Afternoons for Friday 20 May 2011 Afternoons

Best Song Ever Written - Tomorrow Night

1:08 PM.John Furlong from Wellington has chosen Tomorrow Night by The Front Lawn. Audio
Kermadec species

2:10 PM.A straightened-out seahorse, an orange-spot pipefish and a small, left-eye flounder are among the weird and wonderful species that has just been discovered on New Zealand's largest scientific… Read more Audio
Biennale man

2:20 PM.Jazz pianist Dan Hayles has been preparing for the Olympics of the art world, the Venice Biennale, opening on 4 June. The 22-year-old has been chosen to be part of the New Zealand installation by… Read more Audio
Fresh Fast Food with Jacob Brown

3:09 PM.Recipe today is an Oxtail one. Great slow cooked winter food. Audio
Wine with Yvonne Lorkin

3:22 PM.Armageddon wines - what would you have a glass of before the world ends this weekend? Audio
Film Review with Noelle McCarthy

3:35 PM.Noelle McCarthy reviews Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Audio
The Panel Pre-Show for 20 May 2011

3:46 PM.Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio
The Panel with Chris Trotter and Simon Pound (part 1)

4:07 PM.Topics - The Child Poverty Action Group says the Government's budget does nothing to help low income families - and will simply keep them poor and, in many cases, sick for longer. The Dom Post is… Read more Audio
The Panel with Chris Trotter and Simon Pound (part 2)

4:34 PM.Topics - In an era of helicopter parents eager to exploit every competitive edge for their children, at least two companies have begun selling tests that claim to help match youngsters with the sports… Read more Audio

1:10 Best Song Ever Written

Tomorrow Night by The Front Lawn, requested by John Furlong.

1:15 NZ Live : Maisey Rika

She's been compared with Tracey Chapman and Sade, and Maisey's way of fusing English and Maori lyrics is capturing many fans.

2:10 Feature stories

A straightened-out seahorse, an orange-spot pipefish and a small, left-eye flounder are among the weird and wonderful species that has just been discovered on New Zealand's largest scientific expedition to the Kermadec Islands. Scientists believe at least two of the creatures are new to science but they've also made new discoveries on dry land. David Reeves, collections manager at Auckland Museum explains.

Jazz pianist Dan Hayles has been preparing for the Olympics of the art world, the Venice Biennale, opening on 4 June. The 22-year-old has been chosen to be part of the New Zealand installation by artist Michael Parekowhai. The work is called On first looking into Chapman's Homer and involves music and performance. Follow his blog on www.nzatvenice.com, Facebook page and twitter: @NZatVence

2:30 Reading

The final part of The Assassin Bug, by Sue McCauley. Read by Catherine Wilkin.

2:50 Feature Album

Becoming A Jackal by Villagers.

3:12 One Stop Shop

3:10 Fresh Fast Food - Jacob Brown has the recipe for Braised Oxtail with Root Vegetables.

3:20 Weekend Wine with Yvonne Lorkin

Cheap and Cheerful: Lindauer Methode Traditionnelle Rosé
Mid Price Marvelousness: Shoestring Wines 'Lil' Rippa' Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Give your Accountant a Coronary: Penfold's Grange 2006

3:26 Movie Review - Noelle McCarthy reviews Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

3:35 NZ Society

Our resident historian recalls what it was like for a popular New Zealand singer in the carefree post-war days. The effervescent Pat McMinn talks with Jim Sullivan.

4:06 The Panel

Chris Trotter and Simon Pound.

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Afternoons for Friday 20 May 2011