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THE SUNDAY SESSION WITH FRANCESCA RUDKIN
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Kiwi journalist Charlotte Glennie looks back on her career in new memoir
Award-winning journalist Charlotte Glennie's built up a memorable career over the years. As a foreign correspondent, she reported from North Korea, Mongolia, and...
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'Stuck to my conviction': Kiwi opera legends share story in new documentary
Brothers Pene Pati and Amitai Pati began their music careers in South Auckland church halls, but now they've grown their international careers. A new documentary...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: Saoirse and A Far-Flung Life
Saoirse by Charleen Hurtubuse. Saoirse is a successful artist living in Ireland with a lovely family and skeletons in the closet that she hopes will stay hidden...
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Travel tips: Megan Singleton reveals new money-tracking app
Travelling can get expensive, but Megan Singleton's unveiled a solution to keep track of costs. The Splitwise app can add up expenses and reveal a total of who owes...
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The Sunday Panel: Where is the leadership in this country?
This week on The Sunday Panel, host of the Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins, and Coast day host Lorna Riley joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 08 March 2026
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 8 March 2026, Sol3 Mio star Pene Pati has gone from singing in South Auckland rest homes...
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Explained: What is choline and why do we need it?
Choline is an essential nutrient that is required for optimal health, and it plays a key role in healthy brain function, heart health, and liver function. Research...
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Mike van de Elzen: Flounder with burnt butter, capers and parsley
Flounder with burnt butter, capers and parsley Cook time: 10 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 12 flounder fillets 1 cup seasoned plain flour with salt and...
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Research reveals why some are more drawn to conspiracy theories than others
Have you ever wondered why some people seem particularly drawn to conspiracy theories, even when the evidence doesn’t support them? New research suggests the answer...
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Harry Styles' One Night in Manchester special to come to Netflix
It's been a big week for Harry Styles fans, with his fourth studio album Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally being released on Friday. As part of the album launch,...
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'Economic damage': Expert issues warning on 'escalating' Middle East conflict
War in the Middle East is also becoming a war of words - as the conflict enters its second week. Meanwhile, there's been reports Iran's new Supreme Leader could...
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Azaria Howell: Government launches humanitarian mission to Middle East
Defence Minister Judith Collins says two Air Force planes will be heading to an undisclosed location in the Middle East to help any Kiwis who are stranded. The White...
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The Panel: Can Chris Luxon recover from these recent events?
There's suspicions speculation around Chris Luxon's future won't be subsiding, even after he firmly ruled out stepping aside. This week's Taxpayers' Union-Curia...
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Francesca Rudkin: Should Chris Luxon be worried about his future?
Well, it was an interesting end of the week when it comes to domestic politics. With rumours swelling on Friday that the Prime Minister was considering his future...
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Mouth of the Wolf: Amanda Knox and Christopher Robinson team up for new documentary
Amanda Knox was arrested for the murder of her flatmate, wrongly convicted, and spent four years in an Italian prison, and she's looking back on her journey in a...
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Professor Brian Cox talks 'Emergence' world tour
Physicist professor Brian Cox is a bit of a rockstar in the science world. When he’s not hosting his BBC shows, Brian is touring the world making science engaging...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: Kin and Surviving White Island
Kin by Tayari Jones - who was the author of a wonderful book called An American Marriage a few years ago, which I loved. In this new one, Vernice and Annie are both...
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Megan Singleton talks staycation in Cambridge’s new hotel
Megan Singleton recently took a staycation an hour and a half out of Auckland to check out the new Clements Hotel. The hotel is housed in the oldest commercial building...
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The Sunday Panel: Having camping costs gotten out of hand?
This week on the Sunday Panel, director at 818 Chris Henry and resident economist at Opes Partners Ed McKnight joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Matcha or coffee: Which is healthiest?
Both matcha and coffee will give you a noticable energy boost in the morning, but which drink is really better for you Matcha is generally considered healthier than...
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Mike van de Elzen: Chicken, parmesan and lemon pie
Cook time: 40 minutes Prep time: 60 minutes Serves: 6-8 1 size 14 chicken 2 litres cold water 200 gm un-iodized salt 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp flour 1 onion,...
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Twice in a lifetime: Research reveals new findings about love
We’ve all grown up on the same story, from Romeo and Juliet to Titanic, from ancient myths to modern rom-coms, the message is pretty consistent: somewhere out there...
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The Moment: What will this reveal about Charli XCX's career?
It's been nearly 2 years since Charli XCX's Brat album launched - inspiring memes, a successful tour and festival run and more. The album put Charli XCX on the map...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 01 March 2026
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for 1 March 2026, rockstar physicist Professor Brian Cox is bringing his latest show to New Zealand,...
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'Disappointed': Expert offers alternative solution to boost grocery competition
It's been revealed UK supermarket giant Tesco declined the Finance Minister's invitation for a meeting to discuss the issues in our grocery sector. Nicola Willis...
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Peter Dunne: What do we know about the tension in the Middle East?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have issued a joint statement on the escalating tension in the Middle East. The US and Israel...
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IAWAI CEO suggests 'growth charge' needed to cover infrastructure costs
A suggestion new builds in Waikato should foot the bill for new water infrastructure, to protect existing households from rising costs. The new water services company...
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'Unclear': Expert unpacks fallout from US-Israeli attack on Iran
Israeli officials have claimed Iran's Supreme Leader has been killed, following the US and Israel's major military operation on the country. The Iranian Red Cross...
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Francesca Rudkin: The move-on laws won't be welcome news for everybody
The Government’s this week announced it will give police the power to issue move-on orders in town centres across the country to people who are displaying disorderly,...
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'Powerful': Baz Luhrmann on the creative journey behind EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
Acclaimed Australian director Baz Luhrmann is the man behind films like The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge, Romeo and Juliet - and he's spent time exploring Elvis Presley's...
