Jesse Mulligan
Expert feature: Quilting
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a quilt? On our expert feature today we're talking about the art and craft of quilting - which actually dates back to medieval times. Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Brad Foster provides a catch-up on a busy week in Australia including news of the passing of Australian MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo, the Aussie connections to the King's Coronation, and discusses… Audio
A new book to help children with bullying and how not to become the bully!
Children's author Lisa Hamilton-Gibbs has a new book out today - The Gubyllub. It's a story about Rose, who learns to stand up to bullying. Lisa talks to Jesse about the book and the interactive cards… Audio
Viewing ageing with a negative lens, how we perceive ourselves
A new study is unpacking why people become more likely to view themselves negatively as they age. Psychologists at the University of Queensland believe older people are more likely to be exposed to… Audio
Changing NZ crops to match climate change
A new report on the future of biosecurity reveals climate change could make Aotearoa better suited to farming new exotic crops.Hugh Rose chairs the Tropical Fruit Growers of New Zealand and he talks… Audio
Jon Toogood on Harvest Come Together concerts
Come Together concerts are back for 2023. This time some of the greatest rock albums of all times will be featured. First up is Harvest by Neil Young with a superstar line up of local musicians… Audio
Simon Griggs
AudioCulture Iwi Waiata was founded in May 2013 as a means to archive and explore Kiwi music. In the past decade they've published almost 2000 pages documenting our diverse musical history. And now… Audio
Bellringer
As King Charles' coronation draws closer, there's one New Zealander who will be making sure everyone hears about it. 19-year-old Dylan Thomas, who went to school at Kapiti College, is on a two year… Audio
Freaky Friday for April 28 2023
Now it's time for a brand new segment on the show....Freaky Friday! Each week we listen to a retelling of a spooky, strange or serendipitous story from our listeners. To take part, you can text us… Audio
Film Review with Graeme Tuckett
Today Graeme reviews Polite Society, 80 for Brady and Marlowe, all opening at cinemas this week. Audio
Fitness influencers' advice not necessarily good for us
Australian researchers analysed 100 of the most popular #Fitspiration Instagram accounts. They found dubious information, hypersexualisation and objectification. Audio
leading the way to be the first carbon neutral town in Aotearoa
A tiny Southland town is getting stuck in to an aspirational climate change goal. Dipton is undertaking a project to make its farms carbon neutral. Audio
Great album: First Two Pages of Frankenstein
Today's link 3 winner will get a vinyl copy of the latest album from The National, First Two Pages of Frankenstein. It's the band's first album since their 2019 album, I Am Easy to Find. It's their… Audio
Why society needs to grow up
We're supposed to get wiser and more mature as we get older. But when Wait But Why blogger Tim Urban looks at the world today, with all of our political divisiveness, cancel culture and conspiracy… Audio
Why mastery is better than being a master
New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik says we overrate masters and underrate mastery. Away from the spotlight, people are doing the hard work to get better at something. Audio
Expert feature: Indian cuisine with Sid Sahrawat
Today's expert is all about the culinary world of India - from the origin of the tandoor to the best way to experiment with spices. Sid Sahrawat - owner and executive chef of Cassia shares his tips… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on the passing of Australian comedian Barry Humphries and discusses changes for long-time Kiwis living in Australia and wanting to become Australian citizens. He suggests a few… Audio
Television Critic: Brooks Alexander
Brooks Alexander joins Jesse to talk about Beef on Netflix, Barry on Neon and Yellowjackets, also on Neon. Audio
Critter of the Week The coral slime mould
This week's critter is a species of slime mould that looks like ghostly forest coral. The coral slime mould (Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa) is one of our most distinctive and abundant slime moulds. Audio
