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THE SUNDAY SESSION WITH FRANCESCA RUDKIN
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Joan's picks: You are Here and Magic Pill
You are Here by David Nicholls – Marnie and Michael are brought together by a mutual friend. Marnie doesn’t get out much and feels as though life is passing her...
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Megan Singleton's highlights and recommendations from Nashville
BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton is off on a Nashville adventure overseas. She highlighted the live bands, the country bars, and the Opry as her personal highlights...
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The Sunday Panel: Is Winston Peters trying to distract Kiwis?
This week on the Sunday Panel, editor Jo McCarroll and NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Erin O'Hara: How can busy mothers prioritise self-care?
This Mother's Day, there's more concern about mothers taking on a significant workload - and all the negative health implications that come with that. Mothers in...
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Mike van de Elzen: Little apple pies with malted crumble and yogurt
Little apple pies with malted crumble and yogurt: COOK TIME: 27 MINUTES PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES SERVES: 6-8 6 Braeburn apples 1 tsp vanilla paste 3 tbsp honey 8 x...
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UK toddler born deaf has hearing restored thanks to gene therapy treatment
Amazing science news this week comes from the UK, where a 1 year old baby who was born deaf due to a genetic condition called auditory neuropathy was treated with...
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Planet of the Apes revived in new sequel instalment
Sci-fi blockbuster Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was released to theatres last week - a long-awaited sequel to the earlier trilogy series. Set a few generations...
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'It's incredible': Sol3 Mio's Moses Mackay ahead of NZ Opera return
Comedy and opera are set to come together in Moses Mackay's newest project. The Sol3 Mio member is set to take part in a Kiwi retelling of Le comte Ory, which is...
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Wellington set to be production hub for new Lord of the Rings movies
Wellington has been revealed as the production hub for the two newly announced Lord of the Rings films. The first one, The Hunt for Gollum, is in the early stages...
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Ethique founder launches new beverage-based venture
After making waves in the beauty industry, Ethique founder Brianne West has set her sights on beverages. Her newest venture, Incrediballs, offers consumers flavoured...
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Actress Diane Kruger opens up about 'complicated' role in Kiwi-directed film 'Joika'
Diane Kruger is returning to the screen in the new Kiwi-directed biopic Joika. The Troy and Inglourious Basterds star plays Joy Womack - one of the few Americans...
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Jason Walls: It's another bad week for the Greens
The Greens are feeling the impact of last week's outburst in the House by MP Julie Anne Genter. The newest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll shows the Party has dropped...
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Security guards demanding power and protections amid increased crime
There's growing calls for security guards to receive more protections and power - including the legal ability to detain offenders. This comes as security guards...
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Francesca Rudkin: How can we raise more competent kids?
This week I received a letter in the post. It was from my 17-year-old son who lives at home with us and is in his final year of school. The address was in the...
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Joan's Picks: Real Americans and The Coast Road
Real Americans by Rachel Khong. A big multi-generational story told in 3 parts. In the beginning, Lily is living a penurious life in NYC when she meets a mega wealthy...
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Megan Singleton: Disneyland highlights and travel tips
BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton shares her tips and tricks for getting around Disneyland - and unpacks the changes to their iconic rides and FastPass system. LISTEN...
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The Sunday Panel: Will the coalition Government last three years?
This week on the Sunday Panel, broadcaster and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton and partner at Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers, Liam Hehir, joined in on a discussion...
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Erin O'Hara: How can we deal with feeling overwhelmed?
We all have our moments where stress and anxiety are too much to bear - so how can we stop ourselves from feeling overwhelmed? Anxiety has been found to weaken your...
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Mike van de Elzen: Parsnips in a soup with curry oil
Parsnips in a soup with curry oil Cook time: 35 minutes Prep time: 20 minutes Serves: 6-12 1 kg parsnips, peeled and chopped 3 white onions, peeled and chopped...
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New study reveals why we prefer beer served cold
Why do we like our beer cold but our sake warm? This was the question posed by two scientists who were out drinking together. Their results have just been published...
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What's the deal with Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted'?
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld managed to dominate the headlines ahead of the release of his newest Netflix project. Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story was overshadowed by Seinfeld's...
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Risk vs reward: Solo sailor Lisa Blair details record-breaking Antarctica adventures
Australian sailor Lisa Blair has undertaken plenty of adventures - and gone on to break records and inspire a documentary. In 2022, Lisa became the fastest person...
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Sex scenes in movies have dropped by 40 percent, study shows
New reports suggest filmgoers are less interested in sex scenes than ever. Data shows there has been a 40 percent drop in sexual content in major Hollywood movies...
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Liz Stokes of The Beths reveals her experience of playing to Coachella crowds
Kiwi indie band The Beths have enjoyed plenty of success and international acclaim. Their 2022 hit Watching The Credits got a shout-out from Barack Obama as part...
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Marketing expert 'surprised' by Fashion Week 2024 cancellation
Not all agree with the cancellation of this year's New Zealand Fashion Week. Event organisers pulled the pin after financial pressures on the industry and made it...
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Jason Walls: It's a terrible time for the Green Party
A nightmare run for the Green Party as further accusations come out about Julie Anne Genter. The MP's now being accused of grabbing Wellington business owner Nicola...
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'We don't want to overwhelm our workforce': NZPF President voices concerns with education overhaul
There's pleas for the Government to hit the brakes on education overhauls, amid concerns changes are being implemented without sector consultation. It follows commitments...
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Francesca Rudkin: If you can't look after your dog, don't get one
So, there’s a dog-fight brewing in Auckland - literally - and it got me thinking. Now I know this is potentially a controversial question - especially coming from...
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Joan's picks: Return to Blood and The Everything War
Return to Blood by Michael Bennett: sequel to Better the Blood from a couple of years ago, featuring Hana Westerman who in the first book was a detective in Auckland,...
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Venice among the first to trial tourist entry fee
Tourists may think twice before visiting Venice, with a new entrance fee set to be put in place. The tax will be levied on tourists who come to the Italian city...
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