The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
Whitcoulls Recommends: We Burn Daylight and Cher: The Memoir, Part One
We Burn Daylight by Bret Anthony Johnston. This is a novel based on the infamous 1993 Waco siege between the FBI and a cult known as the Branch Davidians (named after David Koresh, their leader). A cult has been established in the same area, led by a charlatan named Perry Cullen who is known as The…
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Megan Singleton: Bloggeratlarge writer on the anniversary of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
It's a big weekend for the US, with Thanksgiving and Black Friday bringing Americans together for another year. The holiday has evolved beyond eating turkey and stuffing and lining up outside the shops - and several traditions have been embraced by people all over the world. The famous Macy’s Tha…
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The Sunday Panel: How can Labour turn their image around?
This week on the Sunday Panel, editor and journalist Jo McCarroll and TV producer Irene Gardiner joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! The Labour Party has gathered for its first annual conference since their election loss - and the theme of the weekend is ch…
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Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on how poor diet can add to health inequalities
Research has revealed a poor diet is one of the leading factors behind overall health inequality. Grocery prices and the ongoing cost of living crisis has turned healthy food into another luxury, putting low-income groups at risk of poor health. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says th…
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Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new 'game-changing' asthma treatment
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are significant health challenges, with asthma affecting around 600,000 New Zealanders - with one in seven children and one in eight adults living with the condition. Tragically, asthma contributes to an average of 60 deaths per year in New…
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Mike Van de Elzen: Tips for the perfect Christmas platter
Christmas day platters: The Christmas countdown is on - meaning it's the season of sharing platters and pre-dinner nibbles. Pickled vegetables Cook time: 5 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 12 Pickled vegetables can include: Carrots, fennel, baby beetroot, radish, red onions, cucu…
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Richard Scolyer: doctor and 2024 Australian of the Year on his successful new brain cancer treatment
Professor Richard Scolyer has helped transform the treatment of skin cancer in his role at the Melanoma Institute of Australia and his research has also helped aid additional breakthroughs. After Scolyer was diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer, he used his melanoma research to treat his cond…
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Full Show Podcast: 01 December 2024
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 1st December 2024, The Block Australia host Scott Cam stops by the studio to dish the dirt on the latest contestants on season 20 of the popular reno show. Australian of the Year Dr Richard Scolyer talks about his risky decis…
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Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the new comedy-mystery series Ludwig
TV fans looking for a mystery drama with a few laughs are in luck - as a new series out of the UK is set to premiere on TVNZ. Ludwig stars David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin as an unlikely duo investigating a mysterious disappearance. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall explains if this series i…
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Francesca Rudkin: Is it too late for the Aussie social media ban?
Go the Aussies! They have drawn a line in the sand and done what no other Government has been brave enough to do. They’re standing up to global social media companies to protect their young people by introducing a social media ban for those under 16. The intention is good. The intention is e…
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