The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

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 s...

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 a...

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 Ian Griffin says this means more solar storms are likely to occur, which increases the odds of seeing auroras - but there's a downsid...

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 T...

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...

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. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystud...

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...

Framed by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey. The authors have taken 10 cases of miscarriages of justice in the US and shown the impact of wrongful imprisonment on the men involved and their families and communities – but also look at how such things occur – the racism, misconduct, flawed testimony and court system that allows the convictions to stand and pleas for exoneration ignored – even when ther...

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.   LISTEN ABOVE See omny...

Today on The Sunday Panel, b roadcaster and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton and partner at Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers, Liam Hehir, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week- and more! Another great day for Team New Zealand in the America's Cup- but there's not a lot of interest. Should the next defence be held in New Zealand? How can we get Kiwis interested? The UK has floa...

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 gone up - but there are plenty of environmental factors believed to...

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 fash...

Liam and Noel Gallagher will be bringing their hotly-anticipated 2025 Oasis reunion tour over to Australia next October. Tickets went on sale earlier in the week - and fans on both ends of the Tasman have been willing to spend as much as $800 per ticket to catch the brothers playing together again. Entertainment commentator Chris Schulz is among the lucky few Kiwis who got tickets for the tour - a...

In early 2022, famed solo sailor Andrew Fagan set off to attempt to beat a world record in a tiny 5.1m plywood yacht. He aimed to use the yacht, Swirly World in Perpetuity, to beat the record for 'The smallest boat to sail solo around the world via the Great Capes'.    His mission didn't go to plan - but he managed to tell the tale in his new book Swirly World: Lost At Sea. He says...

Scientists have just found that the best way to burn more calories is to snack - exercise snack that is!  The research published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B found that climbing stairs or walking for short bursts resulted in people consuming 20 percent to 60 percent more energy than if they did the same activity nonstop for the same distance.   The study compared the...

Mike's super moorish chocolate cake  Cook time: 30-40 minutes  Prep time: 5 minutes  Serves: large cake  100ml vegetable oil   250ml cream   1 cup boiling water   1 tsp vanilla paste  2 eggs   1 1/2 cups caster sugar   Pinch salt   2 tsp baking soda   1/2 cup cocoa powder   1 3/4 cups plain flour In a large mixing bowl, with a whisk,...

Designer Wardrobe, the famed online retail start-up, has confirmed it plans to expand over into Australia. The company was founded in 2015, and it connects sellers looking to part with their pre-loved designer clothing with buyers looking for bargains. CEO Aidan Bartlett says the company's seen a surge in demand - including increased interest from Australian consumers. "For us, it's just saying -...

British actress and producer Gemma Arterton has led a long-running and diverse acting career, with many roles to her name. She made her film debut in the 2007 comedy St Trinian's and made her mark in the 2008 blockbuster Quantum of Solace  as a Bond Girl. Since then, she's gone on to star in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Clash of the Titans, The King’s Man,  and Rogue Agent -&nbsp...

Experts agree Darleen Tana's days in Parliament are numbered. On Thursday, Green Party delegates voted to ask House Speaker Gerry Brownlee to oust the now-independent MP. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says this is uncharted territory for the Party - and it's unclear how this will play out ahead of the next election. "We've seen the polls move up and down over the last seven months or so...

Nursing students across the country took to the streets yesterday amid rising financial pressures and lack of job vacancies. They've raised concerns about the lack of financial support for nurses-in-training during full-time placements - with many working up to three months with no compensation. Student nurse Shannyn Bristowe says there's a significant number of students who drop out of training d...

Three America's Cup wins on the bounce for Team New Zealand - after cruising to victory with a 7-2 series win over Britannia. The Kiwi syndicate winning race nine by 37 seconds to clinch the required seventh win and keep the Auld Mug. NZ Herald sports reporter Chris Reive recaps Team New Zealand's 'exciting' sailing win. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s not over yet, but just maybe there is light at the end of the Darleen Tana drama tunnel. Please let it be.   The Green Party has their own uniquely democratic and patient way of reaching a decision, but seven months and running to get this sorted is surely testing even their limits. It was good this week to see a consensus of delegates agree to using the waka-jumping law - or the elector...

I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon. The Romanovs hold an enduring fascination for many of us, and this is the fictional account of Anna Anderson, who for 50 years claimed that she survived the massacre and was in fact Anastasia Romanov. The author cleverly presents the details of what happened, and this woman’s subsequent fight to be recognised as genuine – and then lets you, the reader. decide where...

Cooks Islands tourism figures have exceeded industry expectations for the second year in a row. After a Covid-induced downturn, travel stats surpassed predicted figures for the 2023 year - and 2024 is on track to record a similar boom. BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says it's likely over 115,000 Kiwi travellers will visit the region by the end of the year alone. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystu...

This week on the Sunday Panel, Coast Day host Lorna Riley and resident economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more!  New research reveals over 60 percent of Kiwis are avoiding the news, citing lack of trust and negative impact on mental well-being. Should we be concerned? Are dress codes outdated? Some Christchurch made...