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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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5:03

Dr. Michelle Dickinson: New study reveals we don't...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/29

We often think of brain development as something that happens in childhood, stabilises in adulthood, and then gradually declines. However new research published in the journal Nature Communications suggests our brains actually move through five distinct eras, each with its own strengths, vulnerabilities, and turning points. Researchers analysed MRI brain scans from nearly 4,000 people aged between newborn and 90 years old. Their goal was to understand how the brain’s internal wiring, changes over a

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5:33

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor reviews the third...

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2025/11/29

'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' - the third instalment in the 'Knives Out' series has received a positive review from Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall. He told Francesca Rudkin that the film is, 'really humour laced, really strong performances, and the sort of film as well that I think really benefits from not having your phone in your lap.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:15

Russell Crowe: Hollywood A-Lister discusses historic...

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2025/11/29

Kiwi born Hollywood star Russell Crowe has played many intense roles in his career. But his latest might be his most intense yet. Heading back to world war 2, Russell plays Hitlers right hand man Hermann Goring in ‘Nuremberg’, the film focusing on the duel between psychologist Douglas Kelley and Goring, in the lead up to the post war trial. Crowe told Francesca Rudkin that he had to do a lot of background reading before playing the part. 'So you have to find those moments of what I call quiet

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7:08

Melissa Stokes: New 6pm bulletin anchor shares her...

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2025/11/29

A new era begins for TVNZ’s 6pm bulletin tonight. After almost 20 years in the 6pm chair, Simon Dallow read his last bulletin on Friday. His replacement starts tonight, with Melissa Stokes promoted to the 6pm duties. Stokes told Francesca Rudkin that she is nervous but prepared for the step up. 'I fill in for Simon when he's been away, so it is the same team that I'm going into, the same desk, the same login, the same password, the same news tonight.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:01

Irene King: Aviation Commentator discusses global...

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2025/11/29

Major disruptions yesterday as airlines around the world had to ground their Airbus A320 aircraft. Many travellers were left stranded after Airbus ordered immediate software fixes for 6000 of its A320s. Aviation Commentator Irene King says that New Zealand is lucky to be a smaller country, as it means the delays won't last as long. 'The nice thing about being a small country is that we can recover pretty quickly from these sorts of disruptions.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:34

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader discusses the party's...

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2025/11/29

Labour has shifted into campaign mode as the party meets for its annual conference in Auckland. With less than a year until the next election, Labour party leader, Chris Hipkins opened with an emphatic message “Believe We Can Win”. Hipkins told Francesca Rudkin that the party has been focusing on what Kiwis didn't like about their last election campaign. 'We've spent time really focusing on what didn't go well for us and what we need to change.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:44

Karra Rhodes: Kiwi singer on her new debut album...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/23

Christchurch based, Scottish born, artist Karra Rhodes is rising fast on the New Zealand music scene and she's got a new project in the works. Her new album, Hometown Therapy, is also being used to shine a light on domestic violence and highlight her fundraising efforts for the charity Shine. "I like to think that I write music that a lot of people maybe feel uncomfortable writing music on." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:01

Yotam Ottolenghi: chef and restaurateur speaks ahead...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/22

Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the biggest names in food around the world, and he's set to bring his insights to our shores next year. After 11 cookbooks, Ottolenghi's built a name for himself in the world of food, and his distinctive way of cooking has earned him praise and critical acclaim. He says these tours are often 'hectic' and 'intense' - and it's hard for him to juggle the experience of taking in a city on these schedules. "I'm quite flexible with the way I eat, so I'm just happy to eat

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4:27

Whitcoulls Recommends: Exit Strategy and Good Things...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/22

Exit Strategy by Lee Child and Andrew Child. Jack Reacher is back - this time in Baltimore, where he inadvertently gets himself caught up in corrupt goings on at the local Port. He walks into a coffee shop, and someone brushes against him - only later does he realise that a note was slipped into his pocket at that moment, from someone asking for help and requesting a late night rendezvous. The note was clearly intended for someone else but Jack heads along to the meeting anyway, just to see what’s

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117:09

Full Show Podcast: 23 November 2025

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2025/11/22

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 23 November 2025, Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the biggest names in food, but it turns out even he struggles to know what to cook for dinner. This week he tells Francesca the unusual way he decides what to cook. Karra Rhodes is an up and comer on the New Zealand music scene, she talks to Francesca about why she is donating royalties to charity. The All Blacks have wrapped up their 2025 season, ZB commentator Elliott Smith with

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3:33

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

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2025/11/22

Megan's been exploring the US, and she's unveiling her travel hacks for getting around on the trains. She recently took the train from Boston to New York, and she weighed up the pros and cons of getting around the US on the train. Read more about Megan's experiences here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:01

The Sunday Panel: Is the coalition prepared for next...

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2025/11/22

This week on The Sunday Panel, 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 day - and more! The coalition Government is about to celebrate two years in their roles, what do we think of their progress? Is the coalition starting to re-position itself ahead of the election? Winston Peters has been vocally against the Regulatory Standards Bill - will we see more of this? Trained GPs will soon be

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5:10

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on how to...

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2025/11/22

The end of the year is almost upon us, and many of us will be feeling overwhelmed, burned out and exhausted. This is not a new phenomenon, we see it every year around November and December ahead of the summer holidays. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara reveals how to work through the holiday exhaustion without getting too overwhelmed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:05

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the...

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2025/11/22

Most of us think of oral health as something that affects our teeth and gums. But what if what’s happening inside your mouth is quietly influencing the rest of your body's long-term risk of disease - including diabetes and heart disease? A new study published in the Journal of Translational Medicine has just found exactly that. The study followed 65 people who were treated for root canal infections, a type of deep tooth infection that lets harmful microbes seep into the bloodstream. The researchers

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4:33

Mike van de Elzen: Asparagus risotto with spring...

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2025/11/22

Asparagus risotto with spring onions and rocket Cook time: 30-40 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 650-750ml vegetable stock, heated 1 onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 Tbsp sunflower oil 1 cup Arborio rice 2 cups white wine 100 gm butter 1 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan 1 bunch asparagus 1 cup chopped spring onions 1/2 cup chopped fresh rocket Shaved Parmesan to serve Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and get a large bowl of ice with a bit of water

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5:49

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the winners from...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/22

A non-Kiwi Best Actor winner and acclaimed recognition for a late director’s final film were among the notable moments of this year’s New Zealand Screen Awards. The late Lee Tamahori’s historical drama, The Convert, scored five major awards including Best Director: Drama Feature. John Lithgow also added a Kiwi award to his collection, having been named Best Actor in a Feature for his performance in The Rule of Jenny Pen. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall recapped the awards and went through all the

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7:33

Jennifer Ward-Lealand: Kiwi actor and director on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/22

After many years of representing performers locally in New Zealand, Kiwi actress Jennifer Ward-Lealand has taken on a new role. Ward-Lealand was recently elected to the top ranks of the global federation of actors’ unions at the World Congress in Birmingham. She says it's the first time New Zealand's been invited to the top ranks within FIA (Federation Internationale des Acteurs) and her appointment came as a surprise. "The screen industry is global, people travel, work travels, and we can share

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5:31

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB political reporter on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/22

New Zealand First is denying claims the party's lining up to work with Labour next election, despite David Seymour suggesting the idea. Seymour made the claim after New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters announced he'd campaign on repealing the Regulatory Standards Bill. Newstalk ZB political reporter Azaria Howell says it's unclear where this will go from here, given how Seymour championed the bill. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:01

Dr David Chinn: health policy advisor on the growing...

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2025/11/22

ADHD New Zealand is echoing calls for caution when it comes to GPs treating the condition. GPs will be able to start medical treatment next year for those affected. The College of Psychiatrists says GPs should only be included if they have accredited training and clear referral and escalation pathways. Dr David Chinn is part of a team of experts who advises on health policy, and he says it's been hard for people to get access to proper assessments - but it's important to do this in a careful,

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7:51

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/22

Captain Scott Barrett is praising the fresh faces for injecting some enthusiasm into the All Blacks for the season-ending 52-26 win over Wales in Cardiff. Barrett says the 12 changes to the starting line-up ensured there was no baggage carried over from the England loss. Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith says the All Blacks can head home happy for the end of the year, but there's still some lingering questions about the team. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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