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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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5:18

Mike van de Elzen: Keep the kids busy with carrot...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/28

Carrot cupcakes Ingredients 1 tsp baking powder ¾ cup plain flour 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda ½ cup raw sugar 2 free range eggs ½ cup vegetable oil 2 cups grated carrots ½ cup chopped nuts (can be walnuts or hazelnuts). 2 tbsp raisins 2 tbsp of decoration Icing Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp butter, softened 100g cream cheese, softened ½ cup icing sugar, sifted Method Preheat oven to 190*C. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add eggs and oil and mix until just combined. Fold in carrots,

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4:02

Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the molecule...

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2025/06/28

We’ve all heard that regular exercise is good for you. But a major new study published in Cell might have just found a way to bottle its benefits and deliver them to people who can’t hit the gym. Over six years, the researchers tracked 13 healthy volunteers as they exercised, from a single 5km run to a 25-day running plan and they collected as much data as they could across the body including genes, proteins, metabolism, gut bacteria, and immune cells. They found that at first, exercise stresses the

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5:14

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor ahead of the 2025...

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2025/06/28

The 2025 edition of the New Zealand International Film Festival is set to open in Auckland from July 31st and run until September 10th. The event is speculated to show a wide range of films, from local productions to overseas affairs with international prestige. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall unpacked some of the films expected to be screening - and outlined some promising entries. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:17

Laura Hedley: Cardrona and Treble Cone Chief Mountain...

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2025/06/28

Cardrona Alpine Resort has officially launched their highly-anticipated Soho Basin - expanding to become New Zealand’s largest commercial ski area. The expansion was part of a long-term investment program by RealNZ, Cardrona’s parent company, and it increases the area's total footprint to 615 hectares. Cardrona and Treble Cone Chief Mountain Officer Laura Hedley says as soon as the conditions are right, they'll be opening the area up for skiing. "There's 150 hectares of terrain in there, which is

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5:36

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

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2025/06/28

ACT leader David Seymour's had to step up over the last few days, as Prime Minister Luxon spends time working on relationships overseas. Luxon's been in China and Europe, meaning Seymour's had to address the media as part of a post-Cabinet press conference - and answer questions. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says Luxon's taken all the necessary steps to ensure both Deputy Prime Ministers were prepared for the role ahead of the next election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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8:24

Rick Shera: internet and copyright lawyer on Denmark...

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2025/06/28

The Danish Government is set to allow citizens to claim property rights over their features and voices in a bid to tackle the impact of AI deepfakes. The proposed legislation would mean that people would have the right to ask platforms to take deepfake content down if it breached copyright infringement. Copyright lawyer Rick Shera is sceptical about the prospect of this new law making a difference. "The real issue for me is that it doesn't really address the underlying problem - which is the harm

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9:10

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the sentencing...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/28

A spate of new sentencing reforms will take effect today, including the sentence discount caps that promise to restore 'real consequences' for crime. As part of the reforms, judges won't be able to reduce an offender's sentence by more than 40 percent for mitigating factors. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the Government's top priority is to restore law and order. "Remember, people were very worried about disorder in their communities and streets and high levels of crime - and over the last 18

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2:57

Francesca Rudkin: Making Lotto harder to win might...

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2025/06/28

So, what’s your number? What’s the amount you think would be perfect to win in Lotto Powerball? The amount that allows you to pay off the mortgage, set the kids up, help family, and maybe fulfil a dream or two - but without it upending your life in a negative way? We’ve all got a fantasy number, right? I reckon $10 million would be perfect, but to be honest, I’d take anything the numbers give me. A couple of grand - cheers! Lotto NZ has a proposition to evolve the draw to ensure it continues to

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45:18

Episode 13: Celine Song, AA Dhand and Chris Parker

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/26

In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, we hear from filmmaker Celine Song on her Hollywood hit,The Materialistsstarring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. Author AA Dhand talks his latest thriller, The Chemist. Francesca asks how his experiences with abuse, violence and overdoses while running a late hour pharmacy in the UK informed his writing. And one of our top comedians, Chris Parker is on a nationwide tour. So he joined Francesca in studio talk New Zealand's

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14:34

Chris Parker: Actor and comedian on his new live show...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/22

Comedian Chris Parker's new live show proved successful at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, and he's ready to unleash it on the Kiwis. Parker's touring Stop Being So Dramatic around the country and he's promised the show is his most personal yet. He says he's expected a more reserved reception from Kiwi audiences - but he knows how to work with that. "We still have this weird mentality sometimes, we're just like 'Oh, we're just little old Kiwis, no one knows about us and we're just a team of five

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13:57

AA Dhand: crime writer on the real-world experiences...

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2025/06/22

In a previous life, crime writer AA Dhand dealt with a lot, including overdoses, violence, and abuse, to name a few. Amit worked on the frontline of the NHS crisis, running his 100 hour pharmacy in Bradford - surrounded by drugs, drug dealers and giving him insight into the lives of addicts and the dealers preying on the vulnerable. He turned these experiences into a crime thriller, The Chemist. "I kind of wrote it as Dexter meets Breaking Bad. The idea came to me when I was at my pharmacy and I'd

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3:30

Whitcoulls Recommends: A Beautiful Family and A Dim...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/22

A Beautiful Family by Jennifer Trevelyan: In 1987, 10 year old Alix and her family are at the beach for the great New Zealand summer, but everything feels a little off - her teenage sister’s desperate to run with the in-crowd, her mother’s wildly distracted and her father is adrift. Alix befriends another holidaymaker, and they hunt for signs of a girl who went missing years ago, while a creepy neighbour watches everything they do. This hums with foreboding against the sun and sea. It’s magnetic. A

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4:16

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

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2025/06/22

One of ZB's resident travel experts, Megan Singleton, has been taking in the sights of the US - and this week, she's opening up about her experience with Dollywood. Dollywood ppened in 1986 in Pigeon Forge on the site of former attractions dating back to the 1960s, and it's a must see for fans of Dolly Parton, or even fans of the old west. Megan Singleton detailed her experience - and revealed why she also recommends taking in the Smoky Mountains. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:05

The Sunday Panel: Should we be worried about Peter...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/22

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! Peter Burling will join Italian syndicate Luna Rossa for the 38th edition of the America's Cup in an undefined role. What do we make of this? Should we be worried? A new study out of MIT has revealed that increased use of ChatGPT could be linked to declining cognitive performance. Are we

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116:20

Full Show Podcast: 22 June 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/22

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 22 June 2025, comedian Chris Parker on embracing being dramatic and the new edition to his family. Pharmacist turned author AA Dhand opens up about using his experience with drugs, drug dealers and addicts as the premise for his new novel The Chemist. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon heads from China to the NATO Summit and International Relations Professor Robert Patman discusses Luxon's progress. Francesca talks the legacy of

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5:22

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on how we...

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2025/06/22

June marks Men's Health Awareness Month - leaving plenty of room to discuss how things can be improved. Research shows men face significant health challenges and often experience poorer health outcomes and shorter life expectancies compared to women. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara unpacked the contributing factors and health conditions behind these stats - and revealed how things could be fixed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:49

Mike van de Elzen: Brussel sprouts with bacon and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/22

Brussel sprouts with bacon and parmesan bake Cook time: 5 minutes Prep time: 5 minutes Serves: 4 12 brussels sprouts, stalks removed 4 rashers of streaky bacon, roughly chopped 1 cup finely grated parmesan 1 tbsp sunflower oil Flaky salt and cracked pepper Pre-heat a oven to 180*c Cut stalks off brussels sprouts and cut each brussel into 1/2. Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and blanch them for 1 minute and refresh in iced water to halt cooking. Heat the sunflower oil in a pan and sauté

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4:40

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/21

Most of the studies that have looked at how humans and animals dive into water have focused on understanding the small splash created by their water entry - think Olympic divers and hunting birds. New research published in the journal Interface Focus has not only done the opposite, by studying how to make the biggest splash, but has done so thanks to a fun New Zealand pastime. Manu jumping, a sport originated by Māori, involves leaping from bridges, wharves and diving platforms to make giant

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5:57

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the release of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/21

Back in 2002, director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland released post-apocalyptic horror thriller 28 Days Later - which proved to be a monster hit. The 2007 follow-up, 28 Weeks Later, wasn't as successful, but the duo came back together to release another sequel. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall reveals whether 28 Years Laterlives up to the hype. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:48

Jared Rogers: HIIT For Hope founder on his bid to...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/06/21

There's a high-intensity fitness event set to take place this coming November, and it's designed to beat a Guinness world fitness record. Cantabrian Jared Rogers aims to break the world record for the largest high-intensity interval training - or HIIT - class in a single venue. Organisers are calling for participants now - and Rogers says he's hoping to attract at least 10,000 participants. "Through bringing a collective of people, this many people together, I think there's something that we could

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