Afternoons for Friday 13 September 2024

Announcing Critter of the Week T Shirts 2024!

Preorders are now open! Head on over here to claim your sweet T! 

Forest and Bird's CEO, Nicola Toki, Joyya, and Jesse Mulligan team up to bring you Critter of the Week – an awe-inspiring tribute to the lesser-known native critters and plants of Aotearoa. Illustrated by the incredible Giselle Clarkson and guided by science consultant Mike Dickison, each item showcases New Zealand's unique biodiversity our local conservation experts are striving to protect. 

With $5 from every product going directly to Aotearoa-based conservation efforts, your purchase supports heroes on the ground protecting our natural treasures. Together we've raised over $31,686! Join us in celebrating the wild beauty of Aotearoa while giving back – now that's something to be proud of!

Crafted from premium organic cotton, ethically manufactured by our World Fair Trade Organisation certified production facility in India – showcasing Joyya's commitment to sparking good in places of extreme poverty and modern slavery.

1:15 fluff up those pillows for those in need

Hawke's Bay charity Re-Source takes old pillows destined for landfill and cleans them up for people in the community that need them. It's a scheme that's seen 1200 pillows of varying condition go through their doors. Jesse talks to Re-Source general manager Nadine Rees Gaunt.  

1:25 Grafted: a new local horror flick

The stars of Kiwi horror film Grafted join Jesse on Friday the 13th to talk about the new film. It follows Wei, a bright but socially awkward Chinese student who has a facial disfigurement. After the death of her father Wei  wins a scholarship to a prestigious New Zealand university. It explores, culture clash, body image, and just how far people will go for acceptance

Jesse talks to lead actress Joyena Sun and her costar Sepi To'a about making the film. 

1:35 NZ's role in helping shape Malaysian politicians, doctors and teachers

In the 1950s newly independent Malaysia needed educated leaders and professionals to provide services. This is where the Colombo plan came in: a co-operative agreement with New Zealand to boost education in the region

Over 5000 students studied here across the 60s and 70s. RNZ Digital journalist Sam Mythen has just returned from a trip to explore that legacy.

1:45 Freaky Friday: the demon loaf

It's Friday the 13th and appropriately Jesse hears a tale from Gina in Paekakariki about a supernatural loaf of bread!

2:10 Film Review: Will & Harper

The effervescent Kate Rodger reviews the funny and touching documentary Will & Harper. It stars comedian Will Ferrell and his friend and comedy writer Harper Steele as the duo make a 17-day road trip across the United States. 

2:20 NZ Live: Best Bets

This edition of NZ Live comes to you from our Christchurch studio where Jesse is joined by Best Bets. 

They are a power-pop four-piece made up of guys you might recognise if you're familiar with the scene down in Ōtautahi. They began dropping music in 2018 with a run of fantastic singles that led to the release of their debut album, 'On An Unhistoric Night', in 2022. Their next album, 'The Hollow Husk of Feeling', is out on the 27th of September. 

3:08 Food: Tom Kha Gai (coconut chicken soup)

A chicken coconut soup with loads of fragrant Thai seasoning from Jess Daniell. It’s a super-easy mid-week dinner and great for a cold weather evening feast. Get your hands on the recipe here.

3:16 Music 101: Charlotte Ryan

Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to play.

3:25 Weekend Stuff: Stan Scott answers your DIY questions

Mr Do-It-Yourself and king of construction and fixing stuff Stan Scott answers the listener's questions ahead of the weekend. 

3:35 Critter of the Week: black-headed jumping spider

Looking for a spider to fall in love with? Well, this week’s critter is a real head-turner. The endemic black-headed jumping spider, Trite planiceps, loves dancing, hunting and snuggling up in a cozy leaf with its beau. 

Sensible, brave and clever, its curious head tilts are cute enough to melt the heart of even the most hardened arachnophobe.  

3:45 The pre-Panel