News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your Sunday morning listening covered with The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB.
Latest episodes
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15 min
Ciaran Hinds: Irish actor on his new film The Three Urns
Irish actor Ciaran Hinds has spent five decades in the film industry, including distinctive roles in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, There Will Be Blood, Munich and Game of T…
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11 min
Taika Waititi: Kiwi filmmaker on his new project Klara and the Sun
Taika Waititi is well-regarded as one of New Zealand's most successful directors - and he's got a new project in the works. He's known for directing films like Thor: Ragnarok, Jojo…
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4 min
Whitcoulls Recommends: Adam & Eve and Inter Alia
Adam & Eve by Jeffrey Archer. Sadly, this is his last work of fiction but is a great way to end an extraordinary career. Many readers will recall Kane & Abel which is considered by…
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5 min
Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on her experience in Hawaii
Travel expert Megan Singleton's on her latest adventure to Hawaii, and she's noticed it's still busy in the off-season. She took a look at the Pearl Harbour memorial ahead of the i…
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10 min
The Sunday Panel: Are we ready to vote yet?
This week on the Sunday Panel, journalist and editor, Jo McCarroll, and Director at 818, Chris Henry, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Do…
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1 h 57
Full Show Podcast: 18 October 2026
Listen to the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 18 October. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRad…
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6 min
Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on why some people are more likely to suffer from hay fever and al…
The spring season is well underway, which means there's more pollen in the air. Spring hay fever (allergic rhinitis) affects about 20 percent of New Zealanders, with symptoms typic…
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6 min
Mike van de Elzen: Spring risotto with peas, rocket and asparagus
Spring risotto with peas, rocket and asparagus Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 600ml vegetable stock 1 onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 whit…
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5 min
Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist offers unconventional tip for learning new languages
If you've ever spent hours memorising vocabulary and grammar in a new language, only to find yourself completely lost when a native speaker starts talking, your ears might be part…
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8 min
Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on the new shows available on Apple TV, Neon and Prime Video
There's plenty of new streaming shows for TV fans to get into, and Steve Newall outlined his picks for the week. Small Prophets is a short form comedy series that's been available…
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8 min
Andrew Dickens: Newstalk ZB host recaps Olivia Dean concert - and Western Springs Bowl issues the
After months of hype and excitement, Olivia Dean's sold-out concert took place at the new Western Springs Bowl - but it wasn't without some issues. Three songs in, the concert was…
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6 min
Ethan Griffiths: Newstalk ZB political reporter on the Green Party's bid to abolish the training wage
The Greens say their trades policy will end up providing a boost to the local economy. If elected, the party will abolish the training wage, and introduce a $2000 equipment grant t…
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7 min
Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator on the All Blacks’ 43-21 victory over the Wallabies in Sydney
A dominant first half has earned the All Blacks a 43-21 victory in the second test against the Wallabies in Sydney. The visitors carried a 36-7 lead into the break as an improved s…
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7 min
Dr Luke Bradford: Royal College of General Practitioners President on ACT's proposed funding boost to retain m…
GPs hope a $400-million-dollar political pledge results in more competitive pay packets. The ACT Party is promising the funding boost if elected, which is designed to help practice…
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3 min
Francesca Rudkin: Is there a case for four-year parliamentary terms?
It is about now in an election campaign when you start weighing up the benefits of a 4-year term, right? Attack ads? Tick. Scare tactics? Tick. MPs in a Gang furore? Tick. The rele…
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15 min
Alice Snedden: comedian, actress and director on her new project Break Clause
Kiwi comedian, actress and director Alice Snedden has relocated to the UK, and she's got a new project for fans to stream on Neon. Snedden's best known for the BBC show Starstruck,…
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16 min
John Aiken: Psychologist and MAFS expert on his Lessons on Living project inspired by the late Nigel Latta
Psychologist John Aiken is best known for matchmaking and advising the contestants on Married at First Sight - but he's got a new project lined up. Lessons on Living is a three-par…
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4 min
Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the new travel ideas making headlines
There's all sorts of new and exciting ideas happening in the world of travel - and even New Zealand-made developments are getting credit. BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton…
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4 min
Whitcoulls Recommends: American Hagwon and Partita
American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee. She wrote the wonderful book Pachinko some years ago and this is another masterpiece. John Koh is a South Korean businessman who’s badly betrayed by…
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11 min
The Sunday Panel: How can we encourage young people to vote?
This week on the Sunday Panel, journalist Simon Wilson and host of The Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and mor…