Afternoons

 

1:15 Hato Hone St John's Baby Magnet - the paramedic who has helped deliver 19 babies

Emergency call operators have to be prepared for anything. It's an extremely demanding role that requires the steadiest of hands. 

Gemma Cale certainly has them. 

She's 30 years old and is coming up on 10 years working for Hato Hone St John. 

A couple of days ago in the early hours of the morning, Gemma helped a couple deliver their baby down the phone after they dialled 111. 

But it wasn't the first baby Gemma has helped bring into the worth... it was the 19th! 

1:25 The growing trend of fantasy dates

There's a surprising trend gaining popularity in China, young women are hiring female cosplayers to play dream men.

Cosplay is short for costume play - where people dress up in costumes and take on the persona of a fictional character.

Jesse asks RNZ's digital journalist Yiting Lin why so many women are turning to "fantasy dates".

The 'fantasy date' trend Chinese women are embracing | RNZ News

1:35 An intimate look at resilience, connection and enduring love

A standout on this year's DocEdge Film Festival programme is 'A Quiet Love', which won the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award at the Cannes Film Festival. 

The film follows three deaf couples - each from different backgrounds and circumstances - connecting through Irish sign language. 

The producers of the film Anne Heffernan and Seán Herlihy spoke to Jesse.

The DocEdge Documentary Film Festival is underway in Auckland, and it'll be coming to Wellington and Christchurch from the 16th, and the rest of the country from the 28th. 

1:45 Freaky Friday: An unexpected visitor in Karori

Time for Freaky Friday. Our weekly showcase of your spooky stories.

It could be unexplained apparitions, a freaky coincidence, or just something weird you can't explain.

We've also mysterious religious experiences, healing hands, and a woman who found her recently deceased daughters name written on a rock.

If you've got a story to share please get in touch. 2101 on the text or afternoons@rnz.co.nz via email.

2:10 Can the film Jurassic World: Rebirth save the dinosaur franchise from extinction?

Film critic Kate Rodger on the latest Jurassic film and whether it is as stale as the franchise, or a welcome refresh. 

Kate also shares with Jesse some of the programme for the upcoming International Film Festival. 

2:20 NZ Live There's a Tuesday

On NZ Live this week we've got Ōtautahi Christchurch band "There's a Tuesday".

Their debut album "Blush" was released in April. 

3:08 Hearty and Wholesome food: Peking Braised Lamb

Connie Clarkson is the manager of the Kitchen Project, Auckland Council's emerging food business incubator programme.

The idea of the project is to provide mentoring and advice in all aspects of setting up a food business in Tamaki Makaurau.

Click here for Connie's delicious recipe for Peking Braised Lamb.

3:16 Music 101: Kokoroko's new single Sweetie

Tony Stamp host of RNZ's Music 101 talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on the show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - he shares Kokoroko's new single Sweetie.

3:25 Weekend Stuff: Gardening with Emma Sage

Emma Sage is determined to make gardening accessible for everyone, no matter how big, or small, your garden or how little hands-in-the-dirt experience you have. 

She's the Editor of Sage Journal, a website she started five years ago with a focus on aspirational but achievable projects. Emma joined Jesse to talk about winter gardening projects. 

3:35 Critter of the Week: The impressive Golden Hunter Wasp

It's critter of the week time, and this week we're looking at the Golden Hunter Wasp. 
It's also known as the red spider wasp because they hunt spiders in a most impressive manner. 

3:45 The pre-Panel

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.