Jesse Mulligan
'The purpose of the rāhui is for everybody' - National Iwi Chairs Forum
An open letter to the government has been penned out of concern for the way rahui are being disrespected and ignored over sites of significance, water ways, land and forest. Dame Rangimarie Naida… Audio
Mount Mauler back biting on our beaches
The infamous Mount Mauler is back and busy nipping at beachgoers. But what do we know about this tricky little creature? Bug man Ruud Kleinpaste joins Jesse to discuss. Audio
Champion surfer fundraising to compete on the world stage
19 year-old Saffi Vette is New Zealand Women's Open Surfing Champion and has earned herself a spot on the World Surf Qualifying Series. She talks to Jesse about her love of the sport and the community… Audio
Where have all the jandals gone?
"Everything ugly is cool now, except jandals," writes Spinoff editor Madeleine Chapman in the recent piece. Audio
Sports chat with Zoe George
Stuff's senior sports journalist Zoe George discusses the Black Caps win over Bangladesh, the Black Ferns gaining professional contracts and the latest tennis updates. Audio
US Correspondent: Anna Burns-Francis
TVNZ's US correspondent joins us for the latest updates and news. Audio
Gall: a swimming chicken on the hunt for a rooster mate
The struggle to find that special someone who shares your interests is real for Gall of South Auckland. She enjoys ocean swimming and happens to be a chicken. Audio
Surf Update: Waipu Cove
Now it's time for our surf update! We're heading to Waipu Cove where Kath Manning is the Waipu Cove Surf Lifesaving Club Captain. Audio
How to get Gen Z into our Primary Industries
The future of primary industries and how we might attract the next generation to our food and fibre sectors, with Madison Pannett. Audio
Viking Kayak's Matamata factory burns down
A beloved Kayak business was destroyed over the weekend when a fire ripped through their Matamata factory. Owner of Viking Kayaks Grant Montague joins us. Audio
The success of Greytown's alcohol-free bar
Greytown has a new alcohol-free bar which is proving to be a big hit this Summer! Adam Blackwell opened the Greytown Truck Stop in early December - which is an entertainment venue for food trucks. His… Audio
Summer heroes: Night vets
Jesse checks in with one of the many Kiwis who are yet to take their summer holiday. Head Vet Nurse Charlotte Castle tells us what's been happening at Manukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic. Audio
Cycling the West Coast Wilderness Trail
Keen biker Dave Ritchie from Cycle Journeys joins Jesse to share some of the best cycle tracks in Hokitika this summer. Audio
Bookmarks with Mayor Monique Croon Chatham Islands
Today's Bookmarks guest is Monique Croon, the first female Mayor of the Chatham Islands. She joins Jesse to share a few of her favourite things. Audio
Why Elmo's feud with a pet rock went viral
Co-founder of Muppet Wiki, Scott Hanson joins Jesse to talk about the long-standing feud between Elmo and Rocco on Sesame Street and which Muppet he thinks should go viral next. Audio
How to be concussed with Timothy Giles
A new podcast series called How To Be Concussed explores the issue of concussion with host Timothy Giles who has first-hand experience with brain injury. Timothy joins Jesse for an honest conversation… Audio
Tonga Correspondent: Kalafi Moala
Our Tonga correspondent Kalafi Moala keeps us up to date with the latest. Audio
Glamping in 'Bubble Tents' at Mercury Bay
Mercury Bay Estate is a Vineyard in the Coromandel which also offers unique accommodation. Owner Simon Ward joins us to tell us all about their Bubble Tents. Audio
Surf Update: Whangamata
Now it's time for our surf update! We're heading back to Whangamata where Brianna Norris is the Deputy Guard at Whangamata Surf Lifesaving Club. Audio
Protecting New Zealand pine trees from disease
Dr Rebecca McDougal is a forest pathologist at Scion, part of a team at the leading-edge of understanding complex Pine tree diseases that are threatening to wipe out a national taonga and seriously… Audio
