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The Sunday Session

THE SUNDAY SESSION WITH FRANCESCA RUDKIN
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South Auckland tornado: More than 1200 mostly Papatoetoe, 60 uninhabitable

One person is dead, one injured and residents of more than 1200 mostly Papatoetoe homes - 60 of which are now uninhabitable - have been left picking up the pieces...
Christchurch mosque attack family urges They Are Us actor to refuse role

The family of a March 15 terror attack victim has written to Hollywood star Rose Byrne asking her to refuse the role in a proposed new movie, saying it is too soon. Early...
What to do in Queenstown that doesn't involve ski fields

Queenstown is known for its skifields and snowboarding - but what is there to do if you hate the snow and heading up cold mountains? Travel blogger Megan Singleton...
Whitcoulls Recommends: Loop Tracks and Falling

Loop Tracks by Sue Orr The latest from the award-winning Kiwi writer starts in 1978 when young Charlie boards a Pan Am flight to Sydney to deal with an unplanned...
Erin O'Hara: Natural tips to reduce bloating and gas

Passing gas is something we all do naturally, no matter how embarrassing it might seem. But there are some natural ways you can make your flatulence a little less...
Beloved Kiwi actress Alison Bruce talks her return to the stage

Alison Bruce has just been a constant on New Zealand stage and screen since the late 80s. She’s been in some fabulous shows from Mercy Peak to The Almighty Johnsons,...
Mike van de Elzen's Power Bars

Mike's Power Bars 2½ cups cooking oats ½ cup shredded coconut ½ tsp vanilla essence ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup chopped dried apricots 2 tbsp almond...
New research finds male fruit flies become angrier the hungrier they get

If you’ve ever been hangry – so hungry you become angry – you have something in common with fruit flies. When these insects don’t get enough to eat, they lash out...
What do the critics think of Lorde's new song Solar Power?

Lorde's first release in four years - Solar Power - was met with much fanfare. Since the song was released on Friday, the music video has reached more than 3.8 million...
Amy Winehouse's life celebrated in new book by her best friend

Next month marks 10 years since the passing of singer Amy Winehouse. Aged just 27, the Grammy winner died at her home in London from accidental alcohol poisoning,...
Labour MP admits Auckland Harbour bridge cycleway timing 'not the best'

By Adam Burns, Local Democracy Reporter The Labour Party's Rangitata MP Jo Luxton has admitted the timing for the announcement of a new $785 million cycling and...
Transgender athlete responds to concerns raised over government policies

The debate around the inclusion of transgender athletes in sport has been reignited this week. 43 past and present elite athletes have written a letter to the Government...
Francesca Rudkin: The mosque attack story will be told one day - but not like this

On Friday evening, The National Islamic Youth Association started a petition asking for a film about Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's response to 2019's Christchurch...
Apple steps into the 'digital legacy' space - what does it mean?

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, one thing tech companies have begun to consider is what happens to your data once you die. Apple this week...
Francesca Rudkin: Does our digital footprint matter?

Have you been to the gym recently, and then had the opportunity to review your form online? It wasn’t until I read about the mild stoush between TV journalist and...
Sunday Panel: How broken is National?

Judith Collins is distancing herself and her party from former candidate Jake Bezzant, calling his recent actions some of the "most disgraceful things" she's seen...
Chopper is coming to New Zealand for a 17 show tour

The Silencer will not be silenced! The bubble is open and Chopper’s finally making it across the ditch, bringing his show that’s been three years in the making to...
Book review: Madhouse and the End of the Earth and Belonging

Madhouse at the End of the Earth by Julian Sancton. True story. In 1897 the Belgica set sail from Belgium for Antarctica, with dreams of exploration glory and charting...
How to boost your child's immunity through the winter months

Our immune system is designed to fight disease and keep bacteria and viruses at bay. If weakened at any time, we are more vulnerable and susceptible to colds, flu,...
Mike van de Elzen: Woodfired Focaccia and Onion Jam

Woodfired Focaccia 8g dried yeast 1 cup warm water 300g strong white flour ½ tsp salt 1 sprig rosemary 2 tsp flaky sea salt 1 cup olives grape seed oil Dissolve...
Flinders University develop behavioural therapy for insomnia

If insomnia keeps you awake at night, Flinders University researchers recommend a trip to the doctor - not for a sleeping pill prescription but for a short course...
Covid-19 spurs shutdown of 'Mission Impossible' set

Paramount Pictures on Thursday temporarily shut down production on the British set of Tom Cruise's seventh "Mission: Impossible" film after someone tested positive...
It's been a while, but Ladyhawke is back

2021 is a comeback year for Ladyhawke (‘Pip’ Brown) with her single ‘Guilty Love’, collaboration with BROODS topping Triple J’s most played list and clocking over...
Westlake Boys principal writes to parents asking not to support zoning changes

Principals of some Auckland schools have spoken out against proposed changes to out of zone enrolments. In particular, they are concerned with the Ministry of Educations...
Hi-tech mouthguards used in study to better understand concussion

Hi-tech mouthguards are being used in a new study to better understand concussion at the lower levels of the game. The world rugby funded study is using 700 players...