Jesse Mulligan

Today's expert feature is all about the longest running and highest rating drama in New Zealand, Shortland Street. To talk about it's longevity and story lines, Executive Producer and Head Writer… Audio

Brad Foster reports on the ongoing struggles for many residents living in flood-affected regions of Northern NSW one year on and Qantas' goal of increasing staff by 8000 over the next 10 years. Audio

Lurking in the collections of our regional museums are historic items which contain harmful chemicals used in their creation which can cause health problems for those who care for them. Audio

A small biotech start-up based in Nelson aims to end to the suffering caused by viral disease and at the same time up-end the way pharmaceutical drugs are developed. Co-founder, chief science officer… Audio

The call is out to create "country's biggest ever dinner party".  It's lead by Chef Al Brown and the Restaurant Association. Al talks to Jesse about the 'cooking up a storm' event. Audio

This week's critter is the bluegill bully (Gobiomorphus hubbsi) - a beautiful native fish that gets its name from the bright blue bands on its gill cover. Bluegill bullies are a threatened species… Audio

Today Shared Kitchen founder and chef Julie Biuso shares a great recipe for the bbq now that the weather is improving. She talks to Jesse about making a beef pickle burger, but making the pattie from… Audio

This week on NZ Live we have Nashville based NZ duo Tattletale Saints in the studio to perform. The duo, comprised of Cy Winstanley and Vanessa McGowan are back in Aotearoa touring their latest album… Audio

There are ways to get a better home loan deal than advertised.  Business journalist and editor of economic and political newsletter, The Kaka - Bernard Hickey talks to Jesse about how it works. Audio

Modern dating is going old school. Dating apps are a multi-billion dollar industry, but more people are trying to find love in more traditional ways.This is the view of Lakshmi Rengarajan, a former… Audio

Cuts to arts subjects at Otago University were made back in 2016, with the university citing a drop in enrollments. Professor Paul Spoonley, Research Director for the College of Humanities and Social… Audio

National Farmers' Market Week kicks off on March 11. It is a chance to discuss how we can support local growers and farmers, especially with so many devastated by flooding. Alex Sims speaks to Jesse.

Marlborough District Council are part of a group of councils that have "Adopted-a-Community" that has been hard hit by the cyclone.  Mayor Nadine Taylor talks to Jesse. Audio