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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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6:28

Michele Cox: Former Football Fern on what kind of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/22

The Football Ferns are determined to build on their historic opening win over Norway at the World Cup. The win puts the team in prime position to advance out of their group at the tournament for the first time - in six attempts. Next up for the co-hosts are group underdogs the Philippines, in Wellington on Tuesday. Former Football Fern Michele Cox says this won't be an easy victory, as any team in the top 50 is capable of causing an upset. "So we're not complacent and go- okay, we beat Norway, so

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11:46

John Pratt: Victoria University Emeritus Professor of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/22

Thursday's deadly attack in Auckland Central has sparked debate about the safety of New Zealand. A 24-year-old stormed a CBD building site, where he shot two people and injured more, before dying in a firefight with police. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has since stated that despite a "range of challenges", New Zealand is still a safe place to live. Victoria University Emeritus Professor of Criminology agrees that New Zealand is a safe country for most people. "A dreadful incident- but the fact

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16:33

Jenny Radcliffe: People Hacker on her career and book

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/16

Jenny Radcliffe has an unusual job. Officially her title is a social engineer or a security consultant, but in layman's terms she’s a burglar for hire. She gets contracted and paid by companies to test out their security systems – to hack in or break into their premises to identify any flaws. Jenny has detailed her career in her book ‘People Hacker: Confessions of a Burglar for Hire’, and joined Roman Travers from the UK to chat about it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:37

Joan's Picks: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women and After...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/16

Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See. She’s a terrific writer - one of my favourite books in recent years was The Island of Sea Women. This new one is historical, set in 15th Century China about a woman - Yungxian Tan - whose grandmother was a doctor (highly unusual) and was raised to understand and assist with women’s health, and whose best friend was a midwife in training. When Yunxian is sent into an arranged marriage everything changes and she’s forbidden from seeing her friend or from

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3:45

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/16

Singapore Airlines have announced plans to bring their double-decker Airbus A380 back to New Zealand. The 471-seat superjumbo will replace the A350-900 and add another 1526 seats between Singapore and Auckland per week. BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says Singapore Airlines is linked to Star Alliance, meaning Air New Zealand supporters will be able to boost their miles through the airline. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:33

The Sunday Panel: Why is the gender pay gap on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/16

This week on the Sunday Panel, Coast day host Lorna Riley and political commentator and Capital PR director Ben Thomas joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week- and more! New Zealand has missed out on being named the “greatest country on Earth” for the first time in a decade, with a UK Telegraph poll promoting a new champion to the top spot - South Africa. Can New Zealand bounce back? Personal and societal changes are needed as the gender pay gap on KiwiSaver balances has

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3:44

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on actors joining...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/16

Hollywood actors are joining long-suffering screenwriters on the picket line. Both groups are calling for more compensation for their work, with many worried about streaming services, box office returns and artificial intelligence. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says the strike will take an interesting turn with roughly 160,000 actors entering the mix. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:15

Fortune Feimster: comedian, actor, writer and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/16

Comedian, actor, writer and podcaster Fortune Feimster has brought her distinct brand of comedy to our shores. She first entered the public eye through her work on Chelsea Handler's Chelsea Lately, and has since appeared in several shows and movies, most recently Netflix's action-comedy Fubar. She's returned to New Zealand for her Live Laugh Love tour, having visited the country pre-pandemic. "I always said if I was going to come back and do Australia, I had to also come to New Zealand. So this is

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5:24

Mike Van de Elzen: Smoked fish, rosemary and roasted...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/16

Smoked fish, rosemary and roasted garlic pate Cook time: 20 minutes Prep time: 1 hour Serves: 12 800gm fresh fish (this can be pretty much any type of fish) 6 slices wholemeal bread 300ml milk 250ml sunflower oil 2 sticks fresh rosemary 6 cloves garlic Salt and pepper for seasoning 1 ltr water and 100gm non-iodised salt for the brine If you are smoking the fish from scratch, make up a 10 percent salt brine by whisking the non-iodised salt into the cold water. Cover your fish

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3:33

Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/15

How often do you blink? On average, most people blink around 15 to 20 times each minute. Blinking clears away particles from the eyes as well as lubricates the eyeballs. As our eye need a smooth surface for light to property focus on, a dry eye can result in blurry vision. While you might not notice it in day to day life, every time you blink, everything goes dark for about one fifth of a second. This is not the case for race car drivers, who can be driving at speeds of 354 kilometres per hour

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7:09

Michael Neilson: NZ Herald political reporter on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/15

Chris Hipkins confirmed he's pausing tax changes while he's in office. Documents revealed that Labour had planned to introduce a wealth tax affecting 46,000 New Zealanders, but that plan was ultimately scrapped. NZ Herald political reporter Michael Neilson says Labour's clearly concerned about where they're sitting in the polls- both the Taxpayers' Union - Curia poll and Talbot Mills poll placed Labour below National. "There's a bit of concern about where they are, and obviously Hipkins made the

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7:39

Jane Patterson: FIFA NZ chief operating officer...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/15

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is less than a week from kicking off, with our own Football Ferns up against Norway. The World Cup is promised to be one of the biggest events New Zealand has ever hosted and it's expected to bring in an estimated $200 million. FIFA's New Zealand chief operating officer Jane Patterson says the ticket sales in the lead-up are going extremely well. "We've sold more than 1.25 million tickets across both countries, Australia and New Zealand, and just over 320,000 of those

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2:42

Roman Travers: Remember, no politician can determine...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/15

Look, when it comes to having a political view and an editorial opportunity, the expectation is often that I should combine the two and become outraged about something that is or isn’t being done in a way to compel you to think differently or collusively direct you on how to use your two ticks on October 14. Although I’m a strong believer in exercising our democratic right to vote, I’m also collectively conflicted and compelled to convince you to think carefully before unleashing your two ticks upon

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10:42

Charles Finny: former NZ trade negotiator says CPTPP...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/15

Delegates and global ministers are convening in Auckland as New Zealand hosts 11 nations for a top-level meeting. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is the fastest growing trade bloc in the world, and the UK is set to sign the deal. Former New Zealand trade negotiator Charles Finny says the CPTPP agreement is good for New Zealand, as it allows the nation to have a hand in determining future trade deals. "For a start, it's delivered us a free trade

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4:07

Joan's picks: Night will Find You and Lioness

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/09

Night will Find You by Julia Heaberlin (a terrific psychological thriller writer who did a wonderful book called Black Eyed Susans several years ago, and others since). This is about a woman named Vivvy who at the age of ten predicted the death of a young boy, then managed to save him when the moment came and they’ve remained good friends all their lives. He’s a cop and is convinced she’s psychic and begs her to help with a high profile cold case of a missing girl (working alongside another, deeply

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6:29

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/09

Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation Group are trialling a service allowing tourists to rent clothes as a form of sustainable tourism. Travellers to Japan who take Japan Airlines-operated flights will have the option to rent clothing online and have it delivered pre-arrival. BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton says less luggage will reduce CO2 emissions generated by flights, making it a sustainable choice. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:50

The Sunday Panel: Has Labour done anything to combat...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/09

This week on the Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB host Roman Travers and Victoria University senior law lecturer Morgan Godfery joined Francesca to discuss the following: Greens co-leader James Shaw has warned a National/ACT Government would set climate change policy back by 30 years- but how much has the current Labour Government done? Is 2023 the year of the minor party? Scotland wants to decriminalise drugs for personal use in an effort to tackle their high overdose rates. The UK Government has shot

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6:01

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/09

As the nights get shorter and the days get colder, it's common for us to reach for carbohydrate-rich snacks and heavy meals. The cold and rainy weather draws us indoors, leading people to exercise less and indulge in winter cravings. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara recommends vegetable soup as an alternative to the carb-filled warm foods reached for in the colder months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:47

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the release of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/09

Tom Cruise made headlines for performing the biggest stunt in cinema history in 2022 and action fans finally get to see it on screen. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One sees Cruise's Ethan Hunt take part in fist fights, shootouts and chases, including the much-hyped motorbike sequence that took 'years' of preparation. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says this film delivers clever ideas, an interesting narrative and a self-aware tone mixed in with the action scenes. LISTEN ABOVESee

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12:15

Claire Baylis: former law lecturer and jury...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/09

Former law lecturer and jury researcher Claire Baylis used her unique position on the Trans-Tasman Jury Study to craft a novel. In 2008, she was sitting in on the Nia Glassie murder trial in Rotorua and wondered what the experience would be like for regular Kiwis pulled from their ordinary lives to examine graphic evidence. Several interviews later, she'd spoken to several jurors about the trials they'd sat in on and this research inspired Dice, a fictionalised courtroom drama. "I just became

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