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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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6:41

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist reveals...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/15

The need for blood is constant, and every day lives are saved thanks to the generosity of blood donors. With a law change last year, even more people in New Zealand can now become blood donors. The removal of the ban on those who lived in the UK, France, or Ireland between 1980 and 1996 means thousands more Kiwis are now eligible to donate. This restriction was originally introduced due to concerns about Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD), also known as Mad Cow Disease. New research published

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3:10

Francesca Rudkin: The pressure's on for Chris Luxon

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/15

It’s been a very busy and important week for the Prime Minister. There was a reason he championed the Investment Summit and made himself available to attendees to a degree unusual for a Prime Minister at events like this. Plain and simple, he desperately needs it to be successful. He has staked his leadership on growing our economy, which includes creating an infrastructure pipeline and attracting the overseas finance to help get things done. It’s going to take time to evaluate the summit’s

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4:08

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Ted Lasso being...

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2025/03/15

The Apple TV+ hit series Ted Lasso will return for a fourth season. Actor and executive producer Jason Sudeikis is locked in to return as the iconic football coach - with the actor saying Lasso will coach a women's team this season. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall wonders if the series really needs an additional season after wrapping up in 2023. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:51

Pauline Blomfield: K9 Medical Detection CEO on the...

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2025/03/15

Early trials have shown medical detection dogs picking up ovarian cancer with an incredible accuracy. Two of K9 Medical Detection's specially trained dogs, Hunter and Hogan, have been taught to track the early stages of ovarian cancer - and the pair have a 96 to 100 accuracy rate. K9 Medical Detection CEO Pauline Blomfield says many cases of ovarian cancer are detected at later stages, and identifying it early could save lives. "We know that ovarian cancer is hard to detect, because it mimics the

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3:33

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

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2025/03/15

The economy, trade, and talks will be top-of-mind as the Prime Minister lands in India today. Christopher Luxon's being joined by a large business and community delegations, alongside three Ministers - as he aims to strengthen the two countries' relationships. The PM's due to meet India's Prime Minister and pitch for increased trade and business opportunities. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls unpacks the likliehood of a trade deal being reached between both nations. LISTEN ABOVESee

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7:25

Sam Stubbs: Simplicity co-founder on Nicola Willis...

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2025/03/15

The default Kiwisaver contribution rate could be due for a shakeup. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is looking at upping the amount employees and employers contribute to their KiwiSaver accounts. With an ever-increasing aging population, Willis explained she wants to ensure more Kiwis are financially secure in retirement. Simplicity co-founder Sam Stubbs has voiced support with these proposed changes. "It's a recognition of the fact that we just have to save more for our retirement - because unless

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9:57

Tenby Powell: Kiwi K.A.R.E chairman recaps latest...

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2025/03/15

Peacekeeping in Ukraine will be an extensive operation, according to one expert. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has rallied together leaders from Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand for a virtual meeting that he's dubbed the 'coalition of the willing'. Discussions focused on supporting Ukraine to achieve lasting peace. Kiwi K.A.R.E founder Tenby Powell says a peacekeeping force will need to cover a large frontline. "The question that I would ask the Minister of Defence is - do we have the

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12:42

Patricia Kelly: Gene Kelly's widow honours his life...

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2025/03/09

It's been almost three decades since Singin’ in the Rain star Gene Kelly died, but his widowed spouse is allowing fans to get a look at his legacy. Gene Kelly – A Life in Music is part of this year's Auckland Arts Festival and it celebrates the star's life through archival footage, movie clips and personal stories by his wife, Patricia Kelly. She says her late husband was a romantic who was passionate about many things - but he didn't fully take to dancing until later in life. "By the time he got

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14:12

Mike Leigh: English director talks about his 60 years...

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2025/03/09

After a career spanning 60 years, British film-maker Mike Leigh is considered the godfather of British cinema. He's got experience as an actor, producer, screenwriter and director - and he's used his platform to explore the struggles of ordinary people and their real-life problems. His latest feature, Hard Truths, is set to hit theatres in the coming days. "We've got the film, the budget's in place, we know how much time there is - and then I invite actors to take part, I usually have quite

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4:08

Whitcoulls Recommends: Dream Count and One Hundred...

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2025/03/09

Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. This author is known and loved for her deeply moving and profound works of fiction (for me, particularly, Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun). This time it’s the story of four Nigerian women, and as such spans a wide geography from Africa to America with a great insight into their friendships, loves, regrets and world views. It’s very elegant and insightful storytelling – their lives were as authentic to me as those of women I actually know, and I loved

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4:24

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer recaps...

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2025/03/09

Megan Singleton's coming out of her second week in New Orleans as Mardi Gras season continues. She made it to the Orpheus Parade on Lundi Monday - and recapped a memorable experience riding in a parade float. Read more about Megan's travel highlights - and check out the photos - here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:38

The Sunday Panel: Why did Adrian Orr resign?

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2025/03/09

This week on the Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB host Roman Travers and producer, journalist and commentator Irene Gardiner joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! NZ Super is set to undergo a tough period as the aging population grows. How can we address this problem? Should we raise the age? Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr shocked the nation by resigning abruptly last week. What do we think caused this? What do we make of this? Tinā is dominating the New Zealand box

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5:22

Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert on...

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2025/03/08

We've all had busy weeks and felt compelled to order a takeaway meal from the endless options we have available - but one expert is wondering if they're really the best for you. While some options are better than others, many takeaways are high in calories, fat, salt, sugar and other questionable processed ingredients. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara unpacked some of the more popular 'healthy' choices available on UberEats - and weighed up the best options.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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116:48

Full Show Podcast: 09 March 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/08

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 9 March 2025, godfather of British cinema Mike Leigh joins Francesca to discuss his 60 years in the industry, and latest film Hard Truths. Patricia Kelly, wife of one of the greatest stars in Hollywood Gene Kelly, discusses bringing tribute show Gene Kelly: A Life in Music down to Auckland. Professor Susan St John says providing NZ Super as a tax-free basic income grant and putting recipients on a higher tax rate for other

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4:48

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/08

Can you wiggle your ears? Apparently around 15 percent of the population can consciously move their ears up and down. Now, new research published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience have figured out where this ear wiggling skill came from. While humans can't turn their ears like some animals, our ear muscles still try to make tiny, unconscious movements when we're listening to something intently. In the study, the researchers asked 20 volunteers to listen to an audiobook played through a

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6:29

Mike van de Elzen: Dried mushroom risotto

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2025/03/08

Dried mushroom risotto Cook time – 60 minutes Prep time – 20 minutes Serves 6 3 cups dried mushroom 1 onion, peeled and diced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2 tbsp vegetable oil Flaky sea salt 2 cups arborio rice 1/2 cup white wine 2 cups parmesan, grated 150 gm butter, cubed Black pepper Vegetable stock, hot (around 2 litres) METHOD Place the dried mushrooms into a pot and cover with the vegetable stock, add in the onion and garlic peels. Bring to the boil and turn down to a simmer

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6:18

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Michelle...

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2025/03/08

Kiwi director James Ashcroft is working on his latest project for Netflix - and two of TV's biggest names are set to join the cast. Michelle Monaghan of The White Lotus fame and Severance star Adam Scott have signed on to the crime thriller The Whisper Man - based on the New York Times bestseller. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:50

Barrie Coleman: South Canterbury man raises funds by...

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2025/03/08

South Canterbury's Barrie Coleman is on a mission to raise funds for mental health efforts. He began his year-and-a-half-long endeavour of playing at every golf course in New Zealand on Saturday. Coleman says he's left his job to complete these fundraising efforts. He's also sold his house and will be living in a campervan - that's also set to be offered up for auction at the end. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:26

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

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2025/03/08

Former High Commissioner to the UK, Phil Goff, recently lost his job after commenting on Donald Trump's understanding of war history. The Foreign Minister stepped in to fire Goff over his comments, leaving experts questioning whether he was suited to make the jump from politics to diplomacy. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls many people feel more worried about this second Trump term - and it's important for people to toe the line. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:02

Susan St John: Auckland University associate...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/08

The debate over how we fix Superannuation has sparked discussion over the years - and one expert has offered up a solution. Economists have stressed the importance over fixing this issue, as New Zealand stares down the barrel of an ever-expanding ageing population. In a new paper, Auckland University associate professor Susan St John introduced the idea of the New Zealand Superannuation Grant. "When we look to the future and we look at the fiscal pressures that are coming from an aging population

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