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Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell. She’s a terrific writer of domestic thrillers, and this is about Nina who’s mourning the death of her husband, Paddy, after he fell...
Let’s talk Santa Monica. I’ve added lots of new content to this post with my favourite spots to dine with a view. Or just have a drink! I had 24 hours there but...
Senior PR consultant at One Plus One Communications, Damien Venuto and host of the Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins join Franscesa on the Sunday Panel to discuss: Having...
Former British army troop leader Owain Mulligan describes his time in the army as a hobby that got out of control. A teacher by trade, Owain joined the Territorial...
Erin is a naturopath. She holds a bachelor of science (physiology) and a bachelor of natural medicine. Boosting your immunity to ward off colds and flus: As temperatures...
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 13 July 2025, journalist and true crime author Steve Braunias joins Francesca to discuss...
Season 5 of Eat Well for Less hosted by Mike and Ganesh Raj, starts tomorrow on TVNZ and TVNZ+, and is this season the most timely of them all? Mike’s website –...
It seems almost impossible for people to be bored these days. Everywhere you look, people are staring at their smartphone screens whenever they find themselves...
Lorde tour announcement - she and Lewis Capaldi have both skipped Wellington on their tours, and with Homegrown leaving the capital, that's probably worth talking...
It was a trial that gripped the nation. The death of Pauline Hanna in her Remuera home. The arrest of her husband, eye surgeon, Philip Polkinghorne. And his trial...
A preliminary report into last month's Air India crash has raised more questions around the cause of the crash. The London-bound plane crashed within a minute of...
SEYMOUR VS UN – David Seymour is in a War of words with the UN – talk me through this Thomas. Who has overstepped the line in this case? LISTEN ABOVE
On Friday afternoon, when I heard that Ray Chung, Mayoral candidate for Wellington, was going to appear with Ryan Bridge on Newstalk ZB’s Drive to discuss the gossipy...
Nelson–Tasman is facing millions of dollars of damage following Friday's severe weather. Last week Federated Farmers was calling for help for the farming community...
This morning a group of organisations have published an open letter to the Prime Minster in the Herald on Sunday. The letter calls for the Government to make comprehensive...
Antonia Prebble has basically grown up on our TV screens, and she's looking back on a major milestone this week. This Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the...
It's safe to say that Kiwi comedian Guy Montgomery's been having a successful time across the Tasman. He found fame in New Zealand through hit shows like Have You...
Isola by Allegra Goodman. In the 16th century, Marguerite is born into great wealth but after being orphaned at the age of three a guardian, Roberval, is appointed,...
Megan Singleton's continued her journey into Santa Monica, California - and she's been taking in the sights, sounds and rooftop bars. She's been working her way...
This week on the Sunday Panel, Coast Day host Lorna Riley and managing director at 818, Chris Henry, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 6 July 2025, comedian Guy Montgomery and his spelling bee are making waves in Australia,...
Ice baths and cold plunges have grown wildly popular in recent years, thanks to podcasters, social media influencers, professional athletes and others touting their...
You’ve probably heard the old saying: “Don’t eat cheese before bed, or you’ll have nightmares.” But is there actually any truth to it? A new study published in...
After 57 years of making music - Black Sabbath have performed their final-ever show in the UK. Fans from all over the world packed out Villa Park in Birmingham,...
There's criticism of Treaty requirements for school boards. Education Minister Erica Stanford says a section in the Education and Training Amendment Bill requiring...
Three disallowed tries courtesy of the TMO has made for a scrappy opening match for the All Blacks to begin 2025. They’ve escaped with a 31-27 win over the French...
Discussions are taking place over the future of the Census, and one expert is warning there's a factor the Government hasn't considered. Last month, Minister Shane...
As the All Blacks took to the field at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin last night to stagger over the line against the French, I thought about the calls I had on...
After making an impression on millions around the world - and making an appearance in Wellington in 2024, 'The Art of Banksy' exhibit is set to hit Auckland. Banksy...
The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb. He’s beloved by loads of readers, especially for his brilliant book I Know this Much is True. This new one is, to a large degree,...