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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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5:10

Mike Van de Elzen: Upside down apple and honey pies...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/08

Upside down apple and honey pies with crispy crumble topping Cook time: 25 minutes Prep time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 6 Braeburn apples 1 tsp vanilla paste 3 tbsp liquid honey A pinch of salt 4 x 15cm puff pastry discs 100 gms unsalted butter 100 gms wholemeal flour 50 gms brown sugar Greek yogurt Peel the apples,then cut around the core and then into large wedges. Mix together in a bowl with the honey, vanilla and salt. Toss until coated. Place 4 pieces of apple together in a

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4:03

Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist reveals it's not...

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2023/07/08

Many people will claim that their day can’t really start until they have finished their morning cup of coffee. Needing the caffeine to function is a common statement, but new research published this week shows that it’s not the caffeine that is making the difference- but the process of drinking the hot drink that matters. Published in the journal Frontiers in Behavioural Neuroscience, the scientists carried out functional MRI scans on volunteers before and 30 minutes after they drank a cup of

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4:56

Michael Neilson: NZ Herald political reporter on the...

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2023/07/08

The Green Party will be looking to shore up its support on the second day of their AGM today. Co-leader Marama Davidson will release the Greens' election manifesto at Auckland University. NZ Herald political reporter Michael Neilson says the Greens are trying to appear more united by warning a prospective National-ACT Government would set climate change policy back by 30 years. "It did seem this year that they really want to appear focused on the election and none of these kind of messy issues that

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15:01

JJ Fong: Kiwi actress on her recent success in...

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2023/07/08

Kiwi actress JJ Fong debuted on our screens in web series Flat3, and now has many high-profile roles to her name. She's appeared in Go Girls, Step Dave, and Shortland Street- and made the jump to Netflix starring in global hit Wellmania alongside Celeste Barber. She's also returning for the second season of the Kiwi dystopian series Creamerie, screening July 14. She says the international success of Wellmania has opened doors for her overseas, particularly in Australia and the US. "I landed new US

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7:31

Bobby Allyn: NPR tech reporter on the collapse of...

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2023/07/08

Mark Zuckerberg's newly launched 'Twitter killer' platform is enjoying a successful launch. More than 70 million people have now joined Meta’s Threads in 48 hours, upending the social media landscape and shattering records. NPR tech reporter Bobby Allyn says the success of Threads is due to Twitter becoming more chaotic and unusable since Elon Musk took over. "It's become so full of hate and drivel that Mark Zuckerberg thought- you know what, let's make a more tame version of this. He did it, and

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3:19

Francesca Rudkin: We know scams are increasing- it's...

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2023/07/08

Scam stories aren’t new. We hear about scams constantly, but recently there has been an increase of scamming stories in the news. The cautionary twist seems to be that the people who’ve been scammed are tech savvy people who are surprised they’ve been successfully tricked. We know scams are increasing. Latest statistics from Cert NZ show cyber crime reports increased 12 percent in the first three months of 2023 compared to the previous three months. Financial losses from cyber crimes were up 66

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10:40

Ant Strachan: Former All Black and ZB commentator on...

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2023/07/08

A winning start on foreign soil for the All Blacks in 2023. New Zealand have opened their Rugby Championship campaign with a 41-12 win over Argentina in Mendoza. Former All Black and ZB commentator Ant Strachan says this victory surprised some commentators, but the team pulled through. "They played really well, collectively really impressive on defence. And I think they really started to get their attack going and they started to dent the Argentinian defence." LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:33

Joan's picks: Dice and My Friend Anne Frank

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2023/07/02

Dice by Claire Bayliss. This is the (fictional) story of a sexual assault case which is, I believe, loosely based on the Roastbusters fiasco (and coincidentally soon after I read it the appalling Mama Hooch story from Christchurch was all over the media). Four teenage boys invent a sex game based on the toss of a die and the police charge them with multiple sexual offences against three teenage girls. It’s told from the perspective of the jury - twelve individuals from very different backgrounds and

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3:57

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

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2023/07/02

BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton knows the Texas region of San Antonio has more to it than the Alamo. Between the San Antonio River Walk, the shopping and dining at The Pearl District and the Tex-Mex restaurants dotting the area, the region has plenty to offer. Read more about Megan's experience in San Antonio here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:25

The Sunday Panel: Do we need to think about reducing...

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2023/07/02

This week on the Sunday Panel, BusinessDesk investments editor and host of Cooking the Books, Frances Cook and The Front Page's Damien Venuto joined in on a discussion about the following- An Otago University study has named alcohol New Zealand’s most harmful drug- and drink driving statistics have doubled in the last decade. Do we need to take alcohol consumption more seriously? Does New Zealand need an attitude change and should politicians act to reduce alcohol consumption and harm? What do we

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4:07

Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert on the...

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2023/07/02

There have been growing concerns about the dangers of Aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke. The World Health Organisation has announced that Aspartame may be carcinogenic to humans and 'possibly' cause cancer. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says it's clear Diet Coke is not a healthy drink, but drinkers would have to consume 12-36 cans per day to be affected by carcinogens. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:08

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on what to expect...

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2023/07/02

As the weather cools down, Kiwi film fans have a new excuse to take shelter in movie theatres. The 2023 New Zealand International Film Festival kicks off on July 19th and continues on through 16 towns and cities until September. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall highlights French thriller 'Anatomy of a Fall', Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City' and Todd Haynes vehicle 'May December' as unmissable highlights. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:16

Nagi Maehashi: Australian cook and RecipeTin Eats...

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2023/07/02

Self-taught Australian cook Nagi Maehashi has introduced the world to plenty of quick and easy recipes through her blog and debut cookbook. Maehashi's wildly successful debut cookbook RecipeTin Eats: Dinner has won several awards and outsold the likes of Jamie Oliver and Yotam Ottolenghi. She says her incredible success hasn't sunk in yet, as it still feels unexpected for the self-taught chef. "The biggest reward is hearing the feedback from people, to just hear how much they're enjoying the

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4:39

Mike Van de Elzen: Mike's beef krokets

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/01

Mike’s beef krokets Cook time: 2 hour Prep: 45 minutes 1kg beef blade or topside 2 tsp salt 2 litres cold water 2 beef stock cubes Roux 100g butter 100g flour 3 tsp gelatin powder Crumbing 2 cups flour 1 egg 2 cups milk 2 cups panko breadcrumbs Vegetable oil for frying Place the beef into a large pot and cover with cold water, salt and stock cube. Slowly bring to the boil and simmer for 1½ hours, topping up with water if required. Turn the heat off and allow the beef

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3:15

Dr Michelle Dickenson: nanotechnologist on new...

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2023/07/01

This week, we are talking maths and music. Want to help your child to be better at maths at school? New research out this week suggests all you need to do is add a little music. Published in the journal Educational Studies, the researchers analysed almost 50 years of past research which covered 55 different studies involving almost 78,000 students. They looked at three different ways that musical intervention had been used in maths lessons. The first was where the lesson was musical itself –

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6:25

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Chris...

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2023/07/01

A view the Prime Minister's trip to China wasn't entirely smooth sailing. His meeting with Xi Jinping was met with a warm reception from Chinese media. But Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says when he hit Shanghai his trip was somewhat overshadowed by Minister Kiri Allen causing drama at home. He says while there were bumps, the trip has led to some gains. "One business leader on the 29-strong business delegation said that they actually had more accomplished in the last couple of days in

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15:48

Suzanne Heywood: Wavewalker author on how an exciting...

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2023/07/01

In 1976, seven-year-old Suzanne Heywood's father took his family on a three-year sailing adventure inspired by Captain James Cook. Three years on the ocean turned into a decade and Suzanne was deprived of stability, friendships and education as she grew up on the water missing her homeland. She says her parents kept insisting she had a 'privileged childhood', but she recalled having mixed feelings about the journey early on. "I had all my friends in England, I had my dog, Rusty, I had my doll's

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6:20

Rob Tannion: Cirque du Soleil Artistic Director...

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2023/07/01

Cirque du Soleil is back- with the daring acrobatics being performed on ice skates. After wrapping up a well-received Christchurch season, Cirque du Soleil Crystal promises to amaze Aucklanders with their unique mesh of acrobatics and theatre on ice. Cirque du Soleil Artistic Director Rob Tannion says working on this project was an amazing experience. "The acrobats and the skaters are totally outstanding, Crystal really is a marvel- they've created such a beautiful experience." LISTEN ABOVESee

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12:33

Sarah Dalton: ASMS Executive Director gives Te Whatu...

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2023/07/01

It's been one year since Te Whatu Ora was formed, and experts aren't giving it favourable marks. Over 30 entities, including 20 district health boards were scrapped and replaced with national public health agency Te Whatu Ora. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director Sarah Dalton doesn't think Te Whatu Ora has done well, but says there's glimpses of hope. "There are significant workforce shortages, there are gaps that are simply not being filled and acute demand just keeps

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4:15

Francesca Rudkin: Taylor Swift tickets- was it worth...

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2023/07/01

Yes, this week Taylor Swift has been a problem. One mightily, time wasting, agonising and possibly expensive problem. Depending on how it played out for you. If you got tickets to Taylor’s historic Aussie concerts, then I’m thrilled for you. I really am. My kids have both been fortunate to see Taylor Swift perform here in New Zealand. My son was one of only 2 boys in Spark Arena in 2013 for the Red Tour concert, and my daughter went to the Mt Smart Reputation Tour concert in 2018. I’ve always

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