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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your Sunday morning listening covered with The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB.

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3:39

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/02/28

Both matcha and coffee will give you a noticable energy boost in the morning, but which drink is really better for you Matcha is generally considered healthier than coffee due to its high concentration of antioxidants - and it give you a 'calmer' boost without the crash afterwards. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara compared the drinks to examine the health benefits of both. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:40

Mike van de Elzen: Chicken, parmesan and lemon pie

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2026/02/28

Cook time: 40 minutes Prep time: 60 minutes Serves: 6-8 1 size 14 chicken 2 litres cold water 200 gm un-iodized salt 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp flour 1 onion, peeled and sliced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 500 ml chicken stock 1 tbsp dijion mustard 1 lemon, zested 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan 2 sheets puff pastry 1 egg Whisk the salt into the water until dissolved. Submerge the chicken into the brine and place into the fridge over night or 12 hours. Remove the chicken from the brine and place into

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3:01

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on what...

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2026/02/28

We’ve all grown up on the same story, from Romeo and Juliet to Titanic, from ancient myths to modern rom-coms, the message is pretty consistent: somewhere out there is The One. One epic love. One soulmate. One lightning bolt that strikes once in a lifetime. But new research published in the journalInterpersona suggests something a little less cinematic. A large study from researchers at Indiana University’s Kinsey Institute asked more than 10,000 single adults in the U.S. one simple question: “In

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Full Show Podcast: 01 March 2026

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/02/28

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for 1 March 2026, rockstar physicist Professor Brian Cox is bringing his latest show to New Zealand, he joins Francesca to talk about breaking world records, misinformation and returning to his love of music. Wrongly convicted Amanda Knox and her husband Christopher Robinson have released a documentary about Amanda's return to Italy. The pair join Francesca to talk about what it was like for Amanda to face her demons. Major developments

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7:04

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Charli XCX...

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2026/02/28

It's been nearly 2 years since Charli XCX's Brat album launched - inspiring memes, a successful tour and festival run and more. The album put Charli XCX on the map as a main pop presence, but her newest project looks into the process of winning over the zeitgeist. The Moment premiered at Sundance and is set to arrive in New Zealand theatres later this week, and Steve Newall revealed whether it's worth a look. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:00

Ernie Newman: grocery policy expert on Tesco stepping...

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2026/02/28

It's been revealed UK supermarket giant Tesco declined the Finance Minister's invitation for a meeting to discuss the issues in our grocery sector. Nicola Willis announced a request for information last year, aiming to explore what barriers prevented a new competitor from breaking up Woolworths and Foodstuffs duopoly. The supermarket opted not to participate in the process, alongside two other supermarket giants, Aldi and Lidl. Grocery policy expert Ernie Newman says this news is disappointing, but

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5:51

Peter Dunne: former Minister and commentator on the...

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2026/02/28

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have issued a joint statement on the escalating tension in the Middle East. The US and Israel launched a massive assault on Iran overnight with reports of more than 500 targets hit. It's reported more than 200 people have been killed in the strikes across Iran and there's also claims the country's Supreme Leader is now dead. Former Minister and commentator Peter Dunne says this is a rapidly changing situation, and it's important

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6:54

Peter Winder: IAWAI CEO suggests 'growth charge' for...

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2026/02/28

A suggestion new builds in Waikato should foot the bill for new water infrastructure, to protect existing households from rising costs. The new water services company IAWAI is proposing water supply and wastewater growth charges of $500 per year for 25 years on all new residential builds. Over ten years, the charges would generate $46.3 million dollars. Chief executive Peter Winder says it's important to ensure growth is funded - but existing customers aren't hit with extra charges. LISTEN ABOVESee

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9:08

Gregg Carlstrom: Middle East correspondent for The...

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2026/02/28

Israeli officials have claimed Iran's Supreme Leader has been killed, following the US and Israel's major military operation on the country. The Iranian Red Cross says more than 200 people have been killed in strikes, including 85 people at a girls' school. Iran has hit back in retaliation, launching missiles across the Middle East, including in Dubai, Doha, Bahrain and Kuwait - all of which either have US military bases, or are allied to the US. Middle East correspondent for the Economist, Greg

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3:27

Francesca Rudkin: The move-on laws won't be welcome...

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2026/02/28

The Government’s this week announced it will give police the power to issue move-on orders in town centres across the country to people who are displaying disorderly, disruptive, threatening or intimidating behaviour. It has caused quite a stir. No doubt it was welcome news to many people who live and work in the city centres where this behaviour has become an issue. The new laws give police the power to require a person to leave an area for a specified time - up to 24 hours - and it will be up to

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13:49

Baz Luhrmann: film director on his new project EPiC:...

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2026/02/22

Acclaimed Australian director Baz Luhrmann is the man behind films like The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge, Romeo and Juliet - and he's spent time exploring Elvis Presley's work. Luhrmann directed the 2022 Elvis biopic, and it was during that production process that he discovered hours and hoursof unseenElvisconcertfootage down a Warner Brothers salt mine. He used the footage to craft EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert. "There's not a frame of AI in this movie and there's no visual effects - I'd like to say

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4:34

Whitcoulls Recommends: The Antihero and Strangers

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/02/22

The Antihero by Gregg Hurwitz. This is the latest in the series of thrillers about Evan Smoak, otherwise known as Orphan X - who was trained by the Government from childhood in the art of black ops but has since left the scheme and now uses his skills and talents to do good. He goes by the name of The Nowhere Man and when people in distress call on him he goes to their aid, his only stipulation being that they must pass on his contact number to someone else who needs his help - and in this latest

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3:44

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on Sagrada...

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2026/02/22

The final piece of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia has been laid in place. This brings the church to its maximum final height 144 years after work began. BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton explained the significance of this development. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:07

Kelsey Waghorn: White Island survivor talks new book...

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2026/02/22

As Whakaari/White Island exploded around tour guide Kelsey Waghorn, she was convinced this was the end of her life. Waghorn is among the 25 people who were seriously injured but survived the December 9 eruption in 2019 - while 22 were killed in the eruption. She shared a full account of her story in her new book, Surviving White Island. "You look at the video of the eruption - and it's the first time I got shown the video of the eruption, in hospital...and it was just all hectic." LISTEN ABOVESee

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8:10

The Sunday Panel: What does Andrew's arrest mean for...

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2026/02/21

This week on The Sunday Panel, journalist and editor, Jo McCarroll, and host of The Front Page podcast, Chelsea Daniels joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was recently arrested after being accused of sharing confidential information with the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein while he was trade envoy for the United Kingdom. What does this mean for the royals? Do we need to oust Charles as our head of state? After the Government

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Full Show Podcast: 22 February 2026

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/02/21

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 22 February 2026, acclaimed film director Baz Luhrmann is returning to the world of Elvis with a stunning new concert documentary. Baz talks about finding hours of unseen footage in old Warner Brothers salt mines and the arduous job of bringing the King back to life no the big screen. When Whakaari-White Island erupted in December 2019, tour guide Kelsey Waghorn thought she was going to die. She joins Francesca to talk about

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7:32

Mike van de Elzen: Spiced passata sauce

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2026/02/21

Spiced passata sauce Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 5 minutes Serves: 4-6 12-15 ripe tomatoes 2 sticks rosemary 10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed slightly 1 tbsp flaky salt 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 fresh chili, stalk removed and cut in half 1 tbsp honey Start by turn on your oven to 220*c Cut the tomatoes in half and lay onto a roasting tray, sprinkle over some flaky salt, smashed garlic, chili and rosemary. Drizzle with a little oil and fire into the oven to roast. Roast at for 30 minutes or

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4:15

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on what a...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/02/21

A bonobo named Kanzi was sitting at a table across from a researcher. On the table are two completely empty clear cups and an empty clear jug. The researcher pretends to pour juice into both cups. Then she pretends to dump the juice out of one of them, turning it upside down and shaking it as if to show it’s empty. Then she asks Kanzi, “Where’s the juice?” There is no juice, but most of the time, Kanzi points to the cup that is supposed to still contain the imaginary juice. The study, published in

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5:32

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on William Shatner...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2026/02/21

William Shatner is set to boldly go in a new musical direction with his latest project. The 94-year-old Star Trek actor confirmed he's got a heavy metal album in the works, featuring original songs and covers from Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall explained the project further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:56

Russell Myers: Royal Editor at the Mirror on whether...

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2026/02/21

Police are continuing to raid Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home - Royal Lodge. The former Prince was arrested and accused of sharing confidential information with the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein while he was trade envoy for the UK. The Government's considering removing him from line of succession to the throne. He is eighth in line. Royal Editor at the Mirror Russell Myers says some are questioning if the monarchy can survive this. "While that might be slightly premature at the moment, I

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