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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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4:12

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on Cook...

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2024/10/13

Cooks Islands tourism figures have exceeded industry expectations for the second year in a row. After a Covid-induced downturn, travel stats surpassed predicted figures for the 2023 year - and 2024 is on track to record a similar boom. BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says it's likely over 115,000 Kiwi travellers will visit the region by the end of the year alone. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:44

The Sunday Panel: Can we get people to trust the...

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2024/10/13

This week on the Sunday Panel, Coast Day host Lorna Riley and resident economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! New research reveals over 60 percent of Kiwis are avoiding the news, citing lack of trust and negative impact on mental well-being. Should we be concerned? Are dress codes outdated? Some Christchurch made headlines for their 'archaic' dress standards. Do we agree with this? How would we feel if it was proven Sir

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117:40

Full Show Podcast: 13 October 2024

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/13

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for 13th October 2024,Celebrity Treasure Island and ZM host Bree Tomasel opens up on a harrowing childhood experience and her journey to find herself. Girl on the Train author Paula Hawkins talks finding fame later in life and her new book touted as her best yet. Francesca reflects on the one year anniversary of the Christopher Luxon led Government and questions whether she's convinced by him as Prime Minister. A new study shows 60

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4:43

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on...

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2024/10/13

October 12 marked World Arthritis Day, a global awareness day to acknowledge those suffering from rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. It’s estimated more than 670,000 New Zealanders have arthritis. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara shares her tips to get ahead of managing joint pain as you age. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:58

Chris Schulz: entertainment commentator on Donald...

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2024/10/13

A new biographical drama film based on Donald Trump's early years has arrived in theatres weeks ahead of the election - and the Republican nominee is less than pleased. Trump's team has threatened to sue director Ali Abbasi in a bid to delay the wide release of The Apprentice after it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Entertainment commentator describes The Apprentice as 'a super-villain origin story' - exploring the early years of the former real estate mogul and his pursuit of power

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5:10

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/12

The next time you head to the zoo and see an elephant, look closely at its trunk, you might be able to tell if it's a "lefty" or a "righty" based on its whiskers and wrinkles. A study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science offers a clever way to identify an elephant’s preferred "handedness" by examining the wrinkles and whiskers on its trunk. Just as humans tend to favour one hand, elephants often prefer to bend their trunks either to the left or right when grabbing objects like fruit

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16:00

Paula Hawkins: British author returns with new book...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/12

It's nearly been a full decade since British author Paula Hawkins made a name for herself in the literary world. Crime thriller TheGirl on the Train was a global number one bestseller - it sold over 23 million copies and helped solidify Hawkins' place in the crime fiction sphere. She's returned with her latest work, The Blue Hour, and fans and critics alike are calling it her best book yet. Hawkins says her strategy to keep readers hooked is to keep little plot twists coming - and encourage readers

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15:38

Bree Tomasel: ZM host unpacks media career and...

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2024/10/12

Bree Tomasel, the co-host of Celebrity Treasure Islandand ZM's afternoon drive show has opened up about the substance behind the banter in her new memoir. UnApologetically Mereveals Tomasel struggled with ADHD, anxiety, personal discoveries - and survived a traumatic attack as a child. She says she was inspired to share her story in a bid to help other people process their own personal struggles. "I thought - if I could help even just one person, then I've done my job." LISTEN ABOVE OR WATCH BELOW

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8:53

David Fisher: NZ Herald journalist tackles...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/12

The NZ Herald’s original true crime podcast, Chasing Ghosts, is back to explore the notorious decades-long catfishing scheme conducted by one New Zealand woman. In April 2011, a woman was found to have tricked dozens of teenage boys and young men across Christchurch with fake profiles - into starting romantic relationships online. The perpetrator, Natalia Burgess, was eventually caught and jailed for two years and two months in 2013 - but journalist David Fisher learned that wasn't the end of the

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3:34

Adam Pearse: NZ Herald political reporter on NZ...

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2024/10/12

New Zealand First faithful are hammering out policy ideas at their annual conference in Hamilton. More than 250 delegates are in attendance in a turn-out leader Winston Peters has dubbed the 'best crowd in decades'. NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse is expecting a 'lively' atmosphere at the party's first event since they got into Government. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:46

Mike Van de Elzen: Jammy Dodgers

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2024/10/12

Jammy Dodgers Cook time: 15 minutes Prep time: 35 minutes Serves: 10 biscuits 100 gm caster sugar 175 gm butter 1/4 tsp salt 1 lemon zest 2 tbsp cornflour 200 gm standard flour 120 gm raspberry jam Extra icing sugar Pre-heat your oven to 180*c. Lightly cream the sugar, butter, salt and lemon zest. Add half the sifted ingredients, creaming until combined. Fold in the remaining dry ingredients. Form a ball and chill for 30 minutes. Lightly knead the shortbread and roll out to 1cm thickness

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7:07

Chris Steele: sailing commentator on Team NZ taking a...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/12

A month away from competitive racing hasn't harmed Team New Zealand. The holders have started their defence of the America's Cup in emphatic style - beating Britannia in both races on Day One, the first by 41 seconds, the second by 27 seconds. Sailing commentator Chris Steele says this marks a tough start to the Cup for Britannia. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:35

Dr Alex Beattie: Victoria University researcher...

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2024/10/12

More and more Kiwis appear to be avoiding the news in droves. According to a new study, 60 percent of New Zealanders have admitted to avoiding the news - citing lack of trust or the way it negatively impacts their mood. Victoria University's Dr Alex Beattie, the lead author behind the study, says people's appetite for the news has decreased in recent years amid a surge in negative headlines. "The pandemic, the number of wars, crises - and I think that's having a cumulative effect. There's also the

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2:41

Francesca Rudkin: It's been a busy 12 months for the...

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2024/10/12

Tomorrow marks 12 months since the election which saw the country take a step to the to the right, with Christopher Luxon’s coalition coming into power. During the week, I've read numerous opinion pieces reflecting on politics in NZ under both Hipkins and Luxon’s leadership. We know it has taken the Prime Minister time to grasp the nuances of politics - but credit where credit’s due, he’s rip-roaring through his to do list. So, it seems odd there’s chat about how long he will last in the job, or

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3:27

Whitcoulls Recommends: This is the F#$%ing News and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/06

This is the F#$%ing News by Paddy Gower - Funny, brutally honest and packed with amazing yarns and incredible stories from a huge and varied career, this is Paddy Gower, unleashed. Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker - A gripping story of motherhood and motherloss and the brutal, mighty things women do to keep themselves and each other alive. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:51

Megan Singleton: Travel Blogger discusses new changes...

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2024/10/06

Megan Singleton chats to Francesca Rudkin about new changes to the UK visa from January 8th, what it entails, why it's significant and how it will affect travel LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:00

The Sunday Panel: Google threatens NZ media, US...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/06

In this week's edition of the Sunday Panel, TV Producer Irene Gardiner and Radio Host Roman Travers join in on a chat about the following issues of the week - and more! Google threatens NZ media - are we doomed? How did we get here? US Election - which VP candidate has impressed us? How close does the race look? dodo bird de-extinction - fund it or leave it? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:50

Erin O'Hara: Naturopathic discusses boosting metabolism

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/06

Erin O'Hara talks to Francesca Rudkin about the myths, complications and realities about metabolism, and lists the different ways people can boost theirs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:47

Dr Michelle Dickinson: Nanotechnologist and Engineer...

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2024/10/06

Dr Michelle Dickinson discusses the science, complications, and potential new-ground with using stem cells to combat diabetes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:06

Steve Newall: Flicks Editor on Show Me Shorts, APRA...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/10/06

Steve Newall joins Francesca Rudkin to talk about the Show Me Shorts film festival, and the APRA Silver Scrolls awards LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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