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Jesse Mulligan presents an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time.
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Critter of the Week
The critter of the week is the newly crowned Bug of the Year 2026, the Avatar moth! This beautiful day-flying moth is only found on the Denniston Plat...
Weekend Stuff: Is your bedroom set up stopping you sleep?
We all know how important a good night's sleep is, there is a whole industry promoting it! But have you ever considered what the environment you're sl...
Julie Biuso's Peach Guacamole
Shared Kitchen's Julie Biuso joins me to talk us through this delicious twist on avocado and toast. Get the recipe here.
NZ Live
Today on NZ Live we're joined by Georgia Knight. Georgia performed songs from her debut album 'Beanpole' in the RNZ Christchurch studio.
Film Review
Movie critic Dominic Corry joins Jesse in the Auckland studio to review: Crime 101, now in cinemas, No Other Choice, in cinemas this week, EPiC: Elvis...
Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday time! The place for all your spooky and unexplainable stories. Jesse spoke to Jill, who shared a story of her encounter with a ghost in...
"Profound autism" diagnosis sparks debate in autism community
A new international proposal is sparking debate in the autism community, with a diagnosis of "profound autism" now under consideration. The proposed d...
Waimarino Golf Club marks it's 100th birthday
Now we're heading to the centre of the North Island where Waimarino Golf Club is marking it's 100th birthday this Easter. At 580 metres above sea leve...
Why are we seeing more 'states of emergency'?
Recent severe weather and flooding have seen a huge number of 'states of emergency' declared across the country. In fact, there has already been more...
A history of royal brushes with the law
Well, it's the story that's got everyone talking - former Prince Andrew was arrested on Thursday morning UK time on suspicion of misconduct in public...
The importance of play
We're asking because it seems that most adults, in the midst of busy lives, have swapped play and silliness for seriousness and productivity. But ther...
Your Money with Mary Holm
Personal finance whizz Mary Holm joins Jesse to share some tricks and tips on picking your Kiwisaver fund.
A-Z of Aotearoa: P is for Pies!
Today Jesse continues through the A-Z of Aotearoa. Today it's the letter P for Pies.
Relationships: What happens when you both retire together?
Every second Thursday we talk about relationships with Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology Whether matters of the hear...
The Beths are back in town!
It's been a huge year for indie darlings The Beths who are back in the country after wrapping up an epic 70-show run at the end of last year not to me...
Local Legends: The family business looking out for the elderly
Today we're chatting with the team behind Jamie's Angels, a home-delivered meal service providing hundreds of fresh meals every week to elderly reside...
Explainer: What on earth is going on with Auckland's housing?
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has outlined changes to housing densification plans for Auckland - with cabinet agreeing to lower the maximum number of...
The Pre-Panel for 18 February 2026
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Feature Interview: What is your time personality? Find out!
Everyone knows someone who always manages to show up late for everything. Some people live by the clock, believing that on time is late. Some people l...
Easy Eats: Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad
It's Wednesday which means two things - you've made it to the middle of the week - and it's Easy Eats' day. Kelly Gibney joins me to share a yummy rec...
Heading Off on a Cruise with Amanda Gillies!
It's time for Heading Off, our weekly travel segment where we jet around the world gathering tips and tricks for your future holidays. Do let us know...
Stories from Our Changing World
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon chats to Jesse with the latest on the Kakapo Files plus she explains what e-textiles and sensing materials are a...
A new way to combat climate change anxiety
Flooding, landslides, wild winds, these extreme weather events can leave many of you feeling overwhelmed about the state of our climate and what we co...
Where have all the Monarch Butterflies gone?
Globally, Monarch butterfly numbers are in sharp decline with populations in the United States dropping by as much as 96 percent. The outlook isn't go...
Would you leave your shopping to AI?
How we shop could be about to change dramatically, thanks to an AI innovation. Agentic AI can give recommendations and complete commercial transaction...
What can we do to stop dog attacks?
We're going to start today's show discussing New Zealand's dog problem and what can be done about it. The death of a Northland women after a fatal dog...
Feature: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Son?
Spymaster George Smiley was at the breakfast-table for Nick Harkaway growing up. His father, John le Carré, born David Cornwell, would draft the Circu...
You're the Judge
Tuesdays means our regular weekly segment 'You're the Judge' where we read out an irk and get your feedback on it. Today's question is about proposals...
Tech Tuesday: Battery Power in the spotlight
Tim Batt is with Jesse to discuss what's got people talking in the tech world, today he's looking into advancements in batteries and the new incoming...
Book Critic: New poetry from one of NZ's Greatess
Claire Mabey joins Jesse to review the following books: Stepping Up by David Hill Lyrical Ballads by Bill Manhire What to Wear by Jenny Bornholdt
Mayoral Minutes: Hamilton's Mayor Tim Macindoe
It's time for Mayoral minutes, our weekly segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve...
Lunar New Year: What does Year of the Fire Horse mean for you?
Happy Lunar New Year! Yes, billions of people around the world are welcoming the Lunar New Year from today. This year is Year of the Horse, but 2026 i...
Could cancer actually protect against Alzheimer’s disease?
For decades, researchers have noted that Alzheimer's disease and cancer rarely occur in the same person, sparking speculation that one may protect aga...
Sam Ruthe: The family that runs fast
New Zealand teen running prodigy Sam Ruthe is living proof that athletic talent can run deep in the family At just 16 Sam has been in the news lots fo...
Can we fix it? Tackling the country's infrastructure problem.
A new report that sets out an "affordable" plan to tackle New Zealand's infrastructure has just been released. It was written by the Infrastructure Co...
Wild weather hits the South Island
The wild weather that caused chaos in the North Island has turned its attention South and Banks Peninsula seems to be bearing the brunt. A Local State...
Feature: How does power and prestige really work?
Long before we know what social status is, we know how it works. There's always a popular crowd from the playground to the office and everyone knows w...
TV Critic: Local Comedy 'Small Town Scandal'
Afternoons TV Critic Dominic Corry reviews: Small Town Scandal - Sky/NEON The Beauty - Disney+
Expert Feature: What happens to all that space junk?
But is the space in space infinite? What happens when satellites stop working? As the saying goes, what goes up, must come down, so will we see more s...
OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
Brad Foster joins Jesse to talk about what's going on across the Tasman. Today he's looking at the news that State of Origin is coming to Auckland plu...