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 change. Can Labour turn their image around by 2026? Do they need a reset?

Speaking of which - do Chris Hipkins and Jacinda Ardern need to apologise for their response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

NZ Gardener has officially turned 80! What do we make of this? Do Kiwis still enjoy gardening? 

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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 change. Can Labour turn their image around by 2026? Do they need a reset?
Speaking of which - do Chris Hipkins and Jacinda Ardern need to apologise for their response to the Covid-19 pandemic?
NZ Gardener has officially turned 80! What do we make of this? Do Kiwis still enjoy gardening?&nbsp;
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News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your Sunday morning listening covered with The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB.

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

The Sunday Panel: How can Labour turn their image around?

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'Mixed emotions': Lydia Ko claims gold at the Paris Olympics, qualifies for LPGA Hall of Fame 

Lydia Ko has won gold in the women's golf competition at Le Golf National, simultaneously securing entry into the LPGA's Hall of Fame.

The Kiwi's fired a one-under par 71 - sinking a birdie on the 18th - to finish at 10-under overall for a two-shot win. 

She describes feeling 'emotional' as she sunk her final shot. 

"All emotions kinda came on me - it's not just the emotions from the day or the event, but everything that has happened."

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<h2>'Mixed emotions': Lydia Ko claims gold at the Paris Olympics, qualifies for LPGA Hall of Fame&nbsp;</h2>
Lydia Ko has won gold in the women's golf competition at Le Golf National, simultaneously securing entry into the LPGA's Hall of Fame.
The Kiwi's fired a one-under par 71 - sinking a birdie on the 18th - to finish at 10-under overall for a two-shot win.&nbsp;
She describes feeling 'emotional' as she sunk her final shot.&nbsp;
"All emotions kinda came on me - it's not just the emotions from the day or the event, but everything that has happened."
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Best of 2024: Lydia Ko on the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

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One transport planner is looking into the feasibility of a fixed link between New Zealand's two islands.

KiwiRail are officially cancelling an overseas contract for building more mega-ferries, after the Government declined to foot the bill.

Nicolas Reid, the Principal Public Transport Planner for MRCagney, says there are other options available to cross the Cook Strait.

"There's options around the existing ferries and expanding those ferries, and also moving to a fixed link such as a bridge or a tunnel."

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One transport planner is looking into the feasibility of a fixed link between New Zealand's two islands.
KiwiRail are officially cancelling an overseas contract for building more mega-ferries, after the Government declined to foot the bill.
Nicolas Reid, the Principal Public Transport Planner for MRCagney, says there are other options available to cross the Cook Strait.
"There's options around the existing ferries and expanding those ferries, and also moving to a fixed link such as a bridge or a tunnel."
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Best of 2024: Transport planner details the feasibility of new Cook Strait links

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In the first episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, Canadian music superstar Rick Astley talks his life, the dangers of fame and the memoir he released this year. 

Then we hear from Celebrity Treasure Island and ZM host Bree Tomasel about her upbringing and coming to the New Zealand radio market as an Australian. 

And TV show The Bear is one of the most critically acclaimed shows of recent years. Francesca caught up one of the show's stars, Matty Matheson.  

Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session. 

Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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In the first episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, Canadian music superstar <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/rick-astley-famed-uk-singer-talks-about-the-dangers-and-boredom-that-come-with-stardom/">Rick Astley</a> talks his life, the dangers of fame and the memoir he released this year.&nbsp;
Then we hear from Celebrity Treasure Island and ZM host <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/bree-tomasel-zm-host-unpacks-media-career-and-personal-struggles-in-new-memoir/">Bree Tomasel</a> about her upbringing and coming to the New Zealand radio market as an Australian.&nbsp;
And TV show The Bear is one of the most critically acclaimed shows of recent years. Francesca caught up one of the show's stars, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/matty-matheson-celebrity-chef-and-actor-talks-new-role-in-the-bear-and-new-cookbook/">Matty Matheson</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's&nbsp;The Sunday Session.&nbsp;
Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Episode 1: Rick Astley, Bree Tomasel and Matty Matheson

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