New Orleans was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago, and the damage didn't stop there. 

The levies around the city broke in the days after the Hurricane, flooding parts of the city and destroying countless buildings. 

BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton has visited the city many times since, and says it's succesful recovery to a vibrant, musical city has been outstanding.

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New Orleans was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago, and the damage didn't stop there.&nbsp;
The levies around the city broke in the days after the Hurricane, flooding parts of the city and destroying countless buildings.&nbsp;
BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton has visited the city many times since, and says it's succesful recovery to a vibrant, musical city has been outstanding.
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on New Orleans' revival after Hurricane Katrina

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Pike River: Actress Melanie Lynskey reveals why the story needed to be told

New Zealanders will get an insight into the Pike River tragedy that continues to be felt by relatives - and on the West Coast.

A film based on the 2010 explosion that took the lives of 29 men is being released in New Zealand this week.

Starring Kiwi actresses Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm, it tells the true story of Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse's fight for justice.

Lynskey says it was important for the men to be remembered as individuals.

"Anyone who's had a loved one be a victim of something that becomes a national tragedy - I do think that the person that you loved, that was the most important person in your entire world, becomes kinda faceless."

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<h2>Pike River: Actress Melanie Lynskey reveals why the story needed to be told</h2>
New Zealanders will get an insight into the Pike River tragedy that continues to be felt by relatives - and on the West Coast.
A film based on the 2010 explosion that took the lives of 29 men is being released in New Zealand this week.
Starring Kiwi actresses Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm, it tells the true story of Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse's fight for justice.
Lynskey says it was important for the men to be remembered as individuals.
"Anyone who's had a loved one be a victim of something that becomes a national tragedy - I do think that the person that you loved, that was the most important person in your entire world, becomes kinda faceless."
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Best of 2025: Melanie Lynskey discusses the release of Pike River on the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

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Director Paul Feig joined Francesca Rudkin to chat about his new movie, coming to cinemas on Boxing Day, titled The Housemaid. 

Previously Feig has directed Bridesmaids (2011), A Simple Favour (2018), and Last Christmas (2019), along with a number of episodes of The Office. 

The Housemaid is a drama / thriller, based off the Freida McFadden book of the same name, following a struggling woman as she starts over as a housemaid for a wealthy couple.

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Director Paul Feig joined Francesca Rudkin to chat about his new movie, coming to cinemas on Boxing Day, titled The Housemaid.&nbsp;
Previously Feig has directed Bridesmaids (2011), A Simple Favour (2018), and Last Christmas (2019), along with a number of episodes of The Office.&nbsp;
The Housemaid is a drama / thriller, based off the Freida McFadden book of the same name, following a struggling woman as she starts over as a housemaid for a wealthy couple.
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Paul Feig: Bridesmaids director on his new film The Housemaid

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Now that the GDP has been released, was the Reserve Bank decision to hold interest rates the right one?

Should the rapidly growing streaming industry pay tax in New Zealand?

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Now that the GDP has been released, was the Reserve Bank decision to hold interest rates the right one?
Should the rapidly growing streaming industry pay tax in New Zealand?
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The Panel with Liam Hehir and Irene Gardiner: Domination of streaming services, and reflecting on economic decisions

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on New Orleans' revival after Hurricane Katrina

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