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THE SUNDAY SESSION WITH FRANCESCA RUDKIN
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Annabel Langbein talks newest French adventure
Annabel Langbein, the famed Kiwi cook behind many iconic recipes, is on her own adventure in France. She and her husband Ted have bought a farmhouse in the south...
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Corteo: Artistic director on the preparation that goes into Cirque du Soleil’s new show
World-renowned circus company Cirque du Soleil will bring one of its longest-running and most beloved touring shows to Auckland’s Spark Arena this October. Corteo,...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: The Names and The Salt Path
The Names by Florence Knapp. Cora is married to Gordon, a highly respected doctor, but what goes on in their own home is something entirely different. When she has...
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Megan Singleton: How can we use AI for school holiday travel fun?
The school holidays are coming up in a few weeks, and BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton has unveiled a fun travel hack powered by AI. Using ChatGPT or similar platforms,...
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The Sunday Panel: Unpacking the big Trump-Musk feud
This week on the Sunday Panel, journalist and producer Irene Gardiner and senior PR consultant at One Plus One Communications, Damien Venuto, joined in on a discussion...
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Erin O'Hara: How can men avoid stress and burnout?
Men's health week is coming up - and it sparks discussion every year about how men can avoid stress and burnout. Research indicates long-term stress can impact men's...
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Mike van de Elzen: Sauteed broccoli with white cabbage and chili garlic butter
Sauteed broccoli with white cabbage and chili garlic butter Cook time: 5 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 1/2 large white cabbage, cut into small wedges...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 08 June 2025
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sundy 8 June 2025, Artistic Director for Cirque du Soleil's Corteo, Olaf Triebel, shares insights...
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New research reveals where the sound of clapping comes from
Most of us think clapping is just about two hands hitting each other, but new research out this week in the journal Physical Review Research found that the clap...
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Neil Finn, Kiwi entertainment heavyweights vouch for Western Springs' concert capabilities
Kiwi music legend Neil Finn is putting his weight behind a bid to bring music to Auckland's Western Springs stadium. He's supporting the bid by CRS Records to develop...
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'It was beautiful': Pike River director on the film's world premiere in Sydney
Last night, some families of Pike River mine victims, along with members of the cast and crew, attended the world premiere of Pike River at the Sydney Film Festival. The...
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Jamie Ensor: What does the Forbes scandal mean for the Beehive?
There's a lot of unanswered questions relating to allegations against a former Prime Minister staffer. Michael Forbes has quit as acting deputy press secretary over...
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Explained: How could the Trump-Musk feud impact the midterms?
US President Donald Trump has gotten into a public spat with Elon Musk, and it's left experts wondering what this could mean for next year's midterm elections. The...
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South Island schools unite to help support boys through new challenges
A 13-strong group of boys’ schools across the South Island are uniting to help address the challenges faced by young men. This group is hoping to improve the outcomes...
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Francesca Rudkin: There's no doubt that Robyn Malcolm is in her prime
Two things have entertained me this week. We’ve had the falling out of two of the world’s most powerful and wealthy narcissists - all of which played out on their...
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End Your Fight with Food: Nutritionist Claire Turnbull unveils wellness guide
Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of trying to eat well and and be healthier - but not being able to keep on track? Between all the social media crazes and...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club and Ocean
The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly. She’s a terrific writer of historical fiction (my favourite of hers is The Lilac Girls) – this time...
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Megan Singleton's guide to finding hidden travel gems
People are always looking to make the most of their trips - and BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton revealed how you can find the undiscovered gems wherever you...
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The Sunday Panel: Will we read Jacinda Ardern's new book?
This week on The Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB’s Roman Travers and host of The Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins, joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Erin O'Hara: Why are women are more likely to get autoimmune conditions?
Research shows women account for an estimated 78 percent of people with autoimmune conditions. Women are more likely to develop autoimmune conditions due to a combination...
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Mike van de Elzen: Mike's Moroccan beef family pie
Mike's Moroccan beef family pie COOK TIME: 40 minutes PREP TIME: 40 minutes SERVES: makes 1 bid pie 500gm diced beef 1 onion, peeled and sliced 6 cloves...
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New research reveals how penguins help drive cloud formation over Antarctica
When you think of penguins, you might imagine adorable black-and-white birds waddling across icy landscapes. But a surprising new study published in the journal...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 01 June 2025
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 1 June 2025, fresh off the Aotearoa Music Awards, indie folk artist Mel Parsons stops by...
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Aotearoa Music Awards organisers fire back at Chris Bishop's comments
Organisers of the Aotearoa Music Awards have labelled Chris Bishop's comments as 'inappropriate' - and say they have no place at their event. The National Party...
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'Such a buzz': Kiwi singer-songwriter Mel Parsons talks new music and upcoming tour
Off the back of the Aotearoa Music Awards, indie folk star Mel Parsons has been planning out her next steps. She's released her new single Brick by Brick and she's...
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Xenon gas-fuelled Everest summit sparks debate among mountaineers
An unconventional trip up Mount Everest by British climbers has started a bit of a debate. The group managed to fly from London, summit Everest and return home in...
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Jason Walls: What makes David Seymour's move to Deputy Prime Minister different?
David Seymour was officially sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister - and he's hoping to be a bit different to his predecessors. He takes over from New Zealand First...
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'Prolific': ACT's Laura McClure calls for explicit deepfake content to be made illegal
Act MP Laura McClure is calling on MPs from across Parliament to support her bill to make the production and distribution of explicit, deepfake AI content illegal. She...
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Francesca Rudkin: How can we stop the sideline abuse in sport?
This week, the New Zealand rugby union say it will cancel senior rugby matches for a weekend if there are any more incidents of serious abuse directed towards referees. And...
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Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin: Our own country star Kaylee Bell talks motherhood
In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, the author and screenwriter of the novel, film and television series One Day, David Nicholls is back with a...
