Jesse Mulligan
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Today Lynda has some great tips on how to get rid of the garden pests before they take over and destroy your plants. 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
Two sweet treats from Ashia Ismail-Singer
Auckland food writer Ashia Ismail-Singer is currently working on her third book of Indian-inspired recipes. She shares two sweet recipes for the long weekend – Carrot Halva and Frosted Blueberry Chai… Audio
NZ Live: Jazmine Mary
For today's NZ Live we have Jazmine Mary with us in the studio to play some songs from their sophomore album, Dog. Audio
Freaky Friday 2 June 2023
Each week we've been hearing a couple of your strange, coincidental, or downright creepy stories. If you have a tale to tell text us on 2101 or email us on afternoons@rnz.co.nz, we'd love to hear from… Audio
Making sure nothing of kai moana caught is going to waste
A holiday park in the Far North is making sure our kai moana doesn't go to waste. Ngapae Holiday Park at Waipapakauri smokes fish frames and heads and then gives them to guests at the park. Audio
Spat over contraception prescriptions - Georgina Campbell's thoughts
While Labour and National spa over prescriptions fees for contraceptives, NZ Herald Senior Journalist Georgina Campbell argues there are much bigger barriers for accessing the medication. Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
The biggest layoffs in NZ history. New Zealanders are being warned about a looming recession which will see unemployment rise. Some areas of the economy will be particularly hard hit. But how will it… Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Simon Wilson
Today senior NZ Herald writer Simon Wilson talks to Jesse about the end of the housing density accord and whether it signals the end of bipartisan solutions in NZ politics. Audio
Case #049 - The Trial of Pedro Cleven
Welcome back to Season 8 of Crimes NZ. In this episode, we hear about one of our country's most sensational trials - that of headhunters gang member Pedro Cleven. Audio
How a guide to writing poetry became something more personal
A few years ago, acclaimed poet, editor and professor Matthew Zapruder began documenting the process of writing a new poem. But the project to illuminate poetry for us, turned into a personal one for… Audio
Bookmarks with Levity Beet
This week's bookmarks guest is children's entertainer Levity Beet. The Golden Bay-based musician has been entertaining Kiwi kids for almost two decades. Audio
Podcast Critic: Jemima Huston
Today Jemima talks to Jesse about the podcast The Kidnapping of Stephanie Slater and a US case Bear Brook. Audio
Why a good-enough job should be enough for a good life
Who you are is more than what you do. Your job is not your identity says journalist Simone Stolzoff. He sees too many people pouring their energy and effort into the job first, and everything else… Audio
Music feature: The Temptations with Josh Ellery
For this week's music feature we're going to 1960's Detroit, Michigan to highlight the music of The Temptations. Musicologist Josh Ellery talks to Jesse about the history and pioneering sound of The… Audio
Book Critic: Claire Mabey
Today Claire talks to Jesse about Shy by Max Porter, Everything Is Beautiful and Everything Hurts by Josie Shapiro and For They Great Pain Have Mercy on Little Pain by Victoria MacKenzie. Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services, Dan Watson, talks to Jesse about insurance protection for being scammed, do you need card blocking protection when travelling and how do we… Audio
Popular local llama's library visits
We're used to see a dog being taken for a walk...maybe a cat? But a llama?! Well, if you see a llama walking down the main street of Tawa in Wellington, chances are its owned by local, Stephen… Audio
Olive growers struggling
Bad news for Olive growers - it's been slim pickings for a second year in a row. However in the face of adversity, the Olive Oil Cooperative is rallying thew troops to expand the already thriving… Audio