Afternoons for Friday 18 October 2024

1:15 Pigeons are back in vouge

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

The Afternoons team decided to find out if that's the case in New Zealand. 

Jesse talks to Dennis Bain who's been involved with pigeon racing since the 1960s.

1:25 The private hospital donating operations for the public 

Up to 70 people will have free surgery at a private Hamilton hospital next month. Braemar Charitable Trust, which owns Braemar Hospital, will fund the operations for people who can't access or afford healthcare. Surgeons and anesthetists are donating their time. 

Jesse talks to Fiona Michel, the chief executive of Braemar Hosptial.

1:35 Doug Hendry's literary quiz

Over the next three days, the Escape Festival is on in Tauranga. It's the city's bi-ennial readers' and writers' festival. It is jam-packed with literary talks, panel discussions, workshops, and live performances.

This year there's been an addition to the schedule - evening talks Saturday that culminate in a literary quiz.

Joining Jesse is that man with the tough job of coming up with the questions - puzzle aficionado Doug Hendry.

1:45 Freaky Friday

More tales from the dark underbelly of reality. 

2:10 Film Review: A Mistake

The irrepressible Kate Rodger reviews NZ filmmaker Christine Jeffs' medical drama starring Elizabeth Banks and based on the Carl Shuker novel. She also previews the British and Irish film fest which kicks off next week and includes films such as Chuck Chuck Baby and Firebrand. 

2:20 NZ Live: Nathan Haines

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

3:08 Food: Simon Levy's Spring Granita

This spring granita can be used on raw fish or oysters, roasted stone fruit or BBQ watermelon, it is very versatile and adds a lovely freshness to a dish. Get 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: Housekeeping with Rachael Quin

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

3:35 Critter of the Week: Seaweed isopod | weri moana

This week’s critter is the seaweed isopod, Paridotea ungulata. Seaweed isopods are true masters of camouflage. Their bright green bodies blend perfectly with their favourite habitat (and food) – sea lettuce (Ulva spp.).

3:45 The pre-Panel