Jesse Mulligan
Simon O'Neill on winning a Grammy for the Best Choral Performance
Originally from Ashburton, tenor Simon O'Neill has just won a Grammy as part of his performance in a rendition of Mahler's Symphony No.8 conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. Simon speaks to Jesse about the… Audio
Critter of the Week: Shady fishing spider
The spider, Dolomedes dondalei, comes out at night to go fishing along shady waterways throughout the country. It can literally walk on water and uses its velvety forelegs to fish up its dinner. Audio
Weekend Stuff with Stan Scott
Builder Stan Scott joins Jesse to answer listener DIY questions. If you have a project you'd like Stan's advice on you can email jesse@rnz.co.nz or text 2101. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from midday talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Sauces and vinaigrettes with Julie Biuso
Today Sharedkitchen founder and chef Julie Biuso talks all about making sauces and vinaigrettes. Audio
Annual poppy appeal starts today
The RSA's annual Poppy Appeal kicks off today. This year is particularly special as it marks the 100th anniversary of the appeal. To mark the occasion and tell us about the focus this year, RSA… Audio
Film Review with Dom Corry
Today Dom's talking to Jesse about Morbius, Deep Water and Benedetta. Audio
The best NZ Poems of 2021 collection goes live online
The latest edition of the online anthology Orongohau - Best New Zealand Poems is available now. The 2021 edition was curated by acclaimed poet Kate Camp. She speaks to Jesse. Audio
The importance of ancient marine creatures in the eco-system
New Zealand scientists are involved in a major international project investigating the origin of a neglected group of ancient marine creatures. A fangirl of the bryozoan, Professor Abby Smith talks… Audio
Wine-oji invented to help choosing a bottle easier
Three sommeliers sought to make choosing the right wine easier for the average consumer, so they created Wine-oji. Wine-oji co-founder and Noble Rot Wine Bar sommelier Jessica Wood talks to Jesse… Audio
NZ app-makers named one of the most influential companies of 2022
The New Zealand education app Kami has been named in TIME Magazine's 100 most influential companies of 2022. Founder Hengjie Wang talks to Jesse about their platform and why it's so popular in the US.
…History with Dr Grant Morris
The finalised version of the Ministry of Education's compulsory NZ history curriculum is now available. Historian Dr Grant Morris ahs previously spoken about what could and should be in the… Audio
Great album: Raising Sands
Grammy-award winning collaboration album by rock singer Robert Plant and bluegrass-country singer Alison Krauss, first released on October 23, 2007. it won Album of the Year at the 2008 Americana… Audio
Looking at ways to turn around young students' literacy issues
With the release of the damning report about the state of literacy in New Zealand, many have chimed in on the best way to get Kiwi kids reading skills back on track. Tutor Emma Nahna, has read a book… Audio
Bridal boutiques suffering as COVID reshapes weddings
In the wake of covid, many small towns continue to do it tough. In the South Canterbury town of Waimate, two stores have closed in the past month. Mandy Tangney from Amanda's Bridal and Fashion… Audio
Funding package to make an impact on Predator Free 2050
Predator Free 2050 recently announced a huge funding package that will be dispersed among six research projects helping to cleanse Aotearoa of invasive predators. Landcare Research wildlife ecologist… Audio
Why forgetting can be beneficial for us
Most of us have had moments, if not days or even weeks during this pandemic we'd rather forget. And the good news is we will says neuroscientist Dr Scott Small. He speaks to Jesse. Audio
Bookmarks with Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom
Our Bookmarks guest today is illustrator and comic book artist Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom. Born in South Korea, she was removed from her mother and listed as an orphan before being adopted by a Swedish… Audio
Podcast Critic: Alix Higby
RNZ Afternoons producer, Alix Higby, has been listening to Boys Like Me and The Elephant in the Bedroom. Audio
Stuff series on expats coming back to NZ during the pandemic
A new series has started on the Stuff website today, following the fortunes of six couples who returned to New Zealand during the pandemic to rebuild their lives, often from scratch. Producer… Audio
