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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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6:54

Efeso Collins on South Auckland's response to...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/27

Community leaders say they understand frustrations at Auckland's plunge into lockdown, but are calling for people to focus on crushing the latest outbreak.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said a man made a mistake by going to the gym when awaiting Covid-19 test results.Announcing the latest lockdown last night, she voiced frustration, but urged Kiwis not to pillory the 21-year-old who allegedly breached health advice.Papatoetoe High School principal Vaughan Couillault has been dealing with the fallout

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3:24

Joan Mackenzie: A Net for Small Fishes and The 100...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/27

A Net for Small Fishes by Lucy Jago. Anne Turner and Frances Howard were real people who met in the Jacobean court of King James the First and were involved in one of the biggest scandals of that era. They began a friendship which both rewarded and endangered them, and their story highlights the perilous plight of women in those days who stepped out of line, and the consequences.The 100 Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne CroninLenni is 17 and a patient in the terminal ward of a hospital. Margot

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4:02

Mike van de Elzen: Latest lockdown will hurt...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/27

The Covid-19 Alert Level changes are like the plug being pulled on Auckland hospitality businesses.Auckland is at Alert Level 3, with the rest of the country at Level 2, after a 21-year-man and his mother tested positive yesterday.Restaurant Association chief executive Marisa Bidois [muh-riss-ah bid-waa] says it's a major blow for our biggest city, with Sundays usually being a busy day.She says it's reassuring the government have been clear financial support is available.But Bidois says it only

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4:38

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/27

Dietary supplements are all the rage, and getting our nutrients straight from a pill sounds easy, but supplements don't necessarily deliver on the promise of better health unless they are prescribed correctly at the right dose for your health.Some supplements can even be dangerous, especially when taken in larger-than-recommended amounts.Wellbeing expert and Golden Yogi founder Erin O'Hara joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:23

Michelle Dickinson: The nocebo effect and how it...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/27

You may have heard of the placebo effect - but have you ever come across nocebo effect.This is where something totally harmlesscan create side effects because you have been told that it will.One drug that is often linked to this effect is statins, which help to lower cholesterol potentially preventing heart attacks and strokes.However, there was a rumour that they caused aches and pains so people stopped taking them.The new research shows that it’s just in your head, and statins don’t usually cause

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2:54

Steve Newall: Golden Globes kicks off awards season...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/27

In the 30 years Melissa Trueblood has worked in production, she's seen it all -- even if she claims she doesn't have the coolest stories. But 2021 has dealt her one of her tallest orders yet: to help the Golden Globes put on, essentially, three shows in one night.Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 78th Golden Globes will be unlike any other in its history. Hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and presenters will preside over the festivities from two on-site locations in New York and Los Angeles and

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15:11

Rachel House returns to New Zealand for new movie...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/27

Rachel House has been a key part of New Zealand’s acting scene for over 25 years, as an actress, writer, coach and director.She’s had many great roles, ranging from Taika Waititi’s films to featuring in Disney productions Moana and Soul.Now House is back in New Zealand with a local film – Cousins, based on the Patricia Grace novel of the same name.She joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss her latest role as well as her acclaimed career.WATCH ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:40

Michael Barnett: Alert level change expected to hit...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/27

Aucklanders are waking up this morning to alert level 3, and the rest of the country to level 2.That means a large portion of businesses - hairdressers, gyms and cinemas, among others - will keep their doors shut and operations on hold as trading restrictions are re-implemented in the country's most populous city.Supermarkets, dairies, petrol stations, butchers and greengrocers will remain open to shoppers as normal, while cafes, eateries and restaurants move to takeaways only.The move back to alert

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5:59

David Murdoch: Experts react to Government's decision...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/27

Scientific experts say two or three key factors specific to Auckland's latest Covid-19 cases forced the Government to impose a seven-day lockdown.The snap move applies from 6am today and follows confirmation of two new Covid community cases.A man, 21, known as case M, went to the GP on Friday afternoon for a Covid test - then went to the gym. His positive test result was confirmed this afternoon. It has since been confirmed the man's mother has also tested positive.Epidemiological and public health

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11:18

Grant Robertson on new alert level changes, financial...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/27

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has confirmed that since the latest Covid-19 lockdown is more than seven days, business support now kicks in.It comes after a new Covid-19 case was detected in the community yesterday afternoon.Auckland has moved to alert level 3, while the rest of the country is at level 2 for a week from 6am today.The latest lockdown triggers the wage subsidy scheme and that applies nationwide. This will be paid in a lump sum, Robertson said.He said businesses can receive both the

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10:10

Sunday Panel: Christchurch earthquake anniversary,...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/21

The role the Royal Family has in the 21st century has been thrust back into the spotlight this week. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have made a final split with the British royal family, telling Queen Elizabeth that they will not be returning as working members of monarchy.The statement from Buckingham Palace comes after the pair suddenly announced they were embarking on a new future, last year.That split has now been formalised after discussions with the 94-year-old Queen. The pair will lose

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3:27

Francesca Rudkin: We should be reassured by our...

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2021/02/21

A headline on the front page of the Herald yesterday read V-Day. A reference to the first day of vaccinations, and an obvious referenced to another V-Day or VE Day.And like V-day, the beginning of our vaccination programme here in New Zealand is just that; the beginning of a long process to safely re-connect with the rest of the world.Considering no one really knew when the program might start, it’s worth celebrating that we are under way in February – even if it will likely take the rest of the

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4:10

Joan Mackenzie: Prodigal Son and Land: How the Hunger...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/20

Prodigal Son by Gregg HurwitzThe sixth entry in the Orphan X series – prefect for Jack Reacher fans looking for something new. Evan Smoak is Orphan X – taken from his orphanage as a child and taught to become a government assassin. He’s retired and now uses all those skills for doing good. One day he gets a call from someone claiming to be his mother – whom he’d never met as she sent him to the orphanage when he was a baby – and she needs his help.Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern

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3:28

Megan Singleton: Napier Art Deco events go ahead...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/20

While Napier's Art Deco Festival was officially cancelled over uncertain Covid-19 restrictions, many events plan to go ahead following the regions return to Alert Level 1.Over twenty events will go ahead this weekend at celebrated period venues such as the Mission Estate and Masonic Hotel.Like the plot twist of an Agatha Christie whodunit – rumours of the 1930s-themed festival's demise have been grossly exaggerated."We already have guests here ready to have a wonderful time in Hawke's Bay," said

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14:33

Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell: Husband and wife...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/20

In July last year, as their home country was ravaged by Covid-19, New York Times bestselling authors Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell moved to New Zealand.Melinek, also a leading forensic pathologist, was headhunted by a Wellington company and within two months had relocated the family to our shores.Now the husband and wife team have a new book out, Aftershock, the second book in their detective series the Jessie Teska Mysteries.Melinek and Mitchell joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss writing the book

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Sarah Laurie: Take a Breath week aims to de-stress...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/20

It has been a stressful year for many in New Zealand thanks to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. But there's one simple thing we can all do to calm down: breathe. While it may sound overly simple, Take a Breath week founder Sarah Laurie says there is a science behind breathing correctly that can help address our anxiety and stress.She joined Francesca Rudkin to explain.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:59

Mike van de Elzen: Tomato chili jam with chicken skewers

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/20

250gm boneless, skinless chicken thighs3 cloves of garlic, crushed1/2 tsp saltJuice of 1 lemon1 tbsp grapeseed oil12 bamboo skewers500g tomatoes, diced½ shallot, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 tbsp peeled and grated gingerjuice of 2 lemons200g white sugar1 tsp salt½ tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp ground nutmeg100ml white wine vinegar2 fresh chili, choppedInstructions:Preheat your BBQ or oven to 180*CCut the chciken into large pieces and marinate in a bowl with the rest of the ingredients

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4:28

Michelle Dickinson: Are blue light glasses worth buying?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/20

Since the pandemic started, many Kiwis are spending more time on screens in place of real-life meetings, filling our time with more streaming platforms.As a result, 'computer glasses' - or blue light blocking glasses - are booming, thanks to Jennifer Lopez and Kylie Jenner promoting them while Drew Barrymore is even selling them on a premise that increased screen time is causing us to absorb more blue light from our computers.However, scientists say they don’t do much and people are being sold a

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4:44

Steve Newall: New Crowded House and Disney+ unveils...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/20

Streaming service Disney+ will nearly double the amount of content on their platform next month, as the House of Mouse continues its massive push into online content.From February 23, more than 600 new movies and TV shows will be added to the service under the new Star brand.Disney+ has so far focused on the studio's classic animation alongside the Star Wars and Marvel franchises, but most of the new content will be from the 20th Century Fox archives Disney acquired when it merged with the studio in

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14:55

Temuera Morrison talks Occupation: Rainfall and his...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/02/20

Temuera Morrison is a Kiwi acting legend of the big and small screen.He first made his impact at home playing iconic Kiwi characters such as Dr Hone Ropata and Jake Heke and then went onto the international stage as Jango Fett in Star Wars Episode II.At the end of last year, he returned to the Star Wars world as the beloved bounty hunter Boba Fett in The Mandalorian - and, in a big surprise, he will have his own Disney+ show this year, The Book of Boba Fett.But before he heads back to a galaxy far,

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