/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/rss 九一星空无限 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 14:18:59 Z en /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/kate-burton-actress-and-daughter-of-richard-burton-on-the-new-film-mr-burton/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/kate-burton-actress-and-daughter-of-richard-burton-on-the-new-film-mr-burton/ Richard Burton was a global icon best remembered for his memorable film roles and his passionate - and drama-filled - romance with Elizabeth Taylor, but a new release reveals where it all began. The new biopic Mr Burton will be out in theatres next week and it tells the story of Richard Burton's tumultuous early life - and the school teacher who helped propel him to global stardom.  Kate Burton, daughter of Richard Burton and actress in her own right, says many didn't know about her father's early life beyond being born in Wales. "I think it's an amazing achievement - I think they tell the story of my father beautifully, I think a lot of people don't realise where my father came from. The know that he came from Wales, but they didn't know how poverty-stricken his life was as a young person."  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 01:53:10 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/bret-mckenzie-kiwi-musician-on-the-release-of-his-new-album-freak-out-city/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/bret-mckenzie-kiwi-musician-on-the-release-of-his-new-album-freak-out-city/ Kiwi musician and comedian Bret McKenzie, best known for his work with Flight of the Conchords, is set to release his second album next week. Freak Out City is a follow-up to his 2022 solo project Songs Without Jokes. The lead off single is All I Need, and Bret McKenzie says it's inspired by his long-term relationship with his wife, Hannah. "It's funny, when you've been in a relationship that long, there are some days where you love each other more than other days... and on one of those days where things were going great, I sat down at the piano and wrote this song." LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 01:37:12 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/whitcoulls-recommends-summer-island-and-the-surrogate-mother/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/whitcoulls-recommends-summer-island-and-the-surrogate-mother/ Summer Island by Kristin Hannah: Kristin Hannah is the author of several extremely popular books, including The Nightingale and The Women. They’re historical fiction, but this one is contemporary - about a broken mother and daughter relationship. Nora Bridge is a nationally syndicated talk show host who dispenses moral and spiritual advice to her legion of listeners, and whose daughter Ruby is a wannabe stand up comedienne, using her mother as the butt of a lot of her jokes. When Nora is publicly shamed and the two of them are thrown together, family secrets emerge which bring about a reconciliation, and a show of courage that neither knew they had. The Surrogate Mother by Freida McFadden: Abby is desperate for a baby but has been unable to conceive, so when Monica, her new work assistant, offers to act as a surrogate she and her husband are thrilled. Things, though, don’t go quite as they’d planned - Abby becomes increasingly sure that Monica’s up to no good, but who can she tell and who will listen?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 01:19:07 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/megan-singleton-bloggeratlargecom-writer-on-japans-new-changes-for-tourism/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/megan-singleton-bloggeratlargecom-writer-on-japans-new-changes-for-tourism/ Japan is making significant changes to its tourism landscape, with new measures taking effect by late 2026. Japan will end tax-free shopping benefits for foreign visitors, estabish dual pricing and establish visitor caps at popular tourist spots. BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton explains further - and reveals whether these will make a dent in Japan's tourism figures. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 01:14:38 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/the-sunday-panel-can-labour-turn-things-around-ahead-of-the-election/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/the-sunday-panel-can-labour-turn-things-around-ahead-of-the-election/ This week on the Sunday Panel, broadcaster and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton and director at Capital NZ, Ben Thomas, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Labour's Chris Hipkins has admitted his education spokesperson should have replied to the Minister over NCEA changes before the Government moved to scrap the qualification. What do we make of this! And what do we think of Labour at the moment?  The boot camp data is in, with new reports revealing seven participants re-offended seriously enough to warrant returning from the community to residence. Can the Government make changes to the programme?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:49:49 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/erin-ohara-naturopath-and-wellness-expert-on-whether-latest-fibremaxxing-trend-is-safe/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/erin-ohara-naturopath-and-wellness-expert-on-whether-latest-fibremaxxing-trend-is-safe/ Consuming more fibre can be good for your health, but is TikTok's new FibreMaxxing trend the safest way to go about it? FibreMaxxing encourages people to load their diets up with extra fibre, but experts have voiced concerns that consuming too much could lead to harmful effects.   Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains further. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:36:40 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/dr-michelle-dickinson-nanotechnologist-on-where-potatoes-came-from/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/dr-michelle-dickinson-nanotechnologist-on-where-potatoes-came-from/ Did you know that the humble potato owes its very existence, and its global success as a food staple to an ancient genetic mash-up?  A recent study in the journal Cell of over 100 wild and cultivated potato genomes has revealed a fascinating secret about the potato family tree.  The beloved spud and its 107 wild relatives all belong to a plant group called Petota. What sets Petota apart is its ability to grow underground tubers, the very organs we eat.  But where did this tuber-making trait come from?  Turns out, millions of years ago, two very different wild plant lineages, one similar to tomatoes and another that doesn’t make tubers at all crossed paths.  Somewhere in the high mountains of South America, their genetic material combined through hybridization, creating a brand-new lineage: Petota. This ancient hybrid inherited just the right mix of genes to develop tubers, enabling these plants to store nutrients underground and survive tough climates.  Scientists now believe that this innovative tuber-forming ability helped Petota rapidly diversify into over 100 species, adapting to everything from dry tropical forests to cold, high-altitude meadows. In fact, this ancient hybrid lineage shows faster species evolution than its parent lineages, highlighting how powerful hybridization can be in driving plant diversity.  Even more impressive? The very genes responsible for making tubers like SP6A and IT1 were inherited from each parent in a sort of genetic collaboration. Modern genetic experiments show these hybrid genes are essential for tuber development and are still active in today's potatoes.  So, next time you mash, bake, or roast a potato, remember it’s not just a vegetable. It’s the product of an ancient botanical tomato love story that changed the course of agricultural history.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:30:01 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/mike-van-de-elzen-pea-and-ham-soup-with-cheesy-toast/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/mike-van-de-elzen-pea-and-ham-soup-with-cheesy-toast/ Pea and ham soup with cheesy toast  Cook time: 60 minutes  Prep time: 10 minutes  Serves: 6  1 smoked pork hock   1 carrot, peeled and quartered   1 onion, peeled and quartered   2 bay leaves   1 ltr chicken stock   1 ltr water   2 cup green lentils   ½ tsp Salt   ¼ tsp white pepper  Gruyere toast   8 slices ciabatta   4 tbsp Dijon mustard   100g tasty cheese, grated  Place all the ingredients in a large pot with a lid. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Top up with more liquid if it becomes too dry.   Remove the bay leaves and discard.   Remove pork hock and set aside. Blitz the soup until smooth.   Pick the meat from pork hock and add into the soup.   Serve soup hot with tasty cheese toasts.   For the toast Spread Dijon mustard over ciabatta slices then top with grated tasty cheese. Place under a hot grill until cheese is golden and bubbling.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:25:53 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/camille-rutherford-british-french-actress-on-her-new-role-in-jane-austen-wrecked-my-life/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/camille-rutherford-british-french-actress-on-her-new-role-in-jane-austen-wrecked-my-life/ 2025 is a big year for Jane Austen fans, as it marks 250 years since the English novelist's birth.  A line up of events have been taking place throughout the year - but also coinciding with the anniversary is a French Austen-esque rom com. The film is called Jane Austen Wrecked My Life and it tells the story of struggling writer Agathe, played by Camille Rutherford.  "She doesn't care and I like that about her. She's also kind of a real rebel because of that... she's not grungy at all."   LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:14:41 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/full-show-podcast-10-august-2025/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/full-show-podcast-10-august-2025/ On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 10th August 2025, Flight of the Conchords star Bret McKenzie speaks ahead of the release of his new solo album Freak Out City.  He talks about writing for movies and inheriting 50 race horses. Actress Kate Burton is the daughter of global screen star Richard Burton, she tells Francesca why the latest biopic of her father is the first she's endorsed. Labour leader Chris Hipkins talks about whether his party is doing a good job in opposition and whether they are doing enough to win New Zealanders back while Francesca slams their education spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime for a seemingly lazy and arrogant reaction to an invitation to meet over education reform. And fibremaxxing is trending - wellness contributor Erin O'Hara has been looking into whether the evidence behind the trend stacks up. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:12:38 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/steve-newall-flicksconz-editor-on-the-release-of-weapons/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/steve-newall-flicksconz-editor-on-the-release-of-weapons/ The new 2025 mystery horror film Weapons is out in theatres, meaning film fans will finally get a chance to unravel what was happening in the trailers. The film's premise involves seventeen children from the same classroom mysteriously running away on the same night.  Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall explains further - without getting into the film's biggest spoilers. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 09 Aug 2025 23:39:31 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/will-braden-catvideofest-director-on-the-successful-expansion-of-the-event/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/will-braden-catvideofest-director-on-the-successful-expansion-of-the-event/ The SPCA is riding the tail of a global cat film sensation. CatVideoFest is a 75-minute compilation of small felines doing silly things. It's reached our cinemas and a portion of money from screenings goes to the SPCA. It was founded in the US and has benefited charities in North America and Europe - before making its way to Australia and New Zealand. Director Will Braden says there's something special about the product. "The charitable component just comes around because everyone want to see cat videos. We would be crazy if we didn't use it to raise some money for cats in need." LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 09 Aug 2025 23:16:14 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/jamie-ensor-nz-herald-political-reporter-on-the-greens-outlining-their-policies-ahead-of-the-next-election/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/jamie-ensor-nz-herald-political-reporter-on-the-greens-outlining-their-policies-ahead-of-the-next-election/ The Greens claim they're leading the opposition, while they push a radical tax shakeup. The Party's AGM continues in the capital today, which kicked off with a rally from co-leader Marama Davidson yesterday. NZ Herald political reporter Jamie Ensor explained that Chlöe Swarbrick was due to speak today. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 09 Aug 2025 23:03:36 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/gideon-levy-israeli-journalist-on-the-protests-erupting-in-tel-aviv/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/gideon-levy-israeli-journalist-on-the-protests-erupting-in-tel-aviv/ Israeli protestors have taken to the streets of Tel Aviv angry over the Israeli Government's plan to occupy Gaza City. Latest opinion polls show around 70 percent of people in Israel oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for military control in Gaza City. World leaders have condemned Israel's take-over plan and an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council is due to be held in New York tomorrow. Israeli journalist Gideon Levy says there's a great number of protesters on the streets, but people in Israel are divided over Netanyahu's plans. "There is the other camp which continues to support Netanyahu and will continue to support him...so the protest is very impressive, but it does not have a lot of effect." LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 09 Aug 2025 22:53:54 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/chris-hipkins-labour-party-leader-on-what-the-opposition-can-learn-from-ncea-changes-situation/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/chris-hipkins-labour-party-leader-on-what-the-opposition-can-learn-from-ncea-changes-situation/ Labour's leader believes lessons can be learnt from a lack of communication from his party on NCEA changes. Education Minister Erica Stanford reached out to Labour's education spokeswoman Willow-Jean Prime at least three times, asking for her input on the changes but she failed to respond.  Following the announcement, Labour criticised the Government's minimal cross party consultation.  Leader Chris Hipkins says Willow-Jean has learned a lot from this. "The key thing now is that we do need cross-party collaboration to make sure that the changes to the NCEA are enduring." LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 09 Aug 2025 22:30:40 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/dr-rachel-clarke-writer-and-physician-on-her-new-book-the-story-of-a-heart/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/dr-rachel-clarke-writer-and-physician-on-her-new-book-the-story-of-a-heart/ Dr Rachel Clarke is a palliative care doctor with the NHS in the UK, and she's utilised her experience to write several books about the medical industry. Her bestselling book Breathtaking inspired a tv show and her latest book The Story of a Heart recently won the 2025 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction. The Story of a Heart centres on 9-year-olds Max and Keira, and it has been described as story of grief and hope and compassion. "I came across this story when Max's face appeared on the front page of a newspaper that I happened to read, he looked desperately ill. A few months later, his face appeared again and it was rosy-cheeked and brimming with health." LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 01:22:42 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/whitcoulls-recommends-the-girl-with-the-suitcase-and-no-i-don-t-get-danger-money/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/whitcoulls-recommends-the-girl-with-the-suitcase-and-no-i-don-t-get-danger-money/ The Girl with the Suitcase by Lesley Pearse. Mary and Elizabeth meet in London during WW2, and soon after find themselves in an air raid shelter where they’re hit by a bomb, and Elizabeth dies. The hospital staff mistake their identities and give her possessions to Mary, which offers her the chance for total reinvention and a whole new life. This is classic Lesley Pearse - a strong female lead, with tragedy and heartbreak in her past who finds a way to rise above it and make something of herself. Her books are always highly entertaining, and very thoughtful.  No, I Don’t Get Danger Money by Lisette Reymer. Lisette spent three years as 九一星空无限hub’s European correspondent, a stint which coincided with the delayed Japanese Olympics (on the way to Europe), the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the death of the Queen, and many more history making events. It really is a front seat look into the life she lead through those years - moving frantically between countries, travelling with suitcases of heavy protective gear and wads of cash, surviving on adrenaline and very little sleep, and managing the on camera demands of time zone differences. You really feel as though you’re there with her and it’s a great insight into a job which often looks as though it must be glamorous but was often anything but.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 01:07:38 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/megan-singleton-bloggeratlargecom-writer-on-what-you-can-and-cant-pack-in-your-checked-bag/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/megan-singleton-bloggeratlargecom-writer-on-what-you-can-and-cant-pack-in-your-checked-bag/ Every day, thousands of items are confiscated from travellers everywhere, meaning it's important to remember what you can and can't pack before your next flight. Weapons and explosives are obviously a no-go, but there's plenty of lists to consult about what you can pack in your checked bag - and what has to stay in your carry-on. BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton explains further - and reveals what can happen if you don't pack your power banks properly. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 01:01:06 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/the-sunday-panel-will-charging-tourists-extra-boost-the-economy/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/the-sunday-panel-will-charging-tourists-extra-boost-the-economy/ This week on the Sunday Panel NZ Herald senior writer, Simon Wilson, and Resident Economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more!  The Government is set to charge tourists $20 to $40 to visit some of New Zealand's most popular outdoor spots, with a promise they'll put the money into biodiversity and infrastructure efforts. What do we make of this? 33 of New Zealand's leading sporting bodies have come together to voice opposition to the Government's newly introduced Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill, with concerns it could negatively impact community sport. Should we be concerned about this? LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:45:07 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/erin-ohara-naturopath-and-wellness-expert-on-the-role-sunshine-plays-for-our-health/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/erin-ohara-naturopath-and-wellness-expert-on-the-role-sunshine-plays-for-our-health/ Research indicates the weather outside plays a role on what's going on on the inside - which is why sunny weather comes with health benefits. Sunshine is linked to improved moods, better sleep, lower blood pressure, and added vitamin D. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara opens up about the benefits of sunny weather - and explains how to increase your sun exposure in the winter months. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:24:15 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/mike-van-de-elzen-lime-tart/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/mike-van-de-elzen-lime-tart/ Farm Lime Tart  Cook time: 55 minutes  Prep time: 20 minutes  Serves: 2 tarts  1 x sweet shortcrust pastry   1 egg, lightly beaten   Zest and juice of 7 limes   1 cup + 1tbsp caster sugar   500ml cream   3 eggs   3 egg yolks   Top tip: Remember when rolling out pastry, the more your pastry resembles a circle to begin with, the more likely it is to finish up a circle!  Preheat the oven to 180*c. Roll your sweet shortcrust pastry out on a lightly floured bench, make sure to constantly lift and move your pastry, re-dusting with flour when necessary to prevent sticking. Line your tart tins, easing the edges in gently to prevent tearing before trimming. Dock the pastry with a fork, before placing into the fridge whilst you wait for the oven to heat up.   Line your pastry case with a cartouche (baking paper) and top with baking beans or dried chickpeas. Bake for 15 minutes, until a lovely golden colour. Remove the baking paper and beans then return to the oven for 5 minutes. Remove again, brush with the beaten egg, filling any gaps and then return for another 5 minutes.   *Reduce the oven temperature to 110*c.   To make the filling, zest your limes and place to one side. Cut the zested limes in half and squeeze the juice into a small saucepan along with the sugar. Place over a low flame and bring to the boil. Pour the syrup into a bowl, add the lime zest and allow to infuse for 5 minutes before straining. In the meantime clean the saucepan before adding the cream and placing back onto the heat. Heat the cream until just before boiling.  Turn cream off.   In a large bowl whisk your eggs thoroughly. slowly whisk in the cream then sugar syrup a little at a time until all combined.   Sieve one last time, before carefully pouring into the blind baked pastry cases.   Return to the oven and cook for 30 minutes or until they have a slight wobble. Remove and cool before enjoying.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:14:15 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/full-show-podcast-03-august-2025/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/full-show-podcast-03-august-2025/ On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 3rd August 2025, screenwriter and actress Sophie Henderson reveals the lengths she went to, to keep the doors of the Basement Theatre open, and why she's based a film on it. Dr Rachel Clarke tells the heart breaking story of organ donation that centres around 9 year olds Max and Keira. Tourists will now pay to walk some of our public walking tracks and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka explains why charging foreigners is necessary, and Francesca questions why the Government is pandering to online gambling at the expense of grassroots sport. And Megan Singleton talks us through what happens when a power bank explodes on a plane. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:12:44 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/dr-michelle-dickinson-nanotechnologist-on-whether-seeing-an-ill-person-can-trigger-your-immune-system/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/dr-michelle-dickinson-nanotechnologist-on-whether-seeing-an-ill-person-can-trigger-your-immune-system/ Have you ever instinctively taken a step back when someone sneezes near you on the bus? It turns out that your body may be doing more than just helping you avoid germs, it might be quietly powering up your immune system too.  In a new study published this week in Nature Neuroscience, researchers found that even the sight of someone who looks contagious can kickstart a biological response in your body.  In the study, virtual reality headsets were placed on 248 healthy participants who were shown videos of people who appeared either neutral, fearful, or visibly sick (with skin rashes or other infection-like cues). These virtual people slowly moved closer to the participants in the simulation.  In one experiment, participants had to press a button as quickly as possible after being lightly touched on the face. When the 'sick' characters appeared, people reacted as if the faces were physically closer, even when they were further away. Their brains and bodies were responding as though a threat had entered their personal space.  Brain scans showed increased activity in regions associated with detecting threats and regulating body responses.  Even though no real germs were involved, researchers found from blood test results that there were changes in immune cell activity when people viewed the sick-looking characters. Specifically, they saw an uptick in innate lymphoid cells, a type of immune cell known to act as first responders, alerting the rest of the immune system to potential trouble.  This reaction was so real that it mirrored what researchers see in people who’ve just had a flu shot, without any actual virus exposure.  Your instinct to avoid someone who looks unwell isn’t just common sense, it might be part of a deeply wired, whole-body reaction designed to protect you  So next time you see someone sniffling on the train, don’t just trust your gut, know that your body might already be gearing up for battle.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:09:33 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/steve-newall-flicksconz-editor-on-the-must-see-films-at-the-nz-international-film-festival/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/steve-newall-flicksconz-editor-on-the-must-see-films-at-the-nz-international-film-festival/ The red carpet's being rolled out for New Zealand's International Film Festival. Thirty international titles direct from Cannes Film Festival in France will be showcased across the country, alongside an array of Kiwi films. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall explains what's available - and outlined his recommendations. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:50 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/sophie-henderson-screenwriter-and-actress-on-the-launch-of-her-new-film-workmates/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/sophie-henderson-screenwriter-and-actress-on-the-launch-of-her-new-film-workmates/ Kiwi screenwriter Sophie Henderson's been behind many New Zealand-produced hits, and she's drawn on her personal experiences for her next film. Henderson's latest film - in which she also stars - made its debut at the New Zealand International Film Festival, and it's inspired by her time at Auckland’s Basement Theatre. She says Workmates was inspired by her love of locally produced New Zealand theatre - and she says the Basement is in better shape now. "I remember being at drama schools and going - if I could just work for Silo Theatre, I'd be happy. That was one of my first jobs, I'd worked at Silo for many years as an actor and then I went and ran the Basement Theatre." LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 02 Aug 2025 23:53:22 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/tina-panoutsos-new-zealand-beer-awards-head-judge-on-the-best-kiwi-beer-has-to-offer/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/tina-panoutsos-new-zealand-beer-awards-head-judge-on-the-best-kiwi-beer-has-to-offer/ The 2025 New Zealand Beer Awards recently took place, with the best in local beer being celebrated and appreciated by experts. 25 trophies were handed out - selected from 625 beers submitted from 70 different breweries. Head judge of the awards, Tina Panoutsos, has spent many years in the industry and she says New Zealand-produced beer is on par with the best in the world. "I think New Zealanders are spoilt for choice when it comes to ingredients, roots, herbs - we saw quite a number of different beers presented with quite different ingredients."  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 02 Aug 2025 23:30:34 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/adam-pearse-nz-herald-political-reporter-on-the-impact-of-donald-trumps-new-tariffs/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/adam-pearse-nz-herald-political-reporter-on-the-impact-of-donald-trumps-new-tariffs/ The Prime Minister believes the United States' tariff hike of 15 percent was a blunt and late decision. The US announced the increase for New Zealand exporters, while the UK and Australia remain at 10 percent. Trade Minister Todd McClay's been invited by his US counterpart to visit and discuss the tariffs. NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse says it's expected McClay will make the trip in the next two weeks. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 02 Aug 2025 23:11:13 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/martin-snedden-cycling-nz-chair-explains-how-the-online-casino-gambling-bill-threatens-local-sport/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/martin-snedden-cycling-nz-chair-explains-how-the-online-casino-gambling-bill-threatens-local-sport/ The Government's newly introduced Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill has been met with backlash from some on  New Zealand's leading sporting bodies. The legislation would regulate online casinos and allow them to operate in New Zealand, but concerns have been raised that the bill won't make them return community funding grants. Cycling NZ Chair Martin Snedden says this bill poses as risk to the future of local sport - as it benefits greatly from such grants. "Sport thrived off the back of that - at the moment, sports are really struggling with the economic environment, accessing sponsorship money's impossible. Local Governments are naturally pulling back because they're in financial trouble themselves, there's a whole confluence of economic problems." LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 02 Aug 2025 22:52:48 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/tama-potaka-conservation-minister-on-the-government-increasing-entry-fees-for-foreign-tourists/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/tama-potaka-conservation-minister-on-the-government-increasing-entry-fees-for-foreign-tourists/ The Government says it's charting a course towards more growth on conservation land.  It's upped entry fees to $40 dollars for overseas visitors looking to visit areas like Cathedral Cove, Tongariro Crossing and Aoraki Mount Cook.  Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says there was demand from Kiwis to charge foreign tourists. "Not only that, some recent international visitor surveys also suggested international visitors are prepared to pay the charges - as they are in a variety of places...I don't think it's new for international tourists."  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 02 Aug 2025 22:26:06 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/dame-harriet-walter-english-actress-talks-toughest-role-yet-in-brian-and-maggie/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/dame-harriet-walter-english-actress-talks-toughest-role-yet-in-brian-and-maggie/ Dame Harriet Walter's got plenty of memorable roles under her belt, from Succession, to Ted Lasso, to Killing Eve - and now she's taking on a part like no other. She portrays former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the docuseries Brian and Maggie and she's opened up about taking on such a challenging role. "All actors like a challenge and this was a huge, huge mountain to get over. Among many reason was the fact that she's been played so often by brilliant actresses, so they've set the bar quite high." LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Jul 2025 01:48:16 Z