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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. Audio
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Weekend Stuff: Decorating
30 May 2025This week we delve into eclectic decorating with Sylvia Sanford. Audio
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Music 101
30 May 2025Tony 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… Audio
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Food - Smoked fish pies with kumara
30 May 2025Julie Buiso from sharedkitchen.co.nz talks Jesse through a pretty easy and comforting recipe you could make this weekend. 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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2:20 NZ Live
The Beths join Jesse in the studio for a chat and performance as part of our NZ Live series.
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
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.
Photo: Zhenya Nagornaya
3:25 Weekend Stuff: Decorating
This week we delve into eclectic decorating with Sylvia Sanford.
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 Photo:
3:45 The pre-Panel
Wallace Chapman and producer Sam Hollis preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Photo: wallace chapman