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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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3:47

Francesca Rudkin: How do we get good candidates and...

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2025/10/11

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 multitude of issues apparently, had the lowest voting percentage of 21.8 percent, followed by Hamilton City with 22.98 percent and Porirua City with 25.11

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5:15

Mike van de Elzen: Onion tart-tatin with asparagus...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/10/11

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 lemon Handful rocket leaves, to serve Preheat a oven to 180*C Place sugar in a small heavy-based frypan over high heat. Cook until sugar

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117:04

Full Show Podcast: 12 October 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/10/11

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 tips on being fabulous and living life in a big way. Local Body Election results are in - elected Mayors of the major centres share their visions for the

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5:03

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new...

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2025/10/11

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, worry, and dissatisfaction that eventually faded as people aged. But new research suggests that this once-universal feature of human psychology (and men

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5:29

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the death of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/10/11

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 on going. "There's a whole bunch of movies she made with Nancy Meyers, the Father of the Bride films, Something's Gotta Give, the Book Club franchise, The

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7:20

Michael Sergel: Newstalk ZB local election reporter...

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2025/10/11

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 keep Māori wards, with voters in 25 opting to scrap them. Newstalk ZB election reporter Michael Sergel says Sophie Barker is leading Dunedin's mayoral

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5:57

Tim Macindoe: Hamilton's new mayor outlines the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/10/11

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 the pain - and unfortunately, there are no easy options for us to take that can suddenly get things down in a hurry. But we have to eliminate wasteful

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4:21

Phil Mauger: Christchurch mayor outlines priorities...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/10/11

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 just not working. We need to do something different." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:22

Andrew Little: Wellington mayor outlines his...

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2025/10/11

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 everybody has a role, has a place and a stake in what we do - and then sort of knitting that together." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:23

Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor on winning a second term...

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2025/10/11

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, and so we want to be negotiating as equal partners with the Government over things. No more secret bridge crossings and stuff like that." LISTEN ABOVESee

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16:01

Suzanne Lynch: famed Kiwi singer looks back on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/10/05

Kiwi pop icon Suzanne Lynch's had a long-running music career, and she's looking back on her legacy in a new memoir. Lynch got her start at 14 after a chance encounter with guitarist Peter Posa, which led to the creation of The Chicks, often considered New Zealand’s first successful girl group. Since then, she's worked with many well-known artists - and even toured the world with Cat Stevens twice. "I was just doing something I loved, and I'm still doing something I loved. Until I started writing

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15:44

Richard Osman: author and television presenter on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/10/05

TV personality and author Richard Osman recently took a brief writing hiatus, but he's returned with the latest instalment in the Thursday Murder Club book series. The series focuses on a group of retirement village residents who investigate unsolved murders, and it's gotten so popular, it's received a Netflix adaptation starring Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren. Osman says he's enjoyed returning to the series and he's promised this next instalment will be a 'treat' for readers. "It's always

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3:55

Whitcoulls Recommends: Gravity Let Me Go and Boleyn...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/10/05

Gravity Let Me Go by Trent Dalton. Noah Cork should be on top of the world. His new true crime book is a bestseller, but strange things happening around him are deeply unsettling. As a major storm threatens Brisbane he’s caught up in one of his own, failing to see what’s right under his nose in this brilliant story about murder and marriage and one man desperate to do the best by his family, with no idea how to go about it. Boleyn Traitor by Philippa Gregory. Jane Boleyn was the sister of Anne

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4:03

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

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2025/10/05

The Holiday Inn Express recently unveiled a new morning alarm system that's designed to be more pleasant than a blaring clock. The Holiday Inn Express Breakfast Alarm Clock is designed to wake guests up with the smell of bacon, coffee or muffins. BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton got the chance to try it out to find out if this technology's worth the hype. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:26

Francesca Rudkin: I was reminded just how much I take...

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2025/10/04

I had an interesting experience this week, one that reminded me that sometimes even the obvious needs to be pointed out. For a very brief moment I got a small taste of what it’s like to have low vision. Blind Low Vision New Zealand hosted a breakfast - during which I was given glasses to wear which mimicked glaucoma, and then I was guided into a café where I tried to read a menu. This all required a level of concentration and effort I don’t often call on. Thankfully, I was able to remove the

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9:04

The Sunday Panel: Could the Government have done more...

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2025/10/04

This week on the Sunday Panel, Chelsea Daniels from the Front Page podcast and TV producer, journalist and commentator, Irene Gardiner, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! From Monday, the starting age for bowel cancer screenings will be lowered from 60 to 58 in Northland, Auckland, and the South Island. The rest of the North Island will follow in March 2026. Do we think the Government could have done more with this? Do we need to loosen up royal traditions

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116:40

Full Show Podcast: 05 October 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/10/04

Listen to the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 5 October. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:42

Mike van de Elzen: Beef and black bean empanadas

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2025/10/04

Beef and black bean empanadas Cook time: 15 minutes Prep time: 30 minutes Serves: 6-8 300gm beef mince 2 whites onions, peeled and diced 1 can cooked black beans, drained 1 can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2 tbsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 egg, beaten Optional 1 cup frozen peas Grated cheese 8 x 150mm circles of short crust pastry Pre-heat oven to 180*c In a heavy based or cast iron fry

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4:58

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/10/04

The start of daylight savings means longer days - and the extra light can help motivate people to get outside and get some exercise. Walking after meals offers numerous health benefits, including improved digestion, regulated blood sugar levels, improved heart health and it can elevate your mood by releasing positive hormones. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara reveals how to incorporate more walks into your day-to-day life. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:56

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on what one...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/10/04

Most of us have had to take a few days off work or school because of the flu or Covid-19. But imagine being sick with Covid, not for a week or two, but for 750 days! That’s exactly what happened to one patient described in a recent paper published in the Lancet (Characterisation of a persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection lasting more than 750 days in a person living with HIV: a genomic analysis - The Lancet Microbe). The patient, a 41-year-old man living with HIV, continuously tested positive for Covid-19

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