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Simon Squibb is not your average entrepreneur. After tragedy saw him leave home at the age 15, Simon went into survival mode - he started a gardening business with...
Alisa Xayalith, the former lead vocalist, guitarist, and keyboard player for The Naked and Famous has released her latest solo project. After the band went on hiatus,...
Sea Change by Jenny Pattrick. Jenny is a longstanding writer of great New Zealand fiction, perhaps best known for The Denniston Rose some years ago. Her new one...
Megan's still been taking in the sights and sounds of Mexico - and her latest stop is in Los Cabos. There's a wide variety of resorts - with plenty of dining options...
This week on the Sunday Panel, Coast and Trip Notes host Lorna Riley and Damien Venuto from One Plus One Communications joined in on a discussion about the following...
The health and wellness sphere has recently been shining a light on the importance of protein - but are we eating too much? Protein is important for health, fitness...
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 6th April 2025, The Naked and Famous singer Alisa Xayalith has released her debut solo album,...
Oma's apple tart Cook time: 45 minutes Prep time: 35 minutes Serves: 6 300g self raising flour, sifted 100g brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla paste Pinch of salt...
We've all felt the instant relief of scratching an itch, but what if that fleeting moment of bliss was actually doing more than just satisfying an itch? Scientists...
Eight years after the infamous, fraudulent Fyre Festival, organiser Billy McFarland has promised the event will return again. Following the end of his prison sentence,...
Padel is the latest up and coming sports craze taking over the world - and more Kiwis are getting into it. Between celebrities like David Beckham, Serena Williams,...
Ghosts of Christchurch’s past are currently on display in an exhibition of mini replica buildings. Made by artist Ghostcat, the replicas are scale models of the...
There's plenty of lingering questions about the future of the Treaty Principles Bill. More than 300,000 written submissions were made to Parliament's Justice Committee...
New Zealanders in Kiwisaver are urged to stay calm and stay the course as stock markets tumble. The global uncertainty comes off the back of US President Donald...
This week has been a brutal reminder of how politics and politicians like to work and be seen. How important it is to be the centre of attention, to be seen to be...
Australian actress Rebecca Gibney has made a solid name for herself in a variety of popular TV shows - and her latest project is due to air on Three this week. Gibney...
In 2007, Amanda Knox was arrested for the brutal murder of her flatmate while studying in Italy - and it was a case that captured international attention. Amanda...
See How They Fall by Rachel Paris. The uber-rich Turner family operate a luxury goods empire from Sydney, where their venal self interest knows no bounds. When their...
If Cancun is on your holiday radar, BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton's made a list of her top spots to check out. From the holiday hotspots to the sacred sites...
This week on The Sunday Panel, The Front Page host Chelsea Daniels and Director at 818 Chris Henry joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
In this day and age, everyone knows the value of eating healthy food - but it's still a complicated process in this day and age. Diets come with restrictions and...
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 30 March 2025, Amanda Knox joins Francesca to talk about being the girl accused of murder. Australian...
Making your own Passata 12 ripe tomatoes 2 sticks rosemary 10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed slightly 1/2 tsp flaky salt 1 fresh chili, stalk removed and cut...
Lower back pain is something most of us have experienced at some point. Whether it's from sitting too long, lifting something heavy, or just the wear and tear of...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has issued an apology after hundreds of its members criticised it for not supporting an Oscar winner who was recently...
After two years, Auckland Council has finally picked a winner in the race to be the future New Zealand national stadium. Although it doesn’t really feel like a...
Kiwi start-up Kitea Health has experienced a successful start to 2025. In the last three months, Kitea has secured a place in the FDA fast track programme and they’ve...
The Minister for Rail has confirmed a much-anticipated announcement on Interislander ferries is days away. The Government pulled out of contracts for two new ships...
Kiwi fashion designer Sera Lilly has taken to social media after discovering her designs - and original photos - on fast-fashion online giant Shein. In a video shared...
One expert has voiced concerns ahead of the Finance Minister's announcement to improve competition in the grocery sector. Nicola Willis is set to detail the next...