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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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3:56

Mike van de Elzen: Persimmon tart recipe

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/13

Persimmon Tart Cook time: 25 minutes Prep time: 30 minutes Serves - 6 4 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp water 50g butter 4 persimmons, cut each into 8 wedges 2 sheets puff pastry Raspberry sorbet to serve Preheat oven to 190*C. Place sugar and water in a small heavy-based saucepan over high heat. Cook until sugar dissolves, then bring to the boil, stirring continuously. Add butter, melt and allow to bubble until the mix turns a light caramel colour, turn off. Remove leaves from persimmons and cut each one

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6:11

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor ahead of Polk: The...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/12

One of the country's biggest trials will be looked at from a new angle in a new series airing on Three. The murder trial of Phillip Polkinghorne will be explored over three nights. The Auckland eye doctor was ultimately found not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna after an eight week trial. The documentary series will show interviews with Polkinghorne himself, his girlfriend Madison Ashton, Crown Solicitor Alysha McClintock and journalists who covered the case. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve

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6:40

Dr Annette Lasham: UoA cancer researcher on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/12

Each year in New Zealand, about 3600 people are diagnosed with breast cancer. Currently, there is no cure for the disease that affects one in nine women across their lifetime and, on average, 25 Kiwi men per year. As part of their latest fundraising effort, Breast Cancer Cure has launched the Tees for a Cure campaign - recruiting 17 popular Kiwi designers to utilise their skills for the cause. UoA cancer researcher Dr Annette Lasham says everybody involved is so committed to making a difference

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9:15

Claire Trevett: NZ Herald political editor on Foreign...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/12

Foreign Minister Winston Peters sent a blunt message to the Prime Minister as Donald Trump's tariffs continue to spark uncertainty around the world. Peters indicated Chris Luxon was premature in joining global talks calling for free trade, in opposition to the tariff rollout. NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett says Peters expecting Luxon to follow his lead was unusual - but a courtesy call was warranted. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:21

Dr Matthew Reid: Health New Zealand expert urges...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/12

New Zealanders are being urged to make sure they're up to date with their measles jabs. As school holidays get underway, travellers are being reminded of outbreaks in Australia, the US, Canada, the UK and Vietnam. There are no cases in New Zealand currently. Health NZ’s acting national public health service clinical director protection, Dr Matthew Reid, says there's a risk of measles spreading quickly through New Zealand if Kiwis bring it back home. "Because our vaccination coverage is not as good

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3:26

Francesca Rudkin: I've got an idea for the next...

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2025/04/12

Have I got an idea for Netflix - although I’m unlikely the first to have it. The shock announcement late this week that Peter Burling was leaving Team New Zealand made me wish Netflix would take us inside the world of match racing and the America’s Cup. It’s got everything that’s made F1 such a TV hit - big money, big personalities, big egos, big competition - with a solid dose of life-threatening risk thrown in. Who wouldn’t watch it? You would, right? I don’t really give a flying hoot whether

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7:52

Rhys Jones: Chair of the RSA on the recent vote set...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/12

182 RSA clubs recently voted to decide the future of the 108-year-old organisation. A new constitution has been approved for the RSA - aimed at modernising and centralising power. Dozens of clubs have since threatened to leave if the constitution is passed, with the worry that the change would undermine the fundamental grassroots foundations. RSA chair Rhys Jones says this vote has sparked plenty of division within the organisation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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15:35

Alisa Xayalith: former lead singer of The Naked and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/06

Alisa Xayalith, the former lead vocalist, guitarist, and keyboard player for The Naked and Famous has released her latest solo project. After the band went on hiatus, Xayalith struck out on her own - and her debut album 'Slow Crush' was released last week. She says it's a 'massive milestone' to finally put out her new album - after teasing it with a single a couple of years ago. "So many of these songs sit at the intersection of my girlhood going into womanhood, and it's really cool to kind of

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15:17

Simon Squibb: author and social media sensation on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/06

Simon Squibb is not your average entrepreneur. After tragedy saw him leave home at the age 15, Simon went into survival mode - he started a gardening business with no actual experience or knowledge of the industry. 19 businesses later, Simon is a multimillionaire. He's since taken to social media to ask people about their dreams via TikTok and he's founded the ‘Elevator of Dreams’ concept alongside Richard Branson. He's used his insight to craft a new book - What’s Your Dream? Find Your Passion

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4:44

Whitcoulls Recommends: Sea Change and No Words for This

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/06

Sea Change by Jenny Pattrick. Jenny is a longstanding writer of great New Zealand fiction, perhaps best known for The Denniston Rose some years ago. Her new one is lovely. Set in a small village slightly north of Wellington, which is completely cut off after a massive magnitude 8 earthquake in the South Island’s Alpine Fault and a subsequent tsunami, a number of the inhabitants decide to ignore a relocation mandate and manage their own survival. Their plans come under threat when a mercenary

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4:28

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer on things to...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/06

Megan's still been taking in the sights and sounds of Mexico - and her latest stop is in Los Cabos. There's a wide variety of resorts - with plenty of dining options - and Megan arrived in the height of whale-watching season, so there's not shortage of boat tours to see. Read more about Megan's latest adventures here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:58

The Sunday Panel: What should we do about the tariffs?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/06

This week on the Sunday Panel, Coast and Trip Notes host Lorna Riley and Damien Venuto from One Plus One Communications joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Donald Trump has finally unveiled his latest set of tariffs - where do we go from here? Are we in a position to make a strong stance? If a breakaway group formed, should we join in? There seems to be a growing number of people who are putting off trips to the US in light of everything's that's going on

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117:00

Full Show Podcast: 06 April 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/06

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 6th April 2025, The Naked and Famous singer Alisa Xayalith has released her debut solo album, she tells Francesca about the healing behind her music. Not your typical entrepreneur, Simon Squibb is using his millions to make others dreams come true. Simon talks about the tragedy that started his road to success. Simplicity Chief Economist Shamubeel Eaqub agrees Trump's tariffs are the biggest economic policy error in our

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4:56

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/06

The health and wellness sphere has recently been shining a light on the importance of protein - but are we eating too much? Protein is important for health, fitness and energy, but one expert has issued a warning about consuming too much - or not enough. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains why it's important to find the right balance. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:13

Mike van de Elzen: Oma's apple tart

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/06

Oma's apple tart Cook time: 45 minutes Prep time: 35 minutes Serves: 6 300g self raising flour, sifted 100g brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla paste Pinch of salt 150g butter 1 egg, beaten Plain flour for rolling Filling 1 cup raisins 3 tbsp brandy or sherry 4 tbsp warm water 4 apples Juice of ½ lemon 3 tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp icing sugar Pre-heat an oven to 180 degrees. Combine flour, sugar, vanilla and salt. Cut butter into small cubes and add to flour mix. Rub together until

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6:35

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/06

Eight years after the infamous, fraudulent Fyre Festival, organiser Billy McFarland has promised the event will return again. Following the end of his prison sentence, McFarland has expressed interest in organising a follow up - but he's had difficulty securing a location. Steve Newall from Flicks.co.nz says representatives from Mexico's Playa del Carmen have confirmed the event will not be hosted there - causing more confusion about the event's future. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:53

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist reveals why...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/06

We've all felt the instant relief of scratching an itch, but what if that fleeting moment of bliss was actually doing more than just satisfying an itch? Scientists have just published new research in the journal Science which shows how scratching activates an immune response that can help protect the skin against harmful infections. Scratching has long been thought to serve a practical function: removing irritants like insects, dust, or allergens. But some itches, such as those caused by mosquito

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6:00

Mike Beer: artist on his new Ghosts On Every Corner...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/05

Ghosts of Christchurch’s past are currently on display in an exhibition of mini replica buildings. Made by artist Ghostcat, the replicas are scale models of the city's former buildings, some of which were destroyed in the 2011 earthquake. Ghostcat, aka Mike Beer says many iconic Christchurch buildings were destroyed in the earthquake - but plenty of memories still lingered. "I had this idea of how places can be gone - because we lost a lot of these places after the earthquake - but how the memory

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7:00

Jonny Errington: Padel New Zealand spokesperson on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/05

Padel is the latest up and coming sports craze taking over the world - and more Kiwis are getting into it. Between celebrities like David Beckham, Serena Williams, and Elle McPherson showcasing their love of padel and sports fans embracing it worldwide, there's clear demand. Ahead of New Zealand's first-ever National Padel Tournament Series, Padel NZ's Jonny Errington explained what's making this sport so popular. "It can appeal to people of different ages, fitness or skill levels - so you can come

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5:35

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/05

There's plenty of lingering questions about the future of the Treaty Principles Bill. More than 300,000 written submissions were made to Parliament's Justice Committee - 90 percent of which opposed the bill. NZ Herald political reporter Jamie Ensor says David Seymour has refused to back down, and he's disputed the public is against the bill. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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