1:10 First Song

'Tihei Mauri Ora' - Ranea. 

Banana Cat

Banana Cat Photo: Beck Eleven

1:15 Cats And Cucumbers - Dr Clément Lagrue

Cats and cucumbers may seem like an odd combination. But it's a combination that has ignited social media throughout the world. Online videos showing people terrifying their cats with cucumbers have been viewed millions of times. To talk about why the cucumber is so terrifying to our feline friends is, Dr Clément Lagrue (LaGrow), from the University of Otago Zoology Department.

1:25 The Blue Man - David Bray

They've been painting themselves blue for almost twenty five years now. And they pride themselves in bringing what they call, 'a universal message of joyful exuberance and euphoric celebration'. More than thirty five million people have seen them perform, and the Blue Man Group is coming to New Zealand for the first time next year. David Bray is a Blue Man and Creative Director for the world tour.    

1:35 Critter Of The Week - Nicola Toki

This week Nicola talks about koura, or freshwater crayfish! 

1:40 Favourite Album

I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning - Paul Simon.  Chosen by Tobias Kraus.  

2:05 The Morepork - Episode 8

Mark Masterson is a mild mannered student by day. By night he protects the city as the mighty masked hero The Morepork.

2:10 NZ Society - Justin Gregory

A local artist revives the lost Māori art form of Aute.

2:20 NZ Live - Louis Baker

Wellington-based singer/songwriter Louis Baker performs a live concert for RNZ.

2:20 New Zealand Society

Tales of life in Aotearoa.

Asian style prawn and baby cos tacos

Asian style prawn and baby cos tacos Photo: Supplied

3:10 Food, Wine, Music And Movies

Food - Gareth Stewart has a recipe for Asian style prawns, baby cos tacos, toasted peanuts, lime and chilli

Wine - Cameron Douglas suggests a rose to accompany the recipe, and talks in some detail about syrah.

Movies - Richard Swainson has been to see The Secret in Their Eyes and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2. 

New Music - Melody Thomas is here to preview this weekend's Music 101 programme. 

3:45 The Panel Pre-Show

What the world is talking about with Jesse Mulligan, Jim Mora and Julie Moffett.

Music played in this show

OPENING SONG:

ARTIST: Ranea
TITLE: Tihei Mauri Ora
COMP: Ranea
ALBUM: Tihei Mauri Ora
LABEL: Minaaka

FEATURE ALBUM:

ARTIST: Bright Eyes
TITLE: We are nowhere and it's now
COMP: Oberst
ALBUM: I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
LABEL: Saddlecreek

ARTIST: Bright Eyes
TITLE: At the Bottom of Everything
COMP: Oberst
ALBUM: I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
LABEL: Saddlecreek

ARTIST: Bright Eyes
TITLE: Road to Joy
COMP: Oberst
ALBUM: I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
LABEL: Saddlecreek

ARTIST: Bright Eyes
TITLE: Land Locked Blues
COMP: Oberst
ALBUM: I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
LABEL: Saddlecreek

NZ LIVE:

ARTIST: Louis Baker
TITLE: Gave It All Away
COMP: Baker
ALBUM: Live at RNZ
LABEL: Live at RNZ

ARTIST: Louis Baker
TITLE: Rainbow
COMP: Baker
ALBUM: Live at RNZ
LABEL: Live at RNZ

ARTIST: Louis Baker
TITLE: The Way
COMP: Baker
ALBUM: Live at RNZ
LABEL: Live at RNZ

ARTIST: Louis Baker
TITLE: Just Want To Thank You
COMP: Baker
ALBUM: Live at RNZ
LABEL: Live at RNZ

HALFTIME:

ARTIST: The Beatles
TITLE: Revolution
COMP: Lennon, McCartney
ALBUM: The Beatles: White Album
LABEL: Parlophone