Jesse Mulligan
The origins of Parachute festival and how it's changed
Parachute Music founder and CEO Mark de Jong joins us to tell us about the origins of the Parachute Music Festival. Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Robertson
Book reviewer Catherine Robertson looks at what's behind a statistic revealing only 5 percent of the fiction read by New Zealanders is written by NZ authors. Audio
Relationships with Hannah Korrel
Neuro-psychologist Hannah Korrel talks to Jesse about the thorny issue of when you don't like your partner's friends and how to navigate around social situations. Can it be a deal breaker for a… Audio
Working dogs commanding top dollar
Warwick Howie is a stock agent for PGG Wrightson and tells us why the price for working dogs has skyrocketed. Audio
Unity week to honour March 15 victims
We speaks to one of the organisers of a trust which created Unity Week Te Wiki Kotahitanga to honour the victims of March 15. Audio
Mosque attack survivor's walk to reclaim peace
Mosque attack survivor Temel Atacocogu joins us to reflect on his Walk For Peace. Audio
What reality television tells us about ourselves
Once you get past the Kardashian tantrums, the scheming castaways on Survivor and the Real Housewives histrionics, there's much to learn about ourselves in reality TV, says sociologist and TV-lover… Audio
Expert feature: Making fresh pasta
To tell us about making your own pasta and which shapes go best with which sauces, Pici restaurant chef, Jonathan Thevenard joins Jesse. Audio
Australian Correspondent: Brad Foster
Sydney-based Brad Foster joins Jesse to talk about the unusual weather that's been hitting the east coast of Australia, causing flooding and damage. He's also got the latest on the Covid numbers and… Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Linda tells us about Mary Berry Loves to Cook (TVNZ on Demand), Spencer on Neon and Landscapers which is available on Netflix and Neon . Audio
Album number one in history - Supertramp
Album number one in history - Supertramp. Audio
Hair and Loathing podcast launches
RNZ journalist Charlotte Cook shares her personal story and tells us why she created Hair and Loathing. Audio
Feminine Eye festival celebrates women directors
Feminine Eye is a celebration of women directors, showcasing their artistry behind the camera. Billie Rogers talks to Jesse. Audio
Using cheaper fuel may cost in the long run - MIA
The Motor Industry Association's Mark Stockdale explains why going for lower-grade fuel might not save everyone money in the long run. Audio
Critter of the Week: Chatham Islands' pleasing fungus beetle
This week's critter is 'A pleasing fungus beetle', a secretive and endangered beetle from Rangiauria in the Chatham Islands. We don't know much about the pleasing fungus beetle, Cryptodacne… 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
Vegan Nachos
This week food stylist and cook Kelly Gibney shares her recipe for tray bake vegan nachos. The star of this dish is the 'mince' made with chilli, tofu, mushrooms and lentils. Audio
Meet woman blowing the whistle at the first Super Rugby Aupiki match
Last night was an historic moment for New Zealand sport when women's domestic competition Super Rugby Aupiki kicked off its inaugural season in Hamilton. Maggie Cogger-Orr talks to Jesse about making… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks about why comparing returns on rental property and shares is tricky. She explains that people usually borrow to invest in rental property, and most don't in shares. Borrowing to… Audio
