Rnz: Afternoons With Jesse Mulligan

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 beloved creatures. Since the Middle Ages, they have been associated with the Virgin Mary, and many people still believe they bring good luck.

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.