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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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3:35

Megan Singleton: Hospitality Awards hope to celebrate...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/20

It has been a tough year for the hospitality industry, with multiple lockdowns hitting businesses hard, while border closures are making it tough to find work.But there's a chance for the sector to celebrate with the Hospitality Awards.Travel blogger Megan Singleton joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss how it works. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:53

Dr Paul Wood explores mental resilience in his new book

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/20

Dr Paul Wood has rapidly become one of New Zealand's key motivational writers and speakers.He has previously spoken about his journey from prisoner at the age of 18 to doctor of psychology in his bestselling book ‘How to Escape from Prison’.Now, he's followed that up with a new book, Mental Fitness: Build Your Mind for Strength and Resilience Every Day. Wood joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss why resilience is important to everyone's wellbeing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:59

Erin O'Hara: What you need to know about Vitamin C...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/19

During the winter months, it's quite common for us to take a vitamin C supplement.But what is Vitamin C and how is it used in the body? Will it boost your immune system and help you get better from a cold/flu faster?Naturopath and wellbeing expert Erin O'Hara joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss the benefits of the supplement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:30

Michelle Dickinson: Study finds L-shaped straw can...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/19

There's no denying that hiccups can be a real pain in the throat - they are annoying and sometimes exhausting as you try to get rid of them.Everybody has their favourite cure, from scaring people to drinking a glass of water quickly. Well now one group of scientists have invented a new type of straw that they say stopped hiccups in around 92 percent of cases! Called “the forced inspiratory suction and swallow tool” (FISST), and patented as HiccAway, the rigid L-shaped straw is designed for people to

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4:56

Steve Newall: Bosch and Rick and Morty make their...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/19

Two very different shows are making a comeback this week.Amazon Prime detective drama Bosch, starring Titus Welliver, is back for its seventh and final season which streams this week.And for a different type of audience, animated comedy Rick and Morty is back for its fifth season.Flicks editor Steve Newall joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss the two completely different shows.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:49

Justine Cullen: Former Elle editor reveals the darker...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/19

Landing the job as editor in chief of Elle Magazine was all Justine Cullen had ever dreamed of since she was a teenager.However, her dream did not turn out to be all she thought it would be.The award-winning fashion magazine editor details her time at the helm, as well as her experiences raising four kids that she co-parents with three Dads, in her new book, Semi-Gloss: Magazines, motherhood and misadventures in having it all.Cullen joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss the realities of the magazine

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5:19

Mike van de Elzen's recipe for Coq au vin with...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/19

Coq au vin with parsnip mash (serves 6)1.5kg skinless, bone-in free range chicken thigh2 cups red wine6 baby white onions, outer skin removed2 tbsp oilpinch flaky salt and white pepper200g button mushrooms6 rashers streaky bacon1 cube chicken stock dissolved in 1 cup water¼ cup chopped Italian parsley + extra for garnish12 Cos lettuce leaves6 slices wholegrain bread, toasted6 tbsp Dijon mustardSeason chicken thighs with salt and pepper and marinate in red wine for at least two hours in the

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6:53

Derek Cheng: Winston Peters to make public appearance...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/19

New Zealand First supporters will be holding their breath this morning ahead of a significant speech by leader Winston Peters.It’s one of the first public appearances he’s made since being booted out of Parliament last year.Chief political reporter Jason Walls says much is riding on what Peters has to say.He says the veteran politician has gone to ground since the election, making his keynote speech at New Zealand First’s AGM this afternoon one to watch.And there is just one question on everyone’s

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14:38

Sir Michael Cullen: Former Deputy Prime Minister...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/19

Sir Michael Cullen is known for a number of roles while in politics: former deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Attorney General, deputy leader of the Labour Party from 1996 to 2008.He left parliament in 2009, but certainly didn’t slow down, going on to hold a number of public service roles.He has slowed down over the last year, after Sir Michael was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, but he's still found time to write his memoir - Labour Saving.He joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss how

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3:04

Philip Duncan: What caused the South Auckland tornado?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/19

One person is dead, one injured and residents of more than 1200 mostly Papatoetoe homes - 60 of which are now uninhabitable - have been left picking up the pieces after an ordinary Saturday morning turned to terror when a tornado ripped through South Auckland.It was just before 8.30am when the tornado struck, in a matter of seconds tearing off roofs and garage doors, uprooting trees, smashing windows, toppling a truck and power poles - some on to cars - and leaving stunned residents cowering and

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3:52

Joan Mackenzie: Loop Tracks and Falling

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/13

Loop Tracks by Sue OrrThe latest from the award-winning Kiwi writer starts in 1978 when young Charlie boards a Pan Am flight to Sydney to deal with an unplanned pregnancy. Fast forward 40 years and she’s living in Wellington with her grandson, but the quiet world they’ve built for themselves is changed when her grandson discovers first love, and then meets the father he’s never known – and Charlie has to deal with the hand she’s been dealt.Falling by T.J NewmanA fast-paced thriller with a great

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4:58

Megan Singleton: What to do in Queenstown that...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/13

Queenstown is known for its skifields and snowboarding - but what is there to do if you hate the snow and heading up cold mountains? Travel blogger Megan Singleton is one of those people, and she has compiled a list of the 12 things people can do in Queenstown that doesn't require strapping skis to your feet.She joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss her highlights, including the buffet lunch at the top of the Skyline gondola and driving out to Glenorchy for an obligatory photoshoot!LISTEN ABOVESee

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10:55

Sunday Panel: Should the 'They Are Us' movie go ahead?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/13

The family of a March 15 terror attack victim has written to Hollywood star Rose Byrne asking her to refuse the role in a proposed new movie, saying it is too soon.Early plans for a new film, They Are Us, which would focus on the response by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern were revealed last week and met with outrage and horror by many of the victims' families and the wider New Zealand Muslim community.A petition launched on Friday night seeking to have the project cancelled has already been signed by

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4:23

Erin O'Hara: Natural tips to reduce bloating and gas

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/13

Passing gas is something we all do naturally, no matter how embarrassing it might seem.But there are some natural ways you can make your flatulence a little less noticeable.Wellbeing and health expert Erin O'Hara joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:43

Alison Bruce: Beloved Kiwi actress returns to the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/13

Alison Bruce has just been a constant on New Zealand stage and screen since the late 80s.She’s been in some fabulous shows from Mercy Peak to The Almighty Johnsons, and more recently The Gulf, Golden Boy and One Lane Bridge.Now, Bruce is now heading back to the theatre in award winning production Everything After in Auckland. She joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss her moving new project and what it's been like starring in such a variety of projects in recent years.LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:03

Mike van de Elzen's Power Bars

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/12

Mike's Power Bars2½ cups cooking oats½ cup shredded coconut½ tsp vanilla essence½ tsp sea salt½ tsp ground cinnamon½ cup chopped dried apricots2 tbsp almond butter100g good quality dark cooking chocolate½ cup raw honeyPreheat oven to 160*C and line a 20 x 30cm baking tray with baking paper. Mix first six ingredients in a large bowl. Place almond butter, chocolate and honey in a heavy-based saucepan over a low heat. Stir until melted together. Pour over the dry mix and work quickly to combine. Press

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2:39

Michelle Dickinson: New research finds male fruit...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/12

If you’ve ever been hangry – so hungry you become angry – you have something in common with fruit flies.When these insects don’t get enough to eat, they lash out at others and some even make a kind of fencing manoeuvre with their legs to fight other fruit flies.Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and University of Oxford observed male fruit flies get more aggressive the longer they went without food.Nanogirl Michelle Dickinson joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss the newly released

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6:15

Chris Schulz: Lorde returns with new music and Loki...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/12

Lorde's first release in four years - Solar Power - was met with much fanfare.Since the song was released on Friday, the music video has reached more than 3.8 million views.So what did the critics think?Freelance entertainment writer Chris Schulz told Francesca Rudkin that it is link between what she has done in the past and what she will release in the future."The problem she has is she is reemerging in a music landscape that has been made in her shadow", citing the likes of Olivia Rodrigo and

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17:00

Tyler James: Amy Winehouse's closest friend releases...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/12

Next month marks 10 years since the passing of singer Amy Winehouse.Aged just 27, the Grammy winner died at her home in London from accidental alcohol poisoning, after years of battling alcohol and drugs in the public eye that began as synonymous with her image as her music. Now a new book is marking a decade since her passing and aims to shine a new light on the real Amy Winehouse.Her best friend and confidant Tyler James has written down their shared story in My Amy: The Life We Shared. He joined

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5:08

Claire Trevett: Nurses pay strike and poor timing of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/06/12

By Adam Burns, Local Democracy ReporterThe Labour Party's Rangitata MP Jo Luxton has admitted the timing for the announcement of a new $785 million cycling and walking bridge across Auckland Harbour was "not the best", but is defending the Government's Canterbury flooding response.Luxton said there was plenty of work still to do to establish the full financial fallout of the one-in-100-year floods that hit Canterbury on May 30-31 and are expected to cost the region "tens of millions".The event and

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