Jesse Mulligan
NZ Sporting History: David Gerrard
Today on New Zealand sporting history we're talking to someone who's done it all and dedicated their life to sport. He's probably been involved in more Commonwealth and Olympic Games than any other… Audio
Music Critic: Colin Morris
Today Colin talks to Jesse about new music from Vic Damone. And he's talking a hidden gem on Al Green's album Call Me. He explains why I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, recorded in 1949 about the emotions… Audio
Turning trees into green hydrogen
An alternative to fossil fuels and a way to use forestry slash at the same time sounds too good to be true, but researchers at the University of Cantebury are turning pine trees and slash into green… Audio
Woman leading Hawkes Bay Rugby Union
For the first time the Hawkes Bay Rugby Union - home to the mighty Magpies - is being led by a woman President. Mavis Mullins is already a bit of a legend in the community. Audio
C-Pen reader helping people with dyslexia
It's estimated around 10% of New Zealanders have dyslexia. The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation is rolling out C-Pen readers - devices which can scan and read out text. Audio
Exploring the relationship between genes and eating disorders
We need to understand the biological origins of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating to develop effective treatments, says psychology professor Dr Cynthia Bulik. Audio
Bookmarks with Anne Tiernan
This week's bookmarks guest is Anne Tiernan. She grew up in Ireland before moving to New Zealand in 2004. She's just published her debut novel, The Last Days of Joy, which will be released March 28th.
…Podcast Critic: Elliott Childs
Today RNZ Operations team leader Elliot Childs talks to Jesse about The Imperfects podcast. It's a series started by Hugh van Cuylenburg, founder of The Resilience Project where he chats to a variety… Audio
Learning 'life' lessons through sport
Every big life lesson Jody Avirgan has learned has come from sports: how to be a good teammate, how to channel competitiveness, how to focus and when to let go. He's a former professional Ultimate… Audio
The music of Peter Gabriel with Paul McLaney
For today's music feature we're joined by local musician Paul McLaney to talk about the music and legacy of Peter Gabriel. After leaving Genesis and embarking on a solo career he became somewhat of an… Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Robertson
Today Catherine talks to Jesse about a debut short story collection by Monica Macansantos called Love & Other Rituals. She also reviews Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor and How to Loiter in a Turf War by… Audio
Voices
On Voices, Kadambari Raghukumar visits Hawkes Bay to meet with some extraordinary community volunteers working long hours to help the region back on its feet after Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Words spoken at the right time can change lives
A conversation Dr Mesmin Destin had with an adult when was 16 has stayed with him forever. Now he's a social psychologist and professor of human development and social policy Northwestern University… Audio
Expert feature: Wedding planning
For today's expert we're talking to wedding planner Teuila Benioni about tips and tricks to make sure the big day goes without any issues. Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on what's being promised in the NSW election in the lead-up to the election on March 25, and a Sydney reunion of a different kind just recently. He also talks golf, basketball, and… Audio
Poet Hera Lindsay Bird adds 'agony aunt' to her CV
The Spinoff have recruited one of New Zealand's best and funniest writers to be their resident advice columnist. Hera Lindsay Bird is well known for her poetry will now be helping readers with their… Audio
Pharmac looking to fund life changing device for people with type 1 diabetes
Glucose monitors can make a huge difference in the lives on people with Type 1 diabetes. One parent shares the difference in makes in their family. Audio
Whitinga ora pēpi at a big help for newborns needing extra care
A neonatal unit was opened at the end of 2021 at Auckland Hospital called Whitinga ora pēpi. The unit is the first of its kind in New Zealand, designed for babies who are in need of extra care, but… Audio
Poetry Yearbook
The Poetry Aotearoa Yearbook 2023: Afterburn was released on Thursday.... featuring 150 new poems. It's the country's longest running poetry magazine - first published in 1951. Dr Tracey Slaughter is… Audio