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THE SUNDAY SESSION WITH FRANCESCA RUDKIN
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Modern mysteries solved: Explainer editor answers big questions in new book
Everyone loves a good explainer - and one author has taken it upon herself to investigate some of life's greatest mysteries in a new book. In Why Do People Queue...
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'It's crazy': Luciane Buchanan talks international success and the new 'Night Agent' season
Kiwi actress Luciana Buchanan began her acting career as a teenager in Auckland - before going on to star in one of Netflix's top streaming shows. She turned heads...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: Home Seeking and Presumed Guilty
Home Seeking by Karissa Chen. This is one of those big, epic sweeping stories which starts in one place and finishes up a long way away. Suchi and Haiwen are good...
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Megan Singleton's top castle hotel picks for a historical experience
For a historical escape, BloggerAtLarge.com's Megan Singleton has unveiled her top castle hotels dotted around Ireland. The Clontarf Castle Hotel, Luttrellstown...
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The Sunday Panel: Does Chris Luxon have a point about our 'culture of saying no'?
This week on the Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB host Roman Travers and editor and journalist Jo McCarroll joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Research reveals benefits - and downsides - of skipping meals
While reducing calorie intake is viewed as an easy way to lose weight, skipping meals altogether comes with its own share of downsides. Over the last few years,...
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Mike van de Elzen: Snapper with panzanella salad
Crispy snapper with panzanella salad Cook time: 5 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 4-6 fillets of skin on snapper Sunflower oil Flaky sea salt Panzanella 1/2...
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Study reveals physics behind successful hula-hooping
Hula-hooping is a popular and seemingly simple activity that many children can do. However, the physics behind what makes a good hula-hooper has only just been studied...
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Oscars 2025: Who scored a nomination?
Awards season is officially underway - and all eyes will be on the Oscars race in the coming weeks. The 2025 Oscars ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien and held at...
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NZ International Fraud Film Festival: What can Kiwis expect from the event?
For fans of true crime, one new Wellington-based film festival promises to offer a new experience. The New Zealand International Fraud Film Festival is set to run...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 26 January 2025
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 26th January 2025, Kiwi actress Luciana Buchanan talks about her international success off...
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Thomas Coughlan: Labour's keeping their cards close to their chest
Opposition leader Chris Hipkins appears to be looking to move the party forward after their loss in the last election. Labour MPs met at their annual caucus retreat...
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Fascination and fear: What do people think of Trump's return to the White House?
Over in the US, President Donald Trump has completed his first week in office and he hasn't wasted any time reversing the policies from his predecessor. After returning...
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Science sector changes prompt questions from university experts
The Government's proposed changes to the science sector have raised a few eyebrows among the nation's scientific community. The Government aims to merge seven Crown...
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Mea Motu v Ellie Scotney: Kiwi beaten by unanimous decision in world title unification fight
Mea Motu’s reign as the IBO super-bantamweight world champion has ended, with England’s Ellie Scotney leaving their bout in Nottingham as the unified world champion. Scotney...
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Francesca Rudkin: Can the Government get tourism numbers back up?
As you probably picked up from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s State of the Nation speech on Thursday, 2025 is apparently all about financial growth and saying...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: The Note and The Wedding Party
The Note by Alafair Burke. Three friends with complicated histories and very different personalities decide to have a getaway catch up in the Hamptons and are looking...
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Megan Singleton's top places to visit in 2025
A new year brings new opportunities to travel and experience the world - and one expert's curated a list of locations to check out in 2025. Thailand's Koh Samui,...
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The Sunday Panel: How will Joe Biden be remembered?
This week on the Sunday Panel, commentator, journalist and producer Irene Gardiner and partner at Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers, Liam Hehir, joined in on a discussion...
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Erin O'Hara: How can we set health-boosting habits for 2025?
The beginning of a new year is an optimal time for rethinking old habits and establishing new ones - so how can we get ahead in 2025? Making big new changes can...
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New research reveals how common beauty treatments put eyelashes at risk
Ever been caught in the rain and wondered how your vision stays relatively clear? You can thank your eyelashes for that! Recent research published in Science Advances...
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Severance returns after much-acclaimed first season
Nearly three years after its initial release, Apple TV+ hit series Severance is back for a second season. Starring Parks and Recreation's Adam Scott and Medium's...
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Mike van de Elzen: Spiced plum crostata
Spiced plum crostata Cook time: 35 minutes Prep time: 25 minutes Serves: 6 1 1/2 cups flour 3 tablespoons caster sugar Pinch of salt 150gm unsalted butter, cut...
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Author Bradley Hook offers up life-enhancing tips in new book
A new year is a prime opportunity for self-discovery - and one Australian author has written a book designed to get that process started. Start with Values: How...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 19 January 2025
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 19th January 2025, author and master of suspense David Baldacci reveals he's had death threats...
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Acclaimed thriller writer David Baldacci talks politics, technology and book bans
American novelist David Baldacci is well-regarded as a prolific writer, having sold over 150 million books worldwide and inspired film and TV adaptations afterwards. He's...
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Black Foils hoping for strong comeback in today's SailGP event
The Black Foils are determined to overcome teething issues heading into the final day of the New Zealand SailGP event in Auckland. The Kiwi team is fourth overall...
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Jason Walls: What inspired Chris Luxon's upcoming Cabinet reshuffle?
Health Minister Shane Reti is expected to be demoted in today's surprise Cabinet reshuffle. Prime Minister Chris Luxon is set to reveal some new changes to personnel...
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'Crisis': Industry expert addresses rise in overheating terraced houses
An industry expert says lack of windows and poor ventilation in newly built homes is putting Kiwis at risk. Concerns have been raised as more terraced houses in...
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Francesca Rudkin: Turns out the Aussies are dealing with the same challenges as us
Over summer, the news cycle slows as much as the days do - and there’s more time to mix and mingle on news sites. A few weeks back, the discussion about New Zealanders...
