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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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3:15

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on upcoming David...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/10

New in theatres next week: Moonage Daydream, a documentary about David Bowie. Steve Newall of Flicks.co.nz is here to talk us through it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:58

Marlon Williams: musician shares new album and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/10

My Boy, the third solo record from New Zealand singer/songwriter Marlon Williams, announces an artist emerging anew. Gone is the solemn, country-indebted crooner with the velvet voice – in his place comes a playful, shapeshifting creature. Following the release of his second album, 2018’s Make Way For Love, Williams’ toured the world, playing major festivals and collaborating with Lorde, Yo-Yo Ma and Florence Welch. He also forged a fledgling acting career with roles in films The True History of the

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12:40

Robert Hardman: Royal biographer on Queen Elizabeth...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/10

Earlier this year I had the pleasure to read Robert Hardman’s book Queen of our Times: The Life of Queen Elizabeth II, a biography on Her Majesty released in honour of the Queen’s Platinum jubilee. Robert Hardman is a renowned royal biographer and has spent three decades covering the British monarchy. And now, he’s here today to join us in light of Queen Elizabeth II’s recent passing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:03

Claire Trevette: NZ Herald political editor on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/10

At 12:30 today, a ceremony is scheduled at Parliament to proclaim Charles III as the new King of New Zealand NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett is here to tell us about it as it unfolds. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:34

Phil Dampier: Royal Correspondent on Charles III...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/10

Late last night New Zealand time Charles was formal proclaimed King by the Privy Council. The new King, Charles III spoke from the historic ceremony. Here today to talk about it is royal correspondent Phil Dampier. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:27

Francesca Rudkin: Remembering Queen Elizabeth II

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/10

Over the last couple of days many words have been spoken and memories shared about the extraordinary reign of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Friday. Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth was a constant through times of unprecedented social change and challenges. She guided the monarchy into the modern era, where it not only survived, but renewed itself. She guided her family through turbulent times in the public eye. While she may not have always got it right, she learnt from

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4:19

Joan Mackenzie: The Marriage Portrait and Owning It

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/04

The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell. Based on the life of Lucrezia de Medici who lived in Florence in the 16th Century and was the subject of the famous Robert Browning poem My Last Duchess. At the age of 15 she was married off to the Duke of Ferrara who commissioned a marriage portrait of his new wife, inviting a renowned portrait artist to take on the job. Lucrezia though felt unwelcome in her new home where it was clear that her sole responsibility was to provide a son and heir and when

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3:47

Megan Singleton: Large.com blogger talks to us about...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/04

Megan Singleton joins us in the studio to talk about the rooftop bars on offer- including social media sensation Bar Albert, adjacent to the new Voco Hotel! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:23

Mike Van De Elzen: Smoked fish with chorizo and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/04

Today we have something special to offer all our listeners for Father’s Day. This week we launched our very own cast iron fry pans. They are called Engel Elzen and I want to give one away today valued at $295.00. The recipe this week is one from our EngelElzen website. It's a great little number and will enable any member of the family to be able cook it for their dad. In any pan! goodfromscratch.co.nz Smoked fish with chorizo and spinach Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 25

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8:10

Frances Cook and Irene Gardiner: BusinessDesk...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/04

Masks- as we move closer to our current restrictions getting a review, will mask mandates be scrapped soon? Less people wear them out and about to public facing events nowadays, and whether or not they are still needed is facing debate. BusinessDesk investments editor and host of the Cooking the Books podcast, Frances Cook and producer and commentator Irene Gardiner share their thoughts on the current necessity of masks, and how they still think they are useful in certain environments, such as

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16:24

Greg Bruce: NZ Herald feature writer shares details...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/04

If you had needed any reminder, the last couple of months have shown just how passionate we are about rugby in this country. New Zealand Herald Feature Writer Greg Bruce has written a rugby memoir of sorts, looking at life growing up in a country obsessed by rugby. Rugby Head is the name of the book, and Greg Bruce uses this book to share his favourite memories associated with rugby, as well as highlight how the sport impacted his coming-of age process. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:55

Erin O'Hara: Men still struggle to open up when...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/04

Erin O’hara is the co-founder, director, naturopath and yoga teacher at Golden Yogi. She holds a bachelor of science (physiology) and a bachelor of natural medicine. In honour of Father’s Day, she offers her insights into the state of men’s mental health. Men still struggle with sharing their emotions, especially when feeling low or anxious. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:55

Steve Newall: Foo Fighters pay tribute to Taylor...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/04

Foo Fighters pay tribute to Taylor Hawkins, former drummer who passed last March at age 50. This 5 hour concert experience took place at a packed Wembley Stadium and included Liam Gallagher, Nile Rodgers, Supergrass, The Pretenders, AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich and Queen, among others. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:26

Dr Michelle Dickenson: New research confirms that...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/04

If you have become the type of person who is checking the new multiple times per day or running a 24 hour news show in the background, it might be time to stop. New research published in the journal Health Communication has found that news obsessed people are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety and physical ill health. Dr Michelle Dickenson explains that we’ve had an uptick in bad news over the last couple years, between the pandemic, the Ukraine war, more mass shootings, and the recent

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15:50

Cliff Curtis: NZ actor and producer takes a break...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/04

New Zealand actor and producer Cliff Curtis up next to talk about his latest release – just before he heads back to Europe to film a new Netflix series. Crazy busy times for Cliff – but we couldn’t let him leave the country without coming in to talk to us about Muru – a really intense, action thriller which is in cinemas now. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:21

Gavin Grey: Political correspondent confirms the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/03

The new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom will be announced this week, replacing Boris Johnson. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey confirms that “we will expect to hear who’s won from the final two, after an original field of eleven contenders have been whittled down over the last six-seven weeks.” Gavin Grey also notes that the bookmakers have established a verdict ahead of the announcement, with Liz Truss looking like a clear winner. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:12

Thomas Coughlan: Political reporter claims...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/03

The Government's attempt to add GST to Kiwisaver fees has been called a total mess. After a backlash, the Government swiftly dropped the policy the day after it was announced. Political reporter Thomas Coughlan says “This time every year, every government seems to put through an omnibus tax bill.” He says it is not unreasonable that if there is going to be a $200 million change to peoples KiwiSavers each year, you tell people about it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:50

Francesca Rudkin: It's time to ease mask requirements

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/03

It really feels like it’s time, doesn’t it. Time to ease mask requirements. Not because every lucky traveller returning to New Zealand bores you with stories about how the rest of the world has moved on – forgetting where it hasn’t. Not because you’re sick of rummaging in your bag for a half decent mask, through the ones that should have been disposed of long ago or are in need of a wash. And not because spring is here - New Zealand had its highest Covid case numbers during the surge last

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11:23

Philippa Yasbek: report author from the Helen Clark...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/09/03

Patchy, punitive and failing New Zealand's communities. That's how a new report commissioned by the Helen Clark Foundation and Drug Foundation has described the current approach to reducing meth harm. It proposes switching the focus from punitive action to a health-based approach - expanding access to holistic treatment, health-checks and information. Report lead author Philippa Yasbek says they also recommend a pilot to test a stimulate substitute treatment for people who have tried all other

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2:13

Megan Singleton: Don't cancel your plans - Nelson is...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/08/28

Blogger at Large.com Megan Singleton joined the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin to discuss Nelson and Tasman tourism. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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