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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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Full Show Podcast: 02 March 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/01

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 2nd of March, new research reveals more Kiwis are at risk of workplace burnout than ever. Dr Denise Quinlan explains the new pressures impacting Kiwi employees. Danish actor Claes Bang is going against type as he stars in the new historical thriller William Tell. Speaking of history, Giorgia Kennedy and Zelia Rose Kitoko, two of the reimagined Tudor queens from Six, joined Francesca to discuss the musical phenomenon. And the

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2:53

Frazer Barton: Law Society President on the proposed...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/01

The legal aid system could be getting a shake up as the Government hints towards reviewing the scheme to ensure victims’ justice is a priority. Minister Paul Goldsmith has claimed the system is under pressure, with an increase in the volume of court cases, expenses for third party and specialist reports - and changes to eligibility in recent years. Law Society President Frazer Barton says the process has become much more costly - and cases have grown more and more complex. "We've got these

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13:24

Ash Wallace and Gabe Everatt: Kiwi duo behind the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/23

Kiwi pop duo Foley are excited - and a little nervous - to release their upcoming second album out into the world. The pair's forthcoming second record THAT’S LIFE, BABY! - featuring the lead single of the same name - is set to drop on February 28. Ash Wallace and Gabe Everatt explained that releasing a second album is a different experience than creating a first - as there's a different kind of pressure to factor in. "We had a writing deadline - and we were like, okay, by this date, we'll have

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Miki Magasiva: Kiwi director on his first feature...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/23

Samoan-born Miki Magasiva is set to release his first feature directorial debut in the coming days. Magasiva made a name for himself crafting short films and commericials - and his work on miniseries The Panthers won him a best director award at the 2022 New Zealand Television Awards. His new feature film, Tinā tells the story of a Samoan teacher working at a private school while struggling with the death of her daughter. "I love humour - and I wanted to do an emotional story when I set out to do

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4:48

Whitcoulls Recommends: Nemesis and The House of My...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/23

Nemesis by Gregg Hurwitz. This is a story in the Orphan X sequence, which I’ve loved from the very beginning, but this one takes a darker and more personal turn for Evan Smoak, the hero. Because of the nature of his work and the man he was made to be to do that work he’s never had friends, but 15 years ago he met a man who became the nearest thing to being a friend – Tommy Stojack – a former gunrunner and Green Beret who now supplies arms and equipment to Evan – but who now betrays him, and

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4:36

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer reveals how to...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/23

Everyone loves a good airport lounge experience, but it's not always a given for every airline - even if you're a Star Alliance loyalist. Enter Priority Pass - Megan Singleton's newest hack to experiencing airport luxury. Megan reveals how she found out about this - and details her experiences here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Sunday Panel: Should Destiny Church have their...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/23

This week on the Sunday Panel, host of the NZ Herald’s weekly personal finance podcast, The Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins and partner at Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers, Liam Hehir, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The debate about charity tax exemptions was reignited following Destiny Church's antics over the weekend. Labour MP Phil Twyford has written to the charities regulator asking for Destiny Church to be struck off after their anti-LGBTQ stunts

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4:30

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/23

Gut health and weight management are closely linked - and the bacteria in your gut can affect how you digest food, store fat, and feel full. Gut bacteria can also affect how different foods are digested and produce chemicals that help make you feel full. Wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains how gut health and weight management feed into each other - and what to feed your gut microbiome to optimise weight loss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:10

Mike van de Elzen: Peach Loaf Cake

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/22

Delicious Peach Loaf Cake Cook time: 60 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 Cup sunflower oil 2 cups plain flour, sifted 1 ½ cups light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla paste 3 eggs, beaten 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 cup milk Grated zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange 1 cup frozen berries Garnish of 4 peaches, destoned and cut into segments Icing sugar for dusting Preheat oven to 170*C. Lightly spray a 24cm x 13cm loaf tin. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking

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116:45

Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/22

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 23rd February 2025, filmmaker Miki Magasiva talks about how the death of his brother Pua drove the emotion of his incredible debut feature film Tina. Kiwi pop band Foley perform live in studio ahead of their album release this week. Francesca questions China's motive for the military ships practising live firing in the Tasman sea. While Professor of International Relations Stephen Hoadley shares his thoughts on the situation

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4:37

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist reveals wild...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/22

Most people wouldn’t guess ‘fish’ when asked about intelligence in animals, but new research in the journal Biology Letters shows that fish might be smarter than many of us think. Previous lab studies have shown that captive archerfish, can recognise human faces in controlled settings, however there is little evidence that wild fish can do the same. To learn more about wild fish, researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behaviour ran experiments to test whether they could distinguish

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7:31

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor recaps Electric...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/22

Christchurch's Electric Avenue has wrapped up - and it's sparked discussion about what it could mean for the future of the city. More than 35,000 people attended the music festival at Hagley Park over Friday and Saturday. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall wasn't on the ground - but he was suitably impressed by the lineup. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Francesca Rudkin: Chinese warships in the Tasman send...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/22

Well, we may have problems getting Chinese tourists back to New Zealand, but the Chinese military seem interested in the region, conducting naval training practices about 130 to 150 nautical miles off the coast of Sydney. So far, China has complied with international law and the UN Convention on the law on the sea. There is no indication they won’t continue to do so. This is not an overly aggressive move, but it should give the Government pause for thought - and focus thinking on the state of our

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7:05

Sheldene Seth: Sight Unseen co-director on the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/22

A new web series dropping this week is set to highlight the stories told by blind and low-vision youth - as well as the accessibility they have to our media. Created by media access services company Able, Sight Unseen showcases audio description, which allows the visually impaired to enjoy shows with an added layer of audio telling them what is happening on the screen. Co-director Sheldene Seth says the goal of the series is to raise awareness - and showcase the 'awesome' stories from New Zealand's

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6:22

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the Vatican revealing...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/22

The Vatican says Pope Francis is in a critical condition after suffering a long asthmatic respiratory crisis. The 88-year-old is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia and chronic bronchitis. The Vatican has confirmed he is more unwell than he was yesterday - and has undergone a blood transfusion because of a low platelet count. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the Vatican is still concerned about Francis' condition. "The Vatican says the Holy Father continues to be alert and spent the day

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5:51

Sue Barker: charity lawyer on the calls for Destiny...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/22

There's been growing debate concerning the status - and tax exemptions - of charitable groups. Followers of Destiny Church stormed an Auckland library to protest a drag storytime event and disrupted a rainbow parade last weekend, prompting calls to evaluate their status. Many have suggested Destiny Church's charity status should be revoked, with Labour's Phil Twyford writing to the Charities Regulator to get them struck off. Charity lawyer Sue Barker says the current Charities Act is not fit for

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7:43

Stephen Hoadley: former politics professor on China's...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/22

New Zealand and Australian defence forces are watching on cautiously, following China's military drills in the Tasman Sea. The Chinese Task Group conducted live firing last night from three vessels in its second day of drills. Defence Minister Judith Collins says its intentions had been broadcast via its radio channels. Former politics professor Stephen Hoadley says Collins has been careful not to aggravate China with her choice of words. "She's showing a good deal of constraint, because in the back

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Morgana O'Reilly: Kiwi actress on her role in the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/16

The newest season of The White Lotus is set to hit our screens this week - and homegrown actress Morgana O'Reilly is right in the middle of the action. While everyone else looks forward to another season of drama and intrigue in an exotic locale, O'Reilly's feeling the full range of emotions as her on-screen career takes a significant step forward. She can reveal she got to experience 'amazing' environments and hotels as part of the season'sluxury Thailand location. "We were in these beautiful

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17:44

Jake Bailey: Author and speaker talks about the power...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/16

Cancer nearly took Jake Bailey's life at 18, but he used the experience to inspire other young people after he survived his brush with death. Nine years ago, Bailey made the headlines for delivering aninspirational prizegiving speech weeks after he'd been diagnosed withrapid blood cancer Burkitt’s non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Once in remission, he studied positive psychology to try and get the answers to eventually give the next generation the ability to overcome life's ups and downs. This resulted in

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Whitcoulls Recommends: We All Live Here and The Sequel

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/02/16

We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes. Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate. A recently broken marriage, two wayward daughters, a house that is falling apart, and an elderly stepfather who seems to have quietly moved in. Not to mention a once promising writing career that is now in freefall. So when her real dad - a man she has barely seen since he ran off to Hollywood thirty-five years ago - suddenly appears on her doorstep wanting to make amends, it feels like the final straw. But it turns out even the

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