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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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4:14

Joan's picks: Lola in the Mirror and Be Useful

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/22

Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton. He’s the author of Boy Swallows Universe which has made a big impact on the literary scene, and this new one is simply wonderful. He writes brilliantly about the dark underbelly of Australia – especially Queensland which is his home state, and this is the story of a woman and her unnamed daughter who’ve spent the girl’s entire life on the run and are currently living in a busted down old van which is parked in a Brisbane scrapyard. The girl has a dream that one

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4:52

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer shares her...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/22

BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton managed to check out Dubai on her travels- and she says the region has more to offer than sand dunes and fast cars. She highlighted the fine dining, impressive architecture and retail scene- and revealed some affordable ways to get around one of the most expensive cities in the world. Read more about Megan's Dubai experience here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:42

The Sunday Panel: What will happen to Ian Foster if...

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2023/10/22

This week on the Sunday Panel, Capital Director Ben Thomas and journalist, editor and author Jo McCarroll joined in on a discussion about the following topics- and more! The All Blacks have made it to the World Cup final- did we back them early on? If they win, where does that leave Ian Foster- should he expect a knighthood? The gangs have come out against National's proposed crackdown- will these polices work in practice? Will the gangs turn to getting more face tattoos if patches are banned? Where

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3:24

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/22

Menopause Awareness Day was this week, and it's opened up a discussion about addressing this condition Menopausal symptoms affect around 75 percent of women- symptoms include mood swings, anxiety, hot flushes, sleeping problems, cognitive problems, and increased risk of chronic diseases. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says HRT is a useful support tool- but stresses the importance of good nutrition, supplements, mediation and yoga. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:17

Mike Van de Elzen: Homemade spaghetti with roasted...

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2023/10/22

Homemade spaghetti with roasted cauliflower pesto Cook time: 10 minutes Prep time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 Roasted cauliflower pesto 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets 1 cup basil leaves, chopped 1 cup parmesan, finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 cup macadamia, toasted and crushed 1/4 cup sunflower oil Sea salt and pepper 1 basic pasta dough Handful fresh rocket Extra parmesan 1 extra lemon Pre-heat the oven to 200*c Heat a large pot of salted water. Once

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4:06

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/22

Are you an early bird that jumps out of bed when their alarm clock goes off, or are you one of the 70 percent of us that likes to make friends with the snooze button? If you are a multiple alarm, or repetitive snooze button pusher, then science has some great news for you. Research published this week in the Journal of Sleep Research has found that snoozing for up to 30 minutes in the morning has no impact on sleep quality, and for some people might even spark alertness more quickly that sleeping

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4:54

Chris Schulz: entertainment commentator reviews...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/22

Martin Scorsese's latest work has generated a lot of buzz following its' release- as it sheds a light on some controversial aspects of America's history. Killers of the Flower Moon is a 206-minute long crime thriller, based off the David Grann book exploring the systematic killing of the Osage people in the 1920s, all for the oil beneath their land. Entertainment commentator Chris Schulz says the film's appealing cinematography and compelling performances complement the film's long runtime. LISTEN

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6:14

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/21

National's Chris Luxon has kept coalition talks under lock and key following last week's election result.The Nats and ACT have a slim majority, but it's likely NZ First will be needed in a three-way majority arrangement once special votes are counted. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says these three parties will want to get a clear arrangement in writing before the special votes are confirmed. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:11

Francesca Rudkin: I'm on the Rugby World Cup bandwagon

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/21

Woo-hoo- So here we go. The All Blacks have made the final of the Rugby World Cup. Who would have thought? After several years of mixed results, including historic lows, mixed selections and HR cock ups, the All Blacks are peaking at the perfect time. And there’s one thing we know about the All Blacks - when belief in the team is high, anything is possible. Maybe even a forth RWC title. They’ve been one of the highlights of the tournament for all rugby lovers after putting on one heck of a

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11:02

Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge: My Kitchen Rules...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/21

After a 5-year hiatus, My Kitchen Rules is returning for another season. The series has enjoyed considerable popularity on both sides of the Tasman, and iconic duo Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge are set to host. The pair promise the upcoming season will bring back the 'real and authentic' reality TV experience viewers have been missing. "It's a cooking chow and people want to see nice people do well- we were like everybody else, we didn't like the addition of the drama." LISTEN ABOVESee

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16:40

Robyn Malcolm: Kiwi actress on her newest independent...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/21

Kiwi actress Robyn Malcolm is back to star in her latest, grittiest creative project 'After The Party'. The Shortland Street and Top of the Lake star felt inspired to create her own role out of frustration from the lack of 'real' characters played by middle aged women. She says she wanted to play a 'quintessentially Kiwi' character, a departure from the 'palatable' older women seen on screen in the past. "There was a political angle to it as well, we wanted a woman from New Zealand. No mistaking

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13:24

Jared Savage: NZ Herald investigative reporter...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/21

The trans-Tasman criminal underworld has undergone some radical changes. Australian motorcycle gangs, including the Mongols and Comancheros, have gained a foothold in New Zealand, expanding their numbers and generating conflict with existing New Zealand gangs. Lately, spokespeople from various gangs have voiced concern with the incoming National Government, with one Mongrel Mob leader claiming it will create 'psychological war'. NZ Herald investigative reporter Jared Savage has shed some light on

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11:17

The Election Panel: How will it all shake out?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/15

This week the Sunday Panel has had a bit of a rebrand. This week's Election Panel features Political Commentator Brigette Morton and Former Labour Minister Kris Fafooi discussing the ins and outs of this election: What caused the blue wave that swept the country? Will the special votes change anything? How will Labour fare as the opposition? Will Luxon's business background give him an edge when negotiating with Winston Peters? The votes - how do they break down, the electorates, and how did the

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7:58

Election Special: Former Finance Minister Steven...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/15

A blue wave swept the country last night, National taking 39% of the votes. Former Finance Minister and National member, Steven Joyce, told Newstalk ZB's Election Special that ahead of time he was concerned that it might become another auction between the two parties. However that doesn't seem likely, he said, even if it became a mathematically viable option. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:28

Election Special: Willie Jackson on the collapse of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/15

Te Pāti Māori's had a good election, with Rawiri Waititi holding Waiariki and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer taking Te Tai Hauāuru. 21-year-old Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke has unseated senior Labour Minister Nanaia Mahuta in Hauraki-Waikato, and Takuta Ferris has taken Te Tai Tonga. Two other Labour Cabinet Ministers have only slim leads: Kelvin Davis in Te Tai Tokerau and Peeni Henare in Tāmaki Makaurau. Labour Māori Caucus leader, Willie Jackson, told Newstalk ZB's Election Special that it's a hard day

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2:56

Election Special: ACT's Brooke van Velden on winning...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/15

ACT is playing electorate monopoly in Auckland, with Brooke van Velden taking a historic win in Tamaki and David Seymour comfortably regaining Epsom. Van Velden told Newstalk ZB’s Election Special that Tamaki locals haven’t had a real choice since Robert Muldoon won the seat in 1960. She said that she’s committed to listening and continuing to listen to the locals, fulfilling their desire to have a strong advocate bringing their concerns to Wellington. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:49

Election Special: ACT Leader David Seymour on what...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/15

ACT will have 11 seats in the new Parliament, with Brooke van Velden taking the previously safe National seat of Tamaki. Leader David Seymour told Newstalk ZB's Election Special that the challenge is now to use their increased influence in a National-led government. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:14

Election Special: Labour's Megan Woods on the party...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/15

Labour campaign chair Megan Woods says they're still letting the dust settle on a devastating election result. She told Newstalk ZB’s Election Special that it's too soon to say where things went so wrong for her party. But she says that at the end of the day, they just didn't get enough votes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:46

Election Special: Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/15

They may not have swooped to victory but it's been a massive night for the Greens. They'll spend the next three years in Opposition but they're celebrating as though they've won the election, picking up much of the Labour vote. Greens Co-Leader James Shaw told Francesca Rudkin and Jason Walls that it's been a banger of a result. He says they've got 14 MPs —the most ever— with seven new people are coming into Parliament, and have won three electorates. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener

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4:50

Election Special: NZ First's Shane Jones on NZ...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/14

New Zealand First's Shane Jones says the election's brought a sense of relief. He's calling leader Winston Peters a phoenix, leading a team of eight back into Parliament on current numbers. But things could change after the special vote count is released on November 3. NZ First's Shane Jones Newstalk ZB's Election special that it's still a big unknown. He says these matters have to be discussed by the new Caucus and leader. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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