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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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4:01

Mike van de Elzen: Making your own Passata

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/29

Making your own Passata 12 ripe tomatoes 2 sticks rosemary 10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed slightly 1/2 tsp flaky salt 1 fresh chili, stalk removed and cut in half 1 tbsp honey Start by turn on your oven to 220*c Cut the tomatoes in half and lay onto a roasting tray, sprinkle over some flaky salt, smashed garlic, chili and rosemary. Drizzle with a little oil and fire into the oven to roast. Roast at for 30 minutes or until the tomatoes just start to collapse and colour. Remove and allow to

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5:59

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/29

Lower back pain is something most of us have experienced at some point. Whether it's from sitting too long, lifting something heavy, or just the wear and tear of daily life, it's a common issue. But with so many treatments available, which ones actually work? A team of researchers set out to answer this question in a massive study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine. Gathering data from hundreds of previous studies, the researchers analysed 301 randomized controlled trials, covering 56

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4:55

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on The Academy of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/29

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has issued an apology after hundreds of its members criticised it for not supporting an Oscar winner who was recently detained by Israeli settlers. Hamdan Ballal, one of the co-directors of Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was attacked and detained by the Israeli military. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says a number of high-profile members signed the rebuke, including Mark Ruffalo, Emma Thompson, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem. LISTEN

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3:41

Francesca Rudkin: We've had a stadium update - but...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/29

After two years, Auckland Council has finally picked a winner in the race to be the future New Zealand national stadium. Although it doesn’t really feel like a win. Just a little more clarity. And maybe not even that. The process was supposed to take three months - but on Thursday, Auckland Council finally picked between the final contenders - a new stadium on the waterfront or a renovated Eden Park - and confirmed their preference for Eden Park. It’s at this point we should acknowledged the

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8:14

Simon Malpas: Kitea Health co-founder on the company...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/29

Kiwi start-up Kitea Health has experienced a successful start to 2025. In the last three months, Kitea has secured a place in the FDA fast track programme and they’ve completed a world first - implanting one of their sensors into the brain of a child. The company has also revealed it's $7 million and counting into a $10 million funding round. Kitea Health co-founder Simon Malpas says their product went through 10 years of research before getting started. "We're so pleased for Kitea to be in our

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6:16

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor ahead of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/29

The Minister for Rail has confirmed a much-anticipated announcement on Interislander ferries is days away. The Government pulled out of contracts for two new ships in late 2023, citing cost blowouts, and are yet to announce the alternative. In December, it was promised Winston Peters would announce a solution by the end of March - which is Monday. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls speculates as to whether or not there'll be an update tomorrow - and what we can expect. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:50

Kate Duckworth: intellectual property law expert on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/29

Kiwi fashion designer Sera Lilly has taken to social media after discovering her designs - and original photos - on fast-fashion online giant Shein. In a video shared to Facebook, Lilly revealed screenshots of at least two of her ‘Friday Flamingo’ designs being sold on the site. Shein has since removed the photos and items for sale. Intellectual property law expert Kate Duckworth says the internet makes in harder to enforce legislation designed to protect people's original works. "It is still the

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6:16

Ernie Newman: grocery policy expert ahead of Nicola...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/29

One expert has voiced concerns ahead of the Finance Minister's announcement to improve competition in the grocery sector. Nicola Willis is set to detail the next steps in the Government's moves to create more competition in the sector - and she's voiced support for a third player joining the market. Grocery policy expert Ernie Newman explained why he's not feeling too confident this will lead to real change. "I feel that we're in a generation of politicians who are much more focused on announcements

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14:59

Jojo Moyes: Author on her new book 'We All Live Here'

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/23

Author Jojo Moyes had written seven novels before her 2012 novel Me Before You changed her life. It sold over 15 million copies and was adapted for a major Hollywood film, with Jojo herself writing the screenplay. Since then, she's sold over 57 million books and has hit number one in 12 different countries. She's recently released her 17th book - We All Live Here. "I did not grow up in a traditional family. Well, I did for a bit, but my family now has kind of grown and blended...and I just wanted to

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4:23

Whitcoulls Recommends: Dream State and Unveiled

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/23

Dream State by Eric Puchner.This book starts with the lead up to a wedding, after which the bride makes a momentous decision which then ripples through the lives of her husband, his best friend and the future generations. It’s a story about the consequences of the decisions we make, and the subsequent joy, regret and pain which can linger for a lifetime and which help turn us into the people we become, for better or for worse. This is wonderful storytelling. Unveiled by Theophila Pratt.The author

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4:37

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/23

The MPC app may not be a new invention, but it's the perfect hack to navigating US travel. The Mobile Passport Control app is free to download - and it can help travellers quickly navigate US Customs. BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton explains the app further - read more about it here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:43

The Sunday Panel: Have we dropped the ball on vaping...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/23

This week on The Sunday Panel, broadcaster and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton and resident economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Have we dropped the ball on vaping legislation? New research reveals young people have used vapes as a gateway to smoking. Can we get this under control? Simeon Brown has put the hard word onmedical officers of health to stop writing about issues like fast food and “leading advocacy campaigns”

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6:15

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/23

Research reveals chronic stress can impact more than just your state of mind. Regular stress has been found to have flow-on impacts - which can disrupt sleep and lead to increased fatigue and anxiety. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains how we can best treat these adverse symptoms. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:27

Dr Michelle Dickinson: Nanotechnologist on the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/22

Have you ever wondered whether people with big feet just have larger versions of the same foot structure as those with smaller feet? New research published in Royal Society Open Science took a deep dive into how human feet change shape with size, and the results were surprising. The researchers studied the two largest bones in the human foot, the talus (which connects the foot to the leg) and the calcaneus (better known as the heel bone). They gathered 3D computed tomography (CT) scans from 36

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116:58

Full Show Podcast: 23 March 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/22

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 23rd March 2025, Ben Elton is live in studio and reveals a surprising musical collab. Bestselling author Jojo Moyes talks about the frustration of readers and reviewers finding parallels between her books and her own life. A new study suggests vaping might not be our silver bullet to a smokefree future. Dr Lucy Hardie talks through the new research that shows smoking in youth isn't declining. Francesca calls out Health Minister

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14:19

Ben Elton: British comedian and actor ahead of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/22

Ben Elton’s career began in Britain's alternative comedy scene in the 1980s - and over the last 44 years, he's since built a name for himself. He's become a recognisable name in the world of stand-up comedy and he's also written many notable works, includingThe Young Ones and Blackadder. He also created musicals We Will Rock You and The Beautiful Game with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Ahead of his Authentic Stupiditytour coming to New Zealand, he explained why he felt compelled to return to stand-up comedy

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6:24

Mike van de Elzen: Parsnips in a soup w/ curry oil

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/22

Parsnips in a soup with curry oil Cook time: 35 minutes Prep time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 1 kg parsnips, peeled and chopped 3 white onions, peeled and chopped 10 cloves garlic 3 tbsp sunflower oil 1 cup white wine 1.5 ltr vegetable stock 2 cups cream Salt Curry oil: 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp cummin seeds 2 tbsp garam masala 1 Tsp turmeric 1/2 cup sunflower oil 1 tsp salt Start by heat a large deep based pot over a medium heat. Add in the oil and then the onions and garlic, slowly cook

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3:47

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the Sex Pistols...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/22

The Sex Pistols have kicked off their first major tour in decades - and they're set to come to New Zealand next month. The band played at London's 100 Club for the first time in over half a century, with Frank Carter filling in for John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall explained what fans can expect ahead of the band's planned concerts in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:40

Olivia Carville: Bloomberg reporter on her new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/22

A new six-part podcast aims to explore the rise of deepfake pornography and the ongoing efforts to stop it. Levittown shares the stories of dozens of young women who discovered photos of themselves were stolen, altered by AI and posted on porn sites without their knowledge. Kiwi reporter Olivia Carville is an investigative journalist for Bloomberg News - and says the technology has evolved faster than legislation can keep up. "In the past few years, with the rise of generative AI - we have just seen

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5:09

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/22

Winston Peters will deliver his State of the Nation speech this afternoon - off the back of high level talks in the United States last week. Similar speeches have come over the past months from the Prime Minister, the Opposition leader, ACT and the Greens - and today it's New Zealand First's turn. The address comes days after Winston Peters returned from Washington DC, where he met with senior players in the Trump Administration. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan speculated what the

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