Afternoons

 

1:10 No, Prime Minister

When Joe Biden's fitness for office was questioned after his debate performance in last year's presidential race, it wasn't the first time that important information about a president's health had been withheld from the American public.

And what many New Zealanders may not realise, is that the same thing has happened here, exposing a weakness in our democratic process which researchers say leaves the country vulnerable.

Professor Nick Wilson from the University of Otago, Wellington talks to Jesse Mulligan about the potential safeguards that could be put in place.

 

1:20 The art of a making a bed properly

There's nothing nicer than getting into a freshly laundered, beautifully made bed. And while many of us may be a bit slack about making our own, for hospitality staff, it is an artform.

An artform, that is about to be recognised.

Next month, an inaugural competition is being held at the Nelson Bowling Club to find the best bed maker in the region. It's the brainchild of Fraser Weir, owner of Admirals Motor Inn and he talks to Jesse Mulligan about the importance of triple sheeting. 

 

1:35 Motorcycle club rides for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts 

 

 

It's been just over two years since Cyclone Gabrielle wreaked havoc up and down the country and some communities are still picking up the pieces.

But they're not being left to do it alone.

Volunteers from the Centurions Motorcycle Club have made several trips to Hawke's Bay to work alongside local clean up teams. Members come from all over the North Island and they've donned their helmets and kick started their bikes to do it all again this weekend.   

Club President, Rob Goulden, talks to Jesse Mulligan about the latest "Ride of Recovery".

 

1:45 Freaky Friday

Time for another Freak Friday listener story.  Emma shares her spooky story about a house fire 25 years ago...

2:10 Film Review: Snow White and The Last Showgirl

Film reviewer Sam Hollis joins Jesse to discuss Disney's live action adaptation of Snow White and Pamela Anderson's The Last Showgirl. 

2:20 NZ Live

Mā and the Fly Hunnies joins us from our Pōneke studio. 

Mā is a rapper, singer, and songwriter from Wellington. 

She made waves with her debut album 'Breakfast with Hades' back in 2021, which saw critics making comparisons with Solange and Erykah Badu. 

It's finally release day for the follow up record, 'Blame it on the Weather', where she's joined by her band The Fly Hunnies. 

They'll be performing in Wellington at CubaDupa this weekend, then in April they're heading to Auckland, Raglan, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. 

3:08 Food: Super-green Chicken Pasta Bake

Sarah Tuck shares her healthy twist on a traditional chicken bake.  You won't believe the deliciousness of the vibrant green béchamel, packed with spinach and fragrant basil!

3:16 Music 101: Kara Rickards

Kara Rickards joins Jesse to chat about what is coming up on Music 101 here on RNZ. 

 

3:25 Weekend Stuff: Gardening

Has the garden been waiting for you to get stuck in?

Do the artichokes need attention?

Gardening expert Kate Hillier is here to take your gardening questions. 

3:35 Critter of the Week

This week's critter is the piriwai or yellow mayfly, Ameletopsis perscitus - a dazzling, dainty insect with a dark past.

3:45 The pre-Panel