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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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13:12

Russell Myers: Royal editor recaps Prince Philip's...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/17

A year after they last saw one another, Prince William and his brother Prince Harry put their fraught relationship aside as they said farewell to their grandfather at his funeral on Saturday in the UK.The brothers were sombre and silent as they walked together in a procession behind Prince Philip's coffin before his funeral at Windsor Castle along with their father, Prince Charles, and other close relatives. They were seen chatting and walking together after the service concluded.It was the first

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10:42

Sunday Panel: Prince Philip's death and Judith...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/11

The future of Judith Collins as the National Party leader has once again dominated headlines this week.Rumours of a Simon Bridges/Christopher Luxon ticket swirled earlier in the week after a NZ Herald report, though all parties are denying that the two are plotting to roll Collins any time soon. However, speaking on The Sunday Panel with Francesca Rudkin, journalist Frances Cook says Press Gallery journalists are likely to be hearing stories coming from somewhere - even if any plans are not strong

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13:45

Jacqui Maguire: Clinical psychologist releases new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/11

When our little people experience big feelings, than can a challenge for parents.Uncertain times, like we have experienced over the last year, can be a big driver for those feelings.Jacqui Maguire is here to help. She is a clinical psychologist and one of New Zealand’s leading voices on wellbeing and mental health.For the last year, Maguire has been working on a new book aimed at children - When the Wind Blow - A book for little people with big feelings. She joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss what

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4:27

Joan Mackenzie: Spellbound and Dancing in the Mosque

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/11

Spellbound by Catherine RobertsonThis is the third in her series of books set in a small NZ coastal community called Gabriel’s Bay. A small town full of quirky characters with interesting traits and relationships, written in an immediately recognisable Kiwi style, really feel good and deceptively well written.Dancing in the Mosque by Homeira QaderiShe was brought up in Afghanistan, which of course was always a strongly patriarchal society – so imagine how it was when the Taliban turned up. Being a

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3:00

Megan Singleton: Exploring Queenstown before the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/11

Queenstown has been a hot tourist destination for many New Zealanders over the last year, keen to explore the country while the borders are closed.And soon the southern town will be bustling with international tourists once again, when Australians flock there once the trans-Tasman bubble begins.Travel blogger Megan Singleton is leading a group tour down there before the bubble begins. She joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss the atmosphere around the town, and what they are getting up to on the

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4:25

Erin O'Hara: The link between sleep and stress

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/10

The relationship between stress and sleep is bidirectional—that is, stress can disrupt sleep and sleep loss can increase subsequent stress levels.Wellbeing expert and naturopath Erin O'Hara joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss the relationship, and some herbal and nutritional support to overcome these issues.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:21

Steve Newall: Popstars returns and Eddie van Halen's...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/10

One of New Zealand's original reality TV hits is returning to our screens.Popstars, which allows budding musicians the chance to break out and become superstars on their own, is back for the first time since 1999, when girl group TrueBliss was formed. The format was a mega-hit, being sold around the world and inspiring the Idol franchise - and now it's back for a second season. Entertainment editor Steve Newall told Francesca Rudkin what audiences can expect.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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5:44

Mike van de Elzen: Whole roasted pumpkin soup

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/10

Whole roasted pumpkin soup1 pumpkin 2 medium-sized onions 4 cloves garlic 1 ltr vegetable Stock 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp curry powder 1 tsp ginger powder 1 cup white wine 1 cup cream 50 gm butter seasalt grapeseed oil Pre-heat oven to 180*c Take the whole pumpkin and rub with a little oil and season with some sea salt and place onto an oven tray and then into the oven. Roast for 1 hour or until a knife can easily pass through the pumpkin. Cut off the top off the pumpkin and using a large spoon, hollow

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5:00

Michelle Dickinson: Research using mice discovers why...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/10

New research out this week finds that redheads have a higher pain threshold than blondes or brunettes because of their skin's pigment!The research published in science advances looked at how redheads have a genetic mutation which means their melanocytes have a faulty version of a key receptor which is why they can't make the dark pigment needed to get a tan.Now scientists have discovered a knock-on effect of this is a chemical imbalance leading to a cascade of different hormones which ultimately

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5:27

Clare de Lore: New Zealand journalist who hosted...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/10

One New Zealander is reflecting on the time she spent with Prince Philip and the Queen. Clare de Lore told Francesca Rudkin about the time she and her husband, former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Don McKinnon, hosted the Queen and Prince Philip for lunch a few years back.Lady McKinnon said it was the first time the pair had visited a private home in London for many years."They wanted it to be really lowkey."During the dinner party, the pair discussed family and international

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14:17

Charlotte Grimshaw: Celebrated New Zealand author...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/10

Charlotte Grimshaw is an award-winning author of novels, short stories and essays, mother of three, wife of a high profile lawyer and daughter of literary legend, CK Stead.A few years ago, Grimshaw was sent into deep examination of her life, triggered when she discovered her husband was having an affair.With the help of a psychologist, she began to question her childhood and her family. The result is her deeply personal memoir, The Mirror Book.Grimshaw joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss putting her

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7:54

Russell Myers: Royal correspondent on Prince Philip's...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/10

British authorities have implored people to stay away from royal palaces as they mourn the death of Prince Philip in this time of COVID-19, but they keep coming. Not just to honour him, but to support Queen Elizabeth II, who lost her husband of 73 years.The mix included children, seniors, Sikhs and the children of African immigrants. A cross-section of British society and admirers from abroad descended on Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle on Saturday. They laid bouquets at the gates, offered

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13:49

Bryce Stewart: Marine ecologist criticises Netflix...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/10

New Netflix documentary Seaspiracy has caused a stir, and now scientists are weighing in on its accuracy. Made by British filmmaker Ali Tabrizi, the documentary takes a look at the impact the commercial fishing industry has on marine life.And while it has been consumed by viewers around the world, it has become somewhat divisive, sparking both praise and backlash and a number of fact-checking stories all over the internet.One man who has weighed in on the debate in the UK is Dr Bryce Stewart, an

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5:09

Jason Walls: Trans-Tasman bubble, India travel...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/10

A two-week ban on all travellers arriving from India starts today.The temporary ban means travellers who have been in India in the past two weeks cannot enter the country.It was announced by the Prime Minister on Thursday and came after a surge in Covid-19 cases being reported at the New Zealand border, from people who had been in India.This was despite pre-flight testing showing the travellers did not have the virus 72 hours before leaving.Yesterday of the 10 new cases in managed isolation, eight

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12:53

Sunday Panel: Should Easter trading rules be relaxed?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/04

Calls for city councils to follow suit when it comes to trading rules today.Despite Easter Sunday not being a public holiday, current legislation stops shops from operating, unless their local Council's given permission for them to open.Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Palmerston North and Hamilton all have restrictions on businesses.Retail NZ Chief Executive Greg Harford says the rules are well past their expiry date.He says on one hand major city councils are stopping shops from

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9:12

Megan Singleton: Enjoying Eden Park's 'Staydium...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/04

Despite new cases of COVID appearing locally, Australians are flocking to book accommodation in New Zealand - before a quarantine free trans-Tasman bubble is confirmed next week. New data shows the pending bubble announcement has seen Australian bookings of holiday homes jump 117% in New Zealand over the past month.Surprisingly, bookings around ski areas are lower than expected with Australian’s opting for New Zealand beaches and locations better known for their vineyards and cuisine.The top 10

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4:00

Whitcoulls Recommends: Win and Bright Burning Things

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/04

Win by Harlan Coben. I believe this is the first book in a new series which is a spinoff from the Myron Bolitar novels he’s famous for. Windsor “Win” Horne Lockwood III (a billionaire, if you couldn’t tell by the name) has been a sidekick to Myron in many of the previous books but takes centre stage in this one. He’s a most unlikeable character, but gets caught up in a murder in which he somehow seems to be implicated, but he has three things the FBI doesn't: a personal connection to the case; an

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14:32

Cherie Metcalfe: Founder and owner of Pepper & Me on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/03

Cherie Metcalfe is the founder and owner of popular foodie brand Pepper & Me.Starting out when her daughter Pepper was a baby, Cherie was selling her salt blends at the local markets.Pepper & Me is now a flourishing brand with over 30 different products stocked nationwide, there’s also a subscriber based recipe service and a huge following on Instagram where you’ll likely see her sharing how she cooks the family dinner.Now Cherie has added a cookbook! It’s called Keepers, a collection of Cherie’s

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6:51

Michelle Dickinson: Explaining the worrying increase...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/03

The compulsion to look up symptoms and seek out health-related information using google, before heading to your doctor to ask for rounds of medical tests, is called cyberchondria.The pandemic has made it worse, where every sniffle or cough feels frightening and a sure sign that you have caught the virus.It's basically hypochondria made worse by the internet.Most doctors advise against turning to the internet and bringing a list of google diagnosis with you to the clinic. However a new study

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6:02

Erin O’Hara: Tips for keeping the immune system...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/04/03

At the end of summer when that first nip is in the air, it marks the start of cold and flu season.Anytime the season's change brings on cold and flu symptoms - your body must acclimate to new temperatures, weather conditions, and spending more time inside.On average, each of us will get around 200 colds in a lifetime. Adults average about 2 to 4 colds a year. Children have about 6 to 10 colds a year.Tips to naturally boost your immune system and overcome colds.Erin is the co-founder, director,

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