Jesse Mulligan
Swede Gratin
This week Martin Bosley has some tips to make the most of the humble and economical vegetable, the swede! Far from being a dull often overlooked addition to meals, it can be transformed into a… Audio
Film Review with Graeme Tuckett
Today Graeme talks to Jesse about 65, an American science fiction thriller. He also seen Meet Me In The Bathroom, a 2022 documentary about the post-punk music scene in New York in 2000. He also gives… Audio
Update on Six60 scholarship students
New flatties Tomuri Spicer, Hamish Waddell, Gabi Summerfield and Sam Meikle have taken up residence at 660 Castle Street - former home to the band Six60. They're the recipients of the University's… Audio
Māori comedians raising money for cyclone hit whānau
This April Fool's Day, the first of April, Māori comedians will take the stage to raise money for whanau impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. It's a star-studded lineup. Actor, comedian and writer Kura… Audio
Army pays tribute to cyclone-ravaged Hawke's Bay and Tairawhiti
In a show of support for cyclone-battered residents, the New Zealand Army Band has done something a little special. It's performed a heartfelt version of Ka Hao and Rob Ruha's award-winning song… Audio
Annual Haumoana Giant Pumpkin Competition
The annual Haumoana Giant Pumpkin Competition is happening this Sunday. As with many events in Hawke's Bay, things are different this year, with people in the midst of cyclone recovery. Julia Hughes… Audio
NZ Sporting History: David Gerrard
Today on New Zealand sporting history we're talking to someone who's done it all and dedicated their life to sport. He's probably been involved in more Commonwealth and Olympic Games than any other… Audio
Music Critic: Colin Morris
Today Colin talks to Jesse about new music from Vic Damone. And he's talking a hidden gem on Al Green's album Call Me. He explains why I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, recorded in 1949 about the emotions… Audio
Turning trees into green hydrogen
An alternative to fossil fuels and a way to use forestry slash at the same time sounds too good to be true, but researchers at the University of Cantebury are turning pine trees and slash into green… Audio
Woman leading Hawkes Bay Rugby Union
For the first time the Hawkes Bay Rugby Union - home to the mighty Magpies - is being led by a woman President. Mavis Mullins is already a bit of a legend in the community. Audio
C-Pen reader helping people with dyslexia
It's estimated around 10% of New Zealanders have dyslexia. The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation is rolling out C-Pen readers - devices which can scan and read out text. Audio
Exploring the relationship between genes and eating disorders
We need to understand the biological origins of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating to develop effective treatments, says psychology professor Dr Cynthia Bulik. Audio
Bookmarks with Anne Tiernan
This week's bookmarks guest is Anne Tiernan. She grew up in Ireland before moving to New Zealand in 2004. She's just published her debut novel, The Last Days of Joy, which will be released March 28th.
…Podcast Critic: Elliott Childs
Today RNZ Operations team leader Elliot Childs talks to Jesse about The Imperfects podcast. It's a series started by Hugh van Cuylenburg, founder of The Resilience Project where he chats to a variety… Audio
Learning 'life' lessons through sport
Every big life lesson Jody Avirgan has learned has come from sports: how to be a good teammate, how to channel competitiveness, how to focus and when to let go. He's a former professional Ultimate… Audio
The music of Peter Gabriel with Paul McLaney
For today's music feature we're joined by local musician Paul McLaney to talk about the music and legacy of Peter Gabriel. After leaving Genesis and embarking on a solo career he became somewhat of an… Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Robertson
Today Catherine talks to Jesse about a debut short story collection by Monica Macansantos called Love & Other Rituals. She also reviews Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor and How to Loiter in a Turf War by… Audio
Voices
On Voices, Kadambari Raghukumar visits Hawkes Bay to meet with some extraordinary community volunteers working long hours to help the region back on its feet after Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Words spoken at the right time can change lives
A conversation Dr Mesmin Destin had with an adult when was 16 has stayed with him forever. Now he's a social psychologist and professor of human development and social policy Northwestern University… Audio