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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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7:24

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/19

The All Blacks will be feeling satisfied following a scrappy 29-19 win over France to close out a three-test whitewash. The hosts kept the French scoreless in the final 40 minutes of the series in Hamilton as they scored the last 19 points of the contest. Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith says the All Blacks will come out of this series with a lot to learn and improve on ahead of future matches. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:30

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

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2025/07/19

Chris Luxon says New Zealand needs to change its thinking on flooding risks. Latest official data projects up to 14 and a half thousand homes will face damage from extreme events in the next 35 years. NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse says it's likely the Prime Minister is looking at eventually setting up additional resources for people in flood-impacted regions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:00

Erica Stanford: Education Minister open to making...

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2025/07/19

The Government's considering a major decision over the future of NCEA following a damning report on the qualification. One of the problems highlighted is that courses can be structured around those perceived to be easier to gain credits. Another is around the lack of external exams. Education Minister Erica Stanford says the current education system has been 'massaged' to meet levels of declining student achievement - and that needs to change. "That's not what we want for this country and that's not

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4:19

Whitcoulls Recommends: Don't Let Him In and We Are...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/13

Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell. She’s a terrific writer of domestic thrillers, and this is about Nina who’s mourning the death of her husband, Paddy, after he fell under a train. A year on she receives a gift and a note in the mail from a man who knew Paddy and is sending condolences – which develop into an ongoing relationship, but Nina’s daughter is deeply suspicious of this newcomer and starts digging around. Meanwhile, Martha lives in a nearby town where she runs a florist shop and has a baby,

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4:00

Megan Singleton: Santa Monica take two – dining and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/13

Let’s talk Santa Monica. I’ve added lots of new content to this post with my favourite spots to dine with a view. Or just have a drink! I had 24 hours there but have also stayed about a dozen times all up. It’s sad how many shops are shut along pedestrianised Third Street, but there are lots more restaurants and bars to try. https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/fab-rooftop-bars-around-santa-monica/ And I nailed a whipped aubergine dip recipe from famousElephanté restaurant and added a new post on that

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7:28

The Sunday Panel: Is getting rid of buyouts of...

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2025/07/13

Senior PR consultant at One Plus One Communications, Damien Venuto and host of the Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins join Franscesa on the Sunday Panel to discuss: Having listened to Ray with Ryan Bridge on ZB on Friday - does Wellington deserve better from its councillors? A climate policy expert has said ending buyouts for weather-damaged properties would be morally bankrupt. Where do you sit on this? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:40

Owain Mulligan: The Accidental Soldier

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/13

Former British army troop leader Owain Mulligan describes his time in the army as a hobby that got out of control. Ateacher by trade, Owain joined the Territorial Army as an outlet and something to do on the weekends. Little did he know, the training would lead him to Iraq – not just as a soldier but leading a fighting troop. Owain kept a diary during his seven months in Iraq – he’s now turned those writings into a book, The Accidental Soldier. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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117:16

Full Show Podcast: 13 July 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/13

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 13 July 2025, journalist and true crime author Steve Braunias joins Francesca to discuss how the Polkinghorne trial brought him back to the genre and why he's fond of Phillip Polkinghorne. Teacher turned soldier Owain Mulligan speaks on how his weekend hobby in the territorial army ended with him leading a troop in Iraq. An open letter to the Prime Minister is calling for reform of the energy sector, two of the organisations

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4:38

Erin O'Hara: Boosting your immunity to ward off colds...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/13

Erin is a naturopath. She holds a bachelor of science (physiology) and a bachelor of natural medicine. Boosting your immunity to ward off colds and flus: As temperatures drop, colds, flu, and other respiratory infections become more common. Why do we tend to get more colds and flus in the winter months? How does the immune system fight viruses? Tips to support your body's natural defence system Stay well this winter - what supplements and herbs can boost your immunity? If you are sick, what

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4:46

Mike van de Elzen: How to spend less on food and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/13

Season 5 of Eat Well for Less hosted by Mike and Ganesh Raj, starts tomorrow on TVNZ and TVNZ+, and is this season the most timely of them all? Mike’s website – goodfromscratch.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:05

Daydream Your Way to Smarter Learning

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/12

It seems almost impossible for people to be bored these days. Everywhere you look, people are staring at their smartphone screens whenever they find themselves with more than a few seconds to spare. New research published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggests we should put our phones down as it finds that letting our minds drift into a daydream actually helpsyour brain to learn. Drawing inspiration from studies on local sleep, where certain brain regions seem to briefly nap while the rest of us

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6:50

'Lorde is the second artist this week to not include...

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2025/07/12

Lorde tour announcement - she and Lewis Capaldi have both skipped Wellington on their tours, and with Homegrown leaving the capital, that's probably worth talking about. Jaws turns 50 - a new Disney doco examines why it's been so enduring.Released on Friday. Plus the Trainwreck series of shows on Netflix have been dropping constantly and are very entertaining. Poop cruise! Balloon Boy! Mayor of Mayhem! Chris Schulz joins Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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15:43

Steve Braunias's new book, Polkinghorne

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2025/07/12

It was a trial that gripped the nation. The death of Pauline Hanna in her Remuera home. The arrest of her husband, eye surgeon, Philip Polkinghorne. And his trial and acquittal, that became one of the most high profile in New Zealand history. Not only focusing on Pauline’s death but one that uncovered scandalousrevelations of meth, sex and money. Journalist and true crime author, Steve Braunias, followed the case throughout. His new book is called Polkinghorne. LISTEN ABOVESee

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6:40

'It's like starving a body of oxygen': Irene King

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/12

A preliminary report into last month's Air India crash has raised more questions around the cause of the crash. The London-bound plane crashed within a minute of take-off, killing all but one passenger on board. Early findings by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureaushow the fuel control switches in the cockpit had been cut off. To discuss the preliminary findings, aviation commentator Irene King joined Francescar Rudkin LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:22

'The UN should not be poking their nose into the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/12

SEYMOUR VS UN – David Seymour is in a War of words with the UN – talk me through this Thomas. Who has overstepped the line in this case? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:43

Francesca Rudkin: Wellington deserves better than...

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2025/07/12

On Friday afternoon, when I heard that Ray Chung, Mayoral candidate for Wellington, was going to appear with Ryan Bridge on Newstalk ZB’s Drive to discuss the gossipy email he sent regarding Tory Whanau, I thought good on him for fronting. 7 minutes and 20 seconds later, I was as speechless as Ryan Bridge. What a bumbling, embarrassing trainwreck of an interview. First there was the comment it had been a hard couple of days for Ray Chung since the email was publicly released. Well, yes, when you’re

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6:57

Kerry Irvine: 'It's been a pretty tough couple days'

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/12

Nelson–Tasman is facing millions of dollars of damage following Friday's severe weather. Last week Federated Farmers was calling for help for the farming community over the level of damage from previous flooding in the area. So what impact has this latest round of rain had on an already battling farming community? Kerry Irvine is Federated Farmers Nelson Tasman Provincial President. He joins Francesca Rudkin from Tapawera. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:28

A call for urgent action: Consumer NZ CEO John Duffy...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/12

This morning a group of organisations have published an open letter to the Prime Minster in the Herald on Sunday. The letter calls for the Government to make comprehensive reforms of the energy market. Consumer NZ and the Employers and Manufactures Association are two of the organisations behind the letter. Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy and EMAs Alan McDonald join Francesca Rudkin to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:23

Antonia Prebble: Kiwi actress talks podcasting...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/06

Antonia Prebble has basically grown up on our TV screens, and she's looking back on a major milestone this week. This Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the first episode of Outrageous Fortune, and Prebble's been reflecting on all the memories that came out of that shows. She says she felt like she grew up within her role on Outrageous Fortune - and the experience 'changed her life." "If I'd have known from that first day on set in 2005 playing Loretta that I would be a member of the West family

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17:43

Guy Montgomery: TV star and comedian on recent award...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/06

It's safe to say that Kiwi comedian Guy Montgomery's been having a successful time across the Tasman. He found fame in New Zealand through hit shows like Have You Been Paying Attention and Thank God You're Here - but across the ditch, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee has been picked up for another season and he's been nominated for a Logie at the Australian Television awards. Montgomery says it's all 'unbelievable'. "The amount of shows or opportunities for young comedians to be blighted on TV

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