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THE SUNDAY SESSION WITH FRANCESCA RUDKIN
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The Story of a Heart: Dr Rachel Clarke talks about organ transplants in latest book
Dr Rachel Clarke is a palliative care doctor with the NHS in the UK, and she's utilised her experience to write several books about the medical industry. Her bestselling...
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Books: The Girl with the Suitcase and No, I Don’t Get Danger Money
The Girl with the Suitcase by Lesley Pearse. Mary and Elizabeth meet in London during WW2, and soon after find themselves in an air raid shelter where they’re hit...
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Travel safety: What can you pack in your checked bag?
Every day, thousands of items are confiscated from travellers everywhere, meaning it's important to remember what you can and can't pack before your next flight. Weapons...
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The Sunday Panel: Will charging tourists extra boost the economy?
This week on the Sunday Panel NZ Herald senior writer, Simon Wilson, and Resident Economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Erin O'Hara: What are the health benefits of sunshine?
Research indicates the weather outside plays a role on what's going on on the inside - which is why sunny weather comes with health benefits. Sunshine is linked...
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Mike van de Elzen: Lime Tart
Farm Lime Tart Cook time: 55 minutes Prep time: 20 minutes Serves: 2 tarts 1 x sweet shortcrust pastry 1 egg, lightly beaten Zest and juice of 7 limes 1...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 03 August 2025
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 3rd August 2025, screenwriter and actress Sophie Henderson reveals the lengths she went...
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Research reveals seeing an ill person could potentially mobilise immune system
Have you ever instinctively taken a step back when someone sneezes near you on the bus? It turns out that your body may be doing more than just helping you avoid...
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NZ International Film Festival: Which films should Kiwis check out this year?
The red carpet's being rolled out for New Zealand's International Film Festival. Thirty international titles direct from Cannes Film Festival in France will be showcased...
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Sophie Henderson draws on theatre experience for new film Workmates
Kiwi screenwriter Sophie Henderson's been behind many New Zealand-produced hits, and she's drawn on her personal experiences for her next film. Henderson's latest...
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NZ Beer Awards: Expert reveals how Kiwi beer measures up
The 2025 New Zealand Beer Awards recently took place, with the best in local beer being celebrated and appreciated by experts. 25 trophies were handed out - selected...
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Adam Pearse: How will Trump's new tariffs impact NZ?
The Prime Minister believes the United States' tariff hike of 15 percent was a blunt and late decision. The US announced the increase for New Zealand exporters,...
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Online Gambling Bill: 33 NZ sporting bodies unite to oppose law change
The Government's newly introduced Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill has been met with backlash from some on New Zealand's leading sporting bodies. The legislation...
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Conservation Minister says increased tourism fees will help fund biodiversity, infrastructure
The Government says it's charting a course towards more growth on conservation land. It's upped entry fees to $40 dollars for overseas visitors looking to visit...
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Francesca Rudkin: Something good has to come out of gambling
If you’re a footballer or have a young footballer in the family there’s a chance you received an email from New Zealand Football on Friday asking you to have your...
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Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin: The iconic Helena Bonham Carter
In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, we hear from the iconic Helena Bonham Carter on her new movie Four Letters of Love and how she reflects on...
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Dame Harriet Walter talks 'toughest role yet' in Brian and Maggie
Dame Harriet Walter's got plenty of memorable roles under her belt, from Succession, to Ted Lasso, to Killing Eve - and now she's taking on a part like no other. She...
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From prison to med school: Dr Timoti te Moke opens up about rough upbringing that led him to healthcare
Dr Timoti Te Moke became a doctor at age 56, but it wasn't an easy road to get into medical school. Before he started at Middlemore Hospital, he endured a childhood...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: Not Quite Dead Yet and Red Star Down
Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson. This has a hugely implausible premise. Jet Mason is attacked in her kitchen one evening, after which her doctors tell her she’ll...
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Megan Singleton: How to make the most of Koh Samui?
Megan Singleton's continued her travels, and she's recently taken in Thailand's Koh Samui. Koh Samui is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, about half-way down the...
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The Sunday Panel: Why are we training nurses and not employing them?
This week on The Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB host Roman Travers and journalist and editor, Jo McCarroll, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Erin O'Hara: What do 'lazy bowels' say about our overall health?
Bowel movements are one of the easier identifiers of overall health - so what does it mean when things aren't in working order? A person who has a 'lazy bowel' can...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 27 July 2025
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 27 July 2025, Dame Harriet Walter has taken on her toughest role yet, she tells Francesca...
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Mike van de Elzen: Home-churned butter
Home-churned butter: Prep time: 5 minutes Serves: 400g 1 ltr cream 1 tsp fine salt 1 tsp flaky salt Clean tea towel or Chux cloth Place the cream and fine...
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Are needle-free vaccines the way forward?
We’ve all heard that flossing daily is key to keeping your gums healthy. But what if your dental floss could one day do more than prevent cavities? What if it could...
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Happy Gilmore 2 swings onto Netflix alongside star-studded cast
Nearly 30 years after the original, Happy Gilmore's long-awaited sequel arrived on Netflix this week. Adam Sandler reprises his iconic role as he returns to the...
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Christchurch entrepreneur behind Binge Free Bestie lands cash boost, mentorship opportunity
Christchurch entrepreneur Nic Gaviria's business idea designed to address binge eating has landed a new major supporter - and a cash boost. Gaviria was selected...
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Azaria Howell: Why is Peters raising concerns about the number of migrants entering NZ?
Winston Peters is sounding the alarm over high levels of immigration, pointing to issues within Europe as a catalyst for further changes to our system. The New...
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'Shock to the system': Less than half of new nursing grads hired by Health NZ
Less than half of graduating nurses are getting hired by Health New Zealand. New data reveals only 323 out of 722 mid-year graduates gained entry level jobs in hospitals. The...
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'We need more stimulus': Kiwibank weighs in on economic divide between North and South
The South Island seems to be pulling ahead of the North as New Zealand crawls out of the recession. Kiwibank’s latest report reveals economic activity is picking...
