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THE SUNDAY SESSION WITH FRANCESCA RUDKIN
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Grey Lynn's history revealed in Dominic Hoey’s 1985
Dominic Hoey's been regarded by many as a champion of the underdogs - and his latest coming-of-age story is no exception. 1985 tells the story of Obi, a child growing...
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'A dream come true': Kiwi country star Kaylee Bell talks latest industry successes
It's been a memorable 2025 for Kiwi country star Kaylee Bell, and she's got even more to look forward to. She's played a music festival, she's done a collab with...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: The Emperor of Gladness and The Warrior
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong. This is the story of Hai, a Vietnamese immigrant to America where he lives in the town of East Gladness, Connecticut where,...
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Disney to open newest theme park in Abu Dhabi
Disney's latest theme park destination will be in the United Arab Emirates, on a relatively new tourist island already packed with amusement parks, a golf course,...
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The Sunday Panel: Do we deserve better than what we saw in Parliament this week?
This week on the Sunday Panel, managing director of 818, Chris Henry, and director at Capital, Ben Thomas, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
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Erin O'Hara: How do 'healthy soils' benefit you physically and mentally?
One wellness expert has opened up about the physical and mental benefits of getting your hands dirty. Studies have shown that the amount of physical contact with...
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What can Barbie's shoes tell us about women's choices over time?
What do you get when a group of podiatrists team up with a Barbie doll collector? A research paper published in the journal PLOS ONE that looks into 65 years of...
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Mike van de Elzen: Palak paneer curry
Palak paneer curry Cook time: 10 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 1kg spinach paste 500gm paneer 1 onion diced finely 2 tbsp sunflower oil 4 cloves...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 18 May 2025
Listen to the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 18 May. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday...
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New Darkfield experience available to Aucklanders for the first time
If you've been to Auckland's Aotea Square recently, you may have noticed the large shipping containers that recently appeared. They're part of Darkfield, an immersive...
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Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory: Kiwi side beats Melbourne Victory 1-nil
Auckland FC is brimming with confidence after winning the first leg of their A-League semi-final 1-nil over the Victory 1-nil in Melbourne. Despite being out of...
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NZ Music Month: Charity encourages Kiwis to support their favourite acts and raise awareness
This month marks 25 years of celebrating Kiwi musicians and the music industry as part of New Zealand Music Month. A big part of the month includes New Zealand Music...
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Thomas Coughlan: It's been an incredible fortnight in Parliament
One expert has labelled this week in politics an 'absolute shambles' amid a series of controversial events. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden made headlines...
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'Things need to change': Andrew Little outlines policy focuses after launching mayoral campaign
Andrew Little has revealed he's got his eyes on Wellington's future as he outlines plans as a mayoral candidate. The former Labour leader officially launched his...
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Francesca Rudkin: They don't make them like Tom Cruise anymore
They don’t make them like Tom Cruise anymore. As the nature of stardom has changed over the last few decades the idea of the classic movie star has slowly diminished....
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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...
