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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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10:44

Karra Rhodes: Kiwi singer on her new debut album...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/23

Christchurch based, Scottish born, artist Karra Rhodes is rising fast on the New Zealand music scene and she's got a new project in the works. Her new album, Hometown Therapy, is also being used to shine a light on domestic violence and highlight her fundraising efforts for the charity Shine. "I like to think that I write music that a lot of people maybe feel uncomfortable writing music on." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:01

Yotam Ottolenghi: chef and restaurateur speaks ahead...

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2025/11/22

Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the biggest names in food around the world, and he's set to bring his insights to our shores next year. After 11 cookbooks, Ottolenghi's built a name for himself in the world of food, and his distinctive way of cooking has earned him praise and critical acclaim. He says these tours are often 'hectic' and 'intense' - and it's hard for him to juggle the experience of taking in a city on these schedules. "I'm quite flexible with the way I eat, so I'm just happy to eat

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4:27

Whitcoulls Recommends: Exit Strategy and Good Things...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/22

Exit Strategy by Lee Child and Andrew Child. Jack Reacher is back - this time in Baltimore, where he inadvertently gets himself caught up in corrupt goings on at the local Port. He walks into a coffee shop, and someone brushes against him - only later does he realise that a note was slipped into his pocket at that moment, from someone asking for help and requesting a late night rendezvous. The note was clearly intended for someone else but Jack heads along to the meeting anyway, just to see what’s

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117:09

Full Show Podcast: 23 November 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/22

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 23 November 2025, Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the biggest names in food, but it turns out even he struggles to know what to cook for dinner. This week he tells Francesca the unusual way he decides what to cook. Karra Rhodes is an up and comer on the New Zealand music scene, she talks to Francesca about why she is donating royalties to charity. The All Blacks have wrapped up their 2025 season, ZB commentator Elliott Smith with

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3:33

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

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2025/11/22

Megan's been exploring the US, and she's unveiling her travel hacks for getting around on the trains. She recently took the train from Boston to New York, and she weighed up the pros and cons of getting around the US on the train. Read more about Megan's experiences here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:01

The Sunday Panel: Is the coalition prepared for next...

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2025/11/22

This week on The Sunday Panel, ZB Wellington Mornings host, Nick Mills, and host of The Front Page podcast, Chelsea Daniels, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The coalition Government is about to celebrate two years in their roles, what do we think of their progress? Is the coalition starting to re-position itself ahead of the election? Winston Peters has been vocally against the Regulatory Standards Bill - will we see more of this? Trained GPs will soon be

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5:10

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/22

The end of the year is almost upon us, and many of us will be feeling overwhelmed, burned out and exhausted. This is not a new phenomenon, we see it every year around November and December ahead of the summer holidays. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara reveals how to work through the holiday exhaustion without getting too overwhelmed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:05

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/22

Most of us think of oral health as something that affects our teeth and gums. But what if what’s happening inside your mouth is quietly influencing the rest of your body's long-term risk of disease - including diabetes and heart disease? A new study published in the Journal of Translational Medicine has just found exactly that. The study followed 65 people who were treated for root canal infections, a type of deep tooth infection that lets harmful microbes seep into the bloodstream. The researchers

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4:33

Mike van de Elzen: Asparagus risotto with spring...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/22

Asparagus risotto with spring onions and rocket Cook time: 30-40 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 650-750ml vegetable stock, heated 1 onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 Tbsp sunflower oil 1 cup Arborio rice 2 cups white wine 100 gm butter 1 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan 1 bunch asparagus 1 cup chopped spring onions 1/2 cup chopped fresh rocket Shaved Parmesan to serve Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and get a large bowl of ice with a bit of water

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5:49

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the winners from...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/22

A non-Kiwi Best Actor winner and acclaimed recognition for a late director’s final film were among the notable moments of this year’s New Zealand Screen Awards. The late Lee Tamahori’s historical drama, The Convert, scored five major awards including Best Director: Drama Feature. John Lithgow also added a Kiwi award to his collection, having been named Best Actor in a Feature for his performance in The Rule of Jenny Pen. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall recapped the awards and went through all the

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7:33

Jennifer Ward-Lealand: Kiwi actor and director on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/22

After many years of representing performers locally in New Zealand, Kiwi actress Jennifer Ward-Lealand has taken on a new role. Ward-Lealand was recently elected to the top ranks of the global federation of actors’ unions at the World Congress in Birmingham. She says it's the first time New Zealand's been invited to the top ranks within FIA (Federation Internationale des Acteurs) and her appointment came as a surprise. "The screen industry is global, people travel, work travels, and we can share

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5:31

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB political reporter on...

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2025/11/22

New Zealand First is denying claims the party's lining up to work with Labour next election, despite David Seymour suggesting the idea. Seymour made the claim after New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters announced he'd campaign on repealing the Regulatory Standards Bill. Newstalk ZB political reporter Azaria Howell says it's unclear where this will go from here, given how Seymour championed the bill. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:01

Dr David Chinn: health policy advisor on the growing...

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2025/11/22

ADHD New Zealand is echoing calls for caution when it comes to GPs treating the condition. GPs will be able to start medical treatment next year for those affected. The College of Psychiatrists says GPs should only be included if they have accredited training and clear referral and escalation pathways. Dr David Chinn is part of a team of experts who advises on health policy, and he says it's been hard for people to get access to proper assessments - but it's important to do this in a careful,

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7:51

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/22

Captain Scott Barrett is praising the fresh faces for injecting some enthusiasm into the All Blacks for the season-ending 52-26 win over Wales in Cardiff. Barrett says the 12 changes to the starting line-up ensured there was no baggage carried over from the England loss. Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith says the All Blacks can head home happy for the end of the year, but there's still some lingering questions about the team. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:53

Francesca Rudkin: How long will living in the...

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2025/11/22

Yesterday my son’s contract with his Canterbury University hall came to an end. He was officially a hall member for 41 weeks, but when you take into account the mid-semester and semester breaks he was only there for 32 and a half weeks.So that was about $20,000 for 32 weeks. This and fees around $9000, depending on what you’re studying, mean the cost of a University degree is quite confronting. I’m sure it’s something that’s on the mind of many Year 13 students, and their parents, who are

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16:50

Anika Moa: Kiwi musician talks Jubilation Choir event

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/16

For the last 25 years, the Jubilation Choir has been bringing together singers from all walks of life, and some Kiwi music powerhouses are set to appear next Sunday. Next week, the choir will be joined by Julia Deans, Bella Kalolo and the one and only Anika Moa. Anika Moa says she's done plenty of collaborations, but appearing in the Jubilation Choir will be a career first. "It's nice to be a part of this project because we've got two shows, it's in and out, it's doing our favourite songs...and I

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3:50

Whitcoulls Recommends: The Detective and The Breath...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/16

The Detective by Matthew Reilly: Matt Reilly is well known for the thrillers he’s been writing for many years now, but this one is quite a departure. It’s based in the American South and is the story of many women going missing over a period of 150 years, starting back in 1877….and the investigators looking for them all also disappeared. It’s set in the nexus of Louisiana and Texas, where a quirky private detective gets the bit between his teeth and is determined to get to the bottom of it, and it

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4:45

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

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2025/11/16

Megan Singleton's been working her way through the US - and she concluded her latest adventure with a few days in New York. The winter season is getting underway, meaning people are flocking to the city to take in a New York Christmas. Megan unveiled her highlights, check out more here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:25

Andy Reid: Adventure Racing Coromandel co-founder on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/16

The Coromandel is well-regarded as one of New Zealand's top holiday hotspots, but it's got more to offer adrenaline junkies than it lets on. Adventure Racing Coromandel co-founder Andy Reid's been leading the charge in this development, having helped create the K2 bike race and the Kauri Run - among others. Reid's taken his findings and experiences and put them in a new book - Are You Trying to Kill Us? "We started with the adventure race and straightaway, we knew that we could only put these races

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8:01

The Sunday Panel: How bad does this recent McSkimming...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/11/15

This week on The Sunday Panel, editor and journalist Jo McCarroll and Newstalk ZB host Roman Travers joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A damning police watchdog report from last week found numerous failures in how police handled complaints a staff member made against disgraced former deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. How bad does this look for the police? It's been a big week for Te Pāti Māori, with Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris being

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