Jesse Mulligan

The Prime Minister has announced.  she's bringing forward the full re-opening of our borders, from October to July. Travel operator Robyn Galloway's noticed that travel is very different now, with… Audio

Biology, homework and technology are conspiring to steal much needed sleep from teenagers. They should be getting 9 hours a night, but most get less than 7. Psychotherapist and sleep specialists… Audio

There's another round of 'Come Together' the shows coming up. Next it's the Fleetwood Mac classic 'Rumours' from 1977. Dianne Swann, will be lending her incredible voice to the shows. She talks to… Audio

The Governors Bay community weren't going to accept a Christchurch council decision to close the 140 year old jetty following earthquake damage in 2011. Nick Harwood's part of the group and handily a… Audio

An 83 year old has launched a petition to put pressure on the government over climate change. Bernard Schofield wants a fortnightly press conference for the government to update progress reducing CO2… Audio

It's expected that next week the government is going to unveil plans for a congestion charge in the country's largest city, Auckland. Jesse speaks to Matt Lowrie, the editor of transport and urban… Audio

Pam Shriver was 16 the first time she got to the US Open Women's Tennis final.  During her long career as a player, and now as an ESPN tennis commentator, she kept secret what she calls an… Audio

Are you a fan of coriander? Or does the thought of the soapy-tasting herb of the devil make you shudder?  Professor Joanne Hort is an expert on taste and smell, she answers your questions today. Audio

In another, very Australian move, there's now been an attempt for our trans-Tasman cousins to claim Taika Waititi as their own. Sydney based correspondent, Brad Foster, explains the move to Jesse. Audio

A new docu-series has launched following the lead up to 21st parties for five babies born in 2000. Co-directors, Maggie Shui and Liam van Eeden talk to Jesse about the characters they followed and… Audio

As we head towards another local body election Local Government New Zealand says councils in this country have a diversity problem. Jesse talks to NZ's youngest councillor, Sophie Handford. Audio

Most people will know someone, or know of someone who've utilised the services of a hospice in New Zealand.But this valued and cherished, free service is under threat. Hospice NZ Acting Chief… Audio

Slaters, or woodlice, are part of the isopod family. They're a type of crustacean - like crabs and crayfish - but they moved from the oceans onto the land millions of years ago. There are probably… Audio

Today Gretchen Lowe from My Weekend Table shares a recipe for classic avocado on toast with a twist. She's given the family favourite a make over with a cornbread base and a special sauce to top it… Audio

Acclaimed Australian multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer and engineer Tash Sultana is heading to New Zealand in October to perform at the Spark Arena in Auckland. They join Jesse on… Audio