The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

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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October 26, 2024 4 mins

Kawai: Tree of Nourishment by Monty Soutar. 

This is the sequel to the book Kawai: For Such a Time as This which came out two years ago, and this new one is the second in a planned trilogy. The original book was set in mid 18th century New Zealand, and the new one picks up the story in the early 19th century, a couple of generations on. The main character this time is Hine-aute, granddaughter of Kaitanga who was the legendary ...

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It's Halloween this week - and to mark the occasion, Megan Singleton recapped her experience at Philadelphia's spookiest fundraiser.

Eastern State Penitentiary's 'Halloween Nights event runs from September 20 to November 9 and it's designed to scare the life out of visitors while raising money for a good cause.

BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton shared the memorable moments from her experience - including the cocktail bar for 'scared...

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This week on the Sunday Panel, comedian Penny Ashton and Newstalk ZB host Roman Travers joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has confirmed he's going to step in and intervene at Wellington Council amid concerns about their finances. Is this the right move?

Waikato has earned New Zealand its first spot in Expedia Group’s global travel trends list. Do we ag...

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October 26, 2024 117 mins

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 27 October 2024, comedian Jack Whitehall and his father Michael talked about their upcoming tour set to come to New Zealand in January.

We're less than two weeks away from the US election and emotions are running high. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson joined Francesca to discuss the mood of the voters ahead of the big day.

It's the end of an era for Kiwi parent...

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A recent article about a woman who engineered her life to ensure she lived to 150 made the rounds online and sparked discussion about whether we can really extend our lives though diet and excercise.

'Biohacking' has recently captured the minds of people - but are there really practical 'silver bullet' solutions that can keep you healthier and livelier for longer?

Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says there's no expensive...

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Kiwi metal fans can rejoice - as Metallica has confirmed they'll bring their M72 world tour to New Zealand in November 2025.

The band will perform at Auckland's Eden Park, and fans will be able to experience the band in person for the first time since 2010. 

Entertainment commentator Chris Schulz says this experience comes with a high price - as tickets are expected to sell for a record-shattering sum.

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If you are going in for surgery soon and are looking for a simple, creative way to recover faster - music might be the key. According to research presented at the 2024 American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress, listening to music post-surgery can make a noticeable difference in your recovery.

The researchers analysed 35 studies on the effects of music on surgery patients. 

They found that listening to music either t...

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Grilled marshmallow with lime honey syrup 

Cook time: 10 minutes

Prep time: 15 minutes

Serves: 6

10g gelatine powder  

¼ cup warm water  

¾ cup sugar  

¼ cup glucose  

¼ cup water  

Pinch salt  

½ tsp vanilla paste  

1 rockmelon, peeled and cut into wedges  

Handful mint leaves to garnish 

Lime honey syrup  

1 tbsp honey  

½ tsp vanilla paste  

Juice of 2 lim...

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The food blogger and author behind RecipeTin Eats is back with another cookbook set to make dinner prep easier.

Tonight is Nagi Maehashi's second book - and it gives readers more quick, easy and tasty recipes to choose from.

Maehashi says it's always 'satisfying' publishing a new book that manages to capture the public's attention. 

"I just do what I did 10 years ago - I'm just working in a slightly different landscape now. Bu...

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British comedian, actor and writer Jack Whitehall has confirmed that he and his father will stop over in New Zealand as part of their latest tour.

Jack and Michael Whitehall have been exploring the world for years as part of their Netflix series Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father - and Kiwi fans can catch them in January 2025.

The pair have also joined forces for another Netflix series about Jack's own fatherhood journey a...

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Experts have warned of the 'dangerous' consequences that come with the sun reaching peak solar energy.

NASA claimed this increases the possibility of geomagnetic storms, blackouts and global communication disruptions.

Astronomer and Otago University director Dr...

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There's less than two weeks to go until the US election, and new data shows the race is still very close.

New polls show the margins are narrow in the seven key swing states - and recent reports from the American Psychological Association reveal the election is one of the biggest stressors impacting US voters.

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says early voting numbers have hit a record high - but Trump and Harris will have to work t...

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Climate change has been the centre of conversation for leaders at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. 

Chris Luxon has announced the Government will contribute $20 million for the Pacific Resilience Facility while in Samoa for the meeting. 

The money will be used to encourage spending to prepare the Pacific for natural disasters - and resilience against climate change.

Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls sa...

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One former Black Cap was pleasantly surprised by the team's record-shattering test win.

New Zealand's men's cricketers have claimed a first test series win in India - clinched with a 113-run victory in game two in Pune.

Craig Cumming explained that hopes weren't high ahead of the match, but the team turned themselves around and walked away win a win in 'tough' conditions.

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If you have a child in year 13, like we do, there’s a good chance they had their last official day of school on Friday. It has been a big week, with a fitting celebration on Friday evening. It’s also been quite emotional.

There are still exams to come, and a graduation dinner – but 13 years of bells, uniforms, timetables, organised sport, study, exams, dramas, and discovering your identity as you move from tween to teen has come to...

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BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton's gotten back from Rarotonga - and she's got some recommendations for prospective travellers looking to explore the region.

She's outlined her favourite restaurants, her tips for dealing with unpredictable weather - and shared her top spot to go snorkelling with the turtles.

Read more about Megan's experience in Rarotonga here. 

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Today on The Sunday Panel, broadcaster and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton and partner at Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers, Liam Hehir, joined in on a discussion about the followi...

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As the world's population get older, there's growing concern about increased rates of Parkinson's disease.

From 1990 to 2015, the number of people with Parkinson disease doubled to over 6 million - and the number is predicted to double again by 2040.

Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says it's unclear why these rates have g...

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October 19, 2024 116 mins

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 20 October 2024, British actress and global star Gemma Arterton talks about her new film The Critic and regrets from early in her career.

Kiwi singer and solo sailor Andrew Fagan tells the story of ill-fated attempt at sailing around the world in a small yacht.

Team New Zealand has claimed the America's Cup in commanding fashion - Francesca talks to our report...

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