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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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4:14

Mike van de Elzen: Three-cheese French quiche (1)

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/07/06

Three-cheese French quiche Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 people 2 sheets savoury pastry 6 eggs 1 cup cream Salt and pepper Cheeses cut into small dice. These can any three you wish to choose or better still use up. Camembert Gorgonzola Tasty cheese Preheat oven to 180*C. Grease a 26cm flan or quiche tin. Take the pastry and line the base of the tart. The tart will be bigger than the pastry so join the two pieces of pastry together to make a big enough piece. Lay over

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3:42

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on whether...

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2025/07/05

You’ve probably heard the old saying: “Don’t eat cheese before bed, or you’ll have nightmares.” But is there actually any truth to it? A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology suggests there might be. Researchers surveyed over 1,000 volunteers about their sleep, dreams, and eating habits. They found that people with worse symptoms of lactose intolerance (people who don't digest dairy well) were more likely to experience more frequent, distressing, and persistent nightmares. This

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5:48

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Ozzy Osbourne...

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2025/07/05

After 57 years of making music - Black Sabbath have performed their final-ever show in the UK. Fans from all over the world packed out Villa Park in Birmingham, watching on as Ozzy Osbourne and his band performed popular songs including War Pigs, Iron Man, and wrapped up with Paranoid. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says the tribute show was opened by other rock icons, including Tool, Metallica and Guns N Roses. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:03

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

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2025/07/05

There's criticism of Treaty requirements for school boards. Education Minister Erica Stanford says a section in the Education and Training Amendment Bill requiring school boards to reflect tikanga Māori in policies and plans wasn't added by her. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says many education regulations mention Treaty obligations - which isn't Stanford's focus. NZ Herald political reporter Jamie Ensor explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:24

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

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2025/07/05

Three disallowed tries courtesy of the TMO has made for a scrappy opening match for the All Blacks to begin 2025. They’ve escaped with a 31-27 win over the French in Dunedin, having led 21-13 at halftime. Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith says it was a close match, but the All Blacks found a way to win in the end. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:09

Graeme Edgeler: lawyer on the potential legal hurdle...

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2025/07/05

Discussions are taking place over the future of the Census, and one expert is warning there's a factor the Government hasn't considered. Last month, Minister Shane Reti announced the five yearly data collection will be scrapped - instead, he plans to use administrative data from Government agencies and an annual survey. Wellington barrister Graeme Edgeler says the Data and Statistics Act requires a a periodic Census. "There are a lot of other laws which deal with the Census as well - and one of the

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3:15

Francesca Rudkin: Why can't we get sports stadiums...

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2025/07/05

As the All Blacks took to the field at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin last night to stagger over the line against the French, I thought about the calls I had on Marcus Lush Nights on Friday, talking about the future of our large stadiums - and in particular of Forsyth Barr Stadium and Wellington’s Sky Stadium. It doesn’t seem to matter which city you’re in across the country, stadiums are problematic. Auckland continues its decade-old debate about whether we need a new multipurpose waterfront

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15:15

Michel Boersma: producer and curator of The Art of...

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2025/06/29

After making an impression on millions around the world - and making an appearance in Wellington in 2024, 'The Art of Banksy' exhibit is set to hit Auckland. Banksy is one of the world's most famous artists with a significant global following, but his identity remains unknown - despite exhibitions of his work selling out and attracting interest. Banksy didn't personally curate this exhibit, but producer and curator Michel Boersma says he's had dealings with the artists. "People have a view of Banksy

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4:31

Whitcoulls Recommends: The River is Waiting and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/29

The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb. He’s beloved by loads of readers, especially for his brilliant book I Know this Much is True. This new one is, to a large degree, informed by the years he spent teaching creative writing to incarcerated women in a Connecticut prison. It’s the story of a man whose life is in a downward spiral. Corby Ledbetter is out of work and self medicating when he causes a devastating accident which upends both his entire life, and that of his family and sends him to prison

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4:46

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

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2025/06/29

If you're in a position where you can upgrade your seat for a long haul flight, there's still a debate to be had about which seat is better. Air New Zealand’s Skycouch allows travellers the freedom to lie down on the plane - but how does it compare to the reclining seats in Premium Economy? BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton compared the two - and wrote a review on her blog here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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116:54

Full Show Podcast: 29 June 2025

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2025/06/29

Listen to the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 29 June. 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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8:17

The Sunday Panel: What do we make of the new Lotto...

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2025/06/29

This week on the Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills and host of the Front Page podcast, Chelsea Daniels, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! The Government's new sentencing reforms are set to kick in today - what do we make of these? Do we see these new changes making a difference? Lotto Powerball could be about to get a whole lot harder - is this outrageous? Would you bother getting a ticket now? LISTEN ABOVESee

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14:24

Jimmy Rees: Australian comedian and YouTube star on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/29

Famed Australian comedian and social media star Jimmy Rees has made a name for himself across a number of platforms - and he's taking his latest tour on the road. He's set to perform in New Zealand for the first time ever, as well as Hobart, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, and Canberra between October and December 2025. He says there's plenty in his act for people to laugh at on both sides of the Tasman - America, for instance. "I guess it's a bit nerve-wracking, you know

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4:03

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/28

When you’re feeling stressed about work, it can be hard to leave it at the office - and this can impact sleeping habits. Poor sleep quality, including interrupted sleep or non-restorative sleep, is associated with a variety of negative consequences - health-related problems, diminished quality of life, and economic costs. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara unpacked the impact of work stress and poor sleep - and unveiled how you could reduce these impacts. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:18

Mike van de Elzen: Keep the kids busy with carrot...

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2025/06/28

Carrot cupcakes Ingredients 1 tsp baking powder ¾ cup plain flour 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda ½ cup raw sugar 2 free range eggs ½ cup vegetable oil 2 cups grated carrots ½ cup chopped nuts (can be walnuts or hazelnuts). 2 tbsp raisins 2 tbsp of decoration Icing Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp butter, softened 100g cream cheese, softened ½ cup icing sugar, sifted Method Preheat oven to 190*C. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add eggs and oil and mix until just combined. Fold in carrots,

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4:02

Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the molecule...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/28

We’ve all heard that regular exercise is good for you. But a major new study published in Cell might have just found a way to bottle its benefits and deliver them to people who can’t hit the gym. Over six years, the researchers tracked 13 healthy volunteers as they exercised, from a single 5km run to a 25-day running plan and they collected as much data as they could across the body including genes, proteins, metabolism, gut bacteria, and immune cells. They found that at first, exercise stresses the

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5:14

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor ahead of the 2025...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/28

The 2025 edition of the New Zealand International Film Festival is set to open in Auckland from July 31st and run until September 10th. The event is speculated to show a wide range of films, from local productions to overseas affairs with international prestige. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall unpacked some of the films expected to be screening - and outlined some promising entries. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:17

Laura Hedley: Cardrona and Treble Cone Chief Mountain...

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2025/06/28

Cardrona Alpine Resort has officially launched their highly-anticipated Soho Basin - expanding to become New Zealand’s largest commercial ski area. The expansion was part of a long-term investment program by RealNZ, Cardrona’s parent company, and it increases the area's total footprint to 615 hectares. Cardrona and Treble Cone Chief Mountain Officer Laura Hedley says as soon as the conditions are right, they'll be opening the area up for skiing. "There's 150 hectares of terrain in there, which is

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5:36

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on David...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/28

ACT leader David Seymour's had to step up over the last few days, as Prime Minister Luxon spends time working on relationships overseas. Luxon's been in China and Europe, meaning Seymour's had to address the media as part of a post-Cabinet press conference - and answer questions. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says Luxon's taken all the necessary steps to ensure both Deputy Prime Ministers were prepared for the role ahead of the next election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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8:24

Rick Shera: internet and copyright lawyer on Denmark...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/28

The Danish Government is set to allow citizens to claim property rights over their features and voices in a bid to tackle the impact of AI deepfakes. The proposed legislation would mean that people would have the right to ask platforms to take deepfake content down if it breached copyright infringement. Copyright lawyer Rick Shera is sceptical about the prospect of this new law making a difference. "The real issue for me is that it doesn't really address the underlying problem - which is the harm

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