Jesse Mulligan
Critter of the Week: Hairworms
This week's critter is the Hairworm, also referred to by Nic Toki as the real-life Alien movie creatures! Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from midday talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Spiced Cauliflower Soup
As the weather gets chillier Jess Daniell of Jess's Underground Kitchen, has the perfect recipe to keep everyone warm. She shares her recipe today for Spiced Cauliflower Soup. Audio
New York artist presenting an all-day tidal performance
New York based artist Sarah Cameron Sunde has returned to New Zealand to complete a performance which she first started working on just before the country went into lockdown in 2020. She talks to… Audio
Film Review with Dom Corry
Today Letterboxd Editor-at-Large and RNZ afternoons film critic Dom Corry talks to Jesse about Operation Mincemeat and The Northman. Audio
Inaugural Pedal Party being held in Dunedin for NZ Music Month
This weekend in Dunedin there's a special party being held as part of NZ Music Month. But it's not the typical kind of scarfy get together you might be thinking of. Pedal Party organiser Brendan… Audio
A merger of technology with music on display
Tonight a unique exhibition is opening at the Depot Theatre in Devonport if you are curious about how the impossible is turned in to the possible then you need to check out "Synthesis". Professor Olaf… Audio
Seven-year-old spreads the word about toetoe imposter
Thanks to the curious mind of seven-year-old Eden Fearnside, Kiwis are learning about an invasive pest commonly mistaken for toetoe. Eden and her mother Julia recently wrote the article Pesky Pampas!… Audio
City planning needs more focus on infrastructure in Auckland
There's been a lot of discussion around the Government's planned changes to housing rules in Auckland. Former Auckland town planner and now private consultant Raj Maharjan says more focus needs to be… Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris: NZ house price crashes
New Zealanders are used to house price booms, but what about housing price crashes? Can it happen here? Today historian Dr Grant Morris looks through our history to see if we can find examples. Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Suzanne McFadden
Today Newsroom's LockerRoom Editor Suzanne talks to Jesse about the borders reopening and what tourism in New Zealand is going to look post pandemic. Audio
NZ Sporting History: Barbara Kendall
Our guest for NZ Sporting History today is a trailblazer, role model and advocate for athletes both at the start and end of their careers, Barbara Kendall. Audio
Music Critic: Tony Stamp
Today RNZ's own Tony Stamp talks to Jesse about music from Koffee and John Bowie. Audio
Great album: Florence and the Machine, Dance Fever
Today's link 3 winner will win a copy of the Florence and Machine latest album, due out tomorrow, Dance Fever. Its the fifth studio album by English indie rock band and is ahead of their tour to New… Audio
He Kākano launched to support young entrepreneurs
A great initiative to support young entrepreneurs has been launched this week. It's called He Kakano, and it is a partnership between The Prince's Trust Aotearoa New Zealand, Rod Baxter is CE of the… Audio
Mayoral hopeful on an atomic mission in Argentina
Mayor hopefuls come in all shapes and sizes and from all walks of life. Whakatane hopeful Dr Luca has been invited by the United Nations Atomic Energy Agency to travel to Argentina for two months on… Audio
Laboratory profession in crisis
The New Zealand institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences is delivering a document of crisis on the steps of parliament Terry Taylor's the president of the institute, he talks to Jesse. Audio
Case #042 - The Timaru Poisonings
In 1886 the bustling town of Timaru was stunned when society darling Thomas Hall was arrested for the attempted murder of his wife, Kitty. Author Peter Graham outlines one of the most sensational… Audio
How to live harmoniously as a blended family
American couple Lori and David Sims almost split up due to the difficulties of trying to blend their families. Then a counsellor told Lori five words that changed everything - they are not your kids… Audio