The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
Engelbert Humperdinck: British singer speaks ahead of New Zealand tour
Engelbert Humperdinck's been dubbed the 'king of romance' - with a long-running musical career to show for it. Rising to fame alongside The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, he's released 64 albums, been nominated for four Grammys and one Golden Globe, and he's kept the attention of millions of lis…
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Rove McManus: TV host and comedian on his new show Celebrity Escape
Over a decade after Rove Live went off the air, comedian Rove McManus is making his big return to TV. His new show, CelebrityEscape, will be available on Three and Three Now from Tuesday, and it's set to showcase comedians from both sides of the Tasman. McManus says he was expecting someone to st…
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Whitcoulls Recommends: Whistler and Stakes
Whistler by Ann Patchett. Daphne Fuller has had three stepfathers, the second of whom vanished from her life when she was nine years old after an accident for which her mother held him responsible. Years later, their chance meeting in a NY museum brings memories, regrets and a determination to make…
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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on what to do if your luggage gets damaged
Sometimes life can happen and your bag suffers wear and tear - but sometimes the airlines can be blamed for property damage too. If you've noticed an airline has damaged your bag, you can get repairs or a replacement by utilising your insurance, but it's important to fie a report before you leave …
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The Sunday Panel: What do we make of the Government's healthcare announcements?
This week on the Sunday Panel, partner at Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers Liam Hehir and editor and journalist Jo McCarroll joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! There's been plenty of announcements on the future of the health sector, all centred around primary ca…
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Full Show Podcast: 07 June 2026
Listen to the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 7 June. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on why we need to keep investing in public/population health
Budget 2026 offered up more money for healthcare, specifically hospitals and frontline services. However, experts believe more money could be directed towards primary healthcare and focus on prevention. Naturopath Erin O'Hara outlined what needs to change. LISTEN ABOVE
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Mike van de Elzen: Pear crumble with pouring cream and burnt blackberry marshmallow
Pear crumble with pouring cream and burnt blackberry marshmallow Crumble mix 200 gm unsalted butter 150 gm raw sugar 200 gm plain flour 50 gm wholemeal flour 50 gm chopped dates Preheat oven to 170*C. Blitz all of the ingredients until just combined, apart from the dates. Spread the …
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Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the quantum compass that helps pigeons get around
Humans have used homing pigeons to carry messages across vast distances since ancient times. They delivered military intelligence during wars, business communications before telegraphs existed, and even love letters between separated families. Yet despite our long history with these remarkable bir…
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Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on the new films to premiere at the NZ International Film Festival 2026
The 2026 New Zealand International Film Festival will kick off later this winter, and the organisers have revealed what titles fans can expect to see. The first films confirmed for the 2026 programme include Comédie-Française, Jim Jarmusch's Father Mother Sister Brother, a documentary about All Bl…
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