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THE SUNDAY SESSION WITH FRANCESCA RUDKIN
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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...
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Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin: The outspoken Chelsea Handler
On the final episode of the summer edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, we hear from author, podcaster and former late night talk show host Chelsea Handler...
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Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin: The wonderful Miriam Margoyles
In this episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, British comedian and author Richard Osman talks starting a new novel series and his take on the comedy scene. Boxer...
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Best of 2024: Chelsea Handler on the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
‘I wanted adulthood’: Comedian Chelsea Handler opens up on life-shaping experiences ahead of NZ tour US comedian Chelsea Handler is set to bring her controversially-named...
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Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin: Bestselling authors join the podcast
In the sixth episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, one of Ireland's bestselling authors Marian Keyes talks Francesca through her 16th novel and why people...
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Best of 2024: Eric Bana on the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
Actor Eric Bana returns for mystery-thriller sequel to 'The Dry' Eric Bana is known for his comedy. The Australian actor began his career with the sketch comedy...
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Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin: Hugh Bonneville talks the wonderful Paddington Bear
In this episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, British acting royalty Hugh Bonneville talks the latest Paddington film and his memories of Dame Maggie Smith. Then...
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Best of 2024: Rick Astley on the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
'I struggled with it': Rick Astley opens up about the pitfalls of stardom 80’s hit-maker Rick Astley has opened up about the less glamourous parts that come with...
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Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin: Eljiah Wood returns to Kiwi screens
In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, comedy and children's author legend David Walliams joins the podcast to talk his career. World squash champion,...
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Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin: Eric Idle talks comedy and what keeps him going
In the latest episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, Eric Idle talks his decades long career and what keeps him going in the comedy world. We get in an insight...
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Best of 2024: Elijah Wood on the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
Elijah Wood, the star of Lord of the Rings, has returned to New Zealand shores as part of his latest project. Wood stars in Bookworm, an adventure-comedy that follows...
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Episode 2: Robbie Williams talks his career and new biopic
In this episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, global megastar Robbie Williams talks his storied music career, his controversies, and why he chose now to...
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Best of 2024: Lydia Ko on the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
'Mixed emotions': Lydia Ko claims gold at the Paris Olympics, qualifies for LPGA Hall of Fame Lydia Ko has won gold in the women's golf competition at Le Golf National,...
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Best of 2024: Transport planner details the feasibility of new Cook Strait links
One transport planner is looking into the feasibility of a fixed link between New Zealand's two islands. KiwiRail are officially cancelling an overseas contract...
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Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin: The one and only Rick Astley
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...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: The best in fiction for 2024
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...
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Travelling on the busiest day of the year
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...
