Jesse Mulligan
Y25 recipients announced by YWCA
Y25 shines a spotlight on 25 women and non-binary people under the age of 25 doing extraordinary things. 15-year-old Spirit & Soul founder Jaskiran Kaur Rahi is among the winners, she talks to Jesse… Audio
Youthtown turns 90!
Youthtown's renowned programmes are part of the fabric of growing up in New Zealand for many kids. They've been out there supporting and empowering kids since 1932, which means they're turning 90 this… Audio
The six keys to life-long friendship
Grace, ritual and imagination are essential to a strong friendship, says journalist Julie Beck. She interviewed 100 sets of friends for the popular Atlantic column The Friendship Files. Audio
Music feature: Barbershop Quartets
Is this what you think of when you picture a barbershop quartet? Well, there's a little more to it than that. Audio
Book Critic: Lisa Glass
Today Lisa talks to Jesse about three non-fiction books which are loosely connected on the basis of the worst possible things happening. The books are: When The Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope, Doom… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
5G, eSIMs and recent battery storage improvements. Audio
Magical accessible playground for Claudelands Park, Hamilton
Hamilton City Council has approved designs for what's being dubbed a 'Magical Playground'. Audio
Art which changes with light phases
An artist has spent hundreds of hours on his exhibition at Porirua's Pataka Art Museum only to be turning the gallery lights off. To explain his new exhibition "Thresholding" we're joined by Jack… Audio
Single mothers struggling with food insecurity
A University of Otago study has found a significant struggle for solo mothers feeding their families. Audio
The passage to adulthood has changed
It used to be pretty easy to define adulthood in New Zealand. Your parents would throw you a 21st birthday party and give you a giant, tacky key to signify you were old enough to come and go from the… Audio
Expert feature: Public speaking
As a nation we've traditionally idolised strong, silent types. As a result some of us want to run for the hills when faced with public speaking. Today's expert is chair of operations at Speech New… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Today Sydney based correspondent Brad Foster talks to Jesse about Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon grand final last night and an announcement on flying the Aboriginal flag on the Harbour Bridge… Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Today Linda Burgess talks about two television series based on books. She shares her thoughts on Life After Life and The Midwich Cuckoos. She's also got a few thoughts on the Spinoff documentary about… Audio
Nici Wickes: 'Food is a great companion for me'
In her new book A Quiet Kitchen, food writer Nici Wickes shares not only lockdown recipes but reflections on the joy of living solo and the health setback that many women experience with menopause. Audio
Bionic reading
Invented by a Swiss typographic designer, Bionic Reading takes text and highlights the most concise parts of words, guiding the eyes through it faster and helping you comprehend what you're reading. Audio
Is the inflation in NZ because of profits?
Are profits driving inflation in New Zealand? Inflation has reached 8.3 percent in the US and 7.4 percent in Europe - some analysts have said that rising profits are to blame Others says businesses… Audio
Critter of the Week: Avatar Moth
The Avatar moth takes its name from the 2009 blockbuster movie about a peaceful species who live on an alien moon. But the Avatar moth isn't blue or alien - it's a rare and endangered species of… Audio
Gardening with Jo McCarroll
NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll joins Jesse to talk about how to store up the current abundance of water in preparation for a dry summer and potential hose ban. 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
Basque Cheesecake with Quince
Today chef, author and columnist Martin Bosley joins Jesse to share a recipe for Basque Cheesecake with Quince. He shares his tips for making cheesecakes and why this one will get you a standing… Audio