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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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5:28

Will Braden: CatVideoFest director on the successful...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/08/09

The SPCA is riding the tail of a global cat film sensation. CatVideoFest is a 75-minute compilation of small felines doing silly things. It's reached our cinemas and a portion of money from screenings goes to the SPCA. It was founded in the US and has benefited charities in North America and Europe - before making its way to Australia and New Zealand. Director Will Braden says there's something special about the product. "The charitable component just comes around because everyone want to see cat

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5:30

Jamie Ensor: NZ Herald political reporter on the...

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2025/08/09

The Greens claim they're leading the opposition, while they push a radical tax shakeup. The Party's AGM continues in the capital today, which kicked off with a rally from co-leader Marama Davidson yesterday. NZ Herald political reporter Jamie Ensor explained that Chlöe Swarbrick was due to speak today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:55

Gideon Levy: Israeli journalist on the protests...

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2025/08/09

Israeli protestors have taken to the streets of Tel Aviv angry over the Israeli Government's plan to occupy Gaza City. Latest opinion polls show around 70 percent of people in Israel oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for military control in Gaza City. World leaders have condemned Israel's take-over plan and an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council is due to be held in New York tomorrow. Israeli journalist Gideon Levy says there's a great number of protesters on the streets, but

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11:34

Chris Hipkins: Labour Party leader on what the...

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2025/08/09

Labour's leader believes lessons can be learnt from a lack of communication from his party on NCEA changes. Education Minister Erica Stanford reached out to Labour's education spokeswoman Willow-Jean Prime at least three times, asking for her input on the changes but she failed to respond. Following the announcement, Labour criticised the Government's minimal cross party consultation. Leader Chris Hipkins says Willow-Jean has learned a lot from this. "The key thing now is that we do need cross-party

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3:22

Francesca Rudkin: Willow-Jean Prime was arrogant to...

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2025/08/09

When it comes to politics, a pet peeve of mine is opposition members of Parliament who seemingly do little for 3 or 6 or 9 years and then come into power and seem baffled as to what they intend to do with the portfolio they are now in charge of. And this applies to all parties - anyone in opposition. Heading into an election, I find myself wondering what on earth some politicians have done with their 3 plus previous years in opposition. I appreciate that when you’re in opposition, you have

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15:33

Dr Rachel Clarke: writer and physician on her new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/08/03

Dr Rachel Clarke is a palliative care doctor with the NHS in the UK, and she's utilised her experience to write several books about the medical industry. Her bestselling book Breathtaking inspired a tv show and her latest book The Story of a Heart recently won the 2025 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction. The Story of a Heart centres on 9-year-olds Max and Keira, and it has been described as story of grief and hope and compassion. "I came across this story when Max's face appeared on the front page of a

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4:05

Whitcoulls Recommends: The Girl with the Suitcase and...

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2025/08/03

The Girl with the Suitcase by Lesley Pearse. Mary and Elizabeth meet in London during WW2, and soon after find themselves in an air raid shelter where they’re hit by a bomb, and Elizabeth dies. The hospital staff mistake their identities and give her possessions to Mary, which offers her the chance for total reinvention and a whole new life. This is classic Lesley Pearse - a strong female lead, with tragedy and heartbreak in her past who finds a way to rise above it and make something of herself

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4:01

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

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2025/08/03

Every day, thousands of items are confiscated from travellers everywhere, meaning it's important to remember what you can and can't pack before your next flight. Weapons and explosives are obviously a no-go, but there's plenty of lists to consult about what you can pack in your checked bag - and what has to stay in your carry-on. BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton explains further - and reveals what can happen if you don't pack your power banks properly. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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10:19

The Sunday Panel: Will charging tourists extra boost...

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2025/08/03

This week on the Sunday Panel NZ Herald senior writer, Simon Wilson, and Resident Economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! The Government is set to charge tourists $20 to $40 to visit some of New Zealand's most popular outdoor spots, with a promise they'll put the money into biodiversity and infrastructure efforts. What do we make of this? 33 of New Zealand's leading sporting bodies have come together to voice opposition to

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116:51

Full Show Podcast: 03 August 2025

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2025/08/03

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 3rd August 2025, screenwriter and actress Sophie Henderson reveals the lengths she went to, to keep the doors of the Basement Theatre open, and why she's based a film on it. Dr Rachel Clarke tells the heart breaking story of organ donation that centres around 9 year olds Max and Keira. Tourists will now pay to walk some of our public walking tracks and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka explains why charging foreigners is

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4:52

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

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2025/08/03

Research indicates the weather outside plays a role on what's going on on the inside - which is why sunny weather comes with health benefits. Sunshine is linked to improved moods, better sleep, lower blood pressure, and added vitamin D. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara opens up about the benefits of sunny weather - and explains how to increase your sun exposure in the winter months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:34

Mike van de Elzen: Lime Tart

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2025/08/03

Farm Lime Tart Cook time: 55 minutes Prep time: 20 minutes Serves: 2 tarts 1 x sweet shortcrust pastry 1 egg, lightly beaten Zest and juice of 7 limes 1 cup + 1tbsp caster sugar 500ml cream 3 eggs 3 egg yolks Top tip: Remember when rolling out pastry, the more your pastry resembles a circle to begin with, the more likely it is to finish up a circle! Preheat the oven to 180*c. Roll your sweet shortcrust pastry out on a lightly floured bench, make sure to constantly lift and move your pastry,

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4:51

Dr Michelle Dickinson: Nanotechnologist on whether...

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2025/08/03

Have you ever instinctively taken a step back when someone sneezes near you on the bus? It turns out that your body may be doing more than just helping you avoid germs, it might be quietly powering up your immune system too. In a new study published this week in Nature Neuroscience, researchers found that even the sight of someone who looks contagious can kickstart a biological response in your body. In the study, virtual reality headsets were placed on 248 healthy participants who were shown videos

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6:28

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the must-see...

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2025/08/03

The red carpet's being rolled out for New Zealand's International Film Festival. Thirty international titles direct from Cannes Film Festival in France will be showcased across the country, alongside an array of Kiwi films. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall explains what's available - and outlined his recommendations. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:51

Sophie Henderson: screenwriter and actress on the...

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2025/08/02

Kiwi screenwriter Sophie Henderson's been behind many New Zealand-produced hits, and she's drawn on her personal experiences for her next film. Henderson's latest film - in which she also stars - made its debut at the New Zealand International Film Festival, and it's inspired by her time at Auckland’s Basement Theatre. She says Workmates was inspired by her love of locally produced New Zealand theatre - and she says the Basement is in better shape now. "I remember being at drama schools and going -

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7:41

Tina Panoutsos: New Zealand Beer Awards head judge on...

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2025/08/02

The 2025 New Zealand Beer Awards recently took place, with the best in local beer being celebrated and appreciated by experts. 25 trophies were handed out - selected from 625 beers submitted from 70 different breweries. Head judge of the awards, Tina Panoutsos, has spent many years in the industry and she says New Zealand-produced beer is on par with the best in the world. "I think New Zealanders are spoilt for choice when it comes to ingredients, roots, herbs - we saw quite a number of different

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4:25

Adam Pearse: NZ Herald political reporter on the...

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2025/08/02

The Prime Minister believes the United States' tariff hike of 15 percent was a blunt and late decision. The US announced the increase for New Zealand exporters, while the UK and Australia remain at 10 percent. Trade Minister Todd McClay's been invited by his US counterpart to visit and discuss the tariffs. NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse says it's expected McClay will make the trip in the next two weeks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:10

Martin Snedden: Cycling NZ Chair explains how the...

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2025/08/02

The Government's newly introduced Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill has been met with backlash from some on New Zealand's leading sporting bodies. The legislation would regulate online casinos and allow them to operate in New Zealand, but concerns have been raised that the bill won't make them return community funding grants. Cycling NZ Chair Martin Snedden says this bill poses as risk to the future of local sport - as it benefits greatly from such grants. "Sport thrived off the back of that - at

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9:02

Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister on the Government...

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2025/08/02

The Government says it's charting a course towards more growth on conservation land. It's upped entry fees to $40 dollars for overseas visitors looking to visit areas like Cathedral Cove, Tongariro Crossing and Aoraki Mount Cook. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says there was demand from Kiwis to charge foreign tourists. "Not only that, some recent international visitor surveys also suggested international visitors are prepared to pay the charges - as they are in a variety of places...I don't

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3:48

Francesca Rudkin: Something good has to come out of...

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2025/08/02

If you’re a footballer or have a young footballer in the family there’s a chance you received an email from New Zealand Football on Friday asking you to have your say on the new Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill. It’s not just New Zealand Football who are making their participants aware of how this bill could potentially impact them. 33 of our biggest sports codes have come together in an impressively coordinated effort to warn the Government about the massive impact this bill could have on

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