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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While true crime might not be the obvious pick for comedy-based content, a familiar duo have leaned into the genre.
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Singer-songwriter Reb Fountain is back with a new album blending folk, art-pop and rock - How Love Bends.
Released in March, Reb and her band have wasted no time getting it out there with a new nationwide tour.
This is Reb's first full album since Covid-19 happened , and she's looking forward to promoting her work without the lockdowns and restrictions getting in the way.
"This one - it feels like it's a whole new experience t...
Nobody’s Fool by Harlan Coben. A former detective turned private investigator is stunned when the woman he thought had died 22 years ago suddenly appears in the back of a lecture he’s giving, and as soon as they make eye contact, disappears. Her death has haunted him all these years but the possibility she could still be alive has never occurred to him – and now he needs to track her down and find out the truth. From the pen (or th...
The world is getting complicated and new methods to handle cash while travelling overseas are popping up - but which tools work the best?
The Wise card has gotten plenty of attention within the travel community and it allows you to hold and exchange money in 40+ different currencies and spend in 170+ countries.
BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton has reviewed the card - read her thoughts here.
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This week on The Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB host Roman Travers and partner at Freebairn and Hehir lawyers, Liam Hehir, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
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Jumping has been found to have plenty of health benefits - and it may even reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
New research has revealed jump training is highly beneficial for osteoporosis and improving bone density, particularly in the femoral neck, a part of the hip.
Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara reveals how we can utilise jumping to stay healthy.
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Have you ever found yourself nodding along in a noisy bar, pretending to understand your friend’s story, but truthfully, you’re just hoping for a quieter moment to catch the plot?
You’re not alone. Hearing conversation in loud environments is something many of us struggle with. But thanks to a new study published in the journal Proceedings Of The Royal Society B - science might have a simple fix!
All you need to do is ...
Fyre Festival 2 has officially been postponed - less than two months before the event was said to be taking place.
The organisers have reportedly postponed the event that was set for May 30 to June 2, and no new dates have been revealed.
Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall speculates about the event's future following this latest update.
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Blake Schimanski has taken on the challenge of running the length of New Zealand - from Bluff to Cape Reinga - within the month of April.
Through his campaign ‘Run Aotearoa’, he aims to raise $100,000 for youth mental health efforts, with the goal of creating 'positive change.
With 10 days left to go, he says he's been averaging out 80 kilometres a day.
"There's a lot of stuff you don't really know until you start - and I'm learnin...
A stadium sized balloon has successfully launched from Wānaka Airport - after several cancellations.
The super-pressure NASA balloon will travel the Southern Hemisphere’s mid-latitudes for planned missions of 100 days or more.
It's the sixth balloon operation in New Zealand since 2015, with two balloons successfully launched from Wānaka in 2023.
NASA's Debbie Fairbrother says safety was a key priority in getting the balloon l...
The Prime Minister departs today for the United Kingdom, before travelling to Gallipoli in time for ANZAC Day.
Trade, security and the current geopolitical climate are on the agenda, when Chris Luxon meets with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Luxon says he'll discuss what more the pair can do to support the rules-based trading system, a chat coming off the back of phone calls to world leaders amid Donald Trump's tariff...
World-first video footage of the elusive colossal squid has been captured by US researchers.
It lives in the deep Antarctic waters, can reach up to seven metres in length, and weighs up to 500 kilograms.
Schmidt Ocean Institute’s remote drone filmed a baby colossal squid alive 600 metres down in its environment for the first time.
AUT Associate Professor and squid expert Dr Kat Bolstad says this is a very 'exciting' development.&nb...
Limited Easter trading hours are bringing extra financial burdens for businesses according to retailers.
The Retail Radar survey shows almost 70 percent of retailers are concerned about the cost of living - with merchant fees also top of mind.
The law says local council have the final say on when businesses are allowed to open.
Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says these restrictions are 'outdated' and don't refl...
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The final season of The Handmaid's Tale started airing on Neon last week, and actress Yvonne Strahovski is looking back on her creative journey after six seasons.
Strahovski co-stars as Serena Joy Waterford - an architect and prisoner of the show's dystopian regime.
She says it's been an 'extraordinary' journey taking on the role of Serena.
"This has been such an amazing opportunity for me to be so challenged and g...
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The Death of Us by Abigail Dean. Isabel is a lead protagonist in this story, who throughout much of the book directly addresses the intruder who perpetrated a home invasion on her and her husband Edward when they were 30 years old and happily married, but those days are long gone. More than 20 years later, they reunite to attend the trial of a man finally charged with the crime, trying to reconcile their lives before, and after. Th...
People will be flocking to Palm Springs over the next couple of weeks for Coachella 2025, but BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton promises there's more to see than music festivals.
Between the iconic Joshua trees, the resorts, the mountain tours and the dining options, Megan's revealed how you can make the most of Palm Springs.
Read more about Megan's top picks here.
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This week on the Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills and TV producer and commentator Irene Gardiner joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Labour MP Kieran McAnulty has introduced a bill set to change rules around alcohol sales on ANZAC Day morning, Good Friday...
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