In 1944, Phyllis 'Pippa' Latour parachuted into Nazi occupied Normandy as an undercover agent. 

Had she been discovered, she would have been shot instantly - however Pippa made it out. In fact, she was one of the last female special operations agents to get out of France Alive. 

After the war, Pippa ended up here in New Zealand, but never told a soul, not even her husband or children, about her mission during the war. 

Before she died last year, she told her fill story to Jude Dobson.



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In 1944, Phyllis 'Pippa' Latour parachuted into Nazi occupied Normandy as an undercover agent. 
Had she been discovered, she would have been shot instantly - however Pippa made it out. In fact, she was one of the last female special operations agents to get out of France Alive. 
After the war, Pippa ended up here in New Zealand, but never told a soul, not even her husband or children, about her mission during the war. 
Before she died last year, she told her fill story to Jude Dobson.
 
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Jude Dobson: The Last Secret Agent

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. In a near future London the Government’s experimenting with time travel, bringing five people from various points in history into the 21st century where they’re confronted by the internet, dating apps and Spotify. Implausible though this sounds, it’s fun, highly entertaining and works brilliantly - and I never, ever read time travel but have happily made an exception. It’s wonderful and highly, highly recommended.

Nothing Significant to Report by Dario Nustrini. Dario was just a year out of school when he decided to join the NZ Army, with absolutely no idea what to expect. This is hilarious and highly entertaining - he tells about the back breaking exercises designed to grind down the new recruits, to roleplaying in an SAS manhunt – in a series of self deprecating stories about misfits, mayhem and camaraderie.

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The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. In a near future London the Government’s experimenting with time travel, bringing five people from various points in history into the 21st century where they’re confronted by the internet, dating apps and Spotify. Implausible though this sounds, it’s fun, highly entertaining and works brilliantly - and I never, ever read time travel but have happily made an exception. It’s wonderful and highly, highly recommended.
Nothing Significant to Report by Dario Nustrini. Dario was just a year out of school when he decided to join the NZ Army, with absolutely no idea what to expect. This is hilarious and highly entertaining - he tells about the back breaking exercises designed to grind down the new recruits, to roleplaying in an SAS manhunt – in a series of self deprecating stories about misfits, mayhem and camaraderie.
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Joan's picks: The Ministry of Time and Nothing Significant to Report

This week on the Sunday Panel, PR Agency 818 Managing Director Chris Henry and ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills discussed the following issues of the week- and more!

There's a record number of Kiwis heading offshore to Australia - and they're not coming back. How can we keep skilled workers in the country? How can we make New Zealand more rewarding for people.

The cost of living is continuing to bite, with Whittaker's confirming they plan to increase their chocolate prices in the coming days. Are more of us cutting back on our favourite things? What have we given up?

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This week on the Sunday Panel, PR Agency 818 Managing Director Chris Henry and ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills discussed the following issues of the week- and more!
There's a record number of Kiwis heading offshore to Australia - and they're not coming back. How can we keep skilled workers in the country? How can we make New Zealand more rewarding for people.
The cost of living is continuing to bite, with Whittaker's confirming they plan to increase their chocolate prices in the coming days. Are more of us cutting back on our favourite things? What have we given up?
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The Sunday Panel: How can we keep skilled Kiwis in the country?

Shift work - work that starts before 8am or finishes after 6pm - has been found to take a toll on sleep habits and overall wellbeing.

Shift workers, including truck drivers, cleaners, police officers, healthcare workers and security staff, are more at risk of developing fatigue-based conditions and eating poorly.

Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says shift workers will need to plan ahead and take medication to keep themselves healthy.

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Shift work - work that starts before 8am or finishes after 6pm - has been found to take a toll on sleep habits and overall wellbeing.
Shift workers, including truck drivers, cleaners, police officers, healthcare workers and security staff, are more at risk of developing fatigue-based conditions and eating poorly.
Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says shift workers will need to plan ahead and take medication to keep themselves healthy.
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Jude Dobson: The Last Secret Agent

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