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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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6:52

Adam Pearse: NZ Herald political reporter on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/06/29

Mental health and addiction targets and a possible alcohol law reform are among the steps included in the Government's long-term healthcare plan. The Government unveiled their three-year plan for the public health system, designed to improve access, timeliness, quality, workforce and infrastructure. NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse unpacks the plausibility of these targets. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:32

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the Trump-Biden...

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2024/06/29

Friday's Trump-Biden debate has put the Democratic Party into damage control mode. Reports claim that Biden's 'shaky' performance at the debate had the party questioning the President's competence - and if a replacement is needed. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says the Democrats are going to have to make some choices fast. "Would you bring in Kamala Harris? She polls worse than Joe Biden does against Donald Trump right now. And then you have to ask yourself- would the Democratic Party deny Kamala

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3:05

Francesca Rudkin: The Democrats need to make a move...

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2024/06/29

2024 is a fascinating year for democracy, with more than 80 countries holding elections. It’s the biggest election year in global history. Roughly half the world’s population will have the opportunity to cast a vote in local, regional, legislative and presidential elections. Democracy is being tested as countries deal with voter apathy, attempts to suppress opposition groups and the impact of sophisticated disinformation campaigns. Many of these election results are not just important locally, the

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3:52

Joan's picks: The Midnight Feast and Camino Ghosts

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/06/23

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley: a bunch of long time friends get together in Dorset to celebrate the imminent opening of a new resort, a heritage home which has been completely refurbished with no expense spared. It’s all very nice – champagne, great food, all dressed for the occasion – but the locals aren’t at all happy about this new development in their area and things take a sinister turn very quickly. In recent years Lucy Foley has made a name for herself writing “locked room” mysteries –

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4:39

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer on the...

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2024/06/23

As winter marches on, many Kiwis will be nostalgic for the warmer months and considering an island holiday. Waiheke Island could be the next best thing - it's only 35 minutes away from Auckland by ferry, and it includes beaches, fine dining and wineries. BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton says 47 local businesses have even come together to create the Waiheke Island Winter Passport, offering several limited-time deals. Read more about Megan's experience with Waiheke here. LISTEN ABOVESee

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10:15

The Sunday Panel: Is the grounding of Interislander...

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2024/06/23

This week on the Sunday Panel,Gold FM and Newstalk ZB host Andrew Dickens and podcaster and broadcaster Brodie Kane joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! The Interislander ferry Aratere ran aground on Friday night after suffering a steering failure - it was successfully refloated last night. Is this a bad look? Do we need to replace the ferries? King Charles has opted to skip visiting New Zealand on his upcoming tour Down Under, amid increased concerns about

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5:09

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert with tips...

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2024/06/23

A healthy metabolism is important to maintaining overall well-being - but how can we keep it in shape? The metabolism helps with digestion, and keeping it in shape can reduce blood sugar spikes and bring down the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains the benefits of checking in on your metabolism. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:01

Nigel Avery: NZ Chef de Mission ahead of the 2024...

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2024/06/23

The countdown is on, with the 2024 Paris Olympics set to begin next month. This will be the first Olympic Games hosted in Paris in 100 years, and the organisers are promising a unique visual experience for viewers. NZ Chef de Mission Nigel Avery says the committee had to work within a 'complex' environment - but he's confident they'll put on a good show. "They're going to put on a great show. The overlay is just beautiful, you would have seen the images of the Olympic rings strung beneath the Eiffel

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117:16

Full Show Podcast: 23 June 2024

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/06/23

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 23rd June 2024: Below Deck star Captain Sandy Yawn pulled into New Zealand shores to promote the ninth season of the reality series. She joined Francesca to discuss meshing her passion with TV stardom. This weekend marks 60 years since The Beatles made their first and only tour stop in New Zealand. Author and rock historian Andy Neill explained how the band took the nation by storm. The Blues have been deemed the 2024 Super

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3:10

Francesca Rudkin: The Aratere incident was a PR...

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2024/06/23

Yesterday, it looked like it was going to be impossible to get someone from KiwRail, the Interislander or the Government to agree to our requests for an interview this morning about the grounding of the Aratere, the Interislander ferry that ran aground on the South Island Coast line about 2.8 km north of Picton on Friday night. Not hugely surprising. Understandably the consequences of this steering failure are complicated, potential vast, and keeping them busy – from ensuring the safety and then

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6:56

Mike van de Elzen: Farm lime tart

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2024/06/23

Farm lime tart Sweet Shortcrust Pastry 300g plain flour, sifted 100g brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla paste Pinch of salt 150g butter 1 egg, beaten Plain four for rolling. Combine flour, sugar, vanilla and salt. Cut butter into small cubes and add to flour mix. Rub together until the mix starts to resemble fine breadcrumbs. Add beaten egg and continue to mix. Once dough is formed, remove from bowl and knead by hand to form a ball. Warp in cling film and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Farm lime tart

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4:32

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the...

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2024/06/22

Love is one of the most wonderful feelings that can be experienced, however when love ends it can also be one of the most painful. New research out this week in the Journal of Psychiatric Research has found that the best way to get over a painful breakup is with a quick electrical zap to the brain! The research looked at volunteers who had been diagnosed with love trauma syndrome (LTS). LTS is a clinically diagnosed syndrome that can occur after the end of a romantic relationship and is

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6:18

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the fourth...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/06/22

The popular superhero satire series The Boys is back for a fourth season on Prime Video. Kiwi fans may recognise stars Antony Starr and Karl Urban, as two of New Zealand's biggest acting exports lead the series. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall explains whether this season is worth a watch, amid a changing climate for superhero-based media. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:22

Elliott Smith: ZB rugby commentator on the Blues...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/06/22

The Blues are 2024 Super Rugby champions after a commanding 41-10 win over the Chiefs at Eden Park. It's the second consecutive season the Chiefs have lost in the final, after dropping a much closer contest against the Crusaders at home last year. ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith says the Blues have had to work hard and adapt to a new game plan - and it clearly paid off. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:03

Captain Sandy Yawn: Below Deck Mediterranean star...

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2024/06/22

Below Deck star Captain Sandy Yawn has opened up about the realities of meshing her career with fame. The famed superyacht captain has been in New Zealand all week hyping up the ninth season of the reality series - but warns there's plenty that fans don't see. She says there's a lot of work that goes into captaining yachts for the benefit of the rich and famous. "It's a lot of work - absolutely. But it's worth it. So yes, you've got to work hard, play hard, you get the perks, you count that cash

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7:37

Andy Neill: rock historian and author on his new book...

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2024/06/22

This weekend marks 60 years since Beatlemania took New Zealand by storm. In June 1964, The Beatles touched down in New Zealand as part of their historic world tour, playing sold-out shows in Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin and Christchurch. To mark this anniversary, the new book When We Was Fab: Inside The Beatles Australasian Tour, has been released. Rock historian and co-author Andy Neill says the hysteria from fans was unlike anything the nation had seen before. "This was this new force that was

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6:09

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the positive...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/06/22

The Prime Minister's meeting with his Japanese counterpart came amid escalating tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. After a rocky beginning, Prime Ministers Luxon and Kishida finalised a high-level government-to-government information security agreement by the end of the trip. ZB political editor Jason Walls says this came as Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Pyongyang, sparking concerns over nuclear weapons. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:08

Duncan Roy: Interislander General Manager on the next...

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2024/06/22

It's unclear how long the Interislander's Aratere ferry will be out of action. The ferry became grounded near Picton on Friday night - after suffering a steering failure - it was undergoing a freight only voyage. It was successfully refloated last night. Maritime NZ has placed a detention order once the vessel is in the port. Interislander general manager Duncan Roy says the ferry has little damage. "We immediately tested the lower tanks, they were all dry, the ship is watertight - and we're putting

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4:45

Joan's picks: The Spoiled Heart and The Final Diagnosis

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/06/16

The Spoiled Heart by Sunjeev Sahota: Nayan Olak is a union man through and through, who feels his time has come to take on the leadership of Britain’s largest union and is almost guaranteed the job. He’s never recovered from losing his mother and son in a house fire 20 years ago, but a relationship with Helen, a mysterious woman who’s returned to his town with her teenage son after many years away, offers some kind of a future. Nayan though is a man on the edge of a precipice, and he’s about to be

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4:07

Megan Singleton: Bloggeratlarge.com writer on her...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/06/16

Bloggeratlarge's Megan Singleton has been exploring the local wonders found in Wellington. She visited Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, the famed wildlife sanctuary designed to preserve New Zealand's unique flora and fauna. Read more about Megan's visit to this local attraction - and Wellington's other offerings - here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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