Media
'The Convert' star Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne tributes Lee Tamahori
Today we acknowledge the death of Lee Tamahori, Ngati Porou, the pioneering Kiwi filmmaker behind 'Once Were Warriors' and 'Mahana'. Jesse speaks to actress Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, the star of his… Audio
TV Critic: 'The Twelve' and 'The Diplomat'
Let's talk about what's good to watch on the small screen. Claire Chitham tells Jesse about the new seasons of The Diplomat and The Twelve. Audio
Saving the marriage of journalism and the people
Survey after survey has shown our trust in the news seriously slipping, but the latest one asks Kiwis why.
Saving the marriage between journalism and the people
Surveys say our trust in the news is slipping seriously, but the latest one asks Kiwis why and what might get it back, and an RNZ editor's new book zeroes in on how to repair the relationship. Also… Audio
Saving the marriage between journalism and the people
Surveys say our trust in the news is slipping seriously, but the latest one asks Kiwis why and what might get it back, and an RNZ editor's new book zeroes in on how to repair the relationship. Also… Audio
Christian White: an almost accidental author
He once sold sandwiches but thanks to the overnight success of his debut novel, Christian White can now focus on telling stories - especially scary ones. Audio
Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico for 8 November 2025
Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico for 8 November 2025. Audio
Film Review: TOITU Visual Sovereignty
Film critic Kate Rodger joins us to share her film recommendations. Predator Badlands - in cinemas TOITU: Visual Sovereignty - go here to see venues Audio
The secret to making a good scent
A new six-part video series that dives into the world of perfumery in Aotearoa kicks off on Monday. Journey of Scent is billed as a sensory adventure that takes us into a world that we rarely get to… Audio
Lights, camera, ACTION! Reaction to the screen rebate changes
Big news for the film industry today, with the Government announcing a major boost to the screen production rebate scheme. The rebate allows film companies and producers to receive cash back from… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 November 2025
As the Government looks to double the number of concerts at Eden Park, attention is also turning to Christchurch; Police are worried they might be tarnished after former Deputy Police Commissioner… Audio
Where do you find locally made content for our kids?
It seems our children aren't so engaged with locally made content. That's according to new research which has also revealed that parents don't know where to find local shows. The survey - commissioned… Audio
Group Chat: Lily Allen, Celebrity Traitors UK, and Sitcoms
Time now to talk through the content filling up your group chats, the conversation fodder distracting you from the task at hand. Joining Jesse is film critic and friend of the show Kate Rodger and… Audio
Australian govt to make streaming services produce local shows
The Australian government is bringing in legislation to make international streaming services produce Australian content. The Screen Production and Development Association or SPADA has been… Audio
Music Critic: Hannah Frances and Mark William Lewis
Time to talk music now, and Marty Jones joins Susana in studio to share some new tunes from London melancholic pop artist Mark William Lewis, and Vermont based folk and Americana artist, Hannah… Audio
Shower Thoughts: How do you write an obituary?
Jeremy Rees is the executive editor of specialist news at RNZ and a former editor of the Weekend Herald, NZ Herald website, and the Herald's head of news. Audio
Book Critic with author Catherine Robertson
Author Catherine Robertson joins Jesse to chat about books she thinks are worth reading: The Rose Field: The Book of Dust Volume 3 by Philip Pullman (David Fickling Books) 1985 by Dominic Hoey… Audio
Podcasts: The first King of England and a new queen of music?
Evie Ashton is here to talk podcasts, and she's got two pretty different offerings this week, one based on history, while the other is more about feminism - and not strictly speaking a podcast. Noble… Audio
TV Critic: Two new. very different, shows to watch
Let's talk about what's good to watch on the small screen now, TV critic Dominic Corry is with me and has two very different shows to recommend: I Love LA - Sky/Neon The Last Frontier - Apple TV+ Audio
Guyon Espiner announced as new Midday Report presenter
The journalist and broadcaster takes the hot seat from January 2026.
