Melissa George: Australian actress on her new TV project Ms X

Australian actress Melissa George has been on our screens for years, and she's taking on a new Kiwi comedy-crime drama. She started out as Angel Parrish on Home and Away, and she's made a name for herself in other international projects like Mulholland Drive, Grey’s Anatomy, Friends, The Slap, amo…

Kiri Allan: former Labour Minister talks memoir Go Hard or Go Home

Back in 2023, former Labour Minister Kiri Allan hit a low point - and had to step down from politics. After crashing her car while over the alcohol limit, she resigned from Labour and her political career came to an end. She's shared her story and opened up about what happened that night in Welli…

Whitcoulls Recommends: The Correspondent and The Girl with the Seven Lives

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. This was actually released last year, but has had huge word of mouth enthusiasm for many, many readers and was voted onto the new Whitcoulls Top 100 last month. It’s now out in a second format and is the story of a woman’s life told through letters which she wri…

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer recaps 4-generation family holiday in Fiji

Megan Singleton's just returned from a multi-generational holiday in Fiji and she's outlined how to plan a similar big trip - without everything blowing apart. They stayed at the Shangri La Resort on the Coral Coast, because it was important to find a location that appealed to a group aged 4 to 80…

The Sunday Panel: Looking back on 100 years of ZB

This week on the Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB host Kerre Woodham and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  Newstalk ZB celebrates 100 years today. What are our favourite memories of the station? What stories do we remember? W…

Full Show Podcast: 09 August 2026

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 9 August, in July 2023 Kiri Allan hit rock bottom.  She joins Francesca today to share her story of the burnout and the car crash that ultimately ended her political career. Melissa George first appeared on our screens 33 yea…

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert with quick cold remedies

The winter season brings colds and seasonal illnesses, and they can slow you down and get spread to other people. Colds are usually caused by viruses and symptoms typically last about a week, but the most severe symptoms only occur for two to three days Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara …

Mike van de Elzen: Classic bombe Alaska

Classic bombe Alaska Cook time: 10 minutes  Prep time: 30 minutes  Serves: 6 Start by scooping 6 balls of ice-cream and place them into the freezer to harden. Now, make up the sponge by sifting flour and baking powder together. Fold lightly into egg mixture, sugar, salt, & vanilla. Then fold i…

Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on scientists creating an allergy-free dog

If you love dogs but can’t own one because of allergies, scientists may have a solution. In a new study, published in The CRISPR Journal, researchers used CRISPR gene editing to remove the gene responsible for producing the major protein called Can f 1 that triggers dog allergies in many people.  …

Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent with 2026 New Zealand International Film Festival favourites

The 2026 New Zealand International Film Festival has gotten under way, and there's still a chance to check out something new this weekend. It’s a packed programme with screenings running all over the nation, but there's plenty of unconventional pieces made by directors from New Zealand and beyond.…