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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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3:46

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/15

Body mass index (better known as BMI) has long been used to calculate a person's body fat levels - but how reliable is it? To calculate someone’s BMI, you divide their weight in kilograms by their height in metres times itself. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains the history of BMI and whether or not it can be trusted. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:15

Mike Van de Elzen: Hot homemade crumpets

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/15

Hot homemade crumpets Cook time: 10 minutes Prep time: 30 minutes Serves: makes 10-15 375 ml warm water 250 ml milk 1 tbsp dried yeast 1 tbsp raw sugar 400 g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda Pinch of salt Sunflower oil for cooking Serve with some Marmalade & soft butter Combine the water, milk, yeast and sugar in a jug and set aside to activate. Place the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Slowly stir in the yeast mixture and continue to mix until smooth. Cover with

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5:16

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on food dye...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/15

Did you ever dream you had X-ray vision when you were a kid? While that might sound like something from comic books, new research published in Science this week could bring us one step closer to making it a reality. Scientists have found a way to see inside the bodies of living animals without surgery by using a surprising tool: a food dye that is common in America. This breakthrough discovery revealed that the dye, known as tartrazine, can make skin, muscles, and connective tissues temporarily

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116:47

Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2024

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/15

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 15th September 2024, Liane Moriarty talks death, destiny and the random thought on a plane that inspired her latest book. Two Raw Sisters are back with what they say is there best book yet - they tell us how to make a great salad. Should life and health insurers be able to access the results of genetic testing to set premiums? Lawyer Emma Moran gives us her legal perspective and concerns around the lack of legislation in this

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4:36

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor ahead of the 2024...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/15

If it seems like the Emmys just happened, you’re not wrong. The 76th Emmy Awards are tomorrow, roughly nine months after the last celebration of the best television. Last year’s Hollywood strikes delayed the show’s 75th edition. The Bear, Shogun and Baby Reindeer are favourites to win this year's edition. Steve Newall from Flicks.co.nz unpacks the nominees ahead of the ceremony. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:29

Margo and Rosa Flanagan: Two Raw Sisters founders on...

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2024/09/15

Two Raw Sisters’ Margo and Rosa Flanagan are back with their latest cookbook. The pair have built a brand around crafting healthy, sustainable, veggie-based recipes - and their latest offering shows people how to craft the prefect salad. More Salad is available in bookstores and online now - and the duo have enjoyed getting creative with their recipes. "We've had two years to create this book - and that extra year has been an absolute game-changer cause we've actually been able to take the time to

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13:33

Liane Moriarty: Australian author explores death and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/15

Best-selling Aussie author Liane Moriarty is tackling more heavy subjects in her latest novel. In her 20-year career she’s written nine adult fiction books - all international bestsellers with over 20 million copies sold. Her books have also gone on to inspire several films and TV shows. Her latest book, Here One Moment, examines death and mortality - and was inspired by an experience on a flight. "It was at a time of my life where I was considering my own mortality, because in the preceding years a

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7:39

Sir Ashley Bloomfield: Former Director-General of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/14

A homegrown programme aims to help children become more resilient. Sir Ashley Bloomfield has launched a new mindfulness practice in schools through Pause, Breathe, Smile. It comes as Southern Cross's latest Healthy Futures survey shows 60 percent of parents are concerned about their children’s ability to cope with the pressures of life. He says it's shown to drive more positive behaviours, help children regulate emotions and pay attention. "You don't just want something that's going to work while

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8:22

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

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2024/09/14

ACT's controversial Treaty Principles Bill has continued to spark debate and discussion. A Cabinet paper has unveiled the proposed principles of Civil Government, iwi and hapu rights - and the right to equality. NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse says it's unclear if the bill has a future. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:11

Emma Moran: DLA Piper partner on the Government...

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2024/09/14

There's growing concern over whether insurers should be able to access people's genetic information when setting their premiums. The Government is currently in the final stages of revamping insurance laws, but the regulation of insurers' use of genetic testing remains unaddressed. DLA Piper partner Emma Moran says the legislation hasn't been updated since 1908 - leaving room for plenty of grey areas. "When you take out health and life insurance, your insurer can ask you to go and see your doctor,

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3:09

Francesca Rudkin: Bring on the hugs and humour

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2024/09/14

So the game might not have gone their way this morning, but how gorgeous were the Black Ferns this week? Once again being themselves, on the world stage. I’m sure you saw the video or photos of the Black Ferns women’s rugby team and King Charles III after Ayesha Leti-I’ga asked if she could give the King a hug. After the King gave his consent to this serious breach of protocol - the whole team got in on the act. It was a hug bomb, a scrum, and it elicited joyous smiles from all involved. Especially

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5:22

Joan's Picks: The Instrumentalist and A Very French...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/08

The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable: Anna Maria della Pieta was brought up in a Venetian orphanage, where unwanted babies were posted to the nuns through a slot in the wall. This was in the early 18th century, and by the age of eight she was widely recognized as a musical prodigy with an ambition to become the best violinist and composer that Venice had ever seen. Her tutor at the time was Antonio Vivaldi, who may have appropriated her compositions as his own and denied her the limelight in

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4:36

Megan Singleton: Bloggeratlarge writer on the...

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2024/09/08

New data reveals prospective visitors to New Zealand are in favour of paying a higher levy to come in. The Government recently announced it plans to lift the tourism levy almost 200 percent to $100 next month. BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton reveals that a poll run by the NZ Travel Tips Facebook page shows people aren't as disappointed with the change as predicted. "A whopping 83 percent said that fee would not stop them from visiting New Zealand. 10 percent said it might affect them in

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10:16

The Sunday Panel: Does the grocery sector need more...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/08

This week on the Sunday Panel, Opes Partners economist Ed McKnight and producer and commentator Irene Gardiner joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! David Seymour is vowing to push back against the Grocery Commissioner's recommendations - where do we sit on this? Are we for or against regulation? Is it necessary to create competition? Australian model Elle Macpherson has opened up about her journey with cancer and treating it with holistic methods instead of

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5:11

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/08

Low-carb diets are often favoured as a means of managing insulin and sugar levels - but they come with their own drawbacks. New research out of Australia shows low carbohydrate and high fat diets increase risk of type 2 diabetes. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara unpacks this research and examines the impact of various low-carb diets. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 8 September 2024

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/08

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 8th September 2024: Kiwi boxing superstar Mea Motu talks about being a reluctant contestant on Celebrity Treasure Island and her long awaited title fight this October. Anika Moa admits she's back writing music and talks about the many exciting projects she has on the go including her new children's book The Witch of Maketu. Regulation Minister David Seymour pushes back on the Grocery Commissioner's call for more regulation in

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5:12

Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the pig that...

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2024/09/08

A pig in Hong Kong just underwent surgery - which might not seem strange until you learn that the surgeon operating on the pig did so from 9,300 kilometres away. While telehealth became more common during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s still the norm that a surgeon needs to be physically present for operations. In a massive leap forward for telesurgery and published in the journal Advanced Intelligent Systems, the endoscopy was performed by a researcher sitting in Zurich, Switzerland showcasing how

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7:46

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the return of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/08

The festival disaster that gripped the world and inspired multiple documentaries is back for round two. After his release from prison, event co-founder Billy McFarland has promised to reboot the ill-fated festival, with tickets selling for as high as $7999 (NZ$13,400). Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says it's unknown where the event will be held, when it will happen or who will headline. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mike Van de Elzen: Beef noodle salad with citrus...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/08

Beef noodle salad with citrus dressing Cook time: 5 minutes Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 300gm beef sirloin or scotch, cut into thick strips 2 Tbsp soya sauce 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 2 coriander roots, crushed 1 Tbsp vegetable oil Citrus dipping 3 mandarins, cut in half 2 limes, cut in half 4 coriander roots 4 cloves garlic handful fresh mint leaves 1 Tbsp brown sugar 3 Tbsp soy sauce Noodle salad 1 packet fresh Udon noodles 1 cucumber, peeled into strips 6 baby carrots, peeled into

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11:29

Anika Moa: Kiwi musician talks new book, projects and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/09/08

Famed Kiwi singer, songwriter and broadcaster Anika Moa has broken away from the spotlight to focus on smaller projects. She's recently released her first children's book, The Witch of Maketu - and she's set to star in Auckland Theatre company's retelling of Peter Pan this October. She says acting on stage is a different experience off the back of the long-running radio career. "When they offered me the part, I was like - I can't act, I can't do this, I can't learn lines. And then I'm like - try

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