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The Sunday Session

THE SUNDAY SESSION
9am-Noon

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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...
Sunday Panel: Will Jacinda Ardern actually do anything about house prices?

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she wants to ensure first home buyers can get into the market after it was revealed this morning that house prices have increased...
Andy Griffiths returns with new entry in Treehouse series

Children’s author Andy Griffiths is one of the men behind the beloved, extremely popular Treehouse Series. Alongside illustrator Terry Denton, the pair have written...
Log on in paradise: The exotic destinations inviting remote workers

Working from home has become the new normal for many of us due to the Covid-19 pandemic. While some have struggled to adapt to this new working mode, others have...
Joan Mackenzie: Addressed to Greta and Parting Words

Addressed to Greta by Fiona Sussman Greta lives a timid life in Auckland – not many friends, the same job for 22 years and her mother’s mantra always in her head...
How genetic testing could help you reach optimal health

We may not often think about our genes, but they can have a big impact on our health. Healt and wellbeing expert Erin O'Hara says people can think of them just...
Mike van de Elzen: Lamb rump curry with homemde naan

Lamb rump curry w homemde naan ½ cup curry paste ½ cup natural unsweetened yoghurt juice of ½ lemon 4 large lamb rumps, fat trimmed Curry paste 1 onion, roughly...
Research suggests telling your kids white lies can harm them growing up

New research finds that telling white lies to your children like 'eating carrots helps you see in the dark', 'Father Christmas won’t come if you’re naughty', or...
New Zealand to sign RCEP trade deal today

New Zealand is set to join a new trade deal today that will open a free trade zone with 14 other countries. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern last wrapped up speaking...
Kylie Minogue and Six60 set chart records

Kylie Minogue will be feeling lucky, lucky, lucky this week, after setting a stunning new record on the UK Charts. Minogue has become the first solo female artist...
Noomi Rapace takes on challenging new role in The Secrets We Keep

Swedish actress Noomi Rapace rose to worldwide fame playing Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy. Since then she has been in many Hollywood...
Pressure mounts on Ian Foster after second loss in a row

Argentina have pulled off one of the great test rugby upsets, stunning the All Blacks 25-15 for the first time - and leaving rugby fans questioning the new era under...
Support for making Covid Tracer app scanning mandatory

A digital technology expert is backing the Government's moves to make the use of the Covid Tracer app mandatory in certain circumstances. Ministry of Health data...