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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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4:01

Francesca Rudkin: The America’s Cup needs characters...

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2024/10/05

So the America’s Cup finals are almost here. At last! Ineos Britannia booked the finals spot against Team New Zealand after beating Luna Rossa Prada in the Louis Vuitton Cup final 7-4. The British will be thrilled to have made it after a close and exciting series, with Luna Rosa looking so good in the early round robins and pushing the competition to its limits. That the series was so hard-fought was important, because it’s a competition that only thrives if the races are close and the pressure

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Full Show Podcast: 6 October 2024

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2024/10/05

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday October 6 2024, Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich updates us on Dunedin Floods, Director of Otago Palaeogenetics lab Nic Rawlence talks about Sir Peter Jackson de-extinction funding,Honey Hireme-Smiler discusses her new book, and much more! Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:43

Whitcoulls Recommends: We Solve Murders and Kingmaker

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/29

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman - more brilliant, gentle crime from the author who gave us The Thursday Murder Club. He’s taking a break from that series and has started a new one, centred around a family - Amy, who’s a bodyguard, her father in law Steve – a quiet, eccentric homebody ex cop - and his son Adam. There’s a charming wit and interplay between the characters – and a globe-hopping plot - which makes this a real pleasure to read. Kingmaker by Sonia Purnell - Pamela Churchill Harriman was

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5:01

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on...

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2024/09/29

Over inHawaii, tourism officials are looking to encourage Kiwi tourists to check out their island community for the summer. Hawaiian Airlines has brought back their direct seasonal service to New Zealand and they're encouraging travellers to support local communities through their latest global campaign. BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton says the new 'The People, The Place, The Hawaiian Islands' is designed to showcase the region's food, music, culture and local events. LISTEN ABOVESee

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10:17

The Sunday Panel: Do we agree with the speed limit...

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2024/09/29

In this week's edition of the Sunday Panel, 818 director Chris Henry and Capital director Ben Thomas joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! Daylight saving has officially kicked in - how do we feel? Are we excited for the warmer weather? Transport Minister Simeon Brown has unveiled some new changes to speed limits, with all blanket reductions on local streets, arterial roads, and state highways set to be reversed by July next year. Do we agree with these

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4:03

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on...

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2024/09/29

The winter blues are over for good, daylight saving has officially kicked in and spring is here. People are more likely to feel unmotivated in the winter, so experts consider spring the best time to work in new healthy habits. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains why drinking water, eating better, and getting more exercise feel easier to do in the warmer weather and longer days. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:22

Mike Van de Elzen: Grilled asparagus with haloumi,...

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2024/09/29

Grilled asparagus with haloumi, lemon dressing and almonds 250gm haloumi 2 bunches asparagus 1/2 cup roasted whole almonds 2 tbsp honey Flour for haloumi Extra sunflower oil for frying Flaky salt Lemon dressing Juice of 2 lemons 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 cup sunflower oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp honey Preheat the oven to 180*C. Smash the almonds roughly into large chunks. Place these in a baking tray and drizzle with honey. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the honey

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Full Show Podcast: 29 September 2024

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2024/09/29

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 29 September 2024, winner of Alone Australia, Gina Chick, joins Francesca to discuss surviving 67 days in the Tasmanian wilderness in winter and her new book We Are The Stars. New Zealand-born director Christine Jeffs is back with her first feature film in 16 years - an adaptation of the acclaimed novel A Mistake. Former Chief Science Advisor to the Minister of Transport Simon Kingham considers how effective the speed limit

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3:45

Dr Michelle Dickinson: Nanotechnologist on the...

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2024/09/29

A mysterious white substance found on the heads and necks of 3,600-year-old mummies in north-western China has just been identified as the world’s oldest known cheese. Published in the journal Cell, this discovery offers a rare glimpse into the dietary practices of ancient civilisations. The mummies were actually unearthed two decades ago in the Tarim Basin desert and thanks to the regions dry, desert environment they were remarkably well-preserved. Along with their boots and hats, a structure that

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6:24

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on The Cure...

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2024/09/29

1980's hitmakers The Cure seem like they're aiming for a musical comeback. The band recently releasedAlone, their first new single in over sixteen years, and they have a new album due out on November 1st. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says this seems to be an era of older acts returning to the music world, as this follows the announcement of next year's Oasis reunion tour. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:58

Christine Jeffs: Kiwi director on returning to the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/28

Kiwi director Christine Jeffs has returned to the film scene after a sixteen-year break with a medical drama that's drawing in interest and acclaim. A Mistake, starring Elizabeth Banks, is based on the highly-regarded 2019 novel of the same name and it explores medical mishaps, ethics and hospital politics. Christine Jeffs says working with Elizabeth Banks - who recently pivoted to the world of directing with 2023's Cocaine Bear - was an interesting experience "She's fully committed - it did take a

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16:37

Gina Chick: writer and Alone Australia winner on...

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2024/09/28

Gina Chick is no stranger to survival - and she's proven herself to be pretty tough emotionally. She famously survived alone in the Tasmanian wilderness for 68 days with barely any supplies and no food during the cold winter months. Outside of the competitions, she's had to battle some personal challenges - she's had cancer twice, tragically lost her three-year-old daughter and endured a young life where she felt like she could never fit in. She says she's always felt connected to the Australian

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6:38

Anne Daniels: NZ Nurses Organisation President on the...

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2024/09/28

Some believe yesterday's protest in Dunedin was about more than just the Government pushing pause on the city's new hospital. About 35,000 people marched through the city calling on the Government to keep its promise and build it with no cuts. Nurses Organisation President Anne Daniels says there's a general feeling this Government is failing the health system. "The hospital new build just seemed to bring all of that anger and angst of all the issues to do with the healthcare system to a head."

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6:59

Claire Trevett: NZ Herald political editor on Police...

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2024/09/28

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has made the switch from top cop to head of a new Government initiative. Coster will depart the role early in November - and take over as head of the Government's new Social Investment Agency. NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett says Coster tried to muscle along following the change of Government last year - but he didn't quite click with the new Government. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:16

Elliott Smith: ZB rugby commentator on the All Blacks...

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2024/09/28

The curse in the Capital has been lifted, with the All Blacks going on to triumph 33-13 against the Wallabies at Sky Stadium. The five-tries-to-one victory leaves New Zealand with a six-win, three-loss record in Robertson's first year. Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith says it was a 'dominant' performance by the All Blacks - but there's still room for improvement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:37

Professor Simon Kingham: road safety expert...

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2024/09/28

Several road safety experts have voiced concern about the new batch of changes for speed limits. Transport Minister Simeon Brown says all blanket speed limit reductions on local streets, arterial roads, and state highways will be reversed by July next year. He says there'll be reduced variable speed limits outside schools during pick up and drop off times by July 2026. Professor Simon Kingham co-wrote an open letter urging the Government to rethink these changes - and he's still disappointed with

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3:03

Francesca Rudkin: Do we really need a docu-series...

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2024/09/28

Over the past 9 weeks, the media and many in the country have been fixated on a court case that took place in Auckland. I am, of course, talking about the trial of Philip Polkinghorne, a wealthy, retired eye surgeon with a desire for methamphetamine, sex workers and quirky socks, who was accused of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna. He was found not guilty on Monday. The court case is over, thank goodness. I understand the media and public interest in this case due to its unique and scandalous

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4:09

Whitcoulls Recommends: The Hidden Girl and The Siege

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/22

The Hidden Girl by Lucinda Riley. This was, in fact, her very first book written under another name and never made available here in New Zealand. Her son Harry Whitaker, with whom she had a long standing creative partnership, has edited it and given it a whole new life. It's classic Lucinda Riley and her thousands of fans will be thrilled. It’s an epic multi-generational saga which moves from Europe in WW2 to the streets of New York - very typical of the kinds of stories she’s so loved for. The

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4:41

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the...

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2024/09/22

Travellers and companions with time to spare will have opportunity to explore the new shopping mall opening right by Auckland Airport this week. The new $200-million-plus premium outlet centre Mānawa Bay opened on Thursday, with launch celebrations running from September 19-22. BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton says this might seem like an unusual spot to set up a mall - but it gives people staying in the nearby hotels something to explore without going as far as the city. LISTEN ABOVESee

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8:39

The Sunday Panel: Do we need four-year political terms?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/22

This week on the Sunday Panel, Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills and Partner at Freebairn and Hehir lawyers Liam Hehir joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! This morning on Q&A, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has said she may not have sold her car just to help pay the bills - contradicting her earlier appearance on Wellington Mornings. What do we make of this? The Government is looking to have a referendum to determine whether to add an extra year on to our

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