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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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7:42

Steven Joyce: former Finance Minister on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/05/03

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's re-election is cementing a belief US policy is influencing voters abroad. The Labor Party has secured a historic, and comfortable win over Peter Dutton's Liberal National Coalition - with Dutton himself ousted from his own Queensland seat. Over in Canada, Mark Carney secured the role of Prime Minister - with experts claiming anti-Trump sentiment helped propel his win. Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce says the political right has learned the same

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9:47

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Anthony...

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2025/05/03

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is returning to the top job, after a decisive election win that was well predicted. He's the country's first leader to win back-to-back elections since John Howard in 2004, pushing his party back into office - this time with an even larger majority. Meanwhile, the night proved a big loss for opposition leader Peter Dutton - after he lost his seat of Dickson in Queensland and conceded defeat. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this was an 'epic' win

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3:11

Francesca Rudkin: Financial literacy in schools is a...

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2025/05/03

These days I have blurry memories of my time at primary school in Auckland in the late 70s, early 80s, but I can very clearly remember my ASB school banking book. ASB began school banking in 1972 as a way for children to learn about saving and banks, and I guess it was also with a view to retaining us as customers when we were in the workforce and had real amounts of money. On banking days, I can remember bringing my 50 cents to school to make the deposit. My book was stamp marked with the date and

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13:34

Gillian Swinton: author of 'The Good Life' opens up...

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2025/04/27

Gillian Swinton grew up watching her grandmother maintain a family farm in Northern Scotland - and used her experience to cultivate the rural lands of New Zealand. Now based in Central Otago, Gillian and her partner Hamish live on a 2.7 hectare property - embracing their own journey of living a self-sufficient and more simple life. Gillian has shared her own story of homesteading with tips and tricks in her new book The Good Life. "All of a sudden, we've got two-and-a-half hectares and sheep and

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15:10

Chris Whitaker: author reflects on creative journey...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/27

Epic thriller All the Colours of Dark was one of the must-read books of 2024 - but author Chris Whitaker's road to success was a long one. Whitaker has suffered his share of trauma - childhood abuse, stabbing, and losing millions of pounds as a stockbroker. He turned to writing - a move he credits with saving his life. Ahead of his upcoming appearance at Auckland Writers Festival, Whitaker says it was a 'vulnerable' place putting his creative work out for audience approval. "It felt like I didn't

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3:14

Whitcoulls Recommends: 1985: A Novel and High Heels...

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2025/04/27

1985: A Novel by Dominic Hoey. Set in Auckland in the mid 80’s as the title suggests, this is the story of a young man coming of age in a dysfunctional family in Grey Lynn before it became gentrified, when the area and many of the people who lived in it were rough, not necessarily law abiding and where there seemed sometimes to be no future. Obi and his best friend Al discover a map which they believe leads to treasure, and which they hope will turn their fortunes around. The book is extremely

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4:16

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on how to...

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2025/04/27

One of the perks of using credit cards is the Airpoints rewards - but there's benefits and pitfalls involved. A Platinum AMEX, for instance, will give you points for every $70 spent - but it comes with a higher annual fee than the Airpoints Low Fee Visa card. You can also earn Airpoints through New World's rewards programme, but it takes a bit of spending to make a significant impact. BloggerAtLarge.com writerMegan Singleton explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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117:05

Full Show Podcast: 27 April 2025

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2025/04/27

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 27 April 2025, author of smash hit 'All the Colours of the Dark' tells Francesca of the traumatic life events that inspire his writing. Scottish expat homesteader Gillian Swinton shares her journey to living self-sufficiently in Central Otago. New Zealand Archbishop Cardinal John Dew attended the funeral of Pope Francis overnight, he shares his experience from St Peters Square and explains his role in picking the next Pope

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11:45

The Sunday Panel: Do we agree with the Vatican asking...

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2025/04/27

This week on The Sunday Panel, NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson and journalist and editor Jo McCarroll joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Should Kiwis have more say over the state of the health system? Can health ever become bi-partisan? Do we believe it is a matter of doing things differently with the money we have, rather than continually expecting more money to be the answer? Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world came together to pay

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4:42

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

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2025/04/27

It’s a subject many would prefer not to think about, but there’s no avoiding the fact that people can struggle with issues with their pelvic floor. A weak pelvic floor can lead to issues with getting proper exercise - as well as other complications. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara reveals the signs and symptoms of a weak pelvic floor - and how to best treat this condition. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:59

Mike van de Elzen: Chicken Coq au Vin

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2025/04/27

Chicken Coq au Vin Cook time: 25 minutes Prep time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 6 large bone-in chicken thighs or legs 2 cups red wine 12 baby white onions, outer skin removed 2 tbsp sunflower oil Flaky salt and white pepper 200gm button mushrooms 6 rashers streaky bacon 1 cube chicken stock dissolved in 1 cup water ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley + extra for garnish 6 serves mashed potatoes Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and marinate in red wine for at least two hours in the fridge.

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4:30

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on scientists...

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2025/04/27

Imagine seeing a colour so vivid, so unlike anything in nature, that your brain has no reference for it. That’s exactly what happened to five people who took part in an experiment published in the journal Science Advances this week. The newly perceived colour, which is described as a hyper-saturated blue-green shade, has been named olo, and it unlocked a visual experience that was previously impossible with natural light alone. To understand the experiment, we first need to understand how we see

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5:27

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor reviews Pink Floyd...

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2025/04/26

One of the most distinctive concert films in rock history, Pink Floyd at Pompeii, has been rereleased to theatres - along with an accompanying soundtrack. Filmed in 1971 and released the following year, the film captures the band shortly before Dark Side of the Moon ushered in their most commercially successful phase. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall recaps the experience - and explains whether or not this is worth the watch. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:10

Dr Glenn Colquhoun and Dr Art Nahill: doctors launch...

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2025/04/26

Sick of inaction from politicians around our ailing health system, two Kiwi doctors are taking matters into their own hands. GP Dr Glenn Colquhoun and general hospital physician Dr Art Nahill yesterday launched Hīkoi for Health: A People’s Inquiry. They’ve hit the road in a bright yellow 'vanbulance' in a bid to protest the state of the health system - and collect stories from people who've been impacted by the health system. "I've gradually seen conditions, both for patients and for healthcare

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2:56

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor on...

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2025/04/26

Works toward improved public transport for northwest Auckland are a step closer after an investment case was endorsed by the Transport Agency, the Minister of Transport says. The announcement on the Northwest Rapid Transit plan - which includes public transport on State Highway 16 (SH16) from Brigham Creek to the city centre and a Northwest Busway - was made by Chris Bishop earlier in the week. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee

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6:11

Jo McKenna: Rome correspondent on the crowds of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/26

There's been an outpouring of support from all over the world as thousands gathered to pay tribute to Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff has been laid to rest at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. At least 400,000 mourners, including hundreds of foreign dignitaries, paid their respects last night at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican. Rome correspondent Jo McKenna says she saw flags from Croatia, Latin America and Germany - to name a few. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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9:09

John Dew: New Zealand Archbishop Cardinal on Pope...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/26

A sea of mourners watched on, as the Vatican bid a final farewell to Pope Francis last night. The 88-year-old pontiff has now been laid to rest at Rome's Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Hundreds of thousands filled out Saint Peter's Square and surrounding areas to catch a glimpse of the funeral. New Zealand Archbishop Cardinal John Dew was among the crowd - and he said it was a 'lovely' ceremony. "I think there were 50 heads of state here - from 50 different countries. I thought that just spoke

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16:14

Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean: comedians...

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2025/04/20

While true crime might not be the obvious pick for comedy-based content, a familiar duo have leaned into the genre. In All Killa No Filla, comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLane explore their shared passion for serial killer cases. Ahead of their planned stops in New Zealand for the Comedy Festival, the duo opened up about their comedic podcast. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:15

Reb Fountain: Kiwi alt-folk singer talks new album...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/20

Singer-songwriter Reb Fountain is back with a new album blending folk, art-pop and rock -How Love Bends. Released in March, Reb and her band have wasted no time getting it out there with a new nationwide tour. This is Reb's first full album since Covid-19 happened , and she's looking forward to promoting her work without the lockdowns and restrictions getting in the way. "This one - it feels like it's a whole new experience to be sharing it with everyone while we can walk around and I can come and

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5:07

Whitcoulls Recommends: Nobody’s Fool and Northbound

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/20

Nobody’s Fool by Harlan Coben. A former detective turned private investigator is stunned when the woman he thought had died 22 years ago suddenly appears in the back of a lecture he’s giving, and as soon as they make eye contact, disappears. Her death has haunted him all these years but the possibility she could still be alive has never occurred to him – and now he needs to track her down and find out the truth. From the pen (or the keyboard!) of a terrific and well established thriller writer

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