Life And Society
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant Part 2
In part two, a PWC receiver says businesses should be wary of making big up front investment in a climate of high insolvencies. Then, friends of the Onehunga Community House are taking a trip down… Audio
Jesse's Cold Call: The NZ Medieval Combat Team
Jesse Mulligan calls NZs Medieval Combat Team A.K.A The Steel Blacks. Audio
Beat school holiday boredom with a bit of baking
Run out of school holiday activities already? Pull on your aprons, it's time to get baking.
Diecast toy auction nets collector's family six-figure windfall
An auction of hundreds of diecast toy vehicles saw bids from across the world. Auctioneer Ronnie Proctor spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How much do you really need to retire in NZ?
How much do you really need to save for retirement? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Minister of Fruit and Veg branches out to fungus
The Minister of Fruit and Veg branches out to include fungus in his Monday report Audio
Co-founders of Wāhine in Jazz Francesca Parussini and Na'amah Cheiban
The Tamaki Makaurau-based organisation have for three years been advocating for female jazz musicians in Aotearoa, celebrating with the release of a live recording by Wave Infinity Junction… Audio
Tony Lambert: The two extremes of facial recognition
For some people, identifying familiar faces can be a struggle. At the extreme end, this is known as face blindness while other people are 'super recognisers'. Audio
Graphic latex bodysuit inspired by ancient Japan wins top WOW Award
Judges said the "off-the-scale" intricacy and beauty of Tsukumogami won Americans Dawn Mostow and Ben Gould top honours.
The MPs that don't hate each other
Parliament isn't all fiery debate and smart comebacks, in fact, MPs of all political colours get along. But only some are willing to admit it.
Banter, beers and backstabbing at the Beehive
Parliament isn't all fiery debate and smart comebacks, in fact MPs of all political colours get along. But only some are willing to admit it. Audio
This Weekend: Black Ferns watch party in Auckland
Sarah Drewsbury is organising a watch party at Blues HQ in Auckland for the Black Ferns' 6:00am semifinal against Canada. Audio
How your dirty license plate could help climate science
What if the insects that end up splattered on your car could actually help scientists study climate change? Dr Richard O'Rorke and Dr Aimee van der Reis join Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 19 September 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show. Audio
Weekend Stuff
Builder Sophie Jack joined Jesse to share her tips on how to start a DIY project this weekend. Audio
Food: Asparagus with Sizzling Haloumi & Preserved Lemon
Julie Biuso from sharedkitchen.co.nz talks Jesse through a delicious recipe you can make this weekend. Audio
The week that was
Comedians Te Radar and Pinky discuss a worm charming championship, restaurants catering for people wanting to eat less thanks to drugs like Wegovy, and the Christchurch mum who broke the… Audio
What owning a cat does to your brain (and theirs)
Snuggling with a cat can help suppress the stress hormone cortisol.
What to watch: Love Is Blind UK
Thought about your spleen much lately? You will after watching this crop of desperate singles looking for love in all the wrong places.
Counterpunch: The club of boxers fighting off Parkinson's
On a bitter late winter's afternoon in Masterton, five hardy characters braved the frigid temperatures to spar in a community boxing gym.
