The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin by Newstalk ZB
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Categories: News & Politics
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Return to Blood by Michael Bennett: sequel to Better the Blood from a couple of years ago, featuring Hana Westerman who in the first book was a detective in Auckland, but she’s moved now to a small town looking for a fresh start. A skeleton is found in the sand dunes near her house – the bones of a young Maori woman who’s been missing for five years, and Hana has a connection to the case. Twenty years ago, a friend of hers was found buried in the exact same spot but the man who did that is in prison. She goes looking for answers – initially through her former husband who is himself a Detective Inspector – but when she’s cut out of the investigation she realises she will have to go it alone. Great local resonance – the landscape and the language, and Hana is a terrific character.
The Everything War by Dana Mattioli. This is the story of Amazon – how it’s become a household name, beloved by consumers around the world who’ve benefited from the company’s focus on Customer Obsession. Behind the scenes though, this benign mantra masks a relentless attack on anyone and anything which stands in their way, using their size, leverage and access to data across many industries to choke competition. It’s a fascinating - and alarming - account of a company which has never paid its fair share, while sometimes using ethically questionable and even illegal tactics to bulldoze their way to global supremacy.
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Previous episodes
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3543 - Joan's picks: Return to Blood and The Everything War Sun, 28 Apr 2024
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3542 - Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer on Venice trialling entry fees to crack down on over-tourism Sun, 28 Apr 2024
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3541 - The Sunday Panel: Is healthcare where we should be making cuts? Sun, 28 Apr 2024
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3540 - Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the impact of 'free-from' diets Sun, 28 Apr 2024
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3539 - Alice Snedden: Comedian, actress, writer and Billy T nominee ahead of the NZ International Comedy Festival Sun, 28 Apr 2024
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3538 - Mike Van de Elzen: Chorizo paella with green chili and coriander Sun, 28 Apr 2024
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3537 - Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist reveals captcha tests could get harder as AI gets smarter Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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3536 - Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the new action rom-com The Fall Guy Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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3535 - Marian Keyes: Irish author on her new book 'My Favourite Mistake' Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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3534 - Kate Gainsford: NZ Secondary Principals' Council chair on the Government's cellphone ban coming into force Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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3533 - Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Prime Minister Luxon removing portfolios from Melissa Lee and Penny Simmonds Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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3532 - Francesca Rudkin: Don't let a little plagiarism ruin the message Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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3531 - Olivia Carville: Bloomberg investigative journalist on 'sextortion' impacting younger users on social media Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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3530 - Brodie Kane and Ben Thomas: The Panel talks sick leave, the Crusaders, and Taylor Swift Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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3529 - Ava DuVernay: Origin director on her new film Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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3528 - Erin O'Hara: How to get a better night's sleep Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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3527 - Mike Van de Elzen: Classic bacon and egg pie Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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3526 - Dr Michelle Dickinson: Finding Nemo, Whales, and Aliens Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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3525 - Steve Newall: All the latest in film Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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3524 - Chris Patterson: Barrister on wrongly identified Bondi killer Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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3523 - Jude Dobson: The Last Secret Agent Sat, 20 Apr 2024
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3522 - Jason Walls: Luxon's Southeast Asia trip, AUKUS Pillar 2 Sat, 20 Apr 2024
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3521 - Francesca Rudkin: The guidelines for parents and sick kids are silly Sat, 20 Apr 2024
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3520 - Mike McRoberts on leaving news presenting Sat, 20 Apr 2024
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3519 - Joan's picks: The Borrowed Hills and A Calamity of Souls Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3518 - Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer with advice about what not to do on a cruise Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3517 - The Sunday Panel: Is New Zealand's local content in trouble? Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3516 - Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the resurgence of fibre supplements Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3515 - Mike Van de Elzen: Beer battered fish with creamy tartare sauce Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3514 - Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new - and unexpected - solution to anger Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3513 - Sarah-Kate Lynch and Morgana O’Reilly: Friends Like Her creator and lead actress on the new psychological thriller series Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3512 - Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the 2024 Cannes Film Festival selections Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3511 - Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters' busy week Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3510 - Dame Susan Devoy: former squash player and senior public servant returns with frank new memoir Dame Suzy D: My Story Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3509 - Anna Leask: A Moment in Crime podcast host on Jonathan Hulme speaking out about the Parker–Hulme murder case Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3508 - Irene Gardiner: NZ Screen Producers’ Guild President on the future of local Kiwi content following TVNZ and Newshub cuts Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3507 - Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on the fatal stabbing attacks at Bondi Junction Westfield Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3506 - Francesca Rudkin: Let's pay all Olympic gold medallists Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3505 - Joan's picks: Day One and Run for Your Life Sun, 07 Apr 2024
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3504 - Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on Oakland airport changing its name Sun, 07 Apr 2024
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3503 - The Sunday Panel: Do politicians deserve more money? Sun, 07 Apr 2024
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3502 - Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert on the warning signs of an unhealthy gut Sun, 07 Apr 2024
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3501 - Liam Pieper: Australian novelist and ghost-writer explores celebrity culture in new book Appreciation Sun, 07 Apr 2024
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3500 - Mike Van de Elzen: Rosti with poached eggs and creamed spinach Sat, 06 Apr 2024
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3499 - Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the South Korean nuclear fusion power scheme reaching heat milestone Sat, 06 Apr 2024
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3498 - Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Alex Garland’s pre-US election contemporary thriller 'Civil War' Sat, 06 Apr 2024
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3497 - Joseph Kay: Save The Children team leader on the emotional and physical toll of deaths six months into the Gaza conflict Sat, 06 Apr 2024
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3496 - Judy Bailey: former newsreader and broadcaster embraces ageing and evolving in new book Evolving: Finding Health and Happiness As We Age Sat, 06 Apr 2024
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3495 - Jason Walls: ZB political editor believes the Prime Minister, Ministers and every MP in Parliament is underpaid Sat, 06 Apr 2024
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3494 - Peter Dunne: former United Future leader weighs in on proposed public sector job cuts Sat, 06 Apr 2024