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Afternoons for Friday 20 September 2024

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1:15 A visit from a wee mini moon

We've been to the moon. Now a moon is coming to us. For the next couple of months we're set to become a two moon planet. A 10m wide asteroid - officially known as 2024PT - will begin orbiting the earth...

To answer all of your mini-moon questions Mark Leishman talks to University of Auckland Astrophysicist Professor Nick Rattenbury.

The asteroid, known as 2023 DW, is nearly 50 metres in diameter and could arrive on Valentine's Day in 2046, according to NASA calculations.

The asteroid, known as 2023 DW, is nearly 50 metres in diameter and could arrive on Valentine's Day in 2046, according to NASA calculations. Photo: NASA

1:25 Only apply if you are a fun-guy (or person)

Dr Ngaire Tihema works for VSA (Volunteer Service Abroad)  in Papua New Guinea and they are in desperate need of a Mushroom Cultivator. Ngaire explains what the job entails and why they need it filled fast! 

Two women are standing in a forest. Between the two ladies is a log covered with growing mushrooms. They are both looking at the log. Their outfits give them impession they are both nuns. One in blue and one in grey.

Photo: Supplied - VSA

1:35 Surf's up for Heather

Whangārei woman Heather Easterbrook is one of four New Zealand surfers heading to the ISA World Masters Surfing Championships in El Salvador. 

female surfer

Photo: heather easterbrook

1:45 Freaky Friday: death didn't stop the game

This week's story is equal parts scary and sweet. Nick shares his tale of how even the death of a loved one didn't halt the love of particular card game.

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Photo: [dl.maxpixel.freegreatpicture.com] CC0 Public Domain

2:10 Film Review: Grafted and The Contestant 

Afternoons producer and ace film reviewer Sam Hollis reviews kiwi body-horror Grafted and a new documentary on Disney+ The Contestant. 

Actor Joyena Sun in the New Zealand black comedy film 'Grafted'

Actor Joyena Sun in the New Zealand black comedy film 'Grafted' Photo: Supplied

2:20 NZ Live: Violet Hirst 

Violet hails from Otago and began releasing her brand of indie-folksy tunes about five years ago. 

Last year she released her debut LP 'Donegal' and she plays NZ Live in our in Tamaki Makaurau studio. 

Violet Hirst.

Violet Hirst. Photo: Violet Hirst

3:08 Food: Asparagus Risotto with Bacon and Crumbled Goats Cheese

Martin Bosley sets up the weekend right with this twist on a classic risotto. Get the recipe here.

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.

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Photo: RNZ / Claire-Eastham Farrelly

3:25 Weekend Stuff: Gardening

Lynda Hallinan has all the tips you need for a weekend spent in the garden.

Amelia de Ridder's garden

Amelia de Ridder's garden. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

3:35 Critter of the Week: the prickly shark

This week’s critter is the prickly shark (Echinorhinus cookie), an uncommon species of deep-sea shark that lives throughout the Pacific Ocean. 

All sharks have rough skin, but this shark has particularly prickly skin. They are described as ‘stocky, dark coloured’ with a ‘flabby and cylindrical body.’

The prickly shark

Photo: Public Domain

3:45 The pre-Panel