Jesse Mulligan
Parkinson's research focussing on patient's hallucinations
A Canterbury researcher with a personal connection with Parkinson's disease is going to investigate hallucinations experienced by those with the disease. Dr Kyla-Louise Horne has been awarded a 180… Audio
Jazz Singers
Jesse Mulligan speaks to one of two Burnside High School vocalists who are heading off to Berkley College of Music's summer programme. Audio
Mike Beveridge
Mike Beveridge explains how some of his poetry was turned into music by Jeff Espinoza. Audio
Critter of the Week: Mata or seashore earwig
This week's critter is the mata or seashore earwig. It lives on coastlines all around Aotearoa and hides under rocks, driftwood and kelp during the day. 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
Sticky lemon crumble pie
This is a very lose definition of a crumble, but no one will care once they start eating it! Chef and author Sam Parish has come up with a unique lemony twist on the traditional crumble that will have… Audio
NZ Live: Corrella
For NZ Live this week we have Corrella in the Tamaki Makaurau studio. This band have become regulars on the airwaves, and now they've released their much-anticipated debut album ROAD FROM 26 and new… Audio
Film Review with Sam Hollis
This week Sam talks to Jesse about Pearl, a psychological horror film and a prequel to 'X'. He's also watched STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie, which is a documentary about the actor's life. Audio
Freaky Friday
Gillian shares her ghostly encounter from a tramping trip. If you've got a story you'd like shared on air email us or text 2101. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about the Kiwisaver positive results for the first quarter of 2023. There's also new Kiwisaver help for new parents. Audio
NZ Sporting History: The legacy of Bruce Robertson
New Zealand Rugby has recently lost one of its greats, Bruce Robertson aged 71. To talk about his legacy to the game Jesse speaks to one of the country's most respected rugby commentators, Bob Howitt.
…Music Critic: Roger Shepherd
Today Roger talks to Jesse about new music from Great Lake Swimmers and Kevin Morby. Audio
The Rule of Jenny Pen adapted for the big screen
In 2021 the famous New Zealand short story Coming Home in the Dark by Owen Marshall was carefully adapted for the big screen actor and director James Ashcroft. Audio
Harakeke flax - a world-class alternative to carbon fibre
Harakeke has a special place here in Aotearoa, but the native flax is also one of the strongest sustainable fibres in the world. To develop a harakeke product for the global market, 23-year-olds Ben… Audio
'School hours' shifts boost Sealord's workforce
When Sealord introduced school-hours shifts at their Nelson Factory, they went from labour shortages to more applicants than they could accommodate. CEO Doug Paulin talks to Jesse. Audio
Carol Howe's story: Could she have stopped Timothy McVeigh?
What if? It's a question that haunts investigators and family members who lost loved ones in the worst domestic terrorist attack in America, the bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City in 1995.
…Bookmarks with Matthew Buchanan
This week for Bookmarks we meet co-founder of Letterboxd, Matthew Buchanan. As well as running the online social networking service for movie buffs he's also a designer. He talks to Jesse about his… Audio
Podcast Critic: Ximena Smith
Ximena talks to Jesse about Shadow of Doubt, a new series from The Australian and a new series from the BBC called Believe in Magic. Audio
Mike Beveridge's poems miraculously turned into music
Last year local Whangamata poet Mike Beveridge published a book called Poems for Remembering, which was then read by prominent, Spanish blues musician Jeff Espinoza, who turned Mike's poems into an… Audio
