Jesse Mulligan
The secret power of secrets
Dr Michael Slepianstudies secrets at Columbia University. Hiding secrets is hard work, living with a secret is even harder. His book is called The Secret Power of Secrets. Audio
Music feature: Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam, one of the best-selling bands of all time and last year celebrated with a 30th anniversary of their debut record. Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Robertson
This week author Catherine Robertson talks to Jesse about three recent books from New Zealand authors, who she feels deserve more attention than they are currently getting. Audio
How we cope with change, what happens in our brains
Dr Maya Shankar's life took an unexpected turn after becoming a violin prodiy as a child. She's now a cognitive scientist who studies how we cope with change. Audio
Expert feature: pearls
Pearl is the gemstone for people born in June and also the topic of our expert feature today. Waikato Jeweller Lynaire Kibblewhite is a pearl enthusiast and expert. She joins Jesse to talk about the… Audio, Gallery
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Today Sydney based correspondent Brad Foster talks about how Australians are spending their Queen's Birthday Holiday today and the ongoing shortage of lettuce forcing KFC Australia to substitute it… Audio
Television Critic: Emma John
Today TV reviewer Emma John talks to Jesse about Hacks, on TVNZ, Julia on Neon and First Lady on Netflix. Audio
Critter of the Week: Manawatawhi kaikomako
The Manawatawhi kaikomako was once the world's rarest tree - there is still only one living wild tree. Nowadays, the tree is a conservation success story - a combination of matauranga Maori and… Audio
Gardening with Jo McCarroll
Today Jo McCarroll shares some tips to help with the increased cost of living. She talks about what vegetables can be grown from left overs, such as spring onion, leek and celery ends. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Pan Seared Blue Cod with Kaffir Lime & Coconut Mushy Peas
Today Gretchen Lowe shares a super simple recipe and a modern twist on the UK's beloved fish and mushy peas. The peas are delicious and fragrant and don't even require a stove top. Audio
NZ Live: Sin City
For NZ Live we're joined by a country-soul duo who describe themselves as "a pair of bar-crawling crooners". Sin City comprises Nick Armstrong and Jack Beesley, and they've recently released their… Audio
Film Review with Ali Ventura
Today Ali talks about the New Zealand film, Nude Tuesday, staring Jacqui Van Beek. She's also seen Jurassic World Dominion, which has just been released. Audio
Bruno the cat, an epic tale!
A missing cat managed to turn his neighbours into detectives after he was reported missing. Bruno the cat was reported by his distraught owners as missing just after Easter. That's where it all… Audio
From Hongi to Hāngī: new TVNZ series demystifies Māori traditions
If you've ever felt confused or intimidated by Māori cultural protocols, Tāmati Rimene-Sproat is heading to your TV screen to help out. His upcoming TVNZ series Hongi to Hāngī is a two-part guide to… Audio
Rare Beatles memorabilia being auctioned in Auckland
Beatles fans will be interested to hear that a rare collection of the band's memorabilia is going under the hammer this weekend in Auckland. Webbs auction house Director of Decorative Arts, Ben Erren… Audio
Magnolia madness in Kamo cul-de-sac
Magnolia trees have been ripping up a street in Kamo, Whangārei and causing all kinds of havoc. Resident Sheryl Cromie talks to Jesse about the problems they're dealing with as a result of the trees.
…History with Dr Grant Morris: The Great Game: What is it?
Over the past few weeks we have seen tension in the Pacific as China and the US wrestle for control. We also keep hearing the term "The Great Game" in relation to these events. But what does "The… Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Steve Wyn-Harris
Today Hawkes Bay farmer Steve Wyn-Harris is talking about some of the problems he encounters living in the country. In particular he's talking cluster flies, mason bees, mice and rats! Audio
NZ Sporting History: Bruce McLaren
We're reflecting on the career of a motorsport pioneer. Born in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland, Bruce McLaren snagged the New Zealand Grand Prix in 1958 before flying abroad to join the ranks of the… Audio
