Afternoons for Friday 11 October 2024

1:15 The school dental nurse with 50 years of service 

If you're over 50 you might have some mixed memories of visits to the school dental nurse. Glenda Young was just six when she told her mother she wanted to be a 'kind' dental nurse.

Glenda has celebrated 50 years in the profession and joins Jesse to mark it. 

1:25 Student Volunteer Army decend on the Catlins

This time last week residents in Dunedin and Southland were dealing with torrential rain which wreaked havoc on the region. Hundreds of people had to evacuate, fifty houses were red stickered, and a long clean up lies ahead.

A bright spot for residents though, has been the help of the Student Volunteer Army, who've been out and about
all week. Tomorrow, about 50 members are giving up their Saturday to help clean up a farm in the Catlins.

Otago Student Volunteer Army president Paige Bowman will be there and chats with Jesse.

1:35 The people who made the inside of police cars

We're used to seeing police vehicles around our neighborhoods - but how much thought do we give to what's inside them? Jesse talks with the people who customise every single one of NZ's patrol cars, and all of the more specialised police rigs, trucks and vans.

It all happens in Hamilton. Jesse talks to the Wade Group's Alyssa Wade and the head of its emergency vehicle division Neil Robinson.

1:45 Freaky Friday: a message from the afterlife

This time we're heading to the Australian outback.

Cherry is an Australian nurse who now lives in Northland. She had to fly back home after her father died suddenly, but before the funeral, Cherry's father had a message from beyond the grave.

2:10 Film Review: The Apprentice and Show Me Shorts 2024 

Dom Corry reviews the new drama about young Donald Trump and his relationship with mentor Roy Cohn. He also previews the 19th year of NZ's premiere short film festival Show Me Shorts.

2:20 NZ Live: Revulva

Today we're joined by 'Revulva' who have been impressing on the Wellington live circuit for years with their "frenzied high energy shows". Revulva begun as a 5-piece five years ago, but have since grown into an 8 piece band ... they describe their sound as "Nu-wave, nu-jazz, nu-pop goodness"

Their self-titled debut album is out today, and then they'll hit the road for 7 shows around the country.

3:08 Timothy Giles on Wine

Timothy Giles is a wine writer, and he's recently come back from a trip to Hawke's Bay. He's going to tell us what he's learnt about the region and hit us was with some wine recommendations.

Tim's picks:
De La Terre Methode Traditionalle Blanc de Blancs 2018

Red Metal 2023 Sur Lie Albarino

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: gardening with Kate Hellier

As we head into spring, it's time to start getting those tomatoes sorted. Kate Hellier is our gardening expert today and she's ready to give Jesse the 101 on toms.

3:35 Critter of the Week: Kikipounamu | Common Garden katydid

This week’s critter is common in home gardens. The kikipounamu or common garden katydid, Caedicia simplex, looks a bit like a leaf – they have a bright green body, long spindly legs and wings that mimic the veins of leaves.

3:45 The pre-Panel