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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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4:39

Steve Newall: Netflix password crackdown and Grammys...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/03/13

AP reporter Marcela Isaza reports on how the 2021 Grammy Awards will unfoldI have covered the Grammy Awards for the Associated Press for 15 years. But this strange year feels like the first time.Built around performances, full of singing and shouting, and with the biggest crowd of any awards show, the Grammys seem uniquely wrong for a world still in the coronavirus pandemic. But organizers are taking extraordinary measures to pull it off, and the AP was one of just a few media outlets invited inside

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4:30

Mike van de Elzen: Different ways to serve Bluff oysters

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2021/03/13

Its Bluff oyster time – and Mike van de Elzen has just been down south to mark the start of the season.This week, he wants to share a bit of the history of the popular seafood delicacy – as well as share a couple of ways he has served it over the years.Classic'sEaten raw with some finally sliced shallots and some sherry vinegar. Sherry vinegar is readily available now. It’s the preferred vinegar as its generally the sweeter and more mellow to other vinegarsBeer battered, one bottle of beer (prefer

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18:01

Ben Elton returning to New Zealand for massive tour...

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2021/03/13

Ben Elton has a truly packed CV.He first launched on to the comedy scene 40 years ago, and came to fame in 1985 as he hosted the UKs Saturday Live. Since then he’s had huge success as a stand-up comic, he’s the author of 16 books and he’s written smash-hit West End plays such as We Will Rock You.And there’s the screen career: he’s written shows such as The Young Ones, The Thin Blue Line, Blackadder, as well as having written and directed two feature films.Elton was due to tour New Zealand last year

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7:33

Jason Walls: Government criticised over wait to...

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2021/03/13

The Government this week faced criticism for a nearly 24 hour delay between making the decision on Auckland's latest alert level move and announcing it.Auckland moved back to alert level one on Friday at midday - which was announced at a 11:30am press conference.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the time said Cabinet made an in-principle decision on Thursday, pending test results overnight. She said the meeting was about lining things up for Friday."The easiest way for us to then make a move very,

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7:31

Chris Steele: What to expect from fourth day of...

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2021/03/13

Locked 3-apiece, Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa will be looking to the weather gods - and the possibility of strengthening winds - as a key factor in the coming days.The America's Cup rivals return to the Hauraki Gulf today for two more races and what could be a decisive day of foiling - they each need to win four more races in the best-of-13 series to lift the Auld Mug.The first six races have been in lighter airs - with the leading boat at the start gaining a massive advantage - and those breezes

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11:22

Dr Richard Chen: Jet Park's lead medical officer...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/03/13

Up until a year ago Dr Richard Chen had been running an urgent care facility, treating broken bones and acute medical problems.All that changed when Covid-19 hit our shores.In February last year, Dr Chen signed on to help run quarantine facilities at the Whangaparoa Naval Base – the facility that dealt with returnees of Wuhan and then from the Diamond Princess cruise ship.Since then he’s been on the frontline of New Zealand’s Covid-19 fight as the lead medical officer at the Jet Park Quarantine

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3:25

Francesca Rudkin: What effect has lockdown had on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/03/07

As Aucklanders slipped back into their second level 3 lock down in two weeks, and the rest of the country into Level 2, once again our hearts went out to those in hospitality and events industries, to retailers, and businesses unable to operate, to those who have important medical appointments or weddings postponed. My heart also went out to parents. A level 3 lockdown means juggling the stress of working and also homeschooling; guiding younger children through their studies, and keeping older kids

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11:57

Sunday Panel: Was lockdown the right approach this week?

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2021/03/06

As Auckland moves out of Alert Level 3, many in the city are hoping to not find themselves in that position again - while counting themselves lucky it was only a week. Auckland moved down to Level 2 this morning, and the rest of the country down to Level 1, after a week at higher alert levels due to the threat of Covid-19 exposure at various locations due to a positive case being out in the community instead of self-isolating. The case was also made trickier due to conflicting public advice around

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4:19

Joan Mackenzie: The Duke and I and Knock Knock

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/03/06

Bridgerton: The Duke and I by Julia QuinnThe first book in the Regency-era romance series behind the hit Netflix TV show.Knock Knock by Anders RoslunIt’s set seventeen years after a young girl survives a family shooting and is placed under witness protection, but now it seems the killers are back. There’s a break-in at the apartment where the original crime occurred and Inspector Ewert Grens is terrified that the killers are coming back to silence her once and for all, and is desperate to stop

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2:56

Megan Singleton: Why we should keep booking travel

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2021/03/06

Alert level changes may have forced many to cancel plans for holidays or weekends away last minute, people are still being urged to commit to their plans.Travel blogger Megan Singleton joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss the ramifications of the latest lockdown but also why its important to still focus on travel. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:51

David Downs and Joe Davis discuss the Kiwi success...

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2021/03/06

After another week of level 3 in Auckland, the country is once again reminded of how devastating Covid-19 and lockdowns can be for businesses.But in a time of despair for many, it was a time of pivoting and a time where entrepreneurial spirit shone.And it’s the focus of a new book written by two men who were very much part of the pivoting themselves. They are businessman, author and manager at NZTE David Downs and CEO of Nanogirl Labs Joe Davis.They joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss their new book:

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4:41

Erin O'Hara: Why treating obesity is not as simple as...

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2021/03/06

This week on March 4th, it was World Obesity Day, which aims to address the causes of obesity and how to medically treat.It is one of the world's fastest-growing diseases, but many still think of it as being the result of eating too much and not exercising enough - when in reality, there are a number of genetic, behavioural, metabolic and hormonal influences on body weight.Wellbeing expert Erin O'Hara joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss prevention and ways to lose weight.LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:53

Mike van de Elzen: Creamed corn on oat bread rolls

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2021/03/06

Mikes Creamed Corn on Oat bread rolls6 x fresh corn 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp creme fraiche salt and pepperRolls 400ml warm water 2 tsp dried yeast 2 tsp brown sugar 100g wholemeal flour 500g strong flour 1 tbsp Himalayan salt 2 tbs oil 1 egg 1 tbsp milk2 tbsp oats to garnishEnsure your corn is peeled well and remove any treads from the cob. Using a coarse grater grate the corn from the husk. I would put the corn and grater into a large bowl as you will find bits flying off everywhere! Place the

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4:20

Michelle Dickinson: The animals that naturally...

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2021/03/06

Everyone around the world has learnt about social distancing over the past year - but some animals have been doing this naturally for years. New research published in the journal Science has highlighted some of the many non-human species that already practice social distancing to stop the spread of bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections.And, just like with humans in the last year, these animals do it to avoid getting sick.Nanogirl Michelle Dickinson joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss why types

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11:40

Julie Zarifeh: Kiwi psychologist on how she embraced...

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2021/03/06

In 2017 Julie Zarifeh suffered the most unimaginable loss.That November, Julie lost her husband Paul to pancreatic cancer. 16 days later her eldest son, 27-year-old son Sam, was killed in a white water rafting accident on the West Coast’s Landsborough River.As a clinical psychologist, Julie knew she needed to face her grief head-on by embracing the notion of active grieving.It began a journey which has taken her cycling around Sri Lanka, trekking the Camino de Santiago and running the New York

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7:00

Aaron Dahmen: Tsunami warning, Covid outbreak and KFC...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/03/06

"Bugger it" were the Prime Minister's first thoughts when she was jolted awake by an earthquake on the same day she would decide whether Auckland's Covid outbreak was contained and the city could come out of lockdown.Ardern felt the 7.1 east coast quake which rattled many New Zealanders awake at 2.27am on Friday. She texted Emergency Management Minister Kiri Allan at 2.29am.It sparked an eventful 14 hours in New Zealand, with two more major earthquakes in the Pacific, numerous tsunami alerts and

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7:32

Russell Myers: Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview has...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/03/06

The timing couldn't be worse for Harry and Meghan.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will finally get the chance to tell the story behind their departure from royal duties directly to the public on Sunday, when their two-hour interview with Oprah Winfrey is broadcast.But back home in Britain, events have conspired to overshadow the tale of a prince and his American bride. On top of the pandemic and record economic slump, Prince Philip, Harry's 99-year-old grandfather is now recovering from a heart

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10:25

Chris Hipkins: Latest Covid-19 cluster appears to be...

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2021/03/06

Auckland's latest community Covid cluster appears to have been brought under control.The city is officially out of lockdown -- with the Auckland region now in Level Two and the rest of the country moving back to Level One.No new community cases have been reported overnight -- meaning the city has gone six straight days without further cases.Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins told Francesca Rudkin the situation is looking very positive."We've done some pretty extensive testing now. We've been

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10:55

Sunday Panel: Was move to alert level 3 the right call?

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2021/02/27

Today marks one year since New Zealand saw it's first case of Covid-19 - and the country is back in lockdown. Auckland is at Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand is at Level 2 - which is set to last for at least seven days. New Zealand's latest community case of Covid 19 declared this evening is an older sibling of a Papatoetoe High School student who was a casual plus contact.The student has already returned three recent negative tests and is asymptomatic.Public health officials are

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10:24

Bernice Tuffery: New book Sleep Easy explores to...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/27

Did you know more than a third of adults don’t get the recommended amount of daily sleep?Whether it be struggling to go to sleep or stay asleep – it can be awfully frustrating and it wreaks havoc on our lives. A lack of sleep alters mood, energy, productivity and impacts immunity.Bernice Tuffery struggled with insomnia for years but made it her mission to find a solution.She's written about it in her new book, Sleep Easy, and joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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