Rnz: Afternoons With Jesse Mulligan

This week Rachael offers some ideas for letting the freshness back in your house now the weather is warmer.

Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene.

This spring granita is very versatile and adds a lovely freshness to a dish.

In support of Nanthan's latest studio album, Notes, the jazz master and ban joins Jesse for an unforgettable NZ LIve session.

The irrepressible Kate Rodger reviews NZ filmmaker Christine Jeffs' medical drama starring Elizabeth Banks and based on the Carl Shuker novel.

More tales from the dark underbelly of reality.

The Escape Festival is on in Tauranga. This year there's been an addition to the schedule - evening talks Saturday that culminate in a literary quiz. 

Up to 70 people will have free surgery at a private Hamilton hospital next month.

There is growing interest in pigeon clubs around the world and pigeon influencers are hugely popular.

Today Mary looks at the banking sector.

Today Jesse is joined by five-time Commonwealth Games medallist Nigel Avery. 

Ximena Smith reviews a bonkers new show \ about a murder-for-hire site on the dark web.

Waikato has been named as a top ten trending global destination in 2025.

A lighthearted campaign with a serious message was launched this week.

Ever spied a bird nest out on a walk? Some are quite complex constructions, delicately woven and expertly lined to keep their eggs safe. This week, Claire Concannon learns about bird nest design and building behaviour from the University of Melbourne's Dr Iliana Medina. Iliana is keen to learn about flexibility in nest design, to better understand how different species might be able to respond to the changes climate change is bringing.

William Hanson doesn't make the rules, but he does enjoy them.

Golden, bubbling halloumi, zesty mince spiked with chickpeas, and fresh salad.

Intrepid New Zealand journalist Isobel Ewing spent a month biking around northern Pakistan.

Steve Braunias is in our Auckland Studio to announce the winner of the seriously groovy Surrey Hotel Writers Residency Award.

This afternoon Rotorua residents are turning out to witness the unveiling of a replacement statue of a beloved city dog. The original bronze statue of Harawene, a stray, was cut off at the paws and stolen earlier this year. Fiona Cairns was not only instrumental in arranging for the replacement of Harawene, but was involved in rallying the troops to have the first statue of Harawene erected 15 years ago.