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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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4:22

Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on new research...

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2025/01/19

Ever been caught in the rain and wondered how your vision stays relatively clear? You can thank your eyelashes for that! Recent research published in Science Advances reveals that our lashes do more than just keep out dust - they’re also masters of water management. The researchers found that eyelashes are equipped with a special microstructure made up of tiny overlapping scales. These scales act like a 'micro-ratchet', allowing water to flow smoothly from the base to the tip while preventing it

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6:15

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the new season...

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2025/01/18

Nearly three years after its initial release, Apple TV+ hit series Severance is back for a second season. Starring Parks and Recreation's Adam Scott and Medium's Patricia Arquette, among others, the series offers a darkly comedic look at workplace culture as a set of employees have their memories of work and home separated. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall opens up about the plot threads and fan theories the first season introduced - and what viewers can expect for season two. LISTEN ABOVE See

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6:00

Mike van de Elzen: Plum crostata

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/01/18

Spiced plum crostata Cook time: 35 minutes Prep time: 25 minutes Serves: 6 1 1/2 cups flour 3 tablespoons caster sugar Pinch of salt 150gm unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla paste or essence 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 cup water Filling 12 plums 1 cup cranberries 3 tbsp brandy 4 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon powder 1 tbsp icing sugar Place the flour, sugar and salt into a bowl and mix until well combined; slowly add in the butter and rub in your hands until

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116:53

Full Show Podcast: 19 January 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/01/18

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 19th January 2025, author and master of suspense David Baldacci reveals he's had death threats due to the subjects in this books. Knowing our values might just be the key to living a meaningful, purposeful life. Resilience expert Bradley Hook tells us how to identify our values and live by them. Urban planning expert Bruce Weir talks about where our building industry is going wrong after news tens of thousands of Auckland homes

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12:29

Bradley Hook: author and entrepreneur offers up...

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2025/01/18

A new year is a prime opportunity for self-discovery - and one Australian author has written a book designed to get that process started. Start with Values: How to Build a Life with Meaning and Purposeencourages readers to identify their core values and utilise them to build a fulfilling life. Bradley Hook says identifying - and being clear - about your values is the first step towards reducing anxiety and stress about life's challenges. "When we're clear about our values, we can weave a web of

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14:26

David Baldacci: American novelist talks politics,...

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2025/01/18

American novelist David Baldacci is well-regarded as a prolific writer, having sold over 150 million books worldwide and inspired film and TV adaptations afterwards. He's best known for writing legal thrillers and suspense novels - and he's no stranger to tapping into controversial topics, having been subject to death threats in recent years. He explained limiting himself to safe topics would have negatively impacted his writing output. "Books can inspire people in many different ways - both for the

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7:56

Chris Steele: sailing commentator ahead of today's...

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2025/01/18

The Black Foils are determined to overcome teething issues heading into the final day of the New Zealand SailGP event in Auckland. The Kiwi team is fourth overall after placing fourth, eighth, sixth and first across the opening four fleet races. Sailing commentator Chris Steele says the winds will likely be stronger today - setting different conditions ahead of the race. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:23

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

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2025/01/18

Health Minister Shane Reti is expected to be demoted in today's surprise Cabinet reshuffle. Prime Minister Chris Luxon is set to reveal some new changes to personnel and portfolios later this afternoon - and it's believed Shane Reti will be the first casualty of the new year. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says Luxon had not planned to do a reshuffle this early in the year, and it's unclear what inspired this change. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:16

Bruce Weir: urban planner and strategic development...

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2025/01/18

An industry expert says lack of windows and poor ventilation in newly built homes is putting Kiwis at risk. Concerns have been raised as more terraced houses in Auckland are overheating - causing discomfort and potential health issues for residents. Independent urban planner and strategic development expert Bruce Weir says it's difficult to address overheating once houses have been built. "You can never get higher ceilings back - once you build a building, that's it. The issue really is that

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2:59

Francesca Rudkin: Turns out the Aussies are dealing...

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2025/01/18

Over summer, the news cycle slows as much as the days do - and there’s more time to mix and mingle on news sites. A few weeks back, the discussion about New Zealanders skipping over the ditch for better opportunities came up again after the Western Australian Government announced it would offer New Zealand tradies $10,000 to make the move. They need more houses in the west and want Kiwis to help build them. $10,000 is some distraction from the fact you’ll be working in crazy hot temperatures. I

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41:34

Episode 7: Richard Osman, Mea Motu and Miriam Margoyles

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2025/01/12

In this episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, British comedian and author Richard Osman talks starting a new novel series and his take on the comedy scene. Boxer Mea Motu had a massive 2024 - so she joined Francesca to chat her year and what is driving her to succeed. And the ever delightful and surprising Miriam Margoyles toured New Zealand in early 2024 - and she had a delightful chat with Francesca. Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's The

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13:52

Best of 2024: Chelsea Handler on the Sunday Session...

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2025/01/10

‘I wanted adulthood’: Comedian Chelsea Handler opens up on life-shaping experiences ahead of NZ tour US comedian Chelsea Handler is set to bring her controversially-named tour to New Zealand shores this July. Handler had a diverse, long-running entertainment history, having worked as an actress, writer and television host for over two decades. It’s been a long career, the result of big plans and ambition brought about by a complicated family dynamic. “I was not satisfied at all with my family

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12:47

Best of 2024: Eric Bana on the Sunday Session with...

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2025/01/07

Actor Eric Bana returns for mystery-thriller sequel to 'The Dry' Eric Bana is known for his comedy. The Australian actor began his career with the sketch comedy series ‘Full Frontal’, but he began his acting career playing Con in the 1997 film ‘The Castle.’ In 2020, he starred in an Australian mystery drama thriller film, playing the role of Aaron Falk in ‘The Dry’, based on Jane Harper’s book of the same name. Four years later, the detective has returned for the sequel ‘Force of Nature’, with Bana

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17:52

Best of 2024: Rick Astley on the Sunday Session with...

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2025/01/05

'I struggled with it': Rick Astley opens up about the pitfalls of stardom 80’s hit-maker Rick Astley has opened up about the less glamourous parts that come with fame. After Astley released his debut album Whenever You Need Somebody in 1987, featuring the iconic Never Gonna Give You Up, he topped the charts across 25 different countries - but he pulled back from the spotlight 6 years later. His new memoir Never: The Autobiographyexplores the dangerous - and monotonous - parts of his unique music

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Best of 2024: Elijah Wood on the Sunday Session with...

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2024/12/28

Elijah Wood, the star of Lord of the Rings, has returned to New Zealand shores as part of his latest project. Wood stars in Bookworm, an adventure-comedy that follows a young girl and her estranged father on their mission to find mythological beast known as the Canterbury panther. He describes the film as an emotional father-daughter story - where the connections are the central focus of the piece. "It's actually quite beautiful and emotional - and ultimately connective at the very end of it all

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6:45

Best of 2024: Lydia Ko on the Sunday Session with...

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2024/12/26

'Mixed emotions': Lydia Ko claims gold at the Paris Olympics, qualifies for LPGA Hall of Fame Lydia Ko has won gold in the women's golf competition at Le Golf National, simultaneously securing entry into the LPGA's Hall of Fame. The Kiwi's fired a one-under par 71 - sinking a birdie on the 18th - to finish at 10-under overall for a two-shot win. She describes feeling 'emotional' as she sunk her final shot. "All emotions kinda came on me - it's not just the emotions from the day or the event, but

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7:47

Best of 2024: Transport planner details the...

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2024/12/25

One transport planner is looking into the feasibility of a fixed link between New Zealand's two islands. KiwiRail are officially cancelling an overseas contract for building more mega-ferries, after the Government declined to foot the bill. Nicolas Reid, the Principal Public Transport Planner for MRCagney, says there are other options available to cross the Cook Strait. "There's options around the existing ferries and expanding those ferries, and also moving to a fixed link such as a bridge or a

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4:03

Whitcoulls Recommends: The best in fiction for 2024

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2024/12/22

To mark the end of the year, Joan MacKenzie has outlined her favourite fiction books for 2024. Her top five consists of: The Peacock and the Sparrow by I.S.Berry Moscow X by David McClosky Time of the Child by Niall Williams Our London Lives by Christine Dwyer Hickey Southern Man by Greg Iles The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:00

Megan Singleton: Bloggeratlarge.com writer travelling...

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2024/12/22

Today (December 22) is the busiest travel day of the year. Bloggeratlarge.com writer Megan Singleton flew through three airports to get home for Christmas – Auckland to Wellington to Napier. In true Christmas travel fashion, her flight to Napier was cancelled due to lightening and bag drop chaos caused lines back to the baggage carousel. Megan shares her tips for travelling during the busy season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:58

The Sunday Panel: One year in is the coalition...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/12/22

This week on the Sunday Panel, Coast Day host and host of the upcoming Trip Notes travel podcast Lorna Riley and Senior PR consultant at One Plus One Communications Damien Venuto joined in on a discussion about the issues of the day - and more! One year in, is the coalition Government on track? And how have they managed the big issues we are facing? If one person is hosting Christmas dinner, should you pay? Plus, what's your word for 2024? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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