The Sherrif of Sounds himself, Matthew Crawley - is our music reviewer.

Manami Matsumae is a legendary Japanese video game composer who made the music for famous video games like Mega Man and Shovel Knight. Trained as a classical pianist, Manami has become an icon in an industry that is still dominated by men. Through her music, she shows how powerful creativity can be for expressing feelings, building worlds, and crea…

Australian redback spiders found their way to New Zealand in the 1980s. These dangerously venomous spiders are now found in Central Otago and New Plymouth, where they pose a risk to both people and our native endangered species. To control these invasive spiders, a team of scientists at Plant & Food Research is working on a cunning trap. It's a tar…

The way our immune system fights off malicious bacteria and viruses is pure poetry to John Trowsdale, emeritus professor of immunology at the University of Cambridge.

This isn't your ordinary mac 'n cheese, thanks to a few surprising ingredients. Get the recipe here.

Kiwi journalist Claire McCall and her partner set off on an epic walking adventure to tackle a 3034km route.

Over the few days, Oamaru residents and visitors to the town will be able to escape the 21st Century and step back into the Victoria era.

When we die, most of us will end up in a brown box, but the more eccentric among us may want something a little more ... them.

Alpine skiing’s winningest athlete, Mikaela Shiffrin wears her two mottos on her helmet: "Always Be Faster Than the Boys" and "Be Nice. Think First. Have Fun." Bravely sharing her ups and downs, Mikaela proves that breaking records isn’t as important as resilience and inspiring the next generation. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s …

Dr Elizabeth Dunn and PhD student Dunigan Folk from the University of British Columbia decided to study the studies that claim to understand what makes us happy and found some surprisingly results.

Jese is joined by Michael Rennie, a member of the Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara nations and a presenter and senior producer for NITV, the National Indigenous branch of Australia's SBS.

Afternoons book reviewer Catherine Robertson offers her latest literary recommendations.

Comedian and podcast titan Tim Batt delivers the latest in the world of tech. Today Tim and Jesse discuss Australian's new social media ban.

A Hawke's Bay bird-watching experience has been voted one of the top 15 family-friendly excursions in the world.

After 15 years the hogs have come back to the Canterbury A&P Show.

Released in 1984, Vigil was a watershed moment for the New Zealand film industry.

If genius is the ability to see things exactly as they are, singer, songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen fits the bill according to Professor Christophe Lebold. For 20 years, Lebold has traveled in Cohen's footsteps and poured over his writing. The two became friends after a chance meeting and spent time together before Cohen's death. In a biography t…

Rachel Antony is the CEO of Greenstone TV and is ready to answer your questions about TV and how to make it.

Every week Jesse calls an information center, out of the blue and at random.

Our TV critic Dominic Corry reviews the spinoff Dune: Prophecy and checks in on The Simpsons.

We all like to think we've touched the lives of others in some way, but it's hard to go past Reverend Barbara Walker.

The last 12 months have not been easy for our fresh produce producers, says United Fresh.

Last week it was reported that former heavyweight boxer Dave Letele's South Auckland foodbank would not have enough stock to last until Christmas.

Is it a bird or a bug? The answer is neither! Ladybirds or ladybugs are beautiful beetles that are a great help in the garden, where they can eat up to 100 aphids per day. This week's critter is the papapa kopure or orange-spotted ladybird (Coccinella leonina), an endemic species with a glossy black body and bright orange spots. Ladybirds are belov…

Rachael Quinn is a professional organsier and housekeeper, she's here to answer any and all questions around cleaning and keeping the house shipshape. Today she's talking about ways to create a schedule for yourself, so you avoid the frantic rush to clean the house or grocery shop just days before hosting a Christmas party.…

Sabato's director Jacqui Dixon shares a special delicious stuffing recipe just in time for Christmas.

Live from the Otautahi, Christchurch studio RNZ presents Goodwill, the latest project from Will McGillivray.

Hotshot producer and film review Sam Hollis reviews Jason Reitman's Saturday Night Live and Aubrey Plaza's latest: My Old Ass.

Greg tells a tale of a scared stand of trees and the spookiness that ensued.

Greyhounds As Pets is a charity organisation dedicated to finding homes for retired racing greyhounds.

Planetary health labelling is food labelling which contains data that can be used to calculate the environmental impact of the product.

A couple of months ago the wider Kaikōura district became our newest Dark Sky Sanctuary. Exciting news for Kaikōura, but it does mean the Council will have to make some changes.

Julia Boorstin is a journalist covering technology and media for CNBC, and she loves asking questions. She brought us stories about the awesome entrepreneurs- women who have started companies and have amazing careers. Get to know Julia and learn how you can become a journalist, too! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the boo…

Today historian Dr Grant Morris joins Jesse from Victoria, Australia. He's been learning all about the region's history and has prepared a few tidbits to share with us today.

Why has wool it been in terminal decline?

Today seasoned sports journalist Dylan Cleave joins Jesse to talk cricket, specifically the Black Caps winning the inaugural World Test Championship.

Afternoons podcast critic Nick Robinson joins Jesse to review two podcasts. The first tells the story of the broom that very nearly destroyed curling, while the second details the rise of one of the world's most famed contemporary artists.

The Eating Disorder Association of New Zealand (EDANZ) has expressed concerned that the Health Star rating adorning products on supermarket shelves may have negative impacts.

Photographer and journalist Vivien Beduya wanted to cut back on her screen time and found the solution in "dumbing down" her phone.

Invented in 1947, Subbuteo players simulate a game of football by flicking miniature figures to try and score goals and win matches.

The MRI technique advances coming out of the Mātai Medical Research Institute in Gisborne have been described as ‘pioneering’, ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘world leading’. Claire Concannon speaks to chief executive and research director Dr Samantha Holdsworth to learn why, and about their big plans for the future.…

For 20 years, journalist Tom O'Neill immersed himself in an investigation of one of the most bizarre and gruesome crimes in America, the Manson Murders.

A simple weeknight soup with the most gorgeous flavour.

Wellington resident Michael Szabo is editor of Birds New Zealand magazine, and he has written Wild Wellington Nga Taonga Taiao - published by Te Papa press.

It's National Oral Health Day and the 'Switch to Water' campaign focusses on the 15 to 25 age group, who consume the sugariest drinks.

Imagine being able to carry your own solar panel around with you, rolled up in your pocket.

Rihanna, Aileen Lee, Mikaila Ulmer and Anjali Sud: these rebels followed their dreams to become successful leaders in business. They come from different backgrounds and end up in very different places, but a tough rebel spirit connects them all. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel …

It's time for a new season of Thrift and today: too many clothes in your wardrobe? Don't worry you're not alone. But how many wears are you getting out of each item? And could you ditch a few to make some extra money? Katy Gosset looks at how to shop mindfully.

Educational technology is not the panacea we've been told it is says Amy Tyson.

Bernard discusses the tail end of the kerfuffle over Anthony Albanese's connections to Qantas and the free upgrades they gave him and the government forgiving 20% student debt.