The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for 13th October 2024,  Celebrity Treasure Island and ZM host Bree Tomasel opens up on a harrowing childhood experience and her journey to find herself. Girl on the Train author Paula Hawkins talks finding fame later in life and her new book touted as her best yet. Francesca reflects on the one year anniversary of the Christopher L...

October 12 marked World Arthritis Day, a global awareness day to acknowledge those suffering from rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. It’s estimated more than 670,000 New Zealanders have arthritis.  Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara shares her tips to get ahead of managing joint pain as you age.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new biographical drama film based on Donald Trump's early years has arrived in theatres weeks ahead of the election - and the Republican nominee is less than pleased. Trump's team has threatened to sue director Ali Abbasi in a bid to delay the wide release of The Apprentice after it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Entertainment commentator describes The Apprentice as 'a super-villa...

The next time you head to the zoo and see an elephant, look closely at its trunk, you might be able to tell if it's a "lefty" or a "righty" based on its whiskers and wrinkles.  A study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science offers a clever way to identify an elephant’s preferred "handedness" by examining the wrinkles and whiskers on its trunk. Just as humans tend to favour one ha...

It's nearly been a full decade since British author Paula Hawkins made a name for herself in the literary world. Crime thriller The   Girl on the Train was a global number one bestseller - it sold over 23 million copies and helped solidify Hawkins' place in the crime fiction sphere.  She's returned with her latest work, The Blue Hour , and fans and critics alike are calling it her best b...

Bree Tomasel, the co-host of Celebrity Treasure Island  and ZM's afternoon drive show has opened up about the substance behind the banter in her new memoir. UnApologetically Me  reveals Tomasel struggled with ADHD, anxiety, personal discoveries - and survived a traumatic attack as a child. She says she was inspired to share her story in a bid to help other people process their own person...

The NZ Herald’s original true crime podcast, Chasing Ghosts, is back to explore the notorious decades-long catfishing scheme conducted by one New Zealand woman. In April 2011, a woman was found to have tricked dozens of teenage boys and young men across Christchurch with fake profiles - into starting romantic relationships online. The perpetrator, Natalia Burgess, was eventually caught and jailed...

New Zealand First faithful are hammering out policy ideas at their annual conference in Hamilton.  More than 250 delegates are in attendance in a turn-out leader Winston Peters has dubbed the 'best crowd in decades'.   NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse is expecting a 'lively' atmosphere at the party's first event since they got into Government.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystud...

Jammy Dodgers  Cook time: 15 minutes  Prep time: 35 minutes  Serves: 10 biscuits  100 gm caster sugar   175 gm butter   1/4 tsp salt   1 lemon zest   2 tbsp cornflour   200 gm standard flour   120 gm raspberry jam   Extra icing sugar   Pre-heat your oven to 180*c. Lightly cream the sugar, butter, salt and lemon zest. Add half the sif...

A month away from competitive racing hasn't harmed Team New Zealand. The holders have started their defence of the America's Cup in emphatic style - beating Britannia in both races on Day One, the first by 41 seconds, the second by 27 seconds. Sailing commentator Chris Steele says this marks a tough start to the Cup for Britannia. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More and more Kiwis appear to be avoiding the news in droves. According to a new study, 60 percent of New Zealanders have admitted to avoiding the news - citing lack of trust or the way it negatively impacts their mood. Victoria University's Dr Alex Beattie, the lead author behind the study, says people's appetite for the news has decreased in recent years amid a surge in negative headlines. ...

Tomorrow marks 12 months since the election which saw the country take a step to the to the right, with Christopher Luxon’s coalition coming into power. During the week, I've read numerous opinion pieces reflecting on politics in NZ under both Hipkins and Luxon’s leadership. We know it has taken the Prime Minister time to grasp the nuances of politics - but credit where credit’s due, he’s rip-roar...

This is the F#$%ing News by Paddy Gower - Funny, brutally honest and packed with amazing yarns and incredible stories from a huge and varied career, this is Paddy Gower, unleashed. Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker - A gripping story of motherhood and motherloss and the brutal, mighty things women do to keep themselves and each other alive. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Megan Singleton chats to Francesca Rudkin about new changes to the UK visa from January 8th, what it entails, why it's significant and how it will affect travel LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's edition of the Sunday Panel, TV Producer Irene Gardiner and Radio Host Roman Travers join in on a chat about the following issues of the week - and more! Google threatens NZ media - are we doomed? How did we get here? US Election - which VP candidate has impressed us? How close does the race look? dodo bird de-extinction - fund it or leave it? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene...

Erin O'Hara talks to Francesca Rudkin about the myths, complications and realities about metabolism, and lists the different ways people can boost theirs.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Michelle Dickinson discusses the science, complications, and potential new-ground with using stem cells to combat diabetes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Newall joins Francesca Rudkin to talk about the Show Me Shorts film festival, and the APRA Silver Scrolls awards LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby player Honey Hireme-Smiler talks to Francesca Rudkin about her new book, and the life-experiences she details within. She reflects on growing up quite mischievous yet humble, and having a great cast of friends and family with her. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nic Lawrence speaks to francesca about attempts to revive an extinct bird, and why Sir Peter Jackson is funding the cause LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Ensor: New Zealand Herald Political Reporter on school property changes, capital gains tax, Chris Luxon's house controversy, and Casey Costello's tobacco woes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chelsea Winter discusses her new book, veganism, conscious consumption with Francesca Rudkin. She shares a few recipes and tricks to elevate flavours. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dunedin's Mayor joins us to provide an update regarding the region's flooding, and everything involving citizens and services in this time LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So the America’s Cup finals are almost here. At last!      Ineos Britannia booked the finals spot against Team New Zealand after beating Luna Rossa Prada in the Louis Vuitton Cup final 7-4. The British will be thrilled to have made it after a close and exciting series, with Luna Rosa looking so good in the early round robins and pushing the competition to its limits.    &n...

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday October 6 2024, Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich updates us on Dunedin Floods, Director of Otago Palaeogenetics lab Nic Rawlence talks about Sir Peter Jackson de-extinction funding, Honey Hireme-Smiler discusses her new book, and much more! Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRa...