Jesse Mulligan

Today French For Rabbits singer Brooke Singer, talks to Jesse about their latest album and current tour. We also get to play some live recordings from the band's session at the Vogelmorn Bowling Club.

A fishing contest called SAM's Waioeka Hook Up, which will focus on Dads and other significant adult male figures getting out fishing with their kids. Eastern Whio Link co-founder Sam Gibson talks to… Audio

It's hoped that a new board game will play a bit part in future generations taking care of the planet. Called Earthcare, the game's being developed by Australian Lisa Wriley. She talks to Jesse. Audio

The US stock market has had its worst day in two years, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite each falling by between 3 and 5 percent. Bernard Hickey, talks to Jesse. Audio

When New Zealand's first-ever women's pro basketball competition kicks off next month, Tessa Morrison will be on the court. The Mainland Pouākai player, who has a degree in psychology, is also… Video, Audio

Today Mary Holm answers a list of questions from a listener regarding when it's a good idea to suspend Kiwisaver payments. Audio

84 percent of New Zealand's electricity comes from renewable sources, but for those living in remote places, even getting on the grid can be a challenge. Electrical engineer Soheil Mohseni is using AI… Audio

The Wairoa District has endured the worst flooding its seen for years, and its had a massive impact on their ability to plant and harvest food. Kay Baxter is leading a project to save seeds in the… Audio

A trio that combines spoken word with classical accompaniment has been invited to perform at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. To tell Jesse about it, the group's spoken word poet Sharn Maree… Audio

David Bain spent 13 years in prison after being found guilty of killing his family in 1994 – however he always maintained his innocence and he was acquitted in a retrial in 2009. Audio

Nothing made Gina Rushton question her choice not to have children until she faced the possibility that she might not have that choice at all after an emergency surgery. She talks to Jesse about her… Audio

Today's Bookmarks guest is celebrating his 25th anniversary on New Zealand's coffee scene. Bernard Smith started Vivace Espresso roastery and cafe in Christchurch in 1997. He talks to Jesse.  Audio

A relatively small Christchurch-based video game developer has a surprise hit on its hands. Digital Confectioners created the game Dread Hunger with the hope of maybe reaching 10,000 people in the US.

It's a well known fact that ventilation in the classroom impacts children's health, and in the age of Covid, it's become an even bigger concern. Antitipating this, Eastbourne father of three Oliver… Audio

We all know it's important we chow down an orange or apple every now and then to get the vitamin C we need, but some people need more than others.  University of Otago associate professor Anitra Carr… Audio