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THE SUNDAY SESSION WITH FRANCESCA RUDKIN
9am-Noon
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Mouth of the Wolf: Amanda Knox and Christopher Robinson team up for new documentary
Amanda Knox was arrested for the murder of her flatmate, wrongly convicted, and spent four years in an Italian prison, and she's looking back on her journey in a...
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Professor Brian Cox talks 'Emergence' world tour
Physicist professor Brian Cox is a bit of a rockstar in the science world. When he’s not hosting his BBC shows, Brian is touring the world making science engaging...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: Kin and Surviving White Island
Kin by Tayari Jones - who was the author of a wonderful book called An American Marriage a few years ago, which I loved. In this new one, Vernice and Annie are both...
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Megan Singleton talks staycation in Cambridge’s new hotel
Megan Singleton recently took a staycation an hour and a half out of Auckland to check out the new Clements Hotel. The hotel is housed in the oldest commercial building...
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The Sunday Panel: Having camping costs gotten out of hand?
This week on the Sunday Panel, director at 818 Chris Henry and resident economist at Opes Partners Ed McKnight joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Matcha or coffee: Which is healthiest?
Both matcha and coffee will give you a noticable energy boost in the morning, but which drink is really better for you Matcha is generally considered healthier than...
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Mike van de Elzen: Chicken, parmesan and lemon pie
Cook time: 40 minutes Prep time: 60 minutes Serves: 6-8 1 size 14 chicken 2 litres cold water 200 gm un-iodized salt 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp flour 1 onion,...
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Twice in a lifetime: Research reveals new findings about love
We’ve all grown up on the same story, from Romeo and Juliet to Titanic, from ancient myths to modern rom-coms, the message is pretty consistent: somewhere out there...
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The Moment: What will this reveal about Charli XCX's career?
It's been nearly 2 years since Charli XCX's Brat album launched - inspiring memes, a successful tour and festival run and more. The album put Charli XCX on the map...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 01 March 2026
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for 1 March 2026, rockstar physicist Professor Brian Cox is bringing his latest show to New Zealand,...
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'Disappointed': Expert offers alternative solution to boost grocery competition
It's been revealed UK supermarket giant Tesco declined the Finance Minister's invitation for a meeting to discuss the issues in our grocery sector. Nicola Willis...
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Peter Dunne: What do we know about the tension in the Middle East?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have issued a joint statement on the escalating tension in the Middle East. The US and Israel...
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IAWAI CEO suggests 'growth charge' needed to cover infrastructure costs
A suggestion new builds in Waikato should foot the bill for new water infrastructure, to protect existing households from rising costs. The new water services company...
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'Unclear': Expert unpacks fallout from US-Israeli attack on Iran
Israeli officials have claimed Iran's Supreme Leader has been killed, following the US and Israel's major military operation on the country. The Iranian Red Cross...
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Francesca Rudkin: The move-on laws won't be welcome news for everybody
The Government’s this week announced it will give police the power to issue move-on orders in town centres across the country to people who are displaying disorderly,...
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'Powerful': Baz Luhrmann on the creative journey behind EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
Acclaimed Australian director Baz Luhrmann is the man behind films like The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge, Romeo and Juliet - and he's spent time exploring Elvis Presley's...
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Whitcoulls Recommends: The Antihero and Strangers
The Antihero by Gregg Hurwitz. This is the latest in the series of thrillers about Evan Smoak, otherwise known as Orphan X - who was trained by the Government from...
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Sagrada Familia reaches final height after 144 years of work
The final piece of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia has been laid in place. This brings the church to its maximum final height 144 years after work began. BloggerAtLarge.com...
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Surviving White Island: Tour guide Kelsey Waghorn describes eruption in new memoir
As Whakaari/White Island exploded around tour guide Kelsey Waghorn, she was convinced this was the end of her life. Waghorn is among the 25 people who were seriously...
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The Sunday Panel: What does Andrew's arrest mean for the royals?
This week on The Sunday Panel, journalist and editor, Jo McCarroll, and host of The Front Page podcast, Chelsea Daniels joined in on a discussion about the following...
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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast: 22 February 2026
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 22 February 2026, acclaimed film director Baz Luhrmann is returning to the world of Elvis...
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Mike van de Elzen: Spiced passata sauce
Spiced passata sauce Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 5 minutes Serves: 4-6 12-15 ripe tomatoes 2 sticks rosemary 10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed slightly 1...
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A bonobo's pretend tea party has scientists rethinking imagination
A bonobo named Kanzi was sitting at a table across from a researcher. On the table are two completely empty clear cups and an empty clear jug. The researcher pretends...
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William Shatner reveals metal album in the works
William Shatner is set to boldly go in a new musical direction with his latest project. The 94-year-old Star Trek actor confirmed he's got a heavy metal album in...
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'Crisis period': Can the monarchy survive Andrew's arrest?
Police are continuing to raid Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home - Royal Lodge. The former Prince was arrested and accused of sharing confidential information...
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National plans to restrict commercial fishing in key protected areas
The Conservation Minister says National wants more consistent policy for Auckland's Hauraki Gulf. National says it will ban commercial fishing in all 12 high protection...
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'A loss for Trump': Expert on implications of US President's tariffs being struck down
US President Donald Trump is pushing ahead with another round of global tariffs, just a day after being told last year’s levies were illegal. In a post on social...
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Francesca Rudkin: It’s time the US Department of Justice followed the UK's example
Well, there is absolutely no question what the biggest story in the world was on Friday. Words used to describe the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly...
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Holy Days: Miriam Margolyes talks unconventional road trip comedy
Miriam Margolyes, Judy Davis and Jacki Weaver are teaming up to star in an unconventional road trip comedy set in 1970s New Zealand. Three elderly nuns set off on...
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Author Dr Lucy Hone reveals how to get through tough times in new book
Dr Lucy Hone is well-regarded as a resilience expert and she's got plenty of personal and academic experience with devastating grief. Grief comes in many forms -...
