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Critter of the Week

30 May 2025

This week's critter has a rather extreme attachment style. The genus name of the trematode, Philophthalmus attenuatus, means 'eye-loving', which is a polite way to describe the adults of this species. Forest & Bird's Rich Capie explains to Jesse how they got their name. Audio

Friday 30 May 2025

 

1:15 Aotearoa's Breakthrough Artist of the Year

Last night was the music industry's big night, the Aotearoa Music Awards. Ōpōtiki-based reggae musician Hori Shaw took out Breakthrough Artist of the Year. He told Jesse what it means to win.

Hori Shaw accepts the award for Breakthrough Artist of the year in his beige crocs.

Hori Shaw accepts the award for Breakthrough Artist of the year in his beige crocs. Photo: RNZ

1:25 Critical shortage of neurologists as multiple sclerosis cases rise

Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand is calling for more governmental investment in specialist neurologists, clinical nurse specialists and allied healthcare workers to better diagnose and treat the growing numbers of people with MS in Aotearoa New Zealand. National manager Amanda Rose told Jesse the need is urgent.

Doctors or nurses hold hands of elderly patients to support and soothe.

Photo: 123RF

1:35 New Zealand's largest privately run ski field is up for sale

What began as a labour of love in the Canterbury high country almost 50 years ago is up for sale. Eighty-two-year-old Peter Foote is putting his family-owned Mount Dobson ski field on the market. He's told Jesse he'd love to see someone carry on the legacy.

Chairlift at Mount Dobson ski area

Photo: supplied

1:45 Freaky Friday

We listen to the unexplained and spooky stories that give us goose bumps. Last week, we were joined by Kate, but didn't get through her whole story. So back by popular demand, Kate is back to finish her story.

A photo of a boy in the dark with a shadow behind him in the shape of a monster with its arms extended.

Photo: 123rf

2:10 Film Review

Kate Rodger reviews Wes Anderson's black comedy The Phoenician Scheme and the latest in the blockbuster movie franchise, Mission Impossible 8.

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning

Photo: supplied

2:20 NZ Live

The Beths join Jesse in the studio for a chat and performance as part of our NZ Live series.

The Beths in the RNZ studio for NZ Live

Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

3:08 Food - Smoked fish pies with kūmara 

Julie Buiso from sharedkitchen.co.nz talks Jesse through a pretty easy and comforting recipe you could make this weekend.

Get the recipe here

Smoked Fish Pies with Kūmara

Photo: Julie Buiso

3:16 Music 101: 

Tony Stamp is hosting Music 101 this week.  He joined Jesse to discuss 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 - he'll pick us a track to play.

A digital graphic design for 'Music 101' features a gradient blue background with diagonal shapes. The show's title, 'Music 101,' is in bold white text with a red underline. In the bottom left corner, there is a red square containing a white spiral logo, representing RNZ

Photo: Zhenya Nagornaya

3:25 Weekend Stuff: Decorating

This week we delve into eclectic decorating with Sylvia Sanford.

Rolled colorful carpets on floor

Photo: 123rf

3:35 Critter of the Week

This week's critter has a rather extreme attachment style. The genus name of the trematode, Philophthalmus attenuatus, means 'eye-loving', which is a polite way to describe the adults of this species. Forest & Bird's Rich Capie explains to Jesse how they got their name.

The seagull eye parasite

The seagull eye parasite Photo:

3:45 The pre-Panel

Wallace Chapman and producer Sam Hollis preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

wallace chapman

Photo: wallace chapman