Rnz: Afternoons With Jesse Mulligan

Every now and again we receive an email from a listener suggesting we speak to a particular person - someone with an impressive story to tell. That's how we came to be in touch with Fergus Morunga. Fergus is 18 years old and is the out-going head prefect at Hastings' Lindisfarne College - among other things he's a film maker, a pipe major, a fundraising champion, a good scholar, an accomplished sportsman and a respected young leader.

On the 3rd Monday of November Timaru echoes with the sound of horns. So much so the first time it happened the police received multiple complaints. But now, 17 years on, the whole community are behind the wee scamps Its Toot for Tucker. The project, organised by the lions club is a collection for local foodbanks Founding member Lynette Doggett joins Afternoons.

10 years ago, four friends working as Stephen Fry's fact "elves" started a podcast called No Such Thing As a Fish.

The humble root vegetable has grown to be part of our national identity. Our expert today is Ruawai kumara grower Warwick Simpson.

So far Jesse has called Whakatane, Motueka and Kurow to name just a few. Where will my producer send him next? Let's find out.

Caitlin Cherry reviews two new TVNZ shows, Matlock and A Remarkable Place to Die.

Craft Gin is experiencing a surge in popularity across New Zealand.

13-year-old Elly Grady's debut children's book is an oral history of her Kereru, Hawkes Bay community.

For the past 20 years hundreds of Kiwi teachers have taken part in a programme that's allowed them to experience life in a Samoan village.

This week's critter is a curious and cryptic insect you've probably never heard of. The native thread-legged bug, Empicorus seorsus, is unique to Aotearoa and is one of only four thread-legged bugs found here. It looks a bit like a moth crossed with a daddy-long leg and a praying mantis. Don't be fooled by its delicate-looking legs because this critter is a powerful predator.

Any and all DIY or building questions will be answered by Stan Scott, builder and solid dude.

Gretchen Lowe has a perfect Friday night mix-up on a pizza. Get the recipe here.

Kate Rodger gives her verdict on the sequel to Ridley Scott's classic Gladiator.

Today we hear from Margaret and her freaky story.

According to a new report,10,000 properties will become totally uninsurable within the next 25 years.

A couple of weeks ago, you will have heard that Star Jam, the organisation that created dancing and performing opportunities for people with disabilties, came to an abrupt end. For one group - the news the dancing had to stop, came two days before the end of year concert that jammers had spent months preparing for. An Auckland mother is determined that her son, and his friends, will still get the chance to groove and move each week. Jesse talks to Sally Rayner - from Lena's Magic Movers.

When you think of permaculture, you might imagine something very busy and wild, but Amanda Warren is a garden designer and says it doesn't have to be like that.

Today on the pre-panel producer José Barbosa joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show.

Mary's talked about women investing on International Women's Day, but how about the blokes? Men are open to taking risks in investing, more than women, but can be overconfident and less likely to seek advice. Well guys, we recommend listening to Mary and her advice on this occasion.

Former All Blacks captain Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford joins us for this week's Sporting History. Sir Wayne's career in Rugby Union includes joining the New Zealand Cavaliers on their controversial tour of apartheid South Africa and winning the inaugural 1987 Rugby World Cup. He then captained the All Blacks for a three year, 14 game unbeaten streak Buck is also credited with revitalising the Ka Mate haka the All Blacks perform before matched. Teaching the team the correct tikanga. Oh and there's also the infamous "Battle of Nantes" which resulted in Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford being knocked out, losing several teeth and a testicle!