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In the first episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, Canadian music superstar Rick Astley talks his life, the dangers of fame and the memoir he released this...
To mark the end of the year, Joan MacKenzie has outlined her favourite fiction books for 2024. Her top five consists of: The Peacock and the Sparrow by I.S.Berry Moscow...
Today (December 22) is the busiest travel day of the year. Bloggeratlarge.com writer Megan Singleton flew through three airports to get home for Christmas – Auckland...
This week on the Sunday Panel, Coast Day host and host of the upcoming Trip Notes travel podcast Lorna Riley and Senior PR consultant at One Plus One Communications...
Reggae-inspired kiwi band Corrella have had a big year. They were launched into the spotlight with the success of hit single ‘Blue Eyed Maori’, which holds the...
Christmas is a time for enjoying yourself but how can we keep the balance to stay healthy?Erin O'Hara joins Francesca Rudkin to discuss how keeping a little balance...
Mike van de Elzen shares tips to make desserts go better, and be easier to serve on the big day (Christmas!), plus shares his favourite sweet in the world - cheesecake. Choose...
Recent research has uncovered a fascinating phenomenon: when low on water, some plants emit high-pitched clicking noises, inaudible to human ears but detectable...
Rounding off the year’s entertainment offerings, editor of flicks.co.nz Steve Newall tells Francesca Rudkin 2024 did not have the usual offering of culturally impactful...
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 22nd December 2024 Lord Grantham himself, Hugh Bonneville tells Francesca about his return...
The recent Paddington Bear film series has been a delight to audiences, prompting a renewed interest in the famous bear – and even seeing the late Queen get in on...
New Zealand’s premiere tennis tournament is just one week away. The ASB Classic begins on December 30 with the winners of seven Grand Slams, a World No.1 for five...
A kiwi man is on a worldwide letter delivery mission. Jonny Beardmore collected 50 letters from an ancient postbox in the Galapagos Islands earlier this year – letters...
NZME’s big guns, NZ Herald Political Editor Claire Trevett and Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls join Francesca Rudkin to discuss the political year. Summing...
2024 has been a fascinating year for democracy with more than 60 countries holding elections. It's been the biggest election year in global history, with around...
To mark the end of the year, Joan Mackenzie has outlined her favourite non-fiction books for 2024. Her top five consists of: More Salad by the Two Raw Sisters The...
While most of the country is winding down for the summer holidays, airports and airlines across New Zealand are gearing up for the busiest weeks of the year. Air...
This week on the Sunday Panel, Director at 818 Chris Henry and partner and Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers Liam Hehir joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
The year is winding down - leaving many of us to wonder why we feel more exhausted than ever. The holiday season brings more stress, but one expert suggests there's...
For 1 in 6 children with mental health challenges, being too scared to fall asleep knowing that terrifying nightmares await is a daily reality. Research published...
Christmas brined chicken or turkey Cook time: 35 minutes Prep time: 24 hours Serves: 6-8 people 1 sized 18 chicken or small turkey 2 bay leaves 2 lemon, crushed...
The weather's warmed up and summer is well and truly here - meaning it's the perfect time for a hiking adventure. Tramping influencer and hiking guru Hannah-Rose...
The early 2000s hit sitcom Malcolm in the Middle is getting a four-episode revival on Disney+, 25 years after the show first aired. Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston...
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 15th December 2024, Robbie Williams talks about the anxiety of releasing his story in biopic...
The Government is set to update the nation about the state of the books next week - with experts concerned about what this means for New Zealand's future. The update...
Famed UK singer-songwriter Robbie Williams stars in a grand retelling of his life and career - while taking on a new simian alter ego. Better Man depicts the star's...
An Auckland MP is concerned about the amount of time police are spending monitoring events - rather than being on the beat in communities. Maungakiekie MP Greg Fleming...
A UK-based startup is working on carrying out a bold plan to fix the decline of sea ice in the Arctic. Real Ice's ultimate plan is to re-freeze the Arctic by thickening...
As we close in on the summer break, many of us are rushing to tidy up loose ends - and for the Government this week, it resulted in a swag of media releases. On...
Get the very best from Newstalk ZB's Francesca Rudkin as she brings you the top interviews from her chats from The Sunday Session. Hear from the big names globally...