The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Psychologist and bestselling author Nigel Latta has been honoured with a special in memoriam award at the Aotearoa New Zealand Book Industry Awards.

A group of experts are looking to turn around New Zealand's lagging cancer survival rates.

"If an AI version of The Odyssey arrives one day and every historical detail is flawless, I wish it the best. But I'd rather spend three hours watching Christopher Nolan's imperfect, ambitious, deeply human interpretation."

"And if it cheered me up, it might cheer a few others up at the same time."

Kiwi acting icon Sir Sam Neill has died in a Sydney hospital aged 78, but his earlier cancer battle inspired him to write a memoir - Did I Ever Tell You This?

Back in 2023, he joined Francesca Rudkin on the Sunday Session to talk about the project's significance.

American soul singer Macy Gray's been releasing successful albums and topping charts since 1999 - beginning with the release of the hit 'I Try'.

Five Star Weekend is based on the Elin Hilderbrand novel, and also stars Chloë Sevigny, Regina Hall, D’Arcy Carden and Gemma Chan as a group of friends brought together by a grieving food influencer.

The shifting support of minor parties is likely to be make or break for November's general election.

A word of caution as New Zealand forges closer defence ties with India.

"Rather than predictable clichés, he allows fans to see the person behind the player. This authenticity creates a stronger connection with audiences than polished media training ever could."