This Way Up for Saturday 21 May 2011
Papermaking with harakeke
Andrew Reilly of Tenax Papers in Bulls hand-makes paper from harakeke or flax, something New Zealanders have been doing since 1861.
Hunting Kiwis project
Helen Leggatt's started photographing Canterbury's earthquake-damaged cemetery headstones.
Peruvian anthem and Cuban coffee
Peru's national anthem could be changed because it's too gloomy and depressing! Plus the Cuban government is adding peas to its coffee rations. Correspondent Rory Carroll of the Guardian explains why.
Cheesy questions
Rod Bennett from Massey University on what the liquid is that collects in cottage cheese when you take a spoonful out and leave it overnight. Plus what is the real difference between mild and tasty cheese?
All-wood bicycle
Michael Thompson aims to break a world land speed record on his wooden bicycle. This weekend, at a secret location, Michael puts his Splinter Bike to its ultimate test.
Tech news: broadband plan and copyright
Paul Brislen on important changes to the government's ultra fast broadband initiative. Plus libraries threaten to stop offering internet access because of changes to copyright law that come into force in September.
Spices: Chilli
Alison Sandle spices things up with chilli. It's a huge and varied branch of the capsicum family and includes everything from the hottest habaneros and nagas to red and green peppers.