Programme Info May 27, 2017

Publish Date: Sat, 27 May 2017, 10:04AM

Special Guest

Actor and comedian Rhys Darby.

His new show is 'Mystic Time Bird', touring the country from the 4th of July.

Ticket details at rhysdarby.com

Francesca Rudkin: Movies

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales starring Johnny Depp and Javier Bardem

Francesca's verdict: 3.5 out of 5.

Australian film My Pet Dinosaur.

Francesca's verdict: 3 out of 5.

Nici Wickes: Food

Tamarillos are abundant - Nici has a recipe for an Indian-spiced tamarillo chutney. You can find the recipe and tips on our page and for more inspiration visit niciwickes.com or her Facebook page.

Jane Wrigglesworth: Gardening

Natural remedies for better sleep.

Without optimal sleep, we cannot be our best physically or mentally. If you’re having trouble winding down at the end of the day, try one of these herbs.

Valerian – Be careful, as it has the opposite effect on some people. Typically, if you have a hot constitution (you’re always in t-shirts when the rest of us are wearing sweaters), you might not be able to take valerian.

Herbs in the mint family – plants in the mint family, including lavender, lemon balm, catnip, holy basil, sweet marjoram and skullcap are well known for their sedative properties.

Hops – use the female hops.

Chamomile – very calming, particularly when stressed. If growing your own, you must pick when the flowers are about to open, or have just opened, otherwise they will taste bitter. Dry the flowers before using.

Lavender – inhale the scent. You need to inhale it for at least 20 minutes for it to have any effect.

Find more tips for a better night's sleep at flamingpetal.co.nz.

Bob Campbell: Wine

Wine of the week: Greystone 2016 Pinot Gris, Waipara $25

This wine is everything that Pinot Gris should be and often isn't Concentrated pear and stone fruit flavours with a super-smooth texture. Made in an off/dry style. Absolutely delicious!

Visit Bob's website with over 22,000 wine reviews! bobcampbell.nz.

Mike Yardley: Travel

Sampling Seoul - for more tips on dipping into Seoul, Mike's article is on our website.

Catherine Raynes: Books

See You in September by Charity Norman, Allen and Unwin $33

Since We Fell by Dennis Lehane, Hachette $33

Andrew Dickens: Music

Harry Styles (Self-titled) - Andrew's verdict: 7/10

Avoiding the stock standard RnB approach that Zayn Malik and Justin Bieber go for, this is an album where Harry says he's a serious artist. Unfortunately a lot of the lyrics are laughable, but he is fishing his way towards a sound that’s part Beck, Robbie Williams and old school 70s British blues rock. Not a bad listen but still needs work.