Afternoons for Friday 22 March 2024

 

1:15 Significant disability caused through migraine headaches, new research

New research into the impact migraine pain has on people has shown significant disabilities for sufferers.

Lead by Otago University Public Health department senior research fellow Dr Fiona Imlach, the findings are being used to promote funding by Pharmac for a specific medication to help people who are afflicted by migraine attacks.

1:25 Palmerston North Council buildings featured on blankets

Of all the things to be replicated for sale - a blanket featuring Palmerston North's council buildings has made the cut.

Much to the amusement of the original 'blanket maker' and photographer, Michael McGimpsey a copy of his work is for sale on a Chinese based site.

Spin Off journalist, Stewart Sowman-Lund stumbled across the unique decorative comforter. He speaks to Jesse about what he's uncovered.

1:35 The Seduction of the Honeybee book

A new photography book, The Seduction of the Honeybee offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of bees.

As well as vibrant and other-wordly UVIVF (ultraviolet-induced visible fluorescence) photographs, the book is brimming with research from leading bee experts.

The photographer behind the book is Craig P. Burrows, whose work has been published in National Geographic, Wired, and used by Apple for use on their operating systems.

Craig P. Burrows  speaks to Jesse from California.

1:45 Freaky Friday

Every Friday we have a bit of fun where we ask you to share your creepy, spooky, or coincidental experiences.

We call it Freaky Friday, but it can be any story of the unexplained or bouts of prescience.

If you have a tale to tell please let us know by text, 2101, or email us at afternoons@rnz.co.nz

2:10 Film Review with Kate Rodger

Today Kate speaks to Jesse about Ghostbusters and Roadhouse.

2:20 NZ Live Hannah Everingham

Singer-songwriter Hannah Everingham joins Jesse from the Christchurch studios to perform songs from her newly released sophomore album Siempre Tiene Flores.

3:08 Simon Levy's sticky toffee pudding

As the weather gets cooler, a lovely warm pudding is getting more appealing.

Today we have a special recipe from INATI restaurant executive chef and owner Simon Levy.

It's a recipe that originates from the restaurant where he and his wife first met. Over the years he's refined and adapted the recipe, and it's now about to make its debut on IANTI's winter dessert menu as 'Sticky Toffee Madeleines'.

You can make this delicious warm pudding at home by following the recipe here. (NB: There are a lot of steps, but they're not difficult.)

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 DIY with Stan Scott

Builder Stan Scott's back this week for tips and tricks around the house if you're embarking on any DIY projects or jobs over the weekend.

If you have any questions for him please text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

3:35 Critter of the Week

This week’s critter is the weweia New Zealand dabchick, also known as the New Zealand grebe. 

If the word ‘grebe’ gives you flashbacks (positive or otherwise) to last year’s Bird of the Century champion, rest assured that this grebe is a little different. Unlike the pūteketeke, the weweia is only found in Aotearoa and prefers to keep its neck foliage sleek and simple.

They spend their whole life on the water. They build raft-like nests and their chicks spend the first few weeks of their life floating on their parents’ backs.

3:45 The pre-Panel