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THE SUNDAY SESSION WITH FRANCESCA RUDKIN
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Moss & Freud: Director James Lucas explores the unlikely creative pairing
The working relationship between artist Lucian Freud and British super model Kate Moss is an unlikely pairing, but director James Lucas wanted to bring it to life...
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'So excited': Georgia Lines confirms new album on the way
Kiwi singer-songwriter Georgia Lines has returned for her yearly interview on the Sunday Session, and she's got some big news. She's relocated to Nashville, but...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: Dissection of a Murder and John of John
Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray. Leila Reynolds is a relatively new barrister, married to Julian who’s a Kings Counsel. They both work in the same legal chambers...
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Megan Singleton: How not to get scammed in Rome
Rome draws in millions of tourists every year - and with more travellers comes more people looking to take advantage of them. The shell game, the friendship bracelet,...
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The Sunday Panel: When will we return to surplus?
This week on the Sunday Panel, Resident Economist from Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, and TV producer, journalist and commentator, Irene Gardiner, joined in on a discussion...
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Erin O'Hara: How to combat 'boredom eating'
Boredom eating is a factor that can make all the difference in weight gain or weight loss - so how can we work around it? When you're snacking too much between meals,...
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Mike van de Elzen: Coq au Vin
Prep time: 30 minutes Serves: 6-8 2 cups red wine 1 cup fresh thyme 6 garlic cloves, crushed 12 baby white onions, outer skin removed, cut in half 2 tbsp...
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Scientist accidentally finds potential shortcut to Mars
For decades, one of the biggest challenges of sending humans to Mars hasn’t just been getting there, it’s getting back. Under current mission plans, astronauts...
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Aotearoa Music Awards 2026: Marlon Williams and Lorde among big winners
Marlon Williams has taken out the top honours at this year’s Aotearoa Music Awards. Williams was named Best Solo artist at the ceremony held at Auckland’s Civic...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 31 May 2026
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 31 May 2026, Kiwi singer songwriter Georgia Lines has a new album coming, she joined Francesca...
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Eden Park manager set to play unlikely role in FIFA World Cup
The upcoming FIFA World Cup is a couple of weeks away, and excitement is growing. The players are coming together, New Zealand's own All Whites are on the ground...
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Brigitte Morten: Should be worried about Pete Hegseth's comments?
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says New Zealand is 'freeloading' off the American military. In an address at an Asia-Pacific security conference, Hegseth called...
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Pharmacies set to offer expanded services from next week
There's an expectation pharmacies will quickly take up expanded powers to treat patients for a range of common conditions. Under Health NZ's $5 million plan, pharmacists...
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'Super-charged': What's behind the boom in NZ's video game sector?
It's been a breakthrough year for New Zealand’s video game industry. The sector hit its $1 billion annual revenue target two years early, and it's on track to double...
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Francesca Rudkin: The Government delivered a refreshingly grown-up Budget
Well, it wasn’t the most exciting Budget week was it? Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ budget was designed around fiscal restraint, deficit reduction, and a return...
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'A joy to do': Australian actress Heather Mitchell portrays Ruth Bader Ginsburg in solo show
Heather Mitchell is regarded as one of Australia's most well-known and hardest working stars, and she's taking on a new, unique role on stage. RBG: Of Many, One...
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'A real thrill': Sir Dave Dobbyn speaks ahead of one-off Auckland show
Dave Dobbyn is regarded as a national treasure among Kiwi music fans, and he's set to hit the stage this July. From Th’ Dudes to DD Smash to a highly successful...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: Five and Famesick
Five by Ilona Bannister. This is a highly entertaining and cleverly constructed thriller based on the premise that on a suburban train station one morning there...
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Bananas Foster: Megan Singleton shares New Orleans recipe
Megan Singleton was recently in New Orleans, and she's opening up about the best food she tried there. Brennan's is a historic institution best known for their Bananas...
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The Sunday Panel: Should a reduction in public service roles also mean a reduction in politicians?
This week on the Sunday Panel, journalist Simon Wilson and Coast Day host Lorna Riley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! Nicola...
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Erin O'Hara: Are health star ratings on food really useful?
The star ratings Kiwis use to hunt out healthy food in the supermarket have been called into question, with experts wondering if they really help. Some say it can...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 24 May 2026
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 24 May 2026, Dave Dobbyn doesn't agree to many interviews, but today he joins Francesca...
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Mike van de Elzen: Fish cakes with curry lime mayonnaise
Fish cakes with curry lime mayonnaise Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 6 500 gm gurnard fillets 1 cup milk 4 medium agria potatoes, peeled...
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Explained: How can you improve your balance without standing up?
When we think about exercise that improves balance and agility, most of us picture standing workouts like yoga, squats, balance boards, maybe even tai chi. But new...
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2026 Fred Award finalists unveiled
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of The Fred Award, with guests encouraged to dress in 'Gumboot Glam'. The 2026 Comedy Festival is almost over, with the Last Laughs...
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'Concerning': Expert weighs in ahead of Enhanced Games starting up
The first Enhanced Games start tomorrow in Las Vegas, with performance drugs allowed in swimming, track, weightlifting and strongman events. Medical supervision...
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Ethan Griffiths: What can we expect ahead of Budget 2026?
Budget 2026 is set to be unveiled this week, and there's plenty of speculation about what it might bring. Ahead of Thursday's big reveal, new announcements about...
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'Bang for buck': Minister Chris Penk on the Govt's planned defence spending boost
The Government says drones are the way of the future for our military. As part of a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security ahead of the Budget, the Government...
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'Sets Auckland apart': Former footballer on the impact of Auckland FC claiming A-League title
The title-winning play may have come off the field for the Auckland FC football side. They've beaten Sydney FC 1-nil to win the A-League title, after staying at...
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Francesca Rudkin: Will changes to social welfare really fix the economy?
In 2023, the National Party’s main campaign messaging was around the economy, and how the Labour-led Government had mismanaged the economy and country, causing high...
