Jesse Mulligan
NZ Sporting History: The career and legacy of Anne Audain
In today's New Zealand Sporting History we look back on the incredible career and legacy of runner, Anne Audain Anne was a middle and long-distance runner and a pioneer in women's sports. Audio, Gallery
Music Critic: Matthew Crawley
Today Store manager at Flying Out Records in Auckland, Matthew Crawley talks to Jesse about a brand new Belle & Sebastian song and a new album from Nilüfer Yanya. Audio
Russian war on Ukraine stops vital research at Chernobyl
Thirty-six years after the world's worst nuclear accident, the Chernobyl nuclear facility is now in the midst of a war zone. As Russia attacks Ukraine, there are fears the invaluable research carried… Audio
Bookmarks with filmmaker Briar March
Today's Bookmarks guest is talented filmmaker Briar March. She's spent the past 20 years directing some of the most impactful documentaries to come out of Aotearoa and taken home many awards in the… Audio
Podcast Critic: Alix Higby
RNZ Afternoons producer, Alix Higby, has been listening to a podcast on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders called America's Girls. Audio
Afternoons Book Quiz 9/3
RNZ producer and onetime bookseller Robert Kelly presents his weekly quiz. Audio
How globalisation is causing languages to die out
Language is considered humankind's greatest achievement. But all over the world many indigenous languages are racing towards extinction not because they are simply dying out, but because they are… Audio
Music feature: Fender Stratocaster
Today's music feature is all about the iconic Fender Stratocaster - the guitar of choice for many rock stars. Ethnomusicologist and Senior Lecturer in Popular Music at the University of Auckland Dr… Audio
Book Critic: Pip Adam
Today Pip Adam is talking about books about real people. She's reviewing The Surgeon's Brain by Oscar Upperton, Action & Travels: How Poetry Works by Anna Jackson and American Wife (Penguin, 2012) and… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today's Tech Tuesday talk with Daniel Watson, owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services, is about storage and how keep your photos save in your digital library. Audio
100th birthday for WWII Air Force Hero
One of the few remaining WWII veterans who served in RAF Bomber Command celebrates his 100th birthday today. We speak to NZ Bomber Command Association spokesman, Michael Copsey about Eddie… Audio
Are daily reported COVID numbers accurate or relevant?
As Omicron spreads, and more of our test results are self-reported do the daily COVID numbers still mean anything? Professor Nigel French talks to Jesse about the relevance and accuracy of the… Audio
Expert feature: Cocktails
Today's expert is here to help you recreate bar style cocktails at home and has tips for mixing with different flavour profiles. Alastair Walker is part owner of the Auckland bar 'Caretaker', he talks… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
In news from across the Tasman today, there's an outpouring of emotion in Australia following the sudden and shock death of Shane Warne. Audio
Television Critic: Guy Williams
Today reviewer Guy Williams talks to Jesse about Our Flag Means Death on Neon, Raised by Refugees on Prime and Shane Gillis, Live In Austin on Youtube. Audio
Critter of the Week: Robust Skink
Described as a 'sausage with legs', the Robust skink is our largest native lizard species. It's a real beauty with big, dark eyes and rusty colouring but its large body and night-time habits make it… Audio
DIY with Stan Scott
Builder Stan Scott is back to answer your questions about any DIY jobs you have or problems that need solving around your home. 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
New Anton Forde Sculpture opens on Waiheke Island
A new work by Waiheke Island artist and sculptor Anton Forde has been revealed to the public today. The installation, made up of 55 individual pou, can be viewed clearly as people come and go via… Audio, Gallery
Film Review: Ali Ventura
Today Ali talks to Jesse about the latest Batman film staring Robert Pattinson. She's also watched Bergman Island, about a married couple of filmmakers on a working retreat on a Swedish Island. Audio
