tony Murrell is back in the studio to answer any gardening questions you might have. He's also going to, ahead of a heavy rain forecast this weekend, talk about what to do… 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
Asparagus recipes with Kelly Gibney
Kelly Gibney shares two tasty recipes that make the most of asparagus abundance. Audio
NZ Live - Soaked Oats
Dunedin band Soaked Oats play a live session celebrating the release of their latest album Working Title. Video, Audio