Jesse Mulligan

It's been a long, winding journey for the residents of Pakawau, who's homes are being threatened by the eroding seawall in front of them. The Pakawau Community Residents Association chair talks to… Audio

A Christchurch family has donated $500,000 to the University of Otago to help researchers expand their work into treatments for bipolar disorder. Professor Richard Porter from Otago University talks… Audio

Women on TV are not all spirited and spunky like Jess from New Girl. The new female antihero is a sign of how much television has changed say professors Sarah Hagelin and Gillian Silverman. They speak… Audio

The Banjo plays a feature role in a particularly unsettling scene in Jane Campion's Oscar-winning western psychological drama The Power of the Dog. NZ composer and musician David Ward was tasked with… Audio

Actor Will Smith has issued a formal apology for his assault on comedian Chris Rock at yesterday's Academy Awards Ceremony.  RNZ World Watch editor, Perlina Lau, talks to Jesse about the apology and… Audio

There are concerns the unregulated dog walking industry is being infiltrated by 'cowboy' operators looking to make a quick profit without any proper training in animal welfare or safety. Gabby… Audio

A major step forward for Whangarei's "world-unique" running-ball clock project today. The clock is now at the Whangarei Town Basin in preparation for its official launch on 7 April. Project manager… Audio

The popular Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Blenheim has just secured part of the funding needed for a planned 5 million dollar expansion. The centre's chief executive, Jane Orphan talks to Jesse. Audio

In Aotearoa and around the world, teenage girls are struggling with their mental health at higher rates than boys. Yet the extra anxiety delivered by Covid-19 could help this generation become more… Video, Audio

Today's expert is Amy Robbins from Auckland Zoo. Amy shares what it is like to care for orangutans and answers all our questions about being a zookeeper! Audio

Sydney based correspondent Brad Foster brings the latest news from across the Tasman. Audio

The Mana Cavy Club judged their Virtual Guinea Pig Pet Show over the weekend, judging the best of Lower North Island. Club president and show secretary Kerryann Miller talks to Jesse about what they… Audio

The Oscars are underway while Afternoons is on air today. We speak to our reviewer Dom Corry, who's also Letterboxd Editor-at-Large about which way he thinks today's award will be going. Audio

The White Ferns have failed to make it through to the semi-finals for ICC Women's World Cup Cricket tournament being held here in New Zealand. Jesse speaks to Newsroom's LockerRoom editor Suzanne… Audio

This week’s critter is a long skinny fish that looks like a ribbon of seaweed. It’s a weak swimmer and hangs out in seaweed meadows around the east coast of Aotearoa. Audio

Lynda shares her tips for which flowers to dry and how to get the best results. Audio

Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ, talks about what's coming up on her show and picks us a track to play. Audio

Food stylist and chef Gretchen Lowe shares a recipe for a simple meal that's big on flavours and kind on whoever has to do the washing up. It's a tangy, rich and herbaceous chicken dish baked on a… Audio