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THE SUNDAY SESSION WITH FRANCESCA RUDKIN
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Ladi6 returns with new single and promises new album to come
Karoline Tamati, known to Kiwi music fans as Ladi6, is back with her new single Lightbulb - and she's confirmed there's more to come. Her upcoming new album Le Va...
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David Nicholls talks pressures of success ahead of Writers Festival appearance
David Nicholls is a critically acclaimed author and BAFTA-winning screenwriter - and he's set to make an appearance at this year's upcoming Auckland Writers Festival. His...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: My Name is Emilia del Valle and The Pretender
My Name is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende. Any new book from the wonderful Isabel Allende is a treat, and this is no exception. It begins in 1866 when an Irish...
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Auckland Airport moves the pick up-drop off zone for Ubers
After 11 years of operating in New Zealand, Ubers can now drop passengers off out front by the doors at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal. Instead of walking...
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Erin O'Hara: What does vaping do to your lungs?
New studies have shown that vaping may not be the perfect silver bullet set to bring down nicotine consumption. Recent data shows that people who vape, even without...
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The Sunday Panel: Is the 'Trump Slump' impacting overseas politics?
This week on The Sunday Panel, Resident Economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, and host of the Front Page podcast, Chelsea Daniels, joined in on a discussion about...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 04 May 2025
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 4 May 2025, critically acclaimed author and BAFTA winning screenwriter, David Nicholls on...
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Mike van de Elzen: Can you copyright a recipe?
Nagi Maehashi, founder of popular food blog RecipeTin Eats, says influencer Brooke Bellamy's new cookbook ‘Bake with Brooki’ plagiarised some recipes from her blog. Maehashi...
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Could New Zealand's major cities be at risk of sinking?
No coastal city is immune to rising sea levels - and one expert has warned New Zealand could be at risk of sinking shorelines. A new study from a group of New Zealand...
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Fyre Festival promoters reveal brand is up for sale
The Fyre Festival brand has gone up for sale - a matter of weeks after the organisers postponed Fyre Festival 2 with no new date set. Billy McFarland, the former...
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Death Without Debt: Volunteer organisation aims to help Kiwis bring funeral costs down
New data has revealed the average cost of a funeral in New Zealand has surged to $14,000 - and one charitable organisation hopes to help Kiwis bring these costs...
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Sophie Trigger: How many pre-Budget announcements can we expect?
There's less than a month left to go until the 2025 Budget - and there's plenty of speculation about the announcements to come. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has...
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Explained: Have Trump-style politics influenced Australia and Canada's election results?
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's re-election is cementing a belief US policy is influencing voters abroad. The Labor Party has secured a historic, and...
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Anthony Albanese beats out Dutton, gets re-elected for second term
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is returning to the top job, after a decisive election win that was well predicted. He's the country's first leader to...
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Francesca Rudkin: Financial literacy in schools is a good thing
These days I have blurry memories of my time at primary school in Auckland in the late 70s, early 80s, but I can very clearly remember my ASB school banking book....
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'The Good Life' author opens up about homesteading in Central Otago
Gillian Swinton grew up watching her grandmother maintain a family farm in Northern Scotland - and used her experience to cultivate the rural lands of New Zealand. Now...
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Author Chris Whitaker reflects on writing journey
Epic thriller All the Colours of Dark was one of the must-read books of 2024 - but author Chris Whitaker's road to success was a long one. Whitaker has suffered...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: 1985: A Novel and High Heels and Gumboots
1985: A Novel by Dominic Hoey. Set in Auckland in the mid 80’s as the title suggests, this is the story of a young man coming of age in a dysfunctional family in...
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Explained: How can we make the most of our spending to earn Airpoints?
One of the perks of using credit cards is the Airpoints rewards - but there's benefits and pitfalls involved. A Platinum AMEX, for instance, will give you points...
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The Sunday Panel: Do we agree with the Vatican asking people not to take selfies with the late Pope?
This week on The Sunday Panel, NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson and journalist and editor Jo McCarroll joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 27 April 2025
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 27 April 2025, author of smash hit 'All the Colours of the Dark' tells Francesca of the...
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Erin O'Hara: How to tell if your pelvic floor is tight or weak
It’s a subject many would prefer not to think about, but there’s no avoiding the fact that people can struggle with issues with their pelvic floor. A weak pelvic...
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Mike van de Elzen: Chicken Coq au Vin
Chicken Coq au Vin Cook time: 25 minutes Prep time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 6 large bone-in chicken thighs or legs 2 cups red wine 12 baby white onions, outer...
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Scientists discover new colour with lasers
Imagine seeing a colour so vivid, so unlike anything in nature, that your brain has no reference for it. That’s exactly what happened to five people who took part...
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Pink Floyd at Pompeii: Is this an experience worth watching?
One of the most distinctive concert films in rock history, Pink Floyd at Pompeii, has been rereleased to theatres - along with an accompanying soundtrack. Filmed...
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Hīkoi for Health: Doctors launch inquiry to address 'failing' health system
Sick of inaction from politicians around our ailing health system, two Kiwi doctors are taking matters into their own hands. GP Dr Glenn Colquhoun and general hospital...
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Thomas Coughlan: It's been a big week for roads
Works toward improved public transport for northwest Auckland are a step closer after an investment case was endorsed by the Transport Agency, the Minister of Transport...
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Thousands fill the streets to pay tribute to late Pope
There's been an outpouring of support from all over the world as thousands gathered to pay tribute to Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff has been laid to rest...
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'A beautiful farewell': Cardinal John Dew speaks following Pope Francis' funeral
A sea of mourners watched on, as the Vatican bid a final farewell to Pope Francis last night. The 88-year-old pontiff has now been laid to rest at Rome's Basilica...
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Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin: Rebecca Gibney on the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone
In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, actress Rebecca Gibney opens up about her newest TV project and the importance of stepping out of your comfort...
