Jesse Mulligan

Two Australian women have come up with a practical way to make fresh fruit and vegetables go further after they seem a little iffy to most. Alex Elliot-Howery and Jamie Edward have made it their… Audio

Taranaki Media Archive is a new website showcasing historical footage and audio, preserving local Taranaki stories. Taranaki local Hamish Guthrie did a crash course on making a website, then made it… Audio

A new study shows that late diagnosis of HIV is an issue in Aotearoa - especially for heterosexual people. Of the people diagnosed with HIV between 2011 and 2020, forty percent were diagnosed late. Audio

This week's critter is the southern ant (Chelaner antarcticus), the most common and widespread native ant species in Aotearoa. These ants have been known to farm other bugs which they milk for… Audio

Chef and Shared Kitchen founder, Julie Biuso, has a great recipe just in time for school holidays that could be a breakfast treat, desert or afternoon tea. She shares how to make her apple and rhubarb… Audio

Today's band is a blast from the past, formerly known as the Dance Exponents, the 80's band is back together touring, now just calling themselves The Exponents. They're heading off on tour next month.

In 1974 the Commonwealth Games were hosted in Christchurch. To remember the Games,10,000 metre gold medalist Dick Tayler joins Jesse. Audio

Dr Peter Boghossian wants us to learn how to have impossible conversations about tough topics ; gender identity, faith, race, politics, the lot.. He's on tour in Australia advocating for everyone to… Audio

When it comes to self-care, we're sold the idea that the answers and solutions are outside of us, says Dr Pooja Lakshmin.She tells Jesse Mulligan why real self-care is an inside job. Audio

Today's music feature looks back at the tracks that have become hits after playing in New Zealand films. Audioculture contents editor Chris Bourke talks to Jesse about the music that made the local… Audio

This week's critter is the insect world's answer to punk - the black spined weevil, Scolopterus penicillatus, has a natural shiny leather jacket and four impressive spikes on its back. Audio