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THE SUNDAY SESSION WITH FRANCESCA RUDKIN
9am-Noon
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Joan's picks: The Call and The Trading Game : A Confession
The Call is about Detective Sergeant Honey Chalmers who, after surviving a brutal attack goes back to her small home town to care for her mother. In the course of...
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Megan Singleton's 'crazy and bizarre' travel facts
BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton returns with a list of 'crazy and bizarre' travel facts for the weekend. Between the rule that you can't photograph the Sistene...
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The Sunday Panel: What did we think of the speculation surrounding Princess Kate?
This week on The Sunday Panel, Chelsea Daniels from the Front Page podcast and NZ Herald Senior Writer Simon Wilson joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Erin O'Hara: There's a notable increase in cancer among young people
Princess Kate's announcement that she's undergoing cancer treatment confused and shocked people all over the world. There has been a notable increase in cancer...
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Vanya Insull: Easter cheesecake cups
Vanya Insull: Easter Cheesecake Cups - VJ Cooks COOKIE CRUMB 150g Super Wine biscuits 75g butter, melted CHOCOLATE WHIP 100g milk chocolate 225g cream cheese 50g...
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New research reveals the biological factors behind teenage stink
If you have ever had a teenager in your home, you know that they have their own unique teenage aroma. New research out this week was able to confirm that teenagers...
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Vintage action movie Road House gets remade
The 1989 action movie Road House, remembered by audiences as a classic guilty pleasure, has been remade. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and boxer Conor McGregor, in his...
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Gloriavale's inner workings exposed in new documentary Escaping Utopia
The insular Greymouth community of Gloriavale has kept Kiwis enthralled as testimonies keep emerging. A new TVNZ documentary, Escaping Utopia, promises to unveil...
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Kiwi actress Rachel House ventures into the world of directing with 'The Mountain'
Kiwi actress Rachel House has built up quite a screen presence, having appeared in many local and big-budget international films. She's also a dedicated acting coach...
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Skincare and social media- why are under-13s reaching for anti-aging products?
A chain of well-known Swedish pharmacies made headlines by introducing age restrictions for certain skincare products. Social media has led to an explosion of under-13s...
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Sophie Trigger: Hipkins' State of the Nation speech could be a reset for Labour
A chance to hit the refresh button, and lay down Labour's values now in Opposition. Party Leader Chris Hipkins is giving his verdict on the State of the Nation this...
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Spark to introduce more protections, barriers to protect Kiwis online
Telecommunications giant and internet service provider Spark is set to introduce more firewalls, filters, barriers and protections to protect Kiwi users. From April,...
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'An outpouring of emotion': Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis shocks the world
It's been 24 hours since the Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis was revealed to the world via social media. Kate Middleton announced yesterday she's receiving preventative...
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Joan's Picks: The Hunter and The Long and Winding Road
The Hunter by Tana French. Sequel to her earlier book, The Searcher though can easily be read on its own. Cal is a retired Chicago detective who’s moved to a small...
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Megan Singleton's highlights and recommendations out of Perth, Australia
Travel expert and BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton has been seeing the sights across the ditch in Perth. Megan's been taking in the sights of the city and touring...
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The Sunday Panel: What happens next for the Green Party?
This week on the Sunday Panel, political commentator and Director at Capital, Ben Thomas, and TV producer and commentator Irene Gardiner joined in on a discussion...
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Erin O'Hara: Why is obesity climbing in New Zealand?
New data has confirmed New Zealand is getting fatter every year, with obesity stats reaching new heights. Excess weight is problematic for numerous health conditions...
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Mike Van de Elzen: Potatoes with wilted greens and anchovy cream
Potatoes with wilted greens and anchovy cream: Cook time: 20 minutes Prep time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 1 kg little farm potatoes, washed 10 cloves garlic 300 ml milk 6...
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The puzzle of menopause: Is it linked to a longer lifespan?
For most women, menopause is a natural phase of life and part of biological ageing. While the symptoms that go with it may be challenging, this week new science...
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Inner Critic to Inner Coach: Expert unpacks imposter syndrome in new book
Research shows an estimated 70 percent of people will experience impostor syndrome at least once in their lives. It's been revealed that several big names have been...
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Lee Tamahori returns with pre-colonial era period piece, The Convert
The award-winning director behind Once Were Warriors, Along Came a Spider and the James Bond vehicle Die Another Day has returned to his Kiwi roots in his newest...
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Adam Pearse: The Darleen Tana allegations come at a critical point for the Greens
More bad press for the Greens, as one MP has been caught at the centre of an exploitation scandal. Green MP Darleen Tana ha been stood down after allegations of...
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Calls to improve education system to better support neurodiverse students
A registered psychologist believes more action needs to be taken to help neurodiverse learners in the classroom. Next Monday marks the second-annual Neurodiversity...
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Author and academic Abraham Verghese 'excited' ahead of Auckland Writer's Festival appearance
Abraham Verghese is a renowned infectious disease doctor, a professor and vice chair at Stanford University and a recipient of America’s National Humanities Medal. He's...
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Consumer NZ determined to uncover the scope of 'greenwashing' issues
A call to action from Consumer NZ to help get on top of false environmentally-friendly claims on our products. It says issues of 'greenwashing' are rising, and it...