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THE SUNDAY SESSION WITH FRANCESCA RUDKIN
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Suzanne Lynch looks back on long-running career in new memoir
Kiwi pop icon Suzanne Lynch's had a long-running music career, and she's looking back on her legacy in a new memoir. Lynch got her start at 14 after a chance encounter...
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The Impossible Fortune: Richard Osman unveils latest crime thriller
TV personality and author Richard Osman recently took a brief writing hiatus, but he's returned with the latest instalment in the Thursday Murder Club book series. The...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: Gravity Let Me Go and Boleyn Traitor
Gravity Let Me Go by Trent Dalton. Noah Cork should be on top of the world. His new true crime book is a bestseller, but strange things happening around him are...
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Explained: Do scented alarm clocks really work?
The Holiday Inn Express recently unveiled a new morning alarm system that's designed to be more pleasant than a blaring clock. The Holiday Inn Express Breakfast...
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Francesca Rudkin: I was reminded just how much I take for granted
I had an interesting experience this week, one that reminded me that sometimes even the obvious needs to be pointed out. For a very brief moment I got a small...
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The Sunday Panel: Could the Government have done more with bowel cancer screenings?
This week on the Sunday Panel, Chelsea Daniels from the Front Page podcast and TV producer, journalist and commentator, Irene Gardiner, joined in on a discussion...
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Mike van de Elzen: Beef and black bean empanadas
Beef and black bean empanadas Cook time: 15 minutes Prep time: 30 minutes Serves: 6-8 300gm beef mince 2 whites onions, peeled and diced 1 can cooked black...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 05 October 2025
Listen to the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 5 October. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every...
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Erin O'Hara: Why is walking after eating beneficial?
The start of daylight savings means longer days - and the extra light can help motivate people to get outside and get some exercise. Walking after meals offers numerous...
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Revealed: What one unlucky Covid patient taught researchers about viruses
Most of us have had to take a few days off work or school because of the flu or Covid-19. But imagine being sick with Covid, not for a week or two, but for 750 days! That’s...
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The Life of a Showgirl: Does Taylor Swift's new album live up to the hype?
Taylor Swift's much-anticipated 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, dropped on Friday after weeks of hype and speculation. For this album, the 35-year-old...
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'Not substantial': Expert raises concerns over bowel cancer screening age changes
Experts say better staffing numbers will be key to improving bowel-cancer screening. The screening age is set to lower to 58 for Northland, Auckland and the South...
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Ethan Griffiths: What's going on with Te Pāti Māori?
The past few weeks have been chaotic for Te Pāti Māori following Takuta Ferris’ social media posts and the decision to remove Mariameno Kapa-Kingi as party whip. These...
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All Blacks v Wallabies: Kiwis beat Aussies in Perth, narrowly miss Rugby Championship win
The All Blacks have picked up a bonus-point 28-14 win over the Wallabies in Perth, but it hasn't been enough to win the Rugby Championship. South Africa's landed...
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AI regulation: Is New Zealand falling behind?
There's growing calls for New Zealand to regulate AI, amid concerns that the nation is falling behind on this matter. It's been revealed that Meta has been data...
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Astrid Jorgensen talks Pub Choir, latest memoir and life after America’s Got Talent
Astrid Jorgensen used her love of communal singing to build Pub Choir - a concept she took all the way to America's Got Talent. The idea involves turning a theatre...
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Circle of Days: Author Ken Follett talks new book
Ken Follett's made a name for himself as an author of historical epic novels - and he's got a new one out. After starting his career as a thriller writer in the...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: Culpability and Mother Mary Comes to Me
Culpability by Bruce Holsinger. When a self driving car crashes, a family’s lives are thrown into chaos. In the aftermath, questions are raised about responsibility...
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Megan Singleton: Tips for pre-booking flights and accommodation
It's common for people to want to build a trip around a big event, but waiting for the flights and hotels to line up can be tricky. Booking things at the last minute...
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The Sunday Panel: Did Winston Peters make the right call?
This week on the Sunday Panel, resident economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, and Newstalk ZB host Roman Travers joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Erin O'Hara: How do menopause and hormone changes impact inflammation?
Inflammation can be caused by a number of factors, but new research has found there's a link between the condition and hormone changes in women. Loss of oestrogen...
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Mike van de Elzen: Throw-out roasted vegetable salad
Throw-out roasted vegetable salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes 6 parsnips, carrots, courgette or buttercup & cut into long wedges 2 tbsp cooking...
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Ig Nobel awards: Dr Michelle Dickinson unveils her top nominees
The 2025 Ig Nobel awards have been revealed, with drunk bats, pizza-eating lizards and painted-up zebra cows among this year's nominees. Dr Michelle Dickinson's...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 28 September 2025
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 28 September 2025, Ken Follett is the master of the historical epic, this week he tells...
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Bird of the Year: Voting set to close today
The highly-anticipated Bird of the Year vote is set to close tonight - with the champion bird due to be announced tomorrow. The annual contest has grown into a cultural...
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Fat Bear Week: Votes rolling in for 2025 event
Fat Bear Week 2025 is under way - and people can now cast their votes for their favourite chunky bear ahead of the winter season. Fat Bear Week is an annual competition...
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Adam Pearse: Can the Government recover from Mood of the Boardroom survey results?
Questions have been raised as to how the Government can bounce back after the recent Mood of the Boardroom survey result. The annual survey of New Zealand business...
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'Still some challenges': Expert highlights concerns following All Blacks victory
The All Blacks have set their eyes on consistency after snaring the Bledisloe Cup for another year. The 33-24 win over the Wallabies keeps the trophy at NZR headquarters...
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'New Zealand is an outlier': Expert weighs in on implications of Govt not recognising Palestine
An international relations expert is deeming New Zealand's decision on Palestinian statehood as 'surprising'. Winston Peters confirmed at the UN General Assembly...
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The Tesla Files: Investigative journalist pens expose on the company's inner workings
Back in 2022, investigative reporter Sönke Iwersen received 100 gigabytes of confidential leaked data from a whistle-blower inside Tesla. The files detailed dangerous...
