Afternoons for Tuesday 12 December 2023

 

1:15 First the fall armyworm, now cluster flies - another fight against an unwanted pest

Yesterday on the show we talked about the fight against the fall armyworm after the unwanted invasive species was discovered in Northland.

We had lots of feedback, including one from a listener who asked us to talk about the invasive cluster flies, describing them as "like a biblical locust plague".

So we set about finding the best expert on cluster flies, that person is Entomologist and Pest Management Association vice president, Dr Paul Craddock. He speaks to Jesse.

1:25 Beach tennis in Invercargill's CBD

It's not what you might expect to find in central Invercargill, but international beach tennis in the CBD could soon be a reality.

Already boasting the world's southernmost beach volleyball centre, the relatively new sport of beach tennis is a recent addition - and now it's hoped it will attract competitors from around the world.

Executive officer of Volley South, Donna Milne talks to Jesse.

1:35 Rip It Up moving to online

Many of us will have fond memories of going into the local record store to pick up the latest Rip It Up magazine

Launched in June 1977, it was a free monthly music magazine, distributed through record shops nationwide.

Now 13 years more years of Rip It Up, from 1986 to 1998, are able to be read online.

Chris Bourke was editor during those years, he talks to Jesse about the digital update.

1:45 Relationships with Hannah Korrel

This week neuropscyhologist Hannah Korrel talks about New Year's resolutions, whether they are a good  idea and what's practical in terms of setting goals.

2:10 Book Critic: Catherine Robertson

This week Catherine's got some guest reviews in the mix for her books chat.

One is from Jane Arthur at GOOD BOOKS in Te Aro, who's picked Audition by Pip Adam to review and the other is from Louise Ward at Wardini books in Hawkes Bay, she's reviewing The Observologist.

2:20 Update on Oz with Brad Foster

Brad Foster reports on the extreme heat in Sydney on Saturday and more expected in the coming weeks in the lead-up to Christmas, the government's new 10-year migration strategy, a couple of Aussies in the running for Golden Globes, and the Australia-New Zealand golf combo who beat the rest of the world.

2:30 Music feature: Tami Neilson on Dolly Parton

For today's music feature we have two queens of country blended for a fun filled session.

Our very own Tami Neilson, and Dolly super fan, is in the studio to talk about the life, times, music and longevity of the legendary Queen of Country.

Tami's also chosen the tracks to play that are her Dolly favourites.

3:10 How grace can be a saving virtue in a world of negativity

Grace is something hard to define, but we know it when we feel compassion and kindness offered with an open heart.

Julia Baird found grace in the nurses who cared for her in the hospital, battling cancer for the four time.

Award winning Australian journalist believes the world needs  grace now more than ever in a world full of division, mistrust and anger.

She's written a book that explains how to recognize and nurture it called Bright Shining: How grace changes everything.

3:30 Spoken Feature: BBC Witness History

3:45 The Panel with