Afternoons for Friday 26 September 2025

 

1:15 NZ company at cutting edge of agri-tech

Ruminant BioTech was launched with a mission to solve the global methane emissions problem caused by ruminant animals.

And it could mean New Zealand beef may be the first agricultural sector to gain access to tools like a new methane-reducing device for livestock 

Ruminant BioTech's Commercial Director George Reeves spoke to Jesse.

1:25 What it's like to live in historic homestead

Who hasn't dreamt of taking over a house that needs a bit of t and c and bringing it back to its former glory?

Our guest Heatha Edwards bought a category two listed historic homestead in Hawkes Bay. 

1:35 Exciting times for book lovers

It's an exciting time of year for book lovers with the short list released this week for the world's most prestigious literary award.  

RNZ executive editor Jeremy Rees read and reviewed every book shortlisted.  He spoke to Jesse.

1:45 Freaky Friday

Angie shares a spooky tale about a ghost in Palmerston North.

2:10 Film Review

Film reviewer Sam Hollis joined Jesse to review Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another.

2:20 NZ Live

The incredible Tami Neilson joined Jesse in studio B to play songs from her latest album Neon Cowgirl.

3:08 Food

Head chef and founder of Le Ciel Bakery Shuchi Bhardwaj shared her recipe for mandazi African doughnuts. 

3:16 Music 101: 

Kara Rickard, host of Music 101 joined Jesse to discuss 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.

3:25 Weekend Stuff: Growing your own food

Angela Clifford has a new book out called 'The Food Farm' where she discusses the joys of growing your own food.

3:35 Critter of the Week: Humpback Whale Louse

The critter for this week is the Humpback Whale Louse. 

Over the weekend, a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) became stranded on a sandbar at a North Dunedin beach. Sadly, the whale died, and it was determined by experts that the whale was unwell and was severely malnourished with a high parasite load. Several types of parasites live exclusively on the surface of humpback whales – one being whale lice!

Did you know that whales can get lice? And just like humans, whale lice are often specific to their host. Meet the Cyamus boopis, the humpback whale louse!

Check out these special whale riders! Jesse spoke to Forest and Bird Chief Executive Nicola Toki about it.  

3:45 The pre-Panel

Wallace Chapman preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.