Dame Jools Topp's final message to NZ shared by twin sister Lynda
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'A joy to do': Australian actress Heather Mitchell portrays Ruth Bader Ginsburg in solo show
Heather Mitchell is regarded as one of Australia's most well-known and hardest working stars, and she's taking on a new, unique role on stage. RBG: Of Many, One...
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'A real thrill': Sir Dave Dobbyn speaks ahead of one-off Auckland show
Dave Dobbyn is regarded as a national treasure among Kiwi music fans, and he's set to hit the stage this July. From Th’ Dudes to DD Smash to a highly successful...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: Five and Famesick
Five by Ilona Bannister. This is a highly entertaining and cleverly constructed thriller based on the premise that on a suburban train station one morning there...
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Bananas Foster: Megan Singleton shares New Orleans recipe
Megan Singleton was recently in New Orleans, and she's opening up about the best food she tried there. Brennan's is a historic institution best known for their Bananas...
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The Sunday Panel: Should a reduction in public service roles also mean a reduction in politicians?
This week on the Sunday Panel, journalist Simon Wilson and Coast Day host Lorna Riley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! Nicola...
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Erin O'Hara: Are health star ratings on food really useful?
The star ratings Kiwis use to hunt out healthy food in the supermarket have been called into question, with experts wondering if they really help. Some say it can...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 24 May 2026
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 24 May 2026, Dave Dobbyn doesn't agree to many interviews, but today he joins Francesca...
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Mike van de Elzen: Fish cakes with curry lime mayonnaise
Fish cakes with curry lime mayonnaise Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 6 500 gm gurnard fillets 1 cup milk 4 medium agria potatoes, peeled...
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Explained: How can you improve your balance without standing up?
When we think about exercise that improves balance and agility, most of us picture standing workouts like yoga, squats, balance boards, maybe even tai chi. But new...
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2026 Fred Award finalists unveiled
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of The Fred Award, with guests encouraged to dress in 'Gumboot Glam'. The 2026 Comedy Festival is almost over, with the Last Laughs...
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'Concerning': Expert weighs in ahead of Enhanced Games starting up
The first Enhanced Games start tomorrow in Las Vegas, with performance drugs allowed in swimming, track, weightlifting and strongman events. Medical supervision...
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Ethan Griffiths: What can we expect ahead of Budget 2026?
Budget 2026 is set to be unveiled this week, and there's plenty of speculation about what it might bring. Ahead of Thursday's big reveal, new announcements about...
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'Bang for buck': Minister Chris Penk on the Govt's planned defence spending boost
The Government says drones are the way of the future for our military. As part of a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security ahead of the Budget, the Government...
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'Sets Auckland apart': Former footballer on the impact of Auckland FC claiming A-League title
The title-winning play may have come off the field for the Auckland FC football side. They've beaten Sydney FC 1-nil to win the A-League title, after staying at...
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Francesca Rudkin: Will changes to social welfare really fix the economy?
In 2023, the National Party’s main campaign messaging was around the economy, and how the Labour-led Government had mismanaged the economy and country, causing high...
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'My calling': Tommy Emmanuel on his musical impact ahead of his new tour
Tommy Emmanuel's a big name in the acoustic guitar world, and he's set to start a new tour. Throughout his career he’s performed with bands like Air Supply and Men...
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London is Falling: Author Patrick Radden Keefe talks new book
Award-winning journalist Patrick Radden Keefe has made a name for himself by taking complex true crime stories - mysterious deaths, greedy families or shadowy underworlds...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: Three Reasons for Revenge and The Valley
Three Reasons for Revenge by Dervla McTiernan - a terrific crime thriller set in Melbourne, about Judith Lee, a detective who is drawn into a nasty case that has...
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Hotels announce crackdown on 'dawn dash' for sunbeds
Holidaymakers have revealed how some hotels and resorts are cracking down on people reserving sun loungers with towels, after a man won a payout over the practice. This...
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The Sunday Panel: Do we think the Government's taking the right approach with secondary students?
This week on the Sunday Panel, director at Capital Ben Thomas and Newstalk ZB Wellington mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Erin O'Hara: What does the science say on peptides?
Peptides can benefit health by offering targeted benefits, such as weight loss (semaglutide), injury healing (BPC-157), and immune support - but there's risks involved...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 17 May 2026
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 17 May 2026, investigative journalist Patrick Radden Keefe has spent his career bringing...
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Explained: Why do crabs walk sideways?
If you’ve ever watched a crab dart across a beach, you’ve probably noticed something strange - that they almost never walk forward. Instead, they scuttle sideways...
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Mike van de Elzen: Curried pumpkin and coconut soup
Curried pumpkin and coconut soup Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 6-8 1 crown pumpkin, peeled and de-seeded 2 medium sized onions 10 cloves...
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Christchurch’s One NZ stadium hosts first concert
Over 37,000 people were welcomed to Christchurch's new One New Zealand Stadium for the venue's first concert. The Once in a Lifetime show was headlined by Six60,...
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Stone skimming turned competitive at this weekend's inaugural championship
New Zealand's best stone skimmers got the chance to show off their skills at Wānaka's Lake Hāwea this weekend. The inaugural Aotearoa Stone Skimming Championship...
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Azaria Howell: ACT's Brooke van Velden announces pregnancy
ACT's Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden has announced she is pregnant. The Tamaki MP in March revealed she would leave Parliament this year and won't be standing at...
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'Valid qualification': NZ Secondary Principals' Council Chair defends NCEA amid reform
Out with the old...and in with the new secondary school qualifications, with more detail on what's replacing NCEA revealed. Year 11 students will now need to get...
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Budget 2026: Erica Stanford promises new changes as NCEA replacement in consultation
The Education Minister says the new secondary school qualifications are achievable and aspirational. Yesterday, Erica Stanford announced senior students will need...
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Francesca Rudkin: We need to make the most of Wegovy
On Thursday, Pharmac announced it has added semaglutide, better known by its brand name Wegovy, to its list of medicines suitable for future funding. It’s on the...
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