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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...
To mark the end of the year, Joan Mackenzie has outlined her favourite kids' books for 2024. Her top five consists of: Lisa Carrington Chases a Champion by Lisa...
China's visa-free travel extension is expected to boost New Zealand's interest in visiting the nation, according to experts. China launched a 15-day visa-free policy...
This week on the Sunday Panel, broadcaster and journalist Wilhemina Shrimpton and economist at Opes Partners Ed McKnight joined in on a discussion about the following...
Moana 2 broke box office records in the US over the weekend after its release last week. The sequel to the first Moana film hit cinemas on November 27 - November...
Decades ago, the gym used to be a predominantly male space with women mostly doing cardio exercise - but that's all changed. Fast forward to today, and women of...
Kiwi indie-pop star Rita Mae has been making waves in New Zealand since 2021 - but she's been gaining more international attention. In 2023, Rolling Stone tipped...
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 8 December, incumbent Climate Commissioner Rod Carr has issued one last warning about New...
Imagine wearing clothes that could make you blend seamlessly into your surroundings, just like a chameleon or an octopus. New research published in the journal Science...
Christmas in summer means more room for cooler dishes over roasts - and these recipes are a step up from the usual potato salad and coleslaw. Roasted carrots with...
The Green Party reached a significant milestone this weekend, off the back of a tough year for the party. It's been a year full of controversy following the arrest...
An unconventional app is bringing Kiwis together through a love of fish heads. Free Fish Heads allows fishers to connect with seafood lovers who are after often-discarded...
Famed QI trivia podcast No Such Thing As A Fish celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. In that timeframe, the podcast has recorded over 600 episodes and amassed...
There's hopes the next Climate Change Commissioner can continue to hold the Government to account on climate action. Incumbent Rod Carr is leaving the role today...
Last year, there were 116 new Christmas holiday movies released on TV and streaming streaming services in the US. I have watched very few of them, but enough to...
We Burn Daylight by Bret Anthony Johnston. This is a novel based on the infamous 1993 Waco siege between the FBI and a cult known as the Branch Davidians (named...