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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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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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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...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

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...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

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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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...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

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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