Heather Mitchell: Australian actress on playing US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her solo show

Heather Mitchell is regarded as one of Australia's most well-known and hardest working stars, and she's taking on a new, unique role on stage.  RBG: Of Many, One debuts at Auckland theatre company this week, and will run until June 7th - and Mitchell portrays the late US Supreme Court Justice. It…

Sir Dave Dobbyn: Kiwi musician ahead of his 'Selected Songs Encore' show in Auckland

Dave Dobbyn is regarded as a national treasure among Kiwi music fans, and he's set to hit the stage this July. From Th’ Dudes to DD Smash to a highly successful solo career, he's made an impact on New Zealand music, with many of his hits becoming Kiwi anthems. He's set to do a one night show in A…

Whitcoulls Recommends: Five and Famesick

Five by Ilona Bannister. This is a highly entertaining and cleverly constructed thriller based on the premise that on a suburban train station one morning there are five minutes until the next train, five passengers waiting, and five minutes until one of them dies. The narrative gives the story of …

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer with her favourite recipe from New Orleans

Megan Singleton was recently in New Orleans, and she's opening up about the best food she tried there. Brennan's is a historic institution best known for their Bananas Foster, and Megan's written down the recipe for the highly requested dish. Read more here. LISTEN ABOVE

The Sunday Panel: Should a reduction in public service roles also mean a reduction in politicians?

This week on the Sunday Panel, journalist Simon Wilson and Coast Day host Lorna Riley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more!  Nicola Willis announced that public service jobs would be slashed, and it's been viewed as controversial. Do we need these cuts? Shoul…

Full Show Podcast: 24 May 2026

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 24 May 2026, Dave Dobbyn doesn't agree to many interviews, but today he joins Francesca to reflect on his career, why he never wants to stop performing and how Parkinson's has changed his life. Heather Mitchell has been calle…

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on whether health star ratings are helpful

The star ratings Kiwis use to hunt out healthy food in the supermarket have been called into question, with experts wondering if they really help.  Some say it can help compare the nutritional profiles of similarly packaged foods, but some say its voluntary nature and algorithms mean it can someti…

Mike van de Elzen: Fish cakes with curry lime mayonnaise

Fish cakes with curry lime mayonnaise  Cook time: 30 minutes  Prep time: 15 minutes  Serves: 6 500 gm gurnard fillets   1 cup milk   4 medium agria potatoes, peeled   Zest of 1 lemon   ½ cup parsley, chopped   1 red chilli, finely chopped   ½ red onion, finely chopped   Salt and black pe…

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist reveals how you can improve your balance without standing up

When we think about exercise that improves balance and agility, most of us picture standing workouts like yoga, squats, balance boards, maybe even tai chi. But new research published in the journal PLOS ONE suggests something surprising - you may be able to improve your balance while lying flat on…

Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on the 2026 Fred Award finalists being revealed

2026 marks the 20th anniversary of The Fred Award, with guests encouraged to dress in 'Gumboot Glam'. The 2026 Comedy Festival is almost over, with the Last Laughs Awards Gala taking place 7PM at SkyCity Theatre tonight. Entertainment correspondent Steve Newall unpacked the nominees further. LIS…