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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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4:35

Erin O'Hara: naturopath, wellness expert and Golden...

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2023/05/14

New research suggests gastritis is on the rise- and it may be an underdiscussed aspect of long Covid. Gastritis describes a condition that causes stomach lining to become red, swollen and inflamed. Naturopath, wellness expert and Golden Yogi's Erin O'Hara explained that gastrointestinal conditions have been flaring up after people have gotten Covid-19, including peptic ulcer diseases, GERD and acute pancreatitis. Erin O'Hara recommends getting a specialist's opinion, sticking to an

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4:09

Mike Van de Elzen: Mother's Day Chocolate Fondant

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/14

Mothers Day Chocolate Fondant Cook time: 12 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Serves: 6 30g butter, for greasing moulds 200g dark cooking chocolate, broken into small pieces 200g unsalted butter 4 eggs 150g caster sugar 5 tbsp flour cocoa powder, for dusting Ice-cream Edible flowers Preheat oven to 200*C. Grease 6 x 125ml moulds with first measure of butter, then place in fridge until ready to use. Melt chocolate and unsalted butter together in a saucepan over a low heat. Meanwhile,

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4:29

Michelle Dickenson: nanotechnologist on new research...

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2023/05/14

Did you know that crabs find their food using their sense of smell, not their eyes? Carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere from pollution is absorbed by our oceans, making them more acidic and putting our coastal and marine ecosystems under tremendous stress. One of the creatures that this is affecting are crabs, and research released this week shows that one of their most important senses are degrading. Published in the journal Global Change Biology, the study looked at the Dungeness Crab,

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9:22

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on streaming...

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2023/05/14

In recent weeks, popular streaming networks have been increasing their prices. Despite inflation hitting the economy hard and driving up daily expenses, these price increases aren't tied to the rising cost of living. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall explains that the streaming business model has been built around getting and retaining subscribers, but the strategy will need to change to fuel a 'growth' narrative. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:06

Nic Beets: Clinical psychologist and family therapist...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/13

Happy, healthy relationships are scientifically proven to be good for us, but they take a bit of work. Relationships can be wonderful, but they take effort to maintain, especially with the everyday stressors of life thrown into the mix. Clinical psychologist and family therapist Nic Beets has released Make Love Work: A Practical Guide to Relationship Success, a book designed to navigate these problem areas and help relationships thrive. Nic Beets says hard work is the best method to keeping

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5:34

Adam Pearse: NZ Herald political reporter speculates...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/13

All eyes are on Grant Robertson, as the Government is set to reveal their anticipated 'no-frills budget' on Thursday. Robertson has promised a solution to the cost of living crisis that doesn't add more to increased inflationary pressure. NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse says Robertson has already identified the key themes of this year's budget- cost of living and cyclone recovery- but will throw some 'sweeteners' in to lift voters' spirits. "It's really a balance between spending and fiscal

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11:54

Zach Braff: Hollywood actor and director on his...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/13

Scrubs and Garden State star Zach Braff returns with a new film, having recently written, directed and produced A Good Person. This dramatic journey of healing and self-forgiveness stars Morgan Freeman, Molly Shannon, and Florence Pugh, who leads the film as Allison- an aspiring musician on the road to recovery after a deadly accident. Florence Pugh’s acting career is on a hot streak, having wowed audiences with her impressive performances in Little Women, Black Widow, The Wonder and Don’t Worry

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4:02

Francesca Rudkin: The approach to change when it...

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2023/05/13

So, it’s been an interesting week in the world of education, and for those with children about to enter the NCEA years, it’s be fair to say you’re probably wondering what’s in store for your kid. While the current system has pros and cons, the idea of changing it up when your child is halfway through their NCEA years is annoying and confusing for everybody involved. And it doesn’t help when the plan keeps changing. In April this year, the Minister of Education, Jan Tinetti announced Level 1 changes

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9:19

Dominic Patten: Deadline Hollywood editor on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/13

The Hollywood Writers Guild of America strike is into its second week, and studios are taking a hit. The list of shows delaying or stopping production is growing by the day, and already includes Daredevil: Born Again, Billions, FBI: Most Wanted, and the Pretty Little Liars sequel. Deadline Hollywood's Dominic Patten says the strike started with picketing in the first week, but has since escalated, as the two Writers Guilds on each coast have been taking direct action. "There's the Writers Guild of

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11:20

Dr Nina Hood: Education Hub founder and former...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/13

A top Auckland private school has turned its back on NCEA Level 1. St Cuthbert’s College confirmed from next year, their Year 11 students would work towards the school’s own diploma instead of completing the NCEA qualification. Education Hub founder and former secondary school teacher Dr Nina Hood is among many educational experts with serious questions about NCEA, especially Level 1. "We are really assessing our young people a lot and spending a lot of time- which could be spent on teaching and

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4:06

Joan's Picks: City of Dreams and The Golden Doves

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2023/05/07

City of Dreams by Don Winslow - second in the trilogy which started last year with City on Fire. This is the second instalment in the story which started on Providence, Rhode Island, where Danny Ryan is now on the losing side of a turf war and takes his family to California to start a new life- but of course it doesn’t work, the Mafia, the cops and the FBI all want him dead or in prison - but the Feds track him down and ask him to do them a favour which could either make him a fortune or get him

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4:40

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

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2023/05/07

Hotels and restaurants throughout London are promising visiting royalists afternoon teas fit for a king. Fans looking to celebrate the Coronation in style may have to pay a high price, as some locations are charging between £55 to £70. BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton says the Ruebens Hotel is closest to the action at Buckingham Palace but recommends the Goring Hotel, the location of choice for visiting dignitaries. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:35

The Sunday Panel: Is there pressure to modernise the...

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2023/05/07

This week on the Sunday Panel, BusinessDesk investments editor and host of Cooking the Books, Frances Cook and Director of Capital NZ, Ben Thomas joined in on a discussion about the following topics: It's King Charles' Coronation weekend- Were we affected by Coronation apathy or was it the highlight of your week? Is there pressure to modernise the monarchy? This was a messy political week- Elizabeth Kerekere and Meka Whaitiri stepped down from their respective parties. Elizabeth Kerekere quit the

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3:18

Erin O'Hara: naturopath, wellness expert and Golden...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/07

No matter how exhausting your day may have been, quieting your mind before sleep can be a difficult endeavour. That 'tired but wired' feeling is caused by brain waves and frequencies, and high-frequency brain waves are produced during busy days. Naturopath, wellness expert and Golden Yogi director Erin O'Hara says it's important to practice 'sleep hygiene'. A familiar routine with a hot tea, a warm bath and breathing techniques are recommended habits. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:05

Mike Van de Elzen: Cardamon and Ginger Gems

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2023/05/07

This week, we are talking about something quite special! Let me see if you can work out what I'm talking about: "These little beauties hark back to the 1940s when the Edmonds Cookbook was a staple in every home and no tea party was complete without them. With their delicate centre and crusty exterior, these nostalgic sweet treats have all but disappeared as the foundry that once made the irons close its doors." Have you worked out what we are talking about? Well dust off your aprons people, as we

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5:24

Dr Michelle Dickenson: nanotechnologist on the part...

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2023/05/07

This week, we are talking bears and blood clots! Remaining immobile for long periods of time can put people at risk of dangerous blood clots moving through the body to vital organs like the heart and lungs. Many of us will know the increased risk of deep vein thrombosis from sitting for on long haul flights. One thing that has puzzled scientists is why immobility can increase the risk of clots in humans, yet hibernating bears that don’t move for months don’t suffer from the same clotting

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6:38

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the star-studded...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/07

Crowns and sceptres are being replaced with microphones and disco lights tonight. The official Coronation Concert is taking place at Windsor Castle, featuring a star-studded lineup of Katy Perry, Lionel Ritchie, and Take That. But Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says a number of celebrities declined a bid to perform. "The no-thanks list also includes Kylie Minogue, Elton John, the Spice Girls, Adele, Harry Styles and Ed Sheeran, so it could have been a much more massive artist lineup." LISTEN

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13:53

Dr Justin Coulson: Parental Guidance co-host and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/07

With all the information available and different parenting techniques out there, finding what's best for your children is tougher than ever. Dr Justin Coulson has plenty of insight, having co-hosted reality show Parental Guidance and founded Happy Families. Coulson's new book Parenting Revolution examines what makes a great parent amongst the changing landscape and was partially inspired by his work on Parental Guidance. "From a research point of view, getting a cluster of behaviours, calling it a

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15:06

Gabrielle Zevin: author and screenwriter on her smash...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/06

Author and screenwriter Gabrielle Zevin's 2022 novel 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' is a successful game-changer. The book was an instant hit upon release and earned positive reviews from Publishers Weekly, The Washington Post and The New York Times, even making the latter's famous Best Seller List. Film rights to the novel have already been purchased by Paramount and Temple Hill Entertainment. Gabrielle Zevin appreciates her book's success, but finds describing the video game-themed premise

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4:40

Elizabeth Stokes: The Beths lead vocalist on her role...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/06

The Youth and Adults in the Music Industry summit gave aspiring musicians in Wanaka a chance to learn from industry experts. New Zealand Music Month officially kicked off this month, and this weekend's YAMI 2023 summit allowed Kiwi music greats to come together and share their wisdom with music lovers. One of the tutors at this year's event was Elizabeth Stokes, lead vocalist of indie rock group The Beths, and she appreciated the chance to work with some 'talented young people.' 'With the internet

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