Afternoons for Friday 12 July 2024

 

1:15 Special star cluster on display

Astronomers are expecting a new star to appear in the sky imminently.

The star T Coronae Borealis - which is  3,000 light years - is usually too distant to be visible from earth but it's set for a bright eruption, shining 1,500 times brighter than usual.

That means, for a few nights, you'll be able to see it.

A once in a lifetime opportunity.

Associate professor at Monash University School of Physics & Astronomy - Amanda Karakas speaks to Jesse.

1:25 Is gentrification changing food flavours?

Sandringham is traditionally home to some of Auckland's best South Asian restaurants

But like many parts of the city it's increasingly subject to gentrification, increasing rents and changing populations

Similarly an article in the NYT said the same thing is happening in Mexico - with the result that food is getting less spicy.

Prezen Patel talks to Jesse about whether there is a similar phenomenon happening here.

1:35 David Farrier's latest project, pop-up Tickled screening

NZ journalist David Farrier's back on our shores from his LA base for a trip down memory lane with a pop up screening of his 2016 documentary 'Tickled'.

We catch up with him to talk about his other projects he has on the go.

1:45 Freaky Friday

This week on Freaky Friday Kate shares a ghostly story from her mother who had a startling encounter at an old inn in the UK in the 1960s.

If you have a story to share about an eerie encounters, spooky events or inexplicable coincides please text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

2:10 Film Review with Sam Hollis

 

2:20 NZ Live Amber Carly Williams

Amber is a singer-songwriter from Christchurch whose rare voice conjures attention-grabbing dream-pop soundscapes, paired with heart-breaking song-writing that is at once both vulnerable and authentic.

At the end of 2023, Amber released her debut EP 21 Roses, a melancholic collection of songs that are an emotional evocation of personal loss.

Amber has recently completed an exciting new body of work that sees her poised to reach an even bigger audience.

She's in our Christchurch studio to play for NZ Live today.

3:08 Winter Chicken, Fennel, Watercress & Mint Salad

Today Martin Bosley shares a great recipe for a winter weekend meal.

He tells Jesse how to make his chicken, fennel, watercress and mint salad. You can find 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 DIY with Stan Scott

Builder Stan Scott is back to help with any DIY projects you might have on the go.

If you have a question please text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

3:35 Critter of the Week

This week’s critter is large and hairy and grows in the remote and inclement Subantarctic Islands.

The pūnui or Subantarctic megaherb, Azorella polaris, is one ten species of subantarctic megaherbs.

It's famous for its scurvy-fighting powers. In the nineteenth century, shipwrecked sailors on the Auckland Islands and Disappointment Island gnawed the roots and stems of this plant to ward off the dreaded disease.

3:45 The pre-Panel