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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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4:20

Mike van de Elzen: Sauteed broccoli with white...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/08

Sauteed broccoli with white cabbage and chili garlic butter Cook time: 5 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 1/2 large white cabbage, cut into small wedges 10 heads sprouting broccoli 150 gm butter cracked pepper 1/4 cup curly parsley 1 red chili 2 cloves garlic sea salt 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 lemon 1 cup fresh coriander Bring a large pot of water to the boil and season with a good amount of salt. Place the broccoli in the boiling water and leave for 10 seconds before removing and

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4:39

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist explains...

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2025/06/08

Most of us think clapping is just about two hands hitting each other, but new research out this week in the journal Physical Review Research found that the clap that we hear actually comes from the air being squeezed out between our palms. When your hands come together, whether flat or cupped, they trap a tiny bubble of air. That bubble escapes through small gaps, like the one between your thumb and index finger, creating a mini jet of air that blasts out and disturbs the surrounding atmosphere

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7:02

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Neil Finn and...

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2025/06/08

Kiwi music legend Neil Finn is putting his weight behind a bid to bring music to Auckland's Western Springs stadium. He's supporting the bid by CRS Records to develop a music venue there. It's among options out for consultation - competing with a plan for a multisport venue put forward by Auckland FC's owners. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says submissions are open until June 15, so there's plenty of time to read through the proposals. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:47

Rob Sarkies: Pike River director on the film's world...

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2025/06/07

Last night, some families of Pike River mine victims, along with members of the cast and crew, attended the world premiere of Pike River at the Sydney Film Festival. The feature film tells the story of the Pike River mine tragedy that took the lives of 29 men back in November 2010. Told from the perspective of the families, the story centres on close friends Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse, who both lost a family member in the explosion. Director Rob Sarkies says it was a 'special' experience

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4:26

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

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2025/06/07

There's a lot of unanswered questions relating to allegations against a former Prime Minister staffer. Michael Forbes has quit as acting deputy press secretary over allegations he took compromising recordings of sex workers - and photos of women he didn't know. A Wellington brothel complained to Police last July, who found it didn't meet the threshold for prosecution. NZ Herald political reporter Jamie Ensor explains the implications of this saga. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:23

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the ongoing war...

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2025/06/07

US President Donald Trump has gotten into a public spat with Elon Musk, and it's left experts wondering what this could mean for next year's midterm elections. The pair have taken aim at each other on social media, with Trump threatening to cut federal contracts helping Musk and Musk calling for Trump's impeachment - among other accusations. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says people are looking to the future - and many have opted to 'stay in the shadows'. "Especially with so much relying on this

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10:48

Steve Hart: St Thomas of Canterbury College on the...

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2025/06/07

A 13-strong group of boys’ schools across the South Island are uniting to help address the challenges faced by young men. This group is hoping to improve the outcomes for these boys - in both education and society. One of the schools involved is St Thomas of Canterbury College, and principal Steve Hart says new data has exposed the issues young men are facing in the modern world. "Until they understand who they really are and where they fit in, it can be quite difficult getting those really positive

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3:07

Francesca Rudkin: There's no doubt that Robyn Malcolm...

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2025/06/07

Two things have entertained me this week. We’ve had the falling out of two of the world’s most powerful and wealthy narcissists - all of which played out on their own social media platforms. This breakup must be the most predicted thing to come out of Trump’s presidency so far. After the drama of Thursday’s outbursts, there seems to be a de-escalation between President Trump and his former benefactor and DOGE leader Elon Musk. Maybe they each realised they’re unlikely to win outright, with the

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13:15

Claire Turnbull: Nutritionist on her wellness guide...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/01

Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of trying to eat well and and be healthier - but not being able to keep on track? Between all the social media crazes and fad diets, one expert aims to cut through all the confusion with her new book End Your Fight with Food. Claire Turnbull has had her struggles with disordered eating and bulimia, and she's using her journey to help people form a better relationship with what they eat. "I just want people to stop fighting with themselves - so much of what fuels

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4:19

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

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2025/06/01

People are always looking to make the most of their trips - and BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton revealed how you can find the undiscovered gems wherever you go. She recommends taking advantage of social media and Facebook community groups to discover what the locals enjoy. Read more of Megan's tips and tricks here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:13

Whitcoulls Recommends: The Martha’s Vineyard Beach...

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2025/06/01

The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly. She’s a terrific writer of historical fiction (my favourite of hers is The Lilac Girls) – this time set on Martha’s Vineyard in two timelines – present day, when a young woman grieving the death of her mother arrives on the island and discovers things about her mother she never knew; while back during WW2 two sisters are trying to hold it all together as the US army arrives and everything changes for the local inhabitants. Like her

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10:43

The Sunday Panel: Will we read Jacinda Ardern's new...

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2025/06/01

This week on The Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB’s Roman Travers and host of The Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Should the Government follow the UK's lead and regulate - or ban - explicit AI deepfakes? Can we put protections in place? Jacinda Ardern's new book is set to be released this week. Will we read it? What do we think? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:17

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert explains...

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2025/06/01

Research shows women account for an estimated 78 percent of people with autoimmune conditions. Women are more likely to develop autoimmune conditions due to a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains further - and reveals how women can reduce the risks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:34

Mike van de Elzen: Mike's Moroccan beef family pie

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2025/06/01

Mike's Moroccan beef family pie COOK TIME: 40 minutes PREP TIME: 40 minutes SERVES: makes 1 bid pie 500gm diced beef 1 onion, peeled and sliced 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 1 tbsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp paprika 1 red chili 500ml beef stock 1 tbsp tomato puree Sea salt sunflower oil 4 tbsp arrowroot 1 can chickpeas, drained 1 pkt flaky pastry, cut to size. 1 bottom & 1 top 1 egg, lightly beaten Preheat your oven to 180*c Start by placing the fennel seeds onto a tray and toast in

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116:38

Full Show Podcast: 01 June 2025

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2025/06/01

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 1 June 2025, fresh off the Aotearoa Music Awards, indie folk artist Mel Parsons stops by for a performance of her single 'Post High Slide'. Nutritionist Claire Turnbull has had a destructive relationship with food for over 20 years. She talks of why she's using her experience to help others. This week ACT MP Laura McClure held up a nude deepfake of herself in parliament, she explains why she did it and why she wants the

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4:30

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist reveals how...

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2025/06/01

When you think of penguins, you might imagine adorable black-and-white birds waddling across icy landscapes. But a surprising new study published in the journal Communications Earth and Environment reveals that penguins might also be helping to form clouds that could influence climate change. Adélie penguins, a species found only in Antarctica, eat a diet rich in fish and krill. This high-protein menu results in poop, or guano, that’s not just smelly but chemically active, releasing ammonia gas into

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6:57

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the Aotearoa...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/01

Organisers of the Aotearoa Music Awards have labelled Chris Bishop's comments as 'inappropriate' - and say they have no place at their event. The National Party Cabinet minister's come under fire, for saying "what a load of crap" during a Stan Walker performance. Bishop says he was criticising what he described as 'overtly political' Toitū te Tiriti flags and banners, but should have kept this thoughts to himself. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says the organisers went on to say they are committed

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15:29

Mel Parsons: Kiwi singer-songwriter on her new music...

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2025/06/01

Off the back of the Aotearoa Music Awards, indie folk star Mel Parsons has been planning out her next steps. She's released her new single Brick by Brick and she's been touring her way through New Zealand before making some stops in Australia. She says she feels 'lucky' that she gets to create her music independently - and she's experienced plenty of growth. "With the way that our industry's changed, everything's based around streaming and social media - and it's frustrating at times, because not

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8:22

Lydia Bradey: New Zealand mountaineer on the group...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/05/31

An unconventional trip up Mount Everest by British climbers has started a bit of a debate. The group managed to fly from London, summit Everest and return home in under a week by using xenon gas. The gas is said to help climbers quickly acclimatise to high altitudes. The trip has left many people questioning the ethics of using the gas - and asked if one of mountaineering's greatest accomplishments should be made easier. New Zealand mountaineer Lydia Bradey says this isn't unethical, and it's not

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5:04

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

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2025/05/31

David Seymour was officially sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister - and he's hoping to be a bit different to his predecessors. He takes over from New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters, who just returned to the country after a visit to India, and he'll remain in the position until next year's election. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says this isn't the same situation - as David Seymour's from a different party than Luxon and Peters. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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