Jesse Mulligan
Upper Hutt cinema hosts Nic Cage film festival
Next week one Upper Hutt cinema is running a film festival with a very special theme. It's called UNCAGED: The Nicolas Cage Film Festival. Briar Wyatt from Monterey Cinemas talks to Jesse about the… Audio
1930s Refectory restored and reopened to the public
An historic building on Massey University's Manawatū campus has been restored to it's former 1930s glory and is now open to the public. Massey University Foundation director Mitch Murdoch talks to… Audio, Gallery
Tami Neilson duet with Willie Nelson released
New Zealand based Tami Neilson's teasing fans today - releasing a duet she recorded with the legendary Willie Nelson. Tami talks to Jesse about 'Beyond the Stars'. Audio
Case #038 - The David Ross Ponzi Scheme
David Ross was jailed in 2013 for running a ponzi scheme that resulted in thousands of New Zealand investors losing millions of dollars. Audio
Ed Bisch fighting pharmaceutical companies for justice
For 20 years, Ed Bisch has been fighting to make sure Purdue Pharma and its owners face severe consequences for their role in the opioid crisis. He tells us why he and other grieving families say… Audio
Bookmarks with Jaquie Brown
Our Bookmarks guest today will be a familar face and voice. She's been a TV presenter, a reporter for Campbell Live, and was the star of her own award-winning self-titled sitcom, The Jaquie Brown… Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Paul Bushnell talks about two different approaches to history, and a big change to BBC podcasts Real Dictators, The Gilded Gentleman. Audio
The final Book Quiz
RNZ producer and onetime bookseller Robert Kelly presents his last weekly quiz :( Audio
Fish hooks for home buyers and buying off the plans
It's hard enough to get through the hurdles to buy a home nowadays, but there are more pitfalls beyond finance that buyers should be protected from. Lawyer Jan McNamara believes there should be more… Audio
Researchers on their asbestos in water findings
Water samples taken from older Christchurch infrastructure has detected levels of asbestos in the drinking supply. Dr Sarah Mager was one of the researchers involved with the study and it's findings… Audio
Reprieve for Levin Riding for the Disabled
Four months ago Levin's Riding for the Disabled group became homeless after 35 years of operating their volunteer service at the Speldhurst Country Estate. We get an update from president Stephen… Audio
Moving to Orange: A Covid-19 Q&A with Michael Baker
Today COVID Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced New Zealand will move to the orange setting of the Covid Protection Framework at midnight tonight. We speak to Michael Baker in response to the… Audio
Tips on downsizing from cleaning expert Matt Paxton
Matt Paxton is a cleaning expert who's helped people downsize and declutter for over 20 years. He stars in the TV shows Hoarders and Legacy List and has just released the book Keep the Memories, Lose… Video, Audio
Map of New Zealand music project
Today's music feature is all about the latest project from Audio-Culture. Gareth Shute is on air with Jesse to talk about their work recounting musical moments of historical significance throughout… Audio
Book Critic: Pip Adam
Today Pip talks to Jesse about the art of writing about art. She delves back to last year's inaugural Michèle Whitecliffe Art Writing Prize winners to use as examples of how to do that well! Audio
Relationship advice: When your friends are a couple and break up
This week neuropscyhologist and clinical psychologist Hannah Korrel talks to Jesse about what to do if you're friends with people as a couple and they break up. Do you have to pick a side? Audio
Historic Dannevirke cinema set to re-open this month
An historic cinema in Dannevirke is about to re-open after nearly a decade of closed curtains. MovieFest Charitable Trust trustee Graeme Moffatt joins Jesse to talk about the restoration project. Audio
Robin counting on Aotea Great Barrier Island
The previously regionally-extinct North Island Robins have gradually returned to Aotea Great Barrier Island, but it remains difficult to track how well they are doing. Judy Gilbert manages the Windy… Audio
Fears "woke" media is undermining democracy
Political divides aren't as deep as we think. Neither are gender or racial divides says Newsweek magazine deputy opinion editor Batya Ungar-Sargon. She speaks to Jesse about her book on the topic. Audio
How to save money on your power bill
In our Monday expert segment today we're looking at how to save money on your power bill. Senior Advisor at the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority Dr Gareth Gretton talks to… Audio