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The Sunday Session

THE SUNDAY SESSION
9am-Noon

Sink into your Sunday with the best session around.

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Sunday Panel: The Government facing housing and climate emergencies

The 53rd Parliament opened this week, and two key topics were established during the opening debate: climate change and housing. Leader of the House Chris Hipkins...
New book explores New Zealand's hidden world of organised crime

It’s a world invisible to many of us: a world of drugs, organised crime and violent gangs. But it is right here on our doorstep. In fact, a new book releasing this...
Mike van de Elzen: Homemade Lamb Kofta with eggplant & cucumber yoghurt

Homemade Lamb Kofta w eggplant & cucumber yoghurt 500gm lamb mince 1 med onion, peeled and diced 1/2 cup italian parsley, chopped 6 cloves of garlic, crushed...
Erin O'Hara: How to identify negative thinking

2020 has been a year full of uncertainty and challenges for many people. However, when it comes to health and wellbeing, thinking positively is as important to...
Whitcoulls Recommends: No Time Like the Future and A Time for Mercy

No Time Like the Future by Michael J Fox He was diagnosed with Parkinsons at the age of 29 and has gone on to have a remarkable career, and maintains an extraordinary...
Megan Singleton: My experience at La Bombonera - the home of Diego Maradona

rgentina's stunned soccer fans sought each other out Wednesday to mourn the death of Diego Maradona, gathering by the hundreds in spots linked to the life of the...
Here's how Earth looked to astronauts aboard the SpaceX capsule

The view from space is just out of this world. NASA astronaut Victor Glover, one of the four astronauts aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, posted a video on...
Week in Politics: Parliament officially opens with fiery debate

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her political rival, National's Judith Collins, have kicked off the 53rd Parliament with a fiery debate which cumulated in a scrap...
Nadia Lim: From celebrity chef to children's author

Nadia Lim is celebrity chef, healthy eating advocate, TV personality, co-founder of My Food Bag- and now children’s book author. This week, Lim releases her first...
Grant Nisbett: All Blacks win over Pumas 'most emphatic performance of the season'

The All Blacks have wrapped up their 2020 season with a comfortable win. New Zealand's beaten Argentina 38--nil in their final Tri Nations match in Newcastle. They...
Six60 and David Byrne release new concert movies

A duo of music-based movies are in New Zealand cinemas at the moment. Six60: Till The Lights Go Out tells the story of New Zealand's biggest band at the moment,...
Buy Nothing Day: The growing movement to protest 'Black Friday' sales

An international protest against consumerism called "Buy Nothing Day" was observed by some yesterday as a rejection of overconsumption. Held on the same day as...
Sunday Panel: Will National listen to John Key's warning after election loss?

National could learn a lot from John Key this weekend - and that may involve being more like Jacinda Ardern. The former Prime Minister and National leader spoke...
US governors ignoring advice to limit Thanksgiving interactions

Coronavirus infections are ravaging South Dakota, where more than half of tests have come back positive for weeks. Yet Gov. Kristi Noem won't require masks or take...
Niko Walters talks bursting onto the music scene with his debut album Escape

Rising Kiwi artist Niko Walters has released his debut album just in time for summer. Escape is out now, with the lead single This is Not my Neighbour being touted...
Whitcoulls Recommends: A Promised Land and The Law of Innocence

A Promised Land by Barack Obama It covers the years from being a young man keen to make a difference, through to being elected President and then his first three...
Erin O'Hara: How to avoid overindulging at Christmas

As the country gears up for the holiday season and drawing a curtain over 2020, people are being urged to be sensible and moderate with their Christmas parties. Naturopath...
Mike van de Elzen's No Soak Christmas Cake

Mike's No Soak Christmas Cake 1 lemon, zested 1 orange, zested 350 gm castor sugar 300 gm raisins 300 gm currants 300 gm sultanas 200 gm mixed candied peel 500...
How eating mangoes can reduce wrinkles

It has been a rough year for many, but there's some good news that just might alter your perception of 2020 - eating mangoes reduces wrinkles! The University of...
Guns N' Roses first international act to announce stadium tour post-lockdown

Rock legends Guns N' Roses have announced a New Zealand tour in 2021. The band will hit Wellington's Sky Stadium on Friday 19 November before performing their first-ever...
Why Lee Child has handed Jack Reacher over to his brother

Jack Reacher is back for his 25th adventure but this time around there’s a new author on the cover. Lee Child is the beloved creator of the character and book series,...
Francesca Rudkin: No reason for Tourism Minister to start bashing tourists

Next Friday, I’m lucky enough to be taking a few days off, and with a group of girlfriends, I'm heading to Karamea to fast-pack the Heaphy Track. We go on an adventure...
John Key on National's election loss: 'We've only got ourselves to blame'

Sir John Key says the National Party needs to "look in the mirror" instead of blaming the media or anyone else for its woeful election result. His comments follow...
Peter Goodfellow retains National presidency after attacking Ardern's 'celebrity leadership'

National's long-serving president Peter Goodfellow has held onto to the position, beating off a potential challenge from former MP David Carter at the National's...
Dame Anne Salmond awarded prestigious Blake medal: 'A legacy we all benefit from'

Dame Anne Salmond's life-long work to improve "intercultural understanding" between Māori and Pākehā has been recognised with the prestigious Blake medal. Salmond...