The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
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Wagner Moura: Brazilian actor and filmmaker talks 2026 Golden Globes win
Wagner Moura is a Brazilian actor, filmmaker and producer, and he made history with his first Golden Globes win last week. He won for his role in political thriller The Secret Agent, and he's also earned acclaim for his roles in Narcos, Dope Thief and The Gray Man. He opened up about his emotion…
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Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia founder on the site turning 25 and what that means for technology
On January 15, 2001, Wikipedia officially launched online, giving users a new platform to learn from. While the site's credibility and reliability were questioned in the early days, it is now well-regarded as a globally trusted source of facts. Wikipedia founder and internet entrepreneur, Jimmy W…
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Whitcoulls Recommends: The Heir Apparent and The Uncool
The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage - I touched on this one in the fiction round up at the end of last year but given time constraints with a number of books in that piece, it really warrants a bit more attention. Lexi Villiers is a trainee doctor in Tasmania when she’s suddenly summarily summons…
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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on TripAdvisor’s top destinations for 2026
2026 is getting under way, and prospective travellers have outlined their top spots for the new year. Bali, London and Dubai make up the top three, with Rome, Marrakech and New York rounding out the list. BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton explained further - check out the full list here. …
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Full Show Podcast: 18 January 2026
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 18 January 2026, Wikipedia turned 25 this week. Founder Jimmy Wales joins the show to share how he started the site based on trust and what it has taught him about people and the internet. This week actor Wagner Moura made G…
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The Sunday Panel: What does the Razor sacking mean for NZR?
This week on the Sunday Panel, editor and journalist Jo McCarroll and resident economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The CTU is looking to ensure New Zealand establishes its own 'right to disconnect' laws. Do we think a…
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Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert reveals why restrictive diets don't work
It's a new year and people are looking to lose weight and improve themselves, but one expert is urging caution. Restrictive dieting may seem tempting, but research shows locking off certain types of food as 'bad' can weaken our relationship with food - and result in more weight gain in the long ru…
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Mike van de Elzen: Tomato Kasundi
Tomato Kasundi Cook time: 60 minutes Prep time: 30 minutes Serves: 4-6 3 tbsp sunflower oil 2 tbsp sunflower seeds 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp black mustard seeds 1 tbsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp cumin powder 2 tbsp coriander powder 2 small dried chili, crushed 1 cup diced…
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Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on why chewing gum can make you feel calmer
Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years - from ancient tree resins to modern spearmint sticks, the habit has endured across cultures and centuries. Now, research in the journal in the journal Brain Science finds what gum-chewers have long suspected - chewing gum can really affect how ou…
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Georgia Burt: ZM host reviews Ed Sheeran's second Auckland show
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's Loop tour kicked off at Auckland's Go Media Stadium over the weekend, and fans have been thrilled so far. Sheeran recently finished two shows in Auckland, and he's set to continue in Wellington and Christchurch later this month. ZM's Georgia Burt was at the …
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