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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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6:27

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the Government's...

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2024/03/02

Time is almost up on the end of the Government's first 100 days. Its 100-day plan is comprised of 49 actions to be completed by March 8- this coming Friday. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says it's an arbitrary number, that happens to be over the summer period. "By definition, it is quite a gimmicky thing. It's a really good, easy, PR victory for the Government to get to. On Friday, they can say- listen, we've ticked everything from our 100-day plan off." LISTEN ABOVESee

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9:54

Grant Duncan: political commentator on the Government...

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2024/03/02

One expert believes the Government has made a good amount of headway on their 100-day plan. Next Friday marks the deadline for the Government to accomplish everything they laid out in their 49-point plan. Political commentator Dr Grant Duncan says there's some loose ends the Government has yet to resolve- meaning ministerial statements could be coming. "Some of their 100-day plan items started off with the wording- 'begin work on'. So they could have indeed begun work on a national infrastructure

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4:37

Joan's picks: This Tender Land and Murdle: More...

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2024/02/25

This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. This is a brilliant book which originally came out four years ago, but is now out in second format and worth revisiting for anyone who may have missed it at the time. It’s about four children who escape from a terribly abusive school for Native American Indians (though actually only one of them is a Native American) and make their way down the Mississippi River from Missouri to St Louis where they believe they will find a new home. It’s set in 1932. On their

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4:45

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer's guide to...

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2024/02/25

The borders are open, the restrictions have been lifted and people are taking to the skies again. For those who haven't travelled since Covid - or who need a little refresher - BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton has a list of tips and tricks to plan the perfect trip. She recommends starting with a clear itinerary, doing plenty of research and joining up with travel groups- among other useful ideas. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:47

The Sunday Panel: Does the race to claim the moon...

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2024/02/25

This week on the Sunday Panel, journalist and broadcaster Wilhelmina Shrimpton and editor and commentator, Jo McCarroll joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! There's lots of new developments in space exploration- does this need more regulation? Will the race to claim the moon turn out like the race to claim Antarctica? Air New Zealand has warned that domestic travel costs could be increased. Is this fair? Will consumers turn to other airlines for domestic

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4:27

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

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2024/02/25

These last few years have been tough on all of us, with many feeling like they're still in 'survival mode'. Life in 'survival mode' comes with its own risks, with sleep, nutrition and holistic life balance being pushed aside in rough times. Wellness expert and Erin O'Hara explains how to return to optimal health and offers tip on how to thrive in less-than-ideal circumstances. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:59

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the new Disney...

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2024/02/24

Drama, scandal, high fashion and betrayal await in the new series Feud: Capote vs the Swans. Created by Ryan Murphy, the brains behind American Horror Story, this anthology series examines the complicated relationship between writer Truman Capote and a group of New York-based socialites. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall explains what this Disney Plus series can offer TV fans. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:56

Joel Shadbolt, Stu Kora, and Miharo Gregory: Kiwi...

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2024/02/24

Kiwi reggae band L.A.B are back with their sixth album, titled L.A.B VI. They've put out five albums over a five-year timeframe, but this project took longer to craft- two years. Joel Shadbolt, Stu Kora, and Miharo Gregory joined ZB's Francesca Rudkin to explain they'd surpassed their goal of releasing three albums over a three year period- and this needed longer to cook. "Last couple years, we've had an awesome amount of touring overseas and we thought- let's let the sixth one cook a little bit

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5:11

Mike Van de Elzen: Grilled fresh figs with halloumi...

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2024/02/24

Grilled fresh figs with halloumi and toasted almond dressing Ingredients- 6 figs, halved lengthways 3 small red onions, cut into quarters 1 pkt of green leaves 300gm good halloumi, sliced into long strips 5 tbsp oil Flaky sea salt Ground black pepper Dressing- 1 cup almonds (toasted in a pre-heated oven on 180* for 12 minutes) 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp brown sugar Salt to taste Method- Start by making up the dressing. Roughly crush the toasted almonds in a mortar and pestle or

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5:16

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist reveals why...

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2024/02/24

Since you were old enough to be potty trained, you’ve known that your urine was yellow. But it’s taken until 2024 for scientists to determine how that yellow colour was being produced. New research in the journal Nature Microbiology found that the secret ingredient to yellow urine is an enzyme called bilirubin reductase (BilR). When our red blood cells break down, they produce a byproduct called bilirubin which we excrete through our gut. If that process isn’t working properly, our bodies can

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14:43

Miriam Margolyes: actress and comedian ahead of her...

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2024/02/24

Celebrated British-Australian actress and comedian Miriam Margolyes aims to bring her brand of humour to Kiwi audiences in the coming weeks. The 'Harry Potter' and 'Age of Innocence' actress is also well-regarded for her honest and outrageous interviews and TV appearances. Oh Miriam!- a live show based on her bestselling memoir of the same name- is coming to Auckland on March 11. She says she's determined to let audiences see the truth about her lifestyle and activities. "I will be interviewed by

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11:26

Jon Nabbs: Kiwi runner on his ongoing mission to run...

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2024/02/24

In 2023, Kiwi runner Jon Nabbs set off on a mission to run across Canada to raise money for child cancer research. He was inspired by the loss of his parents to the disease- just 16 months apart. Jon has confirmed he's expected to reach Vancouver - and the finish line - this week. He says he's got 150 kilometres to go, after battling his way through Canada's rocky mountains last week. "Thankfully, Mother Nature granted me a clear two-day window, and I was able to get up over the pass, down into

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5:12

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the death of...

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2024/02/24

Many are recovering from the unexpected loss of Efeso Collins. The Green Party MP died on Wednesday, after collapsing at a charity event in Auckland. ZB political editor Jason Walls says this is the first time in about 50 years a sitting MP has died in office. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:55

Paul Spoonley: sociologist and Massey University...

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2024/02/24

New Zealand's fertility rates continue to plummet, with 2023 figures being the lowest on record. Last year, the country's fertility rate dropped to 1.56. The average across OECD countries is 1.59. This follows a full decade of New Zealand's fertility rates being below the replacement level of 2.1. Massey University emeritus professor Paul Spoonley says environmental concerns and the cost of having children have driven down the birth rates "It really began to occur internationally during the Global

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3:53

Francesca Rudkin: Why are we so interested in heading...

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2024/02/24

On Friday afternoon, the spacecraft Odysseus landed on the moon, prompting NASA administrator Bill Nelson to claim- “What a triumph. Odysseus has taken the moon. This feat is a giant leap forward for all humanity.” But is it? Or is it just another start of a great leap forward? And haven’t we been here before? The excitement is understandable. It’s the first time a US-built spacecraft has completed a soft landing on the moon since 1972. It’s also the first time a private company has done it. The

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4:20

Joan's picks: Anna O and The Wartime Bookclub

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2024/02/18

Anna O by Matthew Blake. A psychological thriller in the vein of things like Gone Girl- Anna O is found unconscious next to the bodies of her murdered friends and it’s believed she killed them while sleepwalking. She enters a state known as “resignation syndrome” and stays asleep for the next four years, which is obviously of interest to both the medical world, the police and the victims’ families. The government needs her conscious to stand trial and ask a guy who’s both a forensic psychologist and

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5:27

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer with her...

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2024/02/18

We're almost at the end of summer, and people are planning and booking their mid-year fix of sun when the weather turns cold. For people looking for a fresh and exciting spot to travel this winter, Megan Singleton has a hand-picked selection of destinations to investigate. She recommends Bali for the prices and hospitality, Tahiti for the snorkelling- and Rarotonga's always close. Read more about Megan's experience with Bali here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:24

The Sunday Panel: What did we think of Luxon's State...

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2024/02/18

This week on the Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB's Roman Travers and partner at Freebairn and Hehir lawyers, Liam Hehir, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week- and more! Prime Minister Luxon delivered his State of the Nation speech in Auckland this morning- what do we think? Did he spend too much time talking about how the previous Government left things? Does Luxon have a reasonable vision for the country? A mother says she’s at her wits’ end over the lack of punishment for

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4:39

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert weighs in...

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2024/02/18

A diet promising unique health benefits is trending on social media- and experts have their concerns. The 'lion diet' consistent of eating nothing but meat, salt and water for 30 days. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says a strict meat diet might work well for animals, but cutting other food groups comes with negative side effects. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:41

Mike Van de Elzen: Brown sugar panna cotta with plum...

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2024/02/17

Brown sugar panna cotta with plum compote Serves: 6 Prep/cooking time: 10 mins Setting time: 3 hours 3 leaves gelatine sheets ½ cup brown sugar 1 vanilla pod, split lengthwise and seeds scraped 6 star anise pods 700ml cream Soak the gelatine leaves in cold water, squeeze out the excess water before use. Heat cream, sugar, star anise and vanilla in a saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Turn the heat off and allow to stand for 20 minutes to infuse. Whisk in the gelatine. Place back onto the

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