Jesse Mulligan

A new programme for children is being launched today. News 2 Me is a collaboration between RNZ and TVNZ. We speak to RNZ's Gill Bonnet, who's producing the weekly series. Audio

Just over a million dollars has been granted to researchers to look further at the possible benefits of goat milk powder for older people. Professor of Nutritional Study's at Massey University's… Audio

A new tool is being developed at the Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies that can instantaneously detect whether tissue is cancerous or not. Dr Claude Aguergaray talks to Jesse. Audio

Fifty women-led Kiwi businesses will get a boost in the next four years from a new $20 million investment fund. Prominent businessperson Theresa Gattung is a cornerstone investor in the fund, which… Audio

This week financial journalist and author Mary Holm talks to Jesse about the latest Canstar Consumer Pulse report. It shows that 55% of New Zealanders are spending more than they earn. Audio

Today for NZ Sporting History we're revisiting a golden moment in rowing when the New Zealand eight won the 1982 World Rowing Championships in Lucerne, Switzerland. Mike Stanley was one of the… Audio

A small Southland town is in danger of running out of water unless residents make some drastic changes to how much they're using.  Southland District Councillor John Douglas lives near the town and… Audio

The Sri Lankan population has been hit with critical shortages. Now, a group of Kiwi-Lankans have launched a petition pleading our Government to take action. Suveen Sanis Walgampola is one of those… Audio

Access to alcohol, cigarettes and vaping products is a lot easier for under-age New Zealanders thanks to the home delivery services lacking any regulation. Doctors Brylie Apeldoorn and Hannah Miles… Audio

In 1987, pig hunters stumbled upon the body of Robert Gawith kicking off a murder inquiry with links to the infamous Mr Asia drug syndicate. Audio

Girls Who Code can end up women who face inequality in the workplace says Reshma Saujani. She's fighting what she calls anti-mum bias in the workforce. She speaks to Jesse about the inequality in the… Audio

Today's bookmarks guest is an inspirational New Zealander who is helping break down barriers to improve our tamariki's knowledge and attitude towards science in the classroom, Chris Duggan. Audio

RNZ producer and onetime bookseller Robert Kelly presents his weekly quiz. Audio

For 12 years, Aucklander Angela Caughey looked after her husband with dementia until he died.  At 92, she's turning her attention to prevention. Audio

Today's music feature is all about songs in C Major. To "scale" this playlist, is our very own DJ and RNZer Brad "Sticky" Warrington. Audio

Today librarian at Diocesan School for Girls, Catherine Ross is talking about a favourite theme for students right now, Crime! Audio

This week owner and managing director of Vertech IT Services, Daniel Watson, talks about cryptocurrency and whether or not you should be cautious about getting into it! Audio

Surveys are being done throughout the Waipa District to try and find out where long-tailed bats are living and how many there are.  Waipa District Council arborist planner, Chris Brockelbank talks to… Audio