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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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13:25

Clarke Gayford: cinematographer and producer of Prime...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/21

The Clarke Gayford-produced documentary chronicling the premiership of his wife and former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern promises an intimate look at the former leader. Besides interviews and archival footage, it also includes home footage shot by Gayford and is described as a look into both Ardern’s administration and private life Clarke Gayford says he wanted the documentary to reveal the honest bits of Ardern's tumultuous political life. "Just trying to put a human face on what it means to

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5:01

Whitcoulls Recommends: Clown Town and Fly, Wild Swans

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/21

Clown Town by Mick Herron. This is the latest novel in his Slow Horses series, about Jackson Lamb and the cast of MI5 misfits and rejects that he manages in Slough House. They are brilliant books and this one is no exception. There are several seasons of an Apple TV series based on the books which is wonderful television, but as always, the books are even better. Highly recommended for anyone who likes spy stories, and eccentric, interesting and deeply flawed characters. Fly, Wild Swans by Jung

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3:24

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

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2025/09/21

Turns out you can get more out of Air New Zealand's flexichange service than previously expected. BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton recently revealed you can change the destination and date as part of the flexichange package on domestic flights - which can come in handy for unexpected events. Megan revealed how you can take advantage of this travel hack - read more here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:54

The Sunday Panel: Should Labour rule out Te Pati Māori?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/21

This week on the Sunday Panel, Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills and broadcaster and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Late-show host Jimmy Kimmel was unexpectedly pulled off the air after after he made controversial comments in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death. What do we make of this? Is this concerning for the future of free speech? Te Pati Māori's recent scandals have prompted discussion about whether Labour should make

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116:55

Full Show Podcast: 21 September 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/21

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 21 September 2025, former 'First Bloke' Clarke Gayford on his involvement in new documentary 'Prime Minister' and why he filmed candid footage of Jacinda Ardern's time in office. German investigative journalist Sonke Iwerson talks about his new book 'The Tesla Files' and how he came to investigate the Elon Musk firm. Republicans and right wing conservatives are speaking out with concerns over the suspension of late night host

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4:00

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/21

This Sunday is World Gratitude Day - and it's prompted discussion about the surprising health benefits that come with being thankful. Practicing gratitude offers significant physical and psychological health benefits, including lower blood pressure, improved immune function, better sleep, reduced stress, decreased anxiety and depression, and enhanced self-esteem. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara reveals the best ways to practice gratitude in your daily life. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:44

Mike van de Elzen: Smoked chocolate crème brûlée

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/21

Smoked chocolate crème brûlée Cook time: 35 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 400ml cream 4 tbsp caster sugar 100g good quality dark chocolate 1/2 tsp vanilla paste 5 egg yolks 1 whole egg 6 tbsp caster sugar (for the caramel top) Preheat oven to 140*C (NOT fan-forced). If you have a cold smoker, place the cream into a roasting tray and cold smoke for 1 hour. (if you don't have a cold smoker, just skip this) Place cream, sugar, chocolate and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat

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3:51

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/20

If you’ve found yourself holding a book at arm’s length or squinting at your phone in dim light, you’re not alone. Almost everyone develops presbyopia as they get older. It’s a natural part of aging where the eye’s lens loses flexibility, making it harder to focus on nearby objects. Traditionally, the go-to solution has been reading glasses, or, for some, surgery. But now, a surprising contender is on the horizon: eye drops. At the recent Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive

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9:32

Steve Newall: flicks.co.nz editor on other US TV...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/20

Celebrities and former politicians have weighed in on the decision to axe Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show. The US talk show host has been pulled off air indefinitely, after suggesting Charlie Kirk was killed by a pro-Trump Republican last week. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall unpacked the responses - and weighed in on the debate over this situation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:56

Alice Soper: sports journalist on the Black Ferns...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/20

The Black Ferns are determined to wrap their World Cup campaign with a medal, quickly turning their attention to the bronze playoff next week. They've surrendered their World Cup title, defeated by Canada in the semi-finals in Bristol. Sports journalist Alice Soper has voiced disappointment with this weekend's loss. "On the other hand, as a fan of women's rugby, there is a beautiful story attached to this Canadian team, so you kind of can't help but get behind them and hope that they go all the way

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5:34

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB political reporter on what...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/20

New reports show the economy is worse off than previously thought and it's sparked debate about what - or who - is to blame. GDP data shows the economy shrunk 0.9 percent in the June quarter - a more significant dip than the 0.3 percent forecast by the Reserve Bank and similar figures from most economists. Newstalk ZB political reporter Azaria Howell says economic conservatives are calling for a bigger reduction in spending, while Labour has called for the whole Government to resign. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:59

Hamish Firth: Mt Hobson Group urban planning expert...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/20

The Auckland apartment market is so dire that a developer is renting instead of selling all the units in one new block. Ockham Residential CEO William Deihl said all the new 10-level 77-unit Whetū in Pt Chevalier would be rented, not sold - sparking discussion about whether apartments have value in the current market. Mt Hobson Group urban planning expert Hamish Firth says apartments can still suit Kiwi buyers - at a certain age and stage. "Perhaps older people or downsizers, perhaps students coming

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11:01

Jacob Schriner-Briggs: US associate law professor on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/20

Late-show host Jimmy Kimmel's been meeting with top Disney executives since he was pulled off air earlier this week. ABC put his talk show on hold indefinitely after he made controversial comments about the Charlie Kirk killing. US associate law professor Jacob Schriner-Briggs says there's a strong case for Kimmel to sue. "Typically, the First Amendment only applies to Government actors, which is to say that private entities cannot typically violate a person's freedom of speech, but the Supreme

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14:09

Dame Gaylene Preston and Dame Robin White: filmmaker...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/14

Dame Robin White is well-regarded as one of New Zealand's most significant living artists, and she teamed up with Dame Gaylene Preston for a new project. Grace: A Prayer for Peace traces White’s evolution as an artist and her creative output fuelled by the world around her. "We knew one another through our work, but we didn't know that. And then when we ran into one another Rita Angus exhibition - we kind of met in the flesh, but that's when we really knew one another." LISTEN ABOVESee

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16:20

Al Brown: famed chef and restauranteur on his new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/14

Kiwi chef Al Brown is well-regarded as one of New Zealand's top foodies, and he's back with a new book for novice fishermen. Fans of Al’s work will have seen his love of all things fish in his many cookbooks, restaurants and TV shows, and his book Hooked: Learning to Fish aims to teach Kiwis a thing or two. He says he has a massive love of fishing and lots of positive memories around fishing - and he used that insight to help craft the book. "I started writing it for 12-year-olds, but it kept

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4:25

Whitcoulls Recommends: Fulfillment and All the Way to...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/14

Fulfillment by Lee Cole. Two half brothers lead very different lives. When they converge on their mother’s home in rural Kentucky, the rivalry between them intensifies with potentially terrifying consequences. This is a story about class, privilege, family, brotherhood and ordinary people living ordinary, messy lives - and what it takes to find fulfilment. All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert - who is of course the author of the bestselling Eat, Pray, Love. This is another deeply personal

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3:08

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/14

Destination Facebook groups are a useful tool to utilise while travelling - and they can help you be better prepared in the face of disaster. Between natural disasters, adverse weather conditions or mosquito outbreaks, online communities can be useful to get perspective from the locals to prepare for all kinds of scenarios. BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton explained further - read more about it here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:26

Francesca Rudkin: We need to be more compassionate...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/14

It’s been a sad week. Humanity has not been at its best. A police officer almost lost his life and we got a glimpse into the harsh reality of life in the bush for three young children. A conservative activist lost his life practicing politics in the US. And a trial begun here against a mother who is alleged to have killed her children, drugging them and then placing them in a suitcase and leaving them at a storage unit. And to top it off, a complaint about the comedic ad with Tina from Turner’s was

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116:47

Full Show Podcast: 14 September 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/14

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 14 September 2025, celebrity chef Al Brown might just be one of our keenest fisherman, he joins Francesca to talk about his life long love of fishing and how to best prepare your catch. Two of our arts greats, Dame Gaylene Preston and Dame Robin White have joined forces, they join Francesca to talk about their friendship and that new film. Washington DC Bureau Chief for The Guardian David Smith discusses the way forward for

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9:49

The Panel: Can information really be suppressed in a...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/14

This week on The Sunday Panel, managing director of 818, Chris Henry andjournalist and editor, Jo McCarroll, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! How concerned are we about the growing political violence in America following the Charlie Kirk incident? Is there a way back to being able to debate and accept different views - or has that ship sailed? Can information really be suppressed in a global media world? A suppression order has been put in place around the

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