Emotional Lynda Topp recounts final year as caregiver for twin sister
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 14 June 2026
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 14 June 2026, Succession star Brian Cox is proving you are never too old to try something...
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Head Girl: Harry McNaughton talks newest TV project
Harry McNaughton first appeared on Kiwi TV screens as an 18-year-old, playing receptionist Gerald Tippet on Shorty St. Since then, he's built up a presence on the...
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'I never intended to direct a film': Succession star on the creative process behind Glenrothan
Actor Brian Cox has taken on a significant array of films, but the 79-year-old Succession star is making his directorial debut. Glenrothan has been described as...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: Land and On Mystic Lake
Land by Maggie O’Farrell. This is set in Ireland a few years after the potato famine, known as the Great Hunger, and follows the story of Tomás and his young son...
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Grandma tourism: What's behind this new travel trend?
The 'Grandma experience' is gaining popularity among travellers of all ages -but what is it, exactly? The trend refers to actively seeking out traditional analogue...
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The Sunday Panel: Is it time to cut the perks for MPs?
This week on the Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB host Roman Travers and Managing Director at 818, Chris Henry, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
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Erin O'Hara: What can we do about the health toll of shift work?
Working a nonstandard schedule - such as night shifts, split shifts or rotating shifts - can have a harmful impact on your life. It impacts how and when you eat,...
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Mike van de Elzen: Curry in a hurry
Curry in a hurry Cook time: 25 minutes Prep minutes: 20 minutes Serves: 6-8 1 size 14 chicken 2 tbsp cooking oil 1 onion, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic,...
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AI designs 'world-first' vaccine, and it's set to be trialled on humans
Artificial intelligence is already helping scientists discover new drugs, predict protein structures, and accelerate medical research. Now it has reached another...
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Olivia Rodrigo's new album breaks streaming records
Olivia Rodrigo dropped her third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love , last week, and it's off to a notable start. Spotify recently revealed the project...
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'A lot has to go right': Expert raises questions over whether SpaceX IPO will live up to promise
Questions over whether SpaceX will live up to its colossal share price. Shares soared above $160 US dollars as the rocket, satellite and data centre company hit...
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Super Rugby final: Hurricanes and Chiefs to face off in Wellington
The Super Rugby season is wrapping up for another year, with a winner set to be crowned after next weekend's grand final. The Hurricanes will face off against the...
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'Very difficult': Expert unpacks Opportunity Party's electorate mission
A seasoned politician says the Opportunity Party has a large uphill battle ahead. Leader Qiulae Wong is gunning for the Mount Albert seat - currently held by Labour's...
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'Really increases our chances': Opportunity Party launches bid for Mt Albert seat
Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong thinks she can take out the Labour stronghold Mount Albert seat. Wong's launching a campaign dedicated to her race for the...
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Francesca Rudkin: What's next for SpaceX and investors?
Last week, an Ashburton family won 28.6 million in the Powerball draw. Just imagine how overwhelming that must be. We all dream about it, but the reality of managing...
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'Can't believe it': Engelbert Humperdinck talks career milestones and upcoming tour
Engelbert Humperdinck's been dubbed the 'king of romance' - with a long-running musical career to show for it. Rising to fame alongside The Beatles and The Rolling...
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Celebrity Escape: Comedian Rove McManus returns to NZ screens with new show
Over a decade after Rove Live went off the air, comedian Rove McManus is making his big return to TV. His new show, Celebrity Escape, will be available on Three...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: Whistler and Stakes
Whistler by Ann Patchett. Daphne Fuller has had three stepfathers, the second of whom vanished from her life when she was nine years old after an accident for which...
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What can you do if your luggage gets damaged?
Sometimes life can happen and your bag suffers wear and tear - but sometimes the airlines can be blamed for property damage too. If you've noticed an airline has...
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The Sunday Panel: What do we make of the Government's healthcare announcements?
This week on the Sunday Panel, partner at Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers Liam Hehir and editor and journalist Jo McCarroll joined in on a discussion about the following...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 07 June 2026
Listen to the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 7 June. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday...
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Erin O'Hara: Why do we need to keep investing in population health?
Budget 2026 offered up more money for healthcare, specifically hospitals and frontline services. However, experts believe more money could be directed towards primary...
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Mike van de Elzen: Pear crumble with pouring cream and burnt blackberry marshmallow
Pear crumble with pouring cream and burnt blackberry marshmallow Crumble mix 200 gm unsalted butter 150 gm raw sugar 200 gm plain flour 50 gm wholemeal flour 50...
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Explained: Could pigeons have a quantum compass in their livers?
Humans have used homing pigeons to carry messages across vast distances since ancient times. They delivered military intelligence during wars, business communications...
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NZ International Film Festival 2026: What can Kiwi fans expect?
The 2026 New Zealand International Film Festival will kick off later this winter, and the organisers have revealed what titles fans can expect to see. The first...
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Crimson announces new scheme to inspire future entrepreneurs
Crimson founder Jamie Beaton is on a mission to find and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. In a joint venture with Icehouse, five high school students...
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McDonald's New Zealand marks 50-year anniversary
This Sunday marks a historic milestone for McDonald's New Zealand, with the franchise turning 50. What began as a single restaurant in Porirua in 1976 has grown...
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Barry Soper: What came out of Luxon's trip across the Tasman?
There's a view it's been an overall successful trip for the Prime Minister across the Tasman. Christopher Luxon returned from Queensland after meeting with his counterpart...
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Francesca Rudkin: Do sentencing laws need to be updated?
Sentencing laws are back in the headlines - and will likely play a part in this year’s election campaigning. This week, a news article about the sentencing and...
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'Takes pressure off': Health Minister outlines planned changes for the Medicines Act
Paramedics may have to undertake further training, so they can prescribe medicines. Planned changes to the Medicines Act are set to allow paramedics to be prescribers,...
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Christopher Luxon opens Christchurch's new $40m air freight facility
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