The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
James Reyne: lead singer of Australian Crawl on his The Fall of Crawl tour
James Reyne is regarded as an Australian musical icon thanks to his success in Australian Crawl, and he's set to celebrate the band's success in his new tour. Alongside the full band, Reyne will be performing the hits of Australian Crawl next month in Auckland and Wellington. Reyne says he knows …
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Jazz Thornton: influencer and mental health advocate on her brand-new documentary series
Influencer and mental health advocate Jazz Thornton has been campaigning hard for stalking to be criminalised, with new reforms set to be added to the Crimes Act next month. Thornton was targeted by obsessive messages from a stranger overseas back in 2024, and things escalated when the individual …
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Whitcoulls Recommends: The Other Catherine and Murder in Paris ’68
The Other Catherine by Lauren Keenan: this is the story of two women bound together through generations of a family, each making their own way in a turbulent world. In 1793, eighteen year old Catherine is sentenced to the colonies and finds herself in the abject misery of the hold of a convict ship…
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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on her experience in Nashville
BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton's been exploring Nashville and taking in the city's history. She got to go to the Grand Ole Opry and listen to the Oakridge Boys singing Elvira - as well as take some studio tours. Read more about Megan's experience here. LISTEN ABOVE
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Full Show Podcast: 26 April 2026
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 26 April 2026, in 2024 mental health campaigner Jazz Thornton feared for her life when a stalker flew to New Zealand and turned up on her doorstep. She was shocked to learn New Zealand had no laws in place to protect her. Sh…
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The Sunday Panel: Was Luxon right to back away from TVNZ?
This week on The Sunday Panel, Partner at Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers, Liam Hehir and Coast Day host, Lorna Riley, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Luxon's dropped the weekly TVNZ Breakfast programme - what do we make of this? Is this a smart move by Lux…
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Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the health benefits of mushrooms
Mushrooms have been found to have plenty of health benefits - and they enhance immunity and protect the brain through high levels of antioxidant compounds. They also give you a Vitamin D boost, improve gut health and have been linked to reduced cancer risk. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'…
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Mike van de Elzen: Mike's ANZAC biscuits
Mike's ANZAC biscuits Cook time: 20 minutes Prep time: 5 minutes Serves: 12 cookies 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup shaved coconut 1/2 cup chopped almonds 3 tbsp sunflower oil 3 tbsp honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp baking soda Water if required Combine oats, coconut and almonds …
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Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the pros and cons of designer dogs
Walk through almost any neighbourhood today and you’ll see an oodle - Goldendoodles. Labradoodles. Cavapoos. Cockapoos. These 'designer dogs' have exploded in popularity, often chosen for a simple reason - they’re supposed to be easier. Easier to train. Better with kids. A perfect blend of the '…
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Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on the upcoming 2026 Taite awards
Marlon Williams, Geneva AM, Tom Scott and Jazmine Mary are among the nominees up for the 2026 Taite Music Prize. The award, named in honour of late Kiwi music journalist Dylan Taite, celebrates the best of New Zealand's musical output. Ahead of the ceremony on April 29, entertainment corresponden…
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