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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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5:11

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/27

Bowel movements are one of the easier identifiers of overall health - so what does it mean when things aren't in working order? A person who has a 'lazy bowel' can experience infrequent bowel movements, constipation, and straining, and it can often signify bigger problems. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains what to look out for, and how we can 're-train' our bowels. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:03

Mike van de Elzen: Home-churned butter

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/27

Home-churned butter: Prep time: 5 minutes Serves: 400g 1 ltr cream 1 tsp fine salt 1 tsp flaky salt Clean tea towel or Chux cloth Place the cream and fine salt into a bowl of a bench top mixer with a whisk attachment. Whisk for 2 minutes on a medium beat. The cream will slowly harden up and start to turn yellow. Stop the mixer and push the cream back down into the centre. Remix on medium speed for another 3 minutes, what you are looking for is the fat of the cream to totally separate and become

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4:43

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on whether...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/27

We’ve all heard that flossing daily is key to keeping your gums healthy. But what if your dental floss could one day do more than prevent cavities? What if it could protect your whole body from serious diseases, like the flu? Research published this week in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering shows that dental floss might be the future of vaccine delivery. In this unusual experiment, scientists used floss coated with vaccine components, such as proteins or inactive viruses and gently ran it

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5:35

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/26

Nearly 30 years after the original, Happy Gilmore's long-awaited sequel arrived on Netflix this week. Adam Sandler reprises his iconic role as he returns to the world of golf after his victory at the Tour Championship in the original 1996 film. Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald and Ben Stiller also reprise their roles from the original, alongside some new faces played by Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley and Travis Kelce. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall reveals whether this sequel lives up to the wait

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7:20

Nic Gaviria: entrepreneur and Binge Free Bestie...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/26

Christchurch entrepreneur Nic Gaviria's business idea designed to address binge eating has landed a new major supporter - and a cash boost. Gaviria was selected from 16,000 business owners around the world to be mentored by Steven Bartlett, a Dragon's Den investor and host of the Diary of a CEO podcast. She says it's been extremely 'validating' to have the business recognized. "I saw this competition pop up in an ad on my social media and I thought - you know what, I could win that. I just had this

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5:37

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB political reporter on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/26

Winston Peters is sounding the alarm over high levels of immigration, pointing to issues within Europe as a catalyst for further changes to our system. The New Zealand First leader's long rallied against mass immigration, and is hinting at a beefed up policy at the next election. Newstalk ZB political reporter Azaria Howell says NZ First's Shane Jones has also indicated immigration will be a key topic ahead of the next NZ First convention in September. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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7:52

Bianca Grimmer: NZNO student rep on the drop in...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/26

Less than half of graduating nurses are getting hired by Health New Zealand. New data reveals only 323 out of 722 mid-year graduates gained entry level jobs in hospitals. The Nurses Organisation says that number used to be as high as 90 percent. President of the National Student Unit, Bianca Grimmer, says it's forcing students into roles they're not exactly after. "Nurses have a purpose and a 'why' for why they want to go into the workforce and where they want to work - and they're really stronger

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4:52

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist on the South...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/26

The South Island seems to be pulling ahead of the North as New Zealand crawls out of the recession. Kiwibank’s latest report reveals economic activity is picking up across most of the country - but recovery remains fragile. It indicates booms in agriculture and tourism have aided recovery in places like Otago and Southland. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr says the tide is turning for the economy, but the nature of last year's recession means recovery will take longer than expected. "It's not

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2:45

Francesca Rudkin: Has the Government got its...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/26

Right, all you dropkicks out there - as David Seymour fondly called some voters this week - the electoral laws are changing and you’re being given a good year’s notice to make sure you’re enrolled and your details are correct before advanced voting starts in the general election next year. No enrolments or changes will be accepted after advanced voting starts. You may think a year is adequate time to get your head around new rules and be prepared. But I was surprised by some of the stats around

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13:45

Margo Timmins: lead singer of the Cowboy Junkies on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/20

The Cowboy Junkies are still going strong as they approach a significant anniversary. This year the band is celebrating 40 years together, and they've managed to stay together and not take any significant breaks, a rare feat for the music industry. Ahead of their upcoming stop in New Zealand this November, lead singer Margo Timmins says it's 'overwhelming' to see that the band's been able to keep it going for all these years. "I think that as you age, you stop worrying about the little stuff, like

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3:40

Whitcoulls Recommends: The Stars are A Million...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/20

The Stars are A Million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson. This is the first novel from a New Zealand writer, about a young woman who leaves home after a tragedy and travels the world for a year, running away from the hurt and running towards something she’s not quite sure of. Her travels take her to Asia, then Central America where, in Guatemala, she befriends two people who have significant impacts on her life, each in a different way; and though she often thinks about going home she only makes it

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4:44

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/20

BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton's latest stop is in Bangkok, Thailand, and she's been taking it all in. Despite the muggy weather, Megan's been able to get around via water taxi, and it's allowed her to take in some shopping and dining - and she's also experienced the Sky Train. She recapped her experience further here today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:14

The Sunday Panel: Does NCEA need an overhaul?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/20

This week on the Sunday Panel, partner at Freebairn and Hehir Laywers, Liam Hehir and journalist, TV producer and commentator, Irene Gardiner, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! This week, we saw the Government end open-plan classrooms in schools. And today, we hear there are significant concerns about NCEA and changes are being mulled over. Both issues that have been repeatedly talked about - how much pressure is there on the Government to get this right

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5:05

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/20

Supplements are regarded as a healthy choice to give you an extra boost - but do these products really have the benefits they claim they do? Numerous studies have identified tainted supplements or misleading labels, so it's important to do your research before you take them. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains further - and explains why supplements aren't an insurance policy or a substitute for a good diet and healthy habits. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:28

Mike van de Elzen: Dry rubbed lamb ribs with quick...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/20

Dry rubbed lamb ribs with quick chilli sauce Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 600g lamb spare ribs 5 star anise 1 tbsp salt 5 bay leaves 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 5 tbsp house rub Mike's house rub 1 tbsp each mustard, cumin, coriander seeds, toasted and crushed 1 tbsp mustard powder 1 tbsp garlic powder 2 tbsp sea salt 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp dried mixed herbs 2 tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp cayenne pepper Quick chili sauce 2 red chili, deseeded and chopped pinch of

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116:15

Full Show Podcast: 20 July 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/20

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 20 July 2025, ahead of the release of her new film 'Four Letters of Love', British actress Helena Bonham Carter shares her experience of the vast change in the film industry. Cowboy Junkies lead singer Margo Timmins talks about why the band is one of the few to stay together over 40 years and why they never conformed. Education Minister Erica Standford into the damning report into NCEA and what she's going to do about it and

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6:11

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/20

Most of us know the feeling: the alarm rings and you either spring out of bed ready to face the day, or you groggily fumble for the snooze button. But why does waking up feel so different from day to day? New research published in the journal Current Biology has revealed what’s happening inside the brain during those first few seconds of waking up. Using high-density EEG (electroencephalography) to record over 1,000 awakenings, they discovered a consistent pattern of brain activity that helps

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11:31

Helena Bonham Carter: Actress talks long-running...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/20

Since launching into the spotlight in the 1985 film A Room with a View, Helena Bonham Carter has gone on to lead a memorable acting career full of iconic roles. Between The Crown, Sweeney Todd, Fight Club, the Harry Potter franchise and Ocean's 8,her film career has no shortage of iconic performances. Her latest work is a starring role in the new film Four Letters of Love, alongside Gabriel Byrne and Pierce Brosnan. She says the variety of roles she's taken on has been 'extraordinary'. "There's been

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5:25

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Black Sabbath’s...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/19

A film of Black Sabbath’s final live show is set to be released in theatres early next year. The event was held earlier this month at the Villa Park venue in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, and a film documenting the sold-out gig is currently in production from Mercury Studios. The film will reportedly run for 100 minutes, and it promises to be a ' love letter to Ozzy and the pioneering sound of Black Sabbath'. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall explains the project further. LISTEN ABOVESee

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7:23

Geoff Scott: New Zealand Ice Cream and Gelato Awards...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/19

Kiwis have always been among the world's biggest ice cream fans, and this year's Ice Cream and Gelato Awards promises to push the flavour boundaries. Mince & Cheese Pie Gelato, Jelly Tip Brownie Gelato, Hokey Pokey Ice Cream and Kawakawa, Manuka Honey and Ginger Ice Cream are among the flavours being assessed, with creations being judged across 15 key categories. Chief judge Geoff Scott had the job of taste-testing the flavours and he says this year's savoury flavours offer a different

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