Best Rarotonga Podcasts (2025)

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The Worst Trade in History 50:33

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Zachary Cargill shares at RAIN Youth and Young Adults Conference about the need to wake up to the reality of eternity. One day all of us will be standing before the judgement seat of Christ and right now we have the opportunity to determine what that verdict will be. Just like Esau traded his inheritance for a bowl of soup, we can trade our eternal…

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer on her highlights from Rarotonga 4:12

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Megan Singleton's latest travel adventure has taken her to Rarotonga, and she's noticed more people seem to be flocking to the islands. Between the variety of accommodation options, the bars and restaurants and wildlife - including crabs, whales, friendly dogs and turtles to snorkel with - there's plenty of options for all prospective travellers. M…

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The Spirit Led Life 41:06

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Pastor Jonathan Cargill shares from Galatians 5:16 about walking in the Spirit to overcome the temptations of the flesh. He shares how the Holy Spirit helps us overcome the pull of our old nature and break free from the spirit of fear. The Holy Spirit brings true peace and joy into our lives that can never be found elsewhere. The key is that we liv…

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Peta Mathias: Chef, writer and presenter opens up on her new book 14:33

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Chef, author and broadcaster Peta Mathias lives a wonderfully full life, full of gastronomic tours of the world's top food destinations. When she's not leading foodie tours through the likes of Italy, Spain, France, Morocco and India, she's following summer - by teaching cooking classes in the South of France before returning to New Zealand in time…

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Melanie Lynskey: Kiwi actress speaks ahead of the release of Pike River 15:50

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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 Rockh…

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Whitcoulls Recommends: The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny and Last Rites 4:00

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The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai. Sonia and Sunny live, study and work in America, but their families back home in India worry about the loneliness they feel in a strange country and try to bring them together. They do eventually connect, but relationships in their new world are not straightforward and there are a lot of things to n…

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The Sunday Panel: Why don’t people take local body elections seriously? 9:34

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This week on the Sunday Panel, Director at Capital, Ben Thomas, and NZ Herald senior writer, Simon Wilson, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The local body elections wrapped up this weekend and recent data is showing the voter turnout was historically low. Why don’t people take local body elections seriousl…

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Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert on whether eating healthy is more than willpower 4:10

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New research indicates making healthy choices might require more effort than updating your grocery list. A new study claims women's eating habits are more socially sensitive, and when isolated, they're 85 percent more likely to stop eating vegetables daily and twice as likely to stop eating fruit. The study also claims that when women's social netw…

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Francesca Rudkin: How do we get good candidates and voters engaged in local body elections? 3:47

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So, guess what - according to Local Government NZ, voter turnout around the country for the local body elections has been dismal. Surprised? On Friday afternoon, 983,466 votes had been received around the country, which represented 28.49 percent of all eligible votes. That's under 30 percent. Blimey. As of Friday, our biggest city, and one with a m…

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Mike van de Elzen: Onion tart-tatin with asparagus and fried haloumi 5:15

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Onion tart-tatin with asparagus and fried haloumi Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 1 batch short crust 2 small red onions, peeled and sliced into 1cm rings 2 tbsp grapeseed oil 1 tsp flaky salt freshly Ground black pepper 4 tbsp caster sugar 1 big hand asparagus 8 servings haloumi 1 cup flour 2 tbsp oil 10 sage leaves 1 fresh l…

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Full Show Podcast: 12 October 2025 1:57:04

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On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 12 October 2025, Kiwi Emmy nominee Melanie Lynskey is back in New Zealand for the premiere of her new film Pike River. She tells Francesca the sense of responsibility she felt portraying Anna Osborne. Chef, broadcaster, author Peta Mathias lives a full life, she shares her tip…

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Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new phenomenon that took over the mid-life crisis 5:03

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For decades, researchers have documented a curious pattern in happiness, where people tend to start adult life feeling relatively positive, dip into unhappiness during middle age, and then rebound later in life. Psychologists called it the 'unhappiness hump' and the rest of us called it a mid-life crisis, referring to a midlife peak in stress, worr…

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Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the death of Diane Keaton 5:29

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Hollywood superstar Diane Keaton is being remembered for a legendary career spanning decades. A family spokesperson told People magazine the 79-year-old has died in California. Keaton is best known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977’s Annie Hall and her role in The Godfather films. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says her career just kept o…

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Michael Sergel: Newstalk ZB local election reporter on the results still rolling in 7:20

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Results from this weekend's local elections are still rolling in, with some races still too close to call. But Auckland's Wayne Brown and Christchurch's Phil Mauger have definitely won second terms with decisive victories. Andrew Little's the new mayor in Wellington, and Tim Macindoe's won in Hamilton. Voters in just 17 council areas have opted to …

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Tim Macindoe: Hamilton's new mayor outlines the 'significant changes' he plans to make 5:57

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Former Hamilton West MP and current Hamilton city councillor Tim Macindoe's won the mayoral race in Hamilton. He's committed to bringing down wasteful spending and improving resources for the city. Macindoe says Hamilton ratepayers have faced some of the highest rates rises in the country - a fact that's not set to change. "They are really feeling …

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Phil Mauger: Christchurch mayor outlines priorities after winning second term 4:21

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Re-elected mayor Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger is calling for a rethink to local election voting systems. Mauger says he's humbled by the margin of his victory over rival Sara Templeton, but admits the country needs better engagement. "And our general elections are very well-subscribed, because we're going down and voting and the postal system's j…

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Andrew Little: Wellington mayor outlines his priorities for the city 6:22

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Andrew Little is laying out his priorities as he takes the Wellington mayoral chains. He won a landslide in the capital, getting more than 34,000 votes. His nearest competition was Karl Tiefenbacher on 8807 votes. He's acknowledged leading Wellington is a big job, but he's determined to take the necessary steps. "I'm serious about a council where e…

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Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor on winning a second term in the role 6:23

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Wayne Brown says his second term will see the continuation of cutting wasteful spending. He surged to victory, scoring 90,000 more votes than nearest opponent Kerrin Leoni. He says he's committed to making a city-wide deal with the central Government - so both entities can work as equal partners. "We don't fit into the role of other small councils,…

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Celebration Church Rarotonga

Celebration Church Rarotonga

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Cook Islands Kukicast

John Roberts

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Le Talanoa Therapy Show

Queen shirl'e

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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Newstalk ZB

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Untold Pacific History

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The Worst Trade in History 50:33

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer on her highlights from Rarotonga 4:12

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The Spirit Led Life 41:06

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Peta Mathias: Chef, writer and presenter opens up on her new book 14:33

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Melanie Lynskey: Kiwi actress speaks ahead of the release of Pike River 15:50

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Whitcoulls Recommends: The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny and Last Rites 4:00

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The Sunday Panel: Why don’t people take local body elections seriously? 9:34

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Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert on whether eating healthy is more than willpower 4:10

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Francesca Rudkin: How do we get good candidates and voters engaged in local body elections? 3:47

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Mike van de Elzen: Onion tart-tatin with asparagus and fried haloumi 5:15

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Full Show Podcast: 12 October 2025 1:57:04

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Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new phenomenon that took over the mid-life crisis 5:03

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Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the death of Diane Keaton 5:29

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Michael Sergel: Newstalk ZB local election reporter on the results still rolling in 7:20

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Tim Macindoe: Hamilton's new mayor outlines the 'significant changes' he plans to make 5:57

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Phil Mauger: Christchurch mayor outlines priorities after winning second term 4:21

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Andrew Little: Wellington mayor outlines his priorities for the city 6:22

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Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor on winning a second term in the role 6:23

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4 Vehicles for Healing 35:16

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Suzanne Lynch: famed Kiwi singer looks back on long-running career in new memoir 16:01

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Richard Osman: author and television presenter on the release of his new book The Impossible Fortune 15:44

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Whitcoulls Recommends: Gravity Let Me Go and Boleyn Traitor 3:55

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the scented alarm clocks being offered by hotels 4:03

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Francesca Rudkin: I was reminded just how much I take for granted 3:26

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The Sunday Panel: Could the Government have done more with bowel cancer screenings? 9:04

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Full Show Podcast: 05 October 2025 1:56:40

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Mike van de Elzen: Beef and black bean empanadas 4:42