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The Sunday Session

THE SUNDAY SESSION
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Sunday Panel: Tax cuts and sick leave - are these the policies we need this election?

Judith Collins says she hadn't planned to offer Kiwis tax cuts - but that was before the second lockdown. If it wins the election, National's promising to left the...
Megan Singleton: How travel is faring six months after lockdown

It has been nine months since Covid-19 emerged as a threat, and one of the worst hit areas has been world travel. While it appears unlikely that travel will be...
Erin O'Hara: Why you should be cautious of yo-yo dieting

Every year, different diet trends emerge that hook millions around the world - many of whom will give up on one trend and move onto something else. Wellbeing expert...
Whitcoulls Recommends: The Great Realisation and The Covid Chronicles

The Great Realisation by Tomos Roberts This is essentially a kids picture book, a poem, although it’s more than that – something for everyone to read and reflect...
Nigel Latta's new show creates an instruction manual for parenting

Nigel Latta is one of New Zealand’s go to experts for parenting, having worked with children and parents for 25 years. Latta has written books about raising children...
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt reunite again for a good cause

They were once Hollywood's golden couple and now Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt have publicly reunited for the first time in 15 years. The duo reunited during an...
Study finds how shape of shoe could be causing runners pain

There are lots of us who are casual runners, and suffer from knee or ankle pain or even shin splints. While a lot of these pains come from poor running form, new...
Mike van de Elzen: Snapper, almond butter and asparagus crisps

Snapper, almond butter and asparagus crisps (makes 6 tarts) 6 snapper fillets 1 tbsp curry powder 2 sheets ready made puff pastry, cut into 8-10cm circles ¼ cup...
Election campaign focuses on post-Covid economy

The election campaign focused on the economy this week, with Labour and National offering different takes on how to get out of our new recession. The Pre-election...
New series INSiDE takes a fictional look at Covid-19

One of the projects the benefitted from NZ on Air’s emergency Covid funding is set to air on Prime this week. The $700,000 Covid funding boost, funded projects that...
Anna Coddington talks new music, performs latest single live

Earlier this year, singer, songwriter and producer Anna Coddington made headlines after she produced Stay, a special single performed by a variety of wonderful NZ...
Death of the high street? Why growing retail vacancies across NZ is concerning

If your local shopping centre is already dotted with empty stores, get ready: it's likely to get worse. Central business districts and suburban centres are facing...
Francesca Rudkin: National finally gives us an election choice

Is it just me or has the world starting to lose its sense of humour just a little? This week The Recorders and Early Music Union filed an official complaint with...
Megan Singleton: Exploring Central Otago

Travel blogger Megan Singleton joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss travelling Queenstown and the Central Otago region. From Clyde, Wanaka and Arrowtown, to the beautiful...
Sunday Panel: Anger grows over Mt Roskill church ignoring health advice

Health officials believe stigma around Mt Roskill church members testing positive for Covid-19 is halting public health efforts. The Ministry of Health says the...
Francesca Rudkin: Labour and National seem afraid to rock the boat

As we come to the end of the first week of the campaign trial for 2020, I’m wondering, how much you noticed and how much you cared. We’ve spent the pre-election...
Whitcoulls Recommends: Wild and The Miracle Typist

Wild by Kristin Hannah: Who also wrote The Nightingale which has been a favourite for many readers. Dr Julia Cates is a child psychiatrist whose career is in tatters,...
Surfer Mick Fanning faces his fear of sharks in new documentary

In 2015 three-time world champion surfer, Australian Mick Fanning came face to face with a shark during the J Bay Open in South Africa. Mick became the guy that...
Former police negotiator Lance Burdett on battling his demons

Former police negotiator Lance Burdett started writing his new book while he was studying for a diploma in positive psychology. Then something tragic happened –...
Erin O'Hara: Supporting teenagers through exam stress

Taking exams is a stressful thing for both parents and teens to deal with. The causes of exam stress include feeling under pressure to perform, worrying about the...
Michael Van de Elzen: Quick Poached Chicken Caesar

Quick Poached Chicken Caesar (serves 6) 1 iceberg lettuce, shredded 2 baby Cos lettuces, quartered 100g fresh parmesan, shaved 8 slices thick wholemeal bread 500g...
Steve Newall: Aotearoa gang drama Savage opens in cinemas

Steve Newall is the editor of Flicks.co.nz He joined Francesca Rudkin to talk about the below films. - The new Aotearoa gang drama Savage, has just opened in cinemas. -...
Scotty Morrison talks Maori Language Week and new TV show

Maori Language Week starts tomorrow. This year’s week was organised to start on September 14th, the day in 1972 when the petition for Te Reo Maori was presenting...
Cabinet to reveal NZ's Covid-19 alert levels tomorrow

Tomorrow, Cabinet will reveal its decision on whether the country's Covid-19 Alert Levels can change on Wednesday. The Auckland region is at Level 2.5, while the...
Mark Zuckerberg's former mentor blasts Facebook's business model

Mark Zuckerberg's former mentor has blasted social media companies for allowing disturbing content to be shared on their platforms. It comes after a clip appearing...