Awhimai Fraser and Hamish Mouat: Kiwi singer and actress and & Juliet director on launching the hit musical in NZ

& Juliet has taken Broadway and the West End by storm and earned 8 Olivier nominations and it's set to debut in New Zealand. The show was created by Schitt’s Creek writer David West Read and it offers a new twist on the Shakespeare classic, where Juliet gets to live out her own story - soundtracke…

Madeleine Sami: Kiwi actress on the release of the second season of Deadloch

Kiwi actress Madeleine Sami's been successful across the Tasman, and she's drawing in more international acclaim. Fresh from directing a NZ series called The Sanctuary in West Auckland and getting the nod to be the new host of The Traitors, she's back on our screens for the second season of Deadlo…

Whitcoulls Recommends: Look What You Made Me Do and Kids, Wait till You Hear This!

Look What You Made Me Do by John Lanchester. This book is marvellous - the premise being that every marriage has its own language which is meaningless to anyone listening in. A new Netflix show called Cheating becomes the talk of the town and appears to contain verbatim words and phrases which were…

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on whether the conflict in the Middle East is changing people's travel plans

The conflict in the Middle East has continued for another week, and there's concerns from industry experts about it impacting tourism. Intrepid Travel’s chief executive recently confirmed travellers are delaying their plans until the second half of the year in the hope disruption caused by the Ira…

The Sunday Panel: Should the Government intervene in the looming fuel crisis?

This week on the Sunday Panel, journalist, TV producer and commentator Irene Gardiner and partner at Freebairn and Hehir lawyers, Liam Hehir, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  Ocean and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is proposing rules that would remove m…

Full Show Podcast: 22 March 2026

On the Sunday Session with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast for Sunday 22 March 2026, Madeleine Sami's Emmy nominated show Deadloch is back for season two, filmed in the Northern Territory, Madeleine tells Andrew about the insanity of filming in the croc infested area and questions how much the hig…

Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert on whether creatine supplements are worth the hype

Creatine is the latest wellness trend for building muscle and boosting brain health, but is it really all it's pumped up to be? It’s primarily considered a fitness supplement, but doctors are increasingly curious about its potential longevity and mental health benefits.   Naturopath and wellness …

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the latest AI developments at NVIDIA GTC

NVIDIA GTC took place last week in San Jose, where thousands of developers and industry experts gathered to discuss the latest AI breakthroughs. The sessions revealed how AI was set to shape every major industry, with plenty of experts discussing the next steps for this new technology. Nanotechno…

Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on recaps the 2026 Oscars

The 98th Academy Awards took place last Monday in LA, with the major prize going to One Battle After Another. It dominated the night with six wins  - including Best Picture and Best Director, edging out Sinners. Best Costume Design went to New Zealander Kate Hawley for Frankenstein, and the Weta …

Greg Lumsden: National Excavator Operator Competition chief organiser recaps this weekend's event

The Civil Contractors New Zealand Cable Price National Excavator Operator Competition officially wrapped up this weekend. The event took place at Manfeild Park during Central Districts Field Days on March 20-21, where top operators faced off to take home the title. The competition's chief organis…