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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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5:10

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/12

The next time you head to the zoo and see an elephant, look closely at its trunk, you might be able to tell if it's a "lefty" or a "righty" based on its whiskers and wrinkles. A study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science offers a clever way to identify an elephant’s preferred "handedness" by examining the wrinkles and whiskers on its trunk. Just as humans tend to favour one hand, elephants often prefer to bend their trunks either to the left or right when grabbing objects like fruit

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16:00

Paula Hawkins: British author returns with new book...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/12

It's nearly been a full decade since British author Paula Hawkins made a name for herself in the literary world. Crime thriller TheGirl on the Train was a global number one bestseller - it sold over 23 million copies and helped solidify Hawkins' place in the crime fiction sphere. She's returned with her latest work, The Blue Hour, and fans and critics alike are calling it her best book yet. Hawkins says her strategy to keep readers hooked is to keep little plot twists coming - and encourage readers

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15:38

Bree Tomasel: ZM host unpacks media career and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/12

Bree Tomasel, the co-host of Celebrity Treasure Islandand ZM's afternoon drive show has opened up about the substance behind the banter in her new memoir. UnApologetically Mereveals Tomasel struggled with ADHD, anxiety, personal discoveries - and survived a traumatic attack as a child. She says she was inspired to share her story in a bid to help other people process their own personal struggles. "I thought - if I could help even just one person, then I've done my job." LISTEN ABOVE OR WATCH BELOW

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8:53

David Fisher: NZ Herald journalist tackles...

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2024/10/12

The NZ Herald’s original true crime podcast, Chasing Ghosts, is back to explore the notorious decades-long catfishing scheme conducted by one New Zealand woman. In April 2011, a woman was found to have tricked dozens of teenage boys and young men across Christchurch with fake profiles - into starting romantic relationships online. The perpetrator, Natalia Burgess, was eventually caught and jailed for two years and two months in 2013 - but journalist David Fisher learned that wasn't the end of the

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3:34

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

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2024/10/12

New Zealand First faithful are hammering out policy ideas at their annual conference in Hamilton. More than 250 delegates are in attendance in a turn-out leader Winston Peters has dubbed the 'best crowd in decades'. NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse is expecting a 'lively' atmosphere at the party's first event since they got into Government. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:46

Mike Van de Elzen: Jammy Dodgers

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2024/10/12

Jammy Dodgers Cook time: 15 minutes Prep time: 35 minutes Serves: 10 biscuits 100 gm caster sugar 175 gm butter 1/4 tsp salt 1 lemon zest 2 tbsp cornflour 200 gm standard flour 120 gm raspberry jam Extra icing sugar Pre-heat your oven to 180*c. Lightly cream the sugar, butter, salt and lemon zest. Add half the sifted ingredients, creaming until combined. Fold in the remaining dry ingredients. Form a ball and chill for 30 minutes. Lightly knead the shortbread and roll out to 1cm thickness

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7:07

Chris Steele: sailing commentator on Team NZ taking a...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/12

A month away from competitive racing hasn't harmed Team New Zealand. The holders have started their defence of the America's Cup in emphatic style - beating Britannia in both races on Day One, the first by 41 seconds, the second by 27 seconds. Sailing commentator Chris Steele says this marks a tough start to the Cup for Britannia. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:35

Dr Alex Beattie: Victoria University researcher...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/12

More and more Kiwis appear to be avoiding the news in droves. According to a new study, 60 percent of New Zealanders have admitted to avoiding the news - citing lack of trust or the way it negatively impacts their mood. Victoria University's Dr Alex Beattie, the lead author behind the study, says people's appetite for the news has decreased in recent years amid a surge in negative headlines. "The pandemic, the number of wars, crises - and I think that's having a cumulative effect. There's also the

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2:41

Francesca Rudkin: It's been a busy 12 months for the...

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2024/10/12

Tomorrow marks 12 months since the election which saw the country take a step to the to the right, with Christopher Luxon’s coalition coming into power. During the week, I've read numerous opinion pieces reflecting on politics in NZ under both Hipkins and Luxon’s leadership. We know it has taken the Prime Minister time to grasp the nuances of politics - but credit where credit’s due, he’s rip-roaring through his to do list. So, it seems odd there’s chat about how long he will last in the job, or

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3:27

Whitcoulls Recommends: This is the F#$%ing News and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/06

This is the F#$%ing News by Paddy Gower - Funny, brutally honest and packed with amazing yarns and incredible stories from a huge and varied career, this is Paddy Gower, unleashed. Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker - A gripping story of motherhood and motherloss and the brutal, mighty things women do to keep themselves and each other alive. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:51

Megan Singleton: Travel Blogger discusses new changes...

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2024/10/06

Megan Singleton chats to Francesca Rudkin about new changes to the UK visa from January 8th, what it entails, why it's significant and how it will affect travel LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:00

The Sunday Panel: Google threatens NZ media, US...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/06

In this week's edition of the Sunday Panel, TV Producer Irene Gardiner and Radio Host Roman Travers join in on a chat about the following issues of the week - and more! Google threatens NZ media - are we doomed? How did we get here? US Election - which VP candidate has impressed us? How close does the race look? dodo bird de-extinction - fund it or leave it? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:50

Erin O'Hara: Naturopathic discusses boosting metabolism

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/06

Erin O'Hara talks to Francesca Rudkin about the myths, complications and realities about metabolism, and lists the different ways people can boost theirs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:47

Dr Michelle Dickinson: Nanotechnologist and Engineer...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/06

Dr Michelle Dickinson discusses the science, complications, and potential new-ground with using stem cells to combat diabetes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:06

Steve Newall: Flicks Editor on Show Me Shorts, APRA...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/06

Steve Newall joins Francesca Rudkin to talk about the Show Me Shorts film festival, and the APRA Silver Scrolls awards LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:09

Honey Hireme-Smiler: Rugby League player discusses...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/06

Rugby player Honey Hireme-Smiler talks to Francesca Rudkin about her new book, and the life-experiences she details within. She reflects on growing up quite mischievous yet humble, and having a great cast of friends and family with her. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:43

Nic Lawrence: Director of Otago's Palaeogenetics...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/06

Nic Lawrence speaks to francesca about attempts to revive an extinct bird, and why Sir Peter Jackson is funding the cause LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:56

Jamie Ensor: New Zealand Herald Political Reporter on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/06

Jamie Ensor: New Zealand Herald Political Reporter on school property changes, capital gains tax, Chris Luxon's house controversy, and Casey Costello's tobacco woes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:52

Chelsea Winter: Chef & Food Writer discusses new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/06

Chelsea Winter discusses her new book, veganism, conscious consumption with Francesca Rudkin. She shares a few recipes and tricks to elevate flavours. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:19

Jules Radich: Updates on Dunedin floods

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/06

Dunedin's Mayor joins us to provide an update regarding the region's flooding, and everything involving citizens and services in this time LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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