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'A surprising lockdown mistake': Author Kaliane Bradley talks hit debut novel
Kaliane Bradley's The Ministry of Time has been regarded as one of the of successful books of 2024 - and it's got quite a history attached to it. The book was initially...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: The Book of Guilt and The Good Mistress
The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey. Set in England in 1979, identical 13 year old triplets are part of a Government scheme where they’re constantly monitored...
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Megan Singleton: Tips and recommendations for travelling to Rome
Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city of Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff. The region's had its' share...
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The Sunday Panel: Can Governments get ahead of AI with policy?
This week on the Sunday Panel, ZB Wellington mornings host Nick Mills and broadcaster and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Erin O'Hara: Can women experience work-life balance the same way?
With all the discussion around the importance of work-life balance going on, there's been additional questions raised about what that looks like for women. Many...
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Mike van de Elzen: Autumn veggie soup with lemon garlic bread
Autumn veggie soup with lemon garlic bread Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 15 Serves: 6 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled...
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New research unveils risks associated with SUVs
Utes and SUVs make up 9 out of 10 of the most popular cars on our roads - but a new study has revealed the safety risks they pose. Research from the journal Injury...
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Elton John, Dua Lipa, and Florence Welch sign open letter urging UK Government to protect them from AI
Dua Lipa, Sir Elton John and Florence Welch are among a list of stars calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to update existing copyright laws to protect them from...
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Queenstown’s Zenkuro Sake wins gold at Tokyo Sake Challenge
A Queenstown brewery has put New Zealand on the global sake map for the first time. The country’s first and only dedicated sake brewery has taken home a gold award...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 11 May 2025
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 11 May 2025, author Kaliane Bradley opened up about the creative journey that led to her...
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'It's brilliant': Kiwi actress Robyn Malcolm celebrates Bafta nomination for After the Party
The 2025 Bafta Awards ceremony is set to take place, and one Kiwi star is feeling hopeful following her recent nomination. Robyn Malcolm's After the Party has been...
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Jamie Ensor: Why have the Government's pay equity changes caused such an uproar?
The Government's pushed their new pay equity changes through - and it's prompted some noticeable backlash. The Bill, halting pay equity claims and raising the threshold...
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oVRcome: Kiwi start-up aims to cut down on mental health wait times
Access to mental health support is a constant problem - but one Kiwi start-up is working towards a solution. Between the shortage of qualified professionals, long...
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'There needs to be regulation': Transparency International NZ calls for more reporting around lobbying
Experts have voiced support for Labour's new bill requiring more reporting around tobacco lobbying - and there's growing calls for more transparency. Reports also...
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Francesca Rudkin: There's a new horror movie out - in the form of Trump tariffs
This week, a new disaster movie was announced. There isn’t a script yet, because no one knows how it’s going to end - and when it was announced, no one knew how...
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Ladi6 returns with new single and promises new album to come
Karoline Tamati, known to Kiwi music fans as Ladi6, is back with her new single Lightbulb - and she's confirmed there's more to come. Her upcoming new album Le Va...
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David Nicholls talks pressures of success ahead of Writers Festival appearance
David Nicholls is a critically acclaimed author and BAFTA-winning screenwriter - and he's set to make an appearance at this year's upcoming Auckland Writers Festival. His...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: My Name is Emilia del Valle and The Pretender
My Name is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende. Any new book from the wonderful Isabel Allende is a treat, and this is no exception. It begins in 1866 when an Irish...
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Auckland Airport moves the pick up-drop off zone for Ubers
After 11 years of operating in New Zealand, Ubers can now drop passengers off out front by the doors at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal. Instead of walking...
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Erin O'Hara: What does vaping do to your lungs?
New studies have shown that vaping may not be the perfect silver bullet set to bring down nicotine consumption. Recent data shows that people who vape, even without...
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The Sunday Panel: Is the 'Trump Slump' impacting overseas politics?
This week on The Sunday Panel, Resident Economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, and host of the Front Page podcast, Chelsea Daniels, joined in on a discussion about...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 04 May 2025
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 4 May 2025, critically acclaimed author and BAFTA winning screenwriter, David Nicholls on...
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Mike van de Elzen: Can you copyright a recipe?
Nagi Maehashi, founder of popular food blog RecipeTin Eats, says influencer Brooke Bellamy's new cookbook ‘Bake with Brooki’ plagiarised some recipes from her blog. Maehashi...
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Could New Zealand's major cities be at risk of sinking?
No coastal city is immune to rising sea levels - and one expert has warned New Zealand could be at risk of sinking shorelines. A new study from a group of New Zealand...
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Fyre Festival promoters reveal brand is up for sale
The Fyre Festival brand has gone up for sale - a matter of weeks after the organisers postponed Fyre Festival 2 with no new date set. Billy McFarland, the former...
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Death Without Debt: Volunteer organisation aims to help Kiwis bring funeral costs down
New data has revealed the average cost of a funeral in New Zealand has surged to $14,000 - and one charitable organisation hopes to help Kiwis bring these costs...
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Sophie Trigger: How many pre-Budget announcements can we expect?
There's less than a month left to go until the 2025 Budget - and there's plenty of speculation about the announcements to come. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has...
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Explained: Have Trump-style politics influenced Australia and Canada's election results?
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's re-election is cementing a belief US policy is influencing voters abroad. The Labor Party has secured a historic, and...
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Anthony Albanese beats out Dutton, gets re-elected for second term
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is returning to the top job, after a decisive election win that was well predicted. He's the country's first leader to...
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Francesca Rudkin: Financial literacy in schools is a good thing
These days I have blurry memories of my time at primary school in Auckland in the late 70s, early 80s, but I can very clearly remember my ASB school banking book....
