Jesse Mulligan
Tech Tuesday: smartphones under $1000k
Our tech commentator for today, Pratik Navani has recommendations for phones under $1000 dollars that will stand the test of time. Audio
Super genes: what are they and do we really need them?
Senior Lecturer Dr Sarah Flanagan is trying to understand super genes and if they are necessary to the future of a species. Audio
Lentil, the cat brought back to life with AI
Following the death of his beloved cat Lentil comedian Robin Wealleans did something slightly unusual. He froze him and then brought him back to life. Audio
Saving community newspapers of the past
The Preserving Local History and Educational Trust is calling for the public to assist in their mission to preserve old newspapers. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 17 February 2025
Today on The Pre-Panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus, have you ever had a holiday taxi misadventure? Tom has! Audio
Feature interview: why we justify stupid stuff
Everyone makes mistakes. Admitting them, that's another story. Audio
Information Centre Cold Call: Havelock North
They don't know who is calling. And Jesse doesn't know who is going to answer the phone. Audio
Television Critic: The White Lotus and Invincible
Brooks Alexander reviews the latest season of the pheromonal and tries out the adult animated superhero show Invincible. Audio
Feature album: Rubber Soul by the Beatles
Feature album: Rubber Soul by the Beatles. Audio
The case for the right to repair
When was the last time you fixed a household item? Or even thought about repairing it before throwing it out? Audio
10th anniversary of the dress that stopped the internet
Ten years ago, Cates Holderness was working at BuzzFeed on their Tumblr page and she made a post titled "What Colors Are This Dress?" The post sparked an international debate over the color scheme of… Audio
The Rata returns
Nature is putting on a spectacular display in South Westland where Rata trees are in full bloom. Audio
Freaky Friday
It's the home for all your spooky stories, unexplained encounters, and earie coincidences. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 12 February 2025
Today on The Pre-Panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus they discuss school pickup etiquette. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 10 February 2025
Today on The Pre-Panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. They also talk about the Super Bowl LIX, and Taika Waititi's surprise contribution. Audio
Info Centre Cold Call: Hokitika
Once a week Jesse cold calls one of our nation's many iSite centres to get the lowdown on their part of the country. We never know who will pick up the phone or what they will say. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 7 February 2025
Today on The Pre-Panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. They also talk new research on the auricular muscle, and appropriate etiquette if you… Audio
Freaky Friday
It's the home for all your spooky stories, unexplained encounters, and earie coincidences. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 5 February 2025
Today on The Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman joins Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. They also talk about sleeping comfort and Plufls - dog beds for humans. Audio
