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Afternoons for Friday 18 July 2025

 

1:15 North and South is back in print!

North and South magazine is returning to print this November. 

The magazine had moved to a digital newsletter in January, but positive growth and audience engagement means it is returning to being a physical magazine. 

Hard copies of North & South will be back on shelves from November.

Hard copies of North & South will be back on shelves from November. Photo: northandsouth.co.nz

1.20 The Christchurch bar named best in Australasia

This week Christchurch's 'Cellar Door' was named Australasia's best wine bar, by 'World of Fine Wine Magazine'.

Whie that's great news, in even better news it means the bar goes on to represent the region in the world finals later this year.

Owner Tim Ogle chats to Jesse.

Tim Ogle stands in front of his bar holding a glass of wine. There is a woman stood on his right hand side also holding a glass of wine.

Photo: Supplied - Cellar Door

1:25 The hunt is on for the best mousse in Aotearoa

Chef Peter Gordon joins Jesse to talk about a new competition called Mousse Masters, and what makes a good chocolate mousse.

Click here for the chocolate mousse recipe.

Chef Peter Gordon is whisking a bit bowl of chocolate mousse. Peter is wearing a blue shirt and glasses, and looks towards the camera.

Photo: Supplied - Weave Cacao

1:35 Canned corned beef: How do you like it?

We dip into the debate about which canned corned beef is best - Palm or Pacific. 

RNZ Tahi's So'omālō Iteni Schwalger shares his love of corned beef whatever the style.

Corned beef cans from brands Palm and Pacific.

Palm and Pacific canned corned beef brands are the most well-known in Pacific communities. Photo: Supplied

1:45 Freaky Friday: The Sistine Chapel puzzle piece

Dara from Northland shares her story of a missing puzzle piece and some divine intervention. 

2:10 Film Review: Universal Language and Jaws @ 50 The Definitive Story

Kate Rodger recommends Universal Language (in cinemas) and Jaws @ 50 The Definitive Story on Disney+.

Image from the movie 'Universal Language'

Photo: Supplied

2:20 NZ Live with Borderline

Borderline, a young Auckland four-piece who say they make "music you can groove to" and describe their sound "as a little bit of everything for everyone" join us for NZ Live this week. 

Photo: Tom Grut

3:08 A twist on a French classic: Poires Belle Helene

Yellow Brick Road's Martin Bosley shares his recipe for Poires Belle Helene.

The classic French dessert was invented in the 1800s, Martin explains why it's stood the test of time. 

Click here for the recipe. 

Poires Belle Helene

Photo: Martin Bosley/Yellow Brick Road

3:16 Music 101: New host Kara Rickard!

Kara Rickard, host of Music 101, talks about the legacy of Fat Freddy Drop founder Chris Faiumu.

Plus she shares what's on Music 101 here on RNZ tomorrow afternoon from 1pm.

More widely known as Mu and DJ Fitchie, he was the man behind the band's signature sound.

More widely known as Mu and DJ Fitchie, he was the man behind the band's signature sound. Photo: Bruce Mackay/The Post

3:25 Winter Washing Woes: Find out how to get your washing done in a wet winter

For most of us winter has brought with it a lot of rain, and that makes drying washing challenging, and more than often expensive. 

Fortunately, The Housekeeper's Rachael Quinn is here to help. 

A person putting laundry in a washing machine

Photo: Curated Lifestyle for Unsplash

3:35 Critter of the Week

This week's critter of the week loves freezing temperatures, no sunlight and extreme pressure. 
It lives at extreme depths, seven kilometres down, not just surviving but thriving.

Nicola Toki joins Jesse to discuss the supergiant amphipod, Alicella Gigantea.

Supergiant Amphipod (Alicella gigentea)

Photo: Commons Wikimedia/Alan Jamieson

3:45 The pre-Panel

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

wallace chapman

Photo: wallace chapman