Jesse Mulligan
First PhD in Samoan language published in Aotearoa
Muliagatele Vavao Fetui is an educator who has spent his life passing down his knowledge of the Samoan language and culture. At the age of 78 he's added another feather to his cap by graduating with… Audio
Stronger vaccine needed for pneumococcal disease
A recent study from Otago University, Christchurch supports the need for a stronger strain of immunisations against pneumococcal, know as PVC-13. Co-author of the study, Professor Tony Walls speaks to… Audio
What a shipwreck can tell us about truth and disinformation
More than 280 years ago, 250 men would set sail aboard the HMS Wager on a doomed secret mission to capture Spanish silver and gold off the coast of South America. Audio
Music feature: Sting and The Police
Marty Jones is back in the studio with Jesse. This week he's in to talk Sting and The Police. Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Ross
This week Library Manager at Mt Roskill Grammar School, Catherine Ross, is talking about non-fiction for younger readers. Her list follows: For 8 and up: Horrible Histories by Terry Deary and Case… Audio
Making mum feel like more than 'just a mum'
Parenthood can leave us speechless. But Jessica Urlichs always seems to find a way to put into words the anxiety, exhaustion and unvarnished joy that comes with raising children. She's a poet and… Audio
Expert feature: Quilting
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a quilt? On our expert feature today we're talking about the art and craft of quilting - which actually dates back to medieval times. Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Brad Foster provides a catch-up on a busy week in Australia including news of the passing of Australian MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo, the Aussie connections to the King's Coronation, and discusses… Audio
A new book to help children with bullying and how not to become the bully!
Children's author Lisa Hamilton-Gibbs has a new book out today - The Gubyllub. It's a story about Rose, who learns to stand up to bullying. Lisa talks to Jesse about the book and the interactive cards… Audio
Viewing ageing with a negative lens, how we perceive ourselves
A new study is unpacking why people become more likely to view themselves negatively as they age. Psychologists at the University of Queensland believe older people are more likely to be exposed to… Audio
Changing NZ crops to match climate change
A new report on the future of biosecurity reveals climate change could make Aotearoa better suited to farming new exotic crops.Hugh Rose chairs the Tropical Fruit Growers of New Zealand and he talks… Audio
Jon Toogood on Harvest Come Together concerts
Come Together concerts are back for 2023. This time some of the greatest rock albums of all times will be featured. First up is Harvest by Neil Young with a superstar line up of local musicians… Audio
Simon Griggs
AudioCulture Iwi Waiata was founded in May 2013 as a means to archive and explore Kiwi music. In the past decade they've published almost 2000 pages documenting our diverse musical history. And now… Audio
Bellringer
As King Charles' coronation draws closer, there's one New Zealander who will be making sure everyone hears about it. 19-year-old Dylan Thomas, who went to school at Kapiti College, is on a two year… Audio
Freaky Friday for April 28 2023
Now it's time for a brand new segment on the show....Freaky Friday! Each week we listen to a retelling of a spooky, strange or serendipitous story from our listeners. To take part, you can text us… Audio
Film Review with Graeme Tuckett
Today Graeme reviews Polite Society, 80 for Brady and Marlowe, all opening at cinemas this week. Audio
Fitness influencers' advice not necessarily good for us
Australian researchers analysed 100 of the most popular #Fitspiration Instagram accounts. They found dubious information, hypersexualisation and objectification. Audio
leading the way to be the first carbon neutral town in Aotearoa
A tiny Southland town is getting stuck in to an aspirational climate change goal. Dipton is undertaking a project to make its farms carbon neutral. Audio
Great album: First Two Pages of Frankenstein
Today's link 3 winner will get a vinyl copy of the latest album from The National, First Two Pages of Frankenstein. It's the band's first album since their 2019 album, I Am Easy to Find. It's their… Audio
