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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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7:41

Dr Kat Bolstad: AUT Associate Professor on scientists...

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2025/04/19

World-first video footage of the elusive colossal squid has been captured by US researchers. It lives in the deep Antarctic waters, can reach up to seven metres in length, and weighs up to 500 kilograms. Schmidt Ocean Institute’s remote drone filmed a baby colossal squid alive 600 metres down in its environment for the first time. AUT Associate Professor and squid expert Dr Kat Bolstad says this is a very 'exciting' development. "We've been studying these animals, we've known about them for a

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9:31

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the...

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2025/04/19

Limited Easter trading hours are bringing extra financial burdens for businesses according to retailers. The Retail Radar survey shows almost 70 percent of retailers are concerned about the cost of living - with merchant fees also top of mind. The law says local council have the final say on when businesses are allowed to open. Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says these restrictions are 'outdated' and don't reflect the current market. "When these laws were first established, we didn't have

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3:22

Francesca Rudkin: We need to simplify Easter trading...

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2025/04/19

If you live in a city, there is something quite special about waking up on Good Friday - to the sound of silence. There are no cars on the road, no hum of traffic in the distance, no sound of people going about their day-to-day routines. My first thought on Friday was - it’s like Christmas Day. My second thought wasn’t as pleasant - it’s like lockdown. But the feeling was the same - how nice the world is when it pauses for a moment. But as much as I appreciate these few days a year when many get

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14:23

Yvonne Strahovski: Australian actress on what viewers...

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2025/04/13

The final season of The Handmaid's Talestarted airing on Neon last week, and actress Yvonne Strahovski is looking back on her creative journey after six seasons. Strahovski co-stars as Serena Joy Waterford - an architect and prisoner of the show's dystopian regime. She says it's been an 'extraordinary' journey taking on the role of Serena. "This has been such an amazing opportunity for me to be so challenged and grow and work on my craft, my artistry - everything I want to do as a performer." LISTEN

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17:06

Peter Greste and Richard Roxburgh: jailed journalist...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/13

In December 2013, Australian journalist Peter Greste was arrested in Egypt and charged with aiding a terrorist organisation. What followed was 400 days of incarceration, solitary confinement, interrogations, a politically motivated trial and complete uncertainty in a corrupt legal system. Peter’s story and fight for freedom has been turned into a film, The Correspondent, staring veteran Australian actor Richard Roxburgh. "It felt like it was an even more urgent story to tell - the simple fact is,

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3:42

Whitcoulls Recommends: The Death of Us and A Spy at War

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/04/13

The Death of Us by Abigail Dean. Isabel is a lead protagonist in this story, who throughout much of the book directly addresses the intruder who perpetrated a home invasion on her and her husband Edward when they were 30 years old and happily married, but those days are long gone. More than 20 years later, they reunite to attend the trial of a man finally charged with the crime, trying to reconcile their lives before, and after. This is gripping psychological drama. A Spy at War by Charles Beaumont

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4:06

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

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2025/04/13

People will be flocking to Palm Springs over the next couple of weeks for Coachella 2025, but BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton promises there's more to see than music festivals. Between the iconic Joshua trees, the resorts, the mountain tours and the dining options, Megan's revealed how you can make the most of Palm Springs. Read more about Megan's top picks here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:23

The Sunday Panel: What does the Trump tariff turmoil...

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2025/04/13

This week on the Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills and TV producer and commentator Irene Gardiner joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Labour MP Kieran McAnulty has introduced a bill set to change rules around alcohol sales on ANZAC Day morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas. The bill recently passed its first reading. Do we need to change the current laws? How will these changes help the hospitality industry? Trump's

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117:02

Full Show Podcast: 13 April 2025

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2025/04/13

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 13th of April 20205, jailed journalist Peter Greste and Aussie acting veteran Richard Roxburgh joined Francesca to discuss their new movie The Correspondent. Francesca has a new idea for a Netflix project to get people interested in the world of sailing. As the sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale starts airing on Neon, actress Yvonne Strahovski opened up about her creative journey and the experience of portraying

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4:13

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

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2025/04/13

Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night and have trouble going back to sleep again? Research shows this may happen for a number of reasons, including lighter sleep cycles, stress, underlying health conditions, or environmental factors. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains how we can best combat restlessness - and better prepare for a good night's sleep. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:08

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new...

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2025/04/13

Bitter flavours act as nature’s warning signs, evolved over hundreds of millions of years to steer us away from potentially toxic compounds. New research published this week in theJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has just identified the most potent natural bitter compounds known to date and with it insights into why bitterness is so important. The star of this discovery is the mushroom Amaropostia stiptica, a non-toxic fungus renowned among foragers for its relentless, mouth-puckering

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3:56

Mike van de Elzen: Persimmon tart recipe

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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